Bowl Charts

7.4

Acceptable

Overall Rating

Positive

Acceptable

Concern

Ingredient Audit

Ingredient audit — 48 ingredients in position order.
Ingredient	Rating	Type	Toxicity	Explanation	Source
Beef	Positive	—	—	Clear named animal protein. Named animal proteins are transparent and useful dog food ingredients when judged independently.	AAFCO meat ingredient definitions
Peas	Positive	—	—	Recognizable whole pulse ingredient.	Veterinary nutrition references for legumes/carbohydrates
Garbanzo Beans	Positive	—	—	Recognizable whole pulse ingredient. Positive independent food ingredient signal.	Veterinary nutrition references for legumes/carbohydrates
Lamb Meal	Positive	—	—	Named animal meal and concentrated animal protein ingredient.	AAFCO meal/rendered product definitions
Canola oil	Acceptable	—	—	Named plant oil/fat ingredient. Acceptable fat source but not as strong a functional signal as named animal fats or fish oils under this model.	Merck Veterinary Manual fat/nutrient reference; AAFCO labeling framework
Egg product	Positive	—	—	Named animal-derived protein/nutrient ingredient.	AAFCO egg product ingredient definition; veterinary nutrition references
Wild Boar	Positive	—	—	Clear named animal protein.	AAFCO meat ingredient definitions
Fish meal	Acceptable	—	—	Animal meal source is fish, but the specific fish species is not named. Useful but less transparent than salmon meal or whitefish meal.	AAFCO fish meal/rendered product definitions
Pea flour	Acceptable	—	—	Processed pea fraction. Acceptable, but less meaningful than whole peas.	AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; veterinary nutrition references
Dried yeast	Acceptable	—	—	Yeast ingredient may support palatability, nutrients, or fermentation-derived components, but function depends on type and amount.	AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; Needs verification for intended function
Dried tomato pomace	Positive	—	—	Recognized plant fiber ingredient that may contribute functional fiber.	AAFCO ingredient labeling framework; veterinary nutrition references
Natural flavor	Concern	—	Not toxic, but quality/transparency penalty	Vague flavoring term without a clear source.	AAFCO/FDA pet food labeling framework
Flaxseed	Positive	—	—	Recognizable seed ingredient with fiber and fat-related nutritional value.	Veterinary nutrition references for fats/fiber; AAFCO labeling framework
Salmon Oil	Positive	—	—	Named fish oil/omega fat source.	Merck Veterinary Manual fat/nutrient reference
Salt	Acceptable	—	—	Common sodium/chloride source used for electrolyte balancing and palatability.	Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Choline chloride	Acceptable	—	—	Named choline source used for nutrient balancing.	Merck Veterinary Manual nutrient reference
Taurine	Acceptable	—	—	Named amino acid-like nutrient supplement used for formulation support.	Merck Veterinary Manual amino acid/nutrient reference
Dried chicory root	Positive	—	—	Recognized prebiotic fiber source, commonly used for inulin/fructan-type prebiotic support.	Veterinary prebiotic/probiotic references; Today’s Veterinary Practice
Tomatoes	Positive	—	—	Recognizable vegetable/fruit ingredient used in food. Normal ripe tomato ingredient is treated as a good food ingredient; plant parts or unripe forms would be different.	ASPCA people-food caution guidance; veterinary nutrition references
Blueberries	Positive	—	—	Recognizable fruit ingredient.	ASPCA pet-safe fruit/vegetable guidance
Raspberries	Positive	—	—	Recognizable fruit ingredient.	ASPCA pet-safe fruit/vegetable guidance
Yucca schidigera extract	Acceptable	—	Mild watch	Botanical extract often used functionally, but extract form, active compounds, and dose are not clear from the ingredient name alone.	Needs verification
Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum	Acceptable	—	—	Named probiotic organism, but strain and guaranteed live count details are missing.	Today’s Veterinary Practice / veterinary probiotic references
Dried Bacillus Subtilis	Acceptable	—	—	Listed microbial ingredient, but strain ID and guaranteed CFU are not provided in the ingredient name.	Today’s Veterinary Practice / veterinary probiotic references; AAFCO labeling context
Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus	Acceptable	—	—	Named probiotic organism, but strain ID, guaranteed CFU, and shelf-life survivability are not provided here.	Today’s Veterinary Practice / veterinary probiotic references
Dried Enterococcus Faecium	Acceptable	—	Mild watch	Named probiotic organism, but strain, CFU, survivability, and safety details are not shown in the ingredient name.	Today’s Veterinary Practice / veterinary probiotic references; Needs verification for strain-specific safety
Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis	Acceptable	—	—	Named probiotic organism, but strain, CFU level, and survivability through shelf life are not shown.	Today’s Veterinary Practice / veterinary probiotic references
Vitamin E supplement	Acceptable	—	—	Named vitamin supplement used for nutrient balancing and antioxidant nutrient support.	Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Iron proteinate	Acceptable	—	—	Chelated iron source used for mineral balancing.	Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference; AAFCO nutrient profile context
Zinc proteinate	Acceptable	—	—	Chelated zinc source used for mineral balancing.	Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference; AAFCO nutrient profile context
Copper proteinate	Acceptable	—	—	Chelated copper source used for mineral balancing.	Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference; AAFCO nutrient profile context
Ferrous sulfate	Acceptable	—	—	Named iron source used for mineral balancing.	Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Zinc sulfate	Acceptable	—	—	Named zinc source used for mineral balancing.	Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Manganese sulfate	Acceptable	—	—	Named manganese source used for mineral balancing.	Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Copper sulfate	Acceptable	—	—	Named copper source used for mineral balancing.	Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Potassium iodide	Acceptable	—	—	Named iodine source used for mineral balancing.	Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Thiamine mononitrate	Acceptable	—	—	Named vitamin B1 form used for nutrient balancing.	Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Manganese proteinate	Acceptable	—	—	Chelated manganese source used for mineral balancing.	Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference; AAFCO nutrient profile context
Vitamin A supplement	Acceptable	—	—	Named vitamin supplement used for nutrient balancing.	Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Biotin	Acceptable	—	—	Named B vitamin used for nutrient balancing.	Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Niacin	Acceptable	—	—	Named B vitamin used for nutrient balancing.	Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Calcium pantothenate	Acceptable	—	—	Named vitamin B5 source used for nutrient balancing.	Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Sodium selenite	Acceptable	—	—	Named selenium source used for trace mineral balancing.	Merck Veterinary Manual mineral nutrition reference
Pyridoxine	Acceptable	—	—	Named vitamin B6 form used for nutrient balancing.	Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Vitamin B12	Acceptable	—	—	Named vitamin used for nutrient balancing.	Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Riboflavin	Acceptable	—	—	Named vitamin B2 nutrient used for vitamin balancing.	Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Vitamin D3	Acceptable	—	—	Named vitamin used for nutrient balancing.	Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference
Folic acid	Acceptable	—	—	Named B vitamin used for nutrient balancing.	Merck Veterinary Manual vitamin/nutrient reference