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Canine Caviar Free Spirit Chicken Limited Ingredient Diet Alkaline Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Canine Caviar

Free Spirit Chicken Limited Ingredient Diet Alkaline Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag

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dry all life stages $4.54/lb

Canine Caviar Free Spirit Chicken Limited Ingredient Diet Alkaline Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 56/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Primary concern: low protein quality. dehydrated chicken delivers limited bioavailable amino acids..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Quality carbohydrate sources with declared fiber.

CQI

Quality fat sources: named fat with marine oil (EPA and DHA source).

FQI

Low protein quality. dehydrated chicken delivers limited bioavailable amino acids.

PQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 34% ⓘ
Protein
31%
min (as fed)
Fat
18%
min (as fed)
Fiber
12%
max (as fed)
Moisture
10%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

19 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    dehydrated chicken

    Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.

  2. 2
    pearl millet
  3. 3
    chicken fat

    Despite the name, a high-quality energy source. Concentrated calories plus essential fatty acids like linoleic acid.

  4. 4
    fermented yeast
  5. 5
    ground sunflower seeds
  6. 6
    ground flax seed
  7. 7
    alfalfa concentrate
  8. 8
    sun-cured kelp
  9. 9
    algae oil
  10. 10
    taurine

    Amino acid critical for heart health. Especially important in grain-free or pulse-heavy formulas where natural taurine precursors run thin.

  11. 11
    sodium chloride

    Same as salt. Required mineral, necessary at small doses.

  12. 12
    choline chloride

    Essential nutrient for liver and brain function. Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.

  13. 13
    fructooligosaccharide

    Prebiotic fiber, often abbreviated FOS. Feeds beneficial gut bacteria.

  14. 14
    peppermint
  15. 15
    parsley

    Real herb. Trace amount of vitamins K and C. The dose in kibble is small, mostly there for label appeal.

  16. 16
    papaya
  17. 17
    rose hips
  18. 18
    beta-carotene
  19. 19
    folic acid

    B vitamin (B9), essential for cell function. Standard in complete dog foods.

8 of 19 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.

AAFCO statement

This product is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages.