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Canine Caviar Limited Ingredient Diet Puppy Holistic Entrée Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag
Canine Caviar

Limited Ingredient Diet Puppy Holistic Entrée Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag

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dry growth $5.07/lb

Canine Caviar Limited Ingredient Diet Puppy Holistic Entrée Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 48/100 (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

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

PQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 34% ⓘ
Protein
31%
min (as fed)
Fat
20%
min (as fed)
Fiber
5.7%
max (as fed)
Moisture
8%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

32 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
    split peas
  3. 3
    chicken fat

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

  4. 4
    coconut
  5. 5
    sun-cured alfalfa
  6. 6
    coconut oil

    Saturated fat with medium-chain triglycerides. Mostly marketing in the doses kibble uses, but harmless.

  7. 7
    sun-cured kelp
  8. 8
    dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product

    A probiotic strain. Whether the dose is high enough to actually colonize is debated, but it's a real beneficial bacterium.

  9. 9
    sodium chloride

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

  10. 10
    lecithin

    Natural emulsifier, usually from soy or sunflower. Helps blend fats and water. Safe at typical inclusion.

  11. 11
    choline chloride

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

  12. 12
    fos or fructooligosaccharide
  13. 13
    fenugreek
  14. 14
    peppermint
  15. 15
    taurine

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

  16. 16
    zinc proteinate

    Zinc bound to protein for better absorption. The premium form of the mineral, versus zinc oxide which sits cheaper on the label.

  17. 17
    papaya
  18. 18
    rose hips
  19. 19
    yucca schidigera extract

    Plant extract added to reduce stool odor. Functional, not nutritional. Fine in trace amounts.

  20. 20
    anise oil
  21. 21
    thyme oil
  22. 22
    manganese proteinate

    Manganese bound to protein for better absorption. The chelated form most premium brands use.

  23. 23
    beta-carotene
  24. 24
    vitamin d3 supplement

    The active form of vitamin D dogs need. Required for calcium absorption and bone health.

  25. 25
    biotin

    B vitamin that supports skin and coat health. Required for AAFCO-complete formulas.

Showing first 25 of 32. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

13 of 25 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.

AAFCO statement

Grain Free Puppy Alkalizing™ Entrée is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Growth, Gestation and Lactation, except for the growth of large size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult.)