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Canine Caviar Special Needs Chicken Limited Ingredient Diet Alkaline Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag
Canine Caviar

Special Needs Chicken Limited Ingredient Diet Alkaline Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag

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dry all life stages $5.06/lb

Canine Caviar Special Needs Chicken Limited Ingredient Diet Alkaline Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 49/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=21.7%, CF_DM=8.9%.

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

Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=21.7%, CF_DM=8.9%.

CAP why?

Plant-protein-dominated formula. brown rice as the #1 ingredient.

PQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 22% ⓘ
Protein
19.5%
min (as fed)
Fat
8%
min (as fed)
Fiber
12%
max (as fed)
Moisture
10%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

20 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    brown rice

    Whole grain that's easy to digest. Steady carb energy plus a little fiber.

  2. 2
    chicken meal

    Chicken with the water cooked out. Per pound, packs more protein than fresh chicken.

  3. 3
    fermented yeast
  4. 4
    ground sunflower seeds
  5. 5
    chicken fat

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

  6. 6
    ground flax seed
  7. 7
    alfalfa concentrate
  8. 8
    calcium carbonate

    Source of calcium. Functional. Required in complete dog foods, especially those without bone-in meat meals.

  9. 9
    sun-cured kelp
  10. 10
    algae oil
  11. 11
    taurine

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

  12. 12
    sodium chloride

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

  13. 13
    choline chloride

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

  14. 14
    fructooligosaccharide

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

  15. 15
    peppermint
  16. 16
    parsley

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

  17. 17
    papaya
  18. 18
    rose hips
  19. 19
    beta-carotene
  20. 20
    folic acid

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

10 of 20 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.

AAFCO statement

Canine Caviar Special Needs Alkalizing Entrée Complete All Life Stages Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.