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Canine Caviar Special Needs Trout Limited Ingredient Alkaline Entrée Non-GMO Salmon Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Canine Caviar

Special Needs Trout Limited Ingredient Alkaline Entrée Non-GMO Salmon Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag

Evidence Fair
dry $5.50/lb

Canine Caviar Special Needs Trout Limited Ingredient Alkaline Entrée Non-GMO Salmon Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 54/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Primary concern: plant-protein-dominated formula. ground oats as the #1 ingredient..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Quality carbohydrate sources with declared fiber.

CQI

Includes egg, named fish, or organ meat for diverse high-bioavailability protein.

STACK

Plant-protein-dominated formula. ground oats as the #1 ingredient.

PQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 22% ⓘ
Protein
20%
min (as fed)
Fat
8%
min (as fed)
Fiber
16%
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
    ground oats

    Whole grain. Steady energy, soluble fiber, and well-tolerated by most dogs.

  2. 2
    trout meal
  3. 3
    fermented yeast
  4. 4
    ground sunflower seeds
  5. 5
    sunflower oil

    Common plant oil. Useful in moderation for omega-6, though too much skews the omega ratio against the dog's favor.

  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.

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

AAFCO statement

Complete and balanced food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.