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Dr. Gary's Best Breed Beef Recipe High-Protein Adult Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 24-oz bag
Dr. Gary's Best Breed

Beef Recipe High-Protein Adult Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 24-oz bag

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freeze dried $40.66/lb

Dr. Gary's Best Breed Beef Recipe High-Protein Adult Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 24-oz bag earns a Sniff Score of 65/100 (B) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Reasonable protein quality. beef delivers solid amino acid coverage..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Reasonable protein quality. beef delivers solid amino acid coverage.

PQI

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

FQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 39% ⓘ
Protein
36%
min (as fed)
Fat
28%
min (as fed)
Fiber
4.8%
max (as fed)
Moisture
8%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

44 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    beef

    Real meat. Dense in protein and iron. Some dogs are sensitive to it, but for most it's an excellent base.

  2. 2
    beef heart
  3. 3
    beef kidney

    Organ meat. Dense in B vitamins, iron, and trace minerals. Among the most nutritious ingredients on any label.

  4. 4
    beef liver

    Organ meat. Among the most nutrient-dense ingredients available, rich in B vitamins, iron, and vitamin A.

  5. 5
    dried eggs

    Whole eggs. The highest-quality protein on any ingredient label by amino acid score.

  6. 6
    coconut flour
  7. 7
    sunflower seeds
  8. 8
    flaxseeds

    Plural form, same as flaxseed. Plant source of omega-3, helpful for skin and coat.

  9. 9
    apple

    Real fruit, some fiber and antioxidants. The amount in kibble is too small to matter much.

  10. 10
    dicalcium phosphate

    Calcium and phosphorus combined. Required source of both minerals, especially in formulas without much bone content.

  11. 11
    salmon oil

    Pure omega-3s. The thing skin-and-coat formulas are usually built around.

  12. 12
    caclium carbornate
  13. 13
    green mussels
  14. 14
    sweet potato

    Complex carb with fiber and beta-carotene. Gentle on the stomach.

  15. 15
    carrot

    Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, antioxidants. Same as carrots, sometimes singular on labels.

  16. 16
    spinach

    Leafy green. Some iron, vitamin K, and fiber. The dose in kibble is small but it's real food.

  17. 17
    chicken cartilage
  18. 18
    potassium chloride

    Required mineral. Sometimes used as a salt substitute. Standard inclusion in complete diets.

  19. 19
    salt

    Sodium chloride. Required at small doses for normal physiology. Not a quality concern in standard amounts.

  20. 20
    vitamin e supplement

    Required nutrient and a natural antioxidant. Often pulls double duty as a preservative.

  21. 21
    mixed tocopherols

    Natural vitamin E used to keep fats from going rancid. The good kind of preservative.

  22. 22
    blueberries

    Antioxidants, real. But the amount in any kibble is too small to do much. Mostly marketing.

  23. 23
    cranberries

    Often added with a urinary-tract-support marketing angle. Real cranberry compounds help in concentrate form, but kibble doses are small.

  24. 24
    pumpkin

    Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.

  25. 25
    broccoli

    Real vegetable. Adds fiber and some antioxidants. Fine in the small amounts used in kibble.

Showing first 25 of 44. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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