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Farmina N&D Ancestral Grain Chicken & Pomegranate Medium & Maxi Senior Dry Dog Food, 26.5-lb bag
Farmina

N&D Ancestral Grain Chicken & Pomegranate Medium & Maxi Senior Dry Dog Food, 26.5-lb bag

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dry $3.96/lb

Farmina N&D Ancestral Grain Chicken & Pomegranate Medium & Maxi Senior Dry Dog Food, 26.5-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 78/100 (A) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Reasonable protein quality. chicken delivers solid amino acid coverage..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Reasonable protein quality. chicken delivers solid amino acid coverage.

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

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

FQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 30% ⓘ
Protein
27%
min (as fed)
Fat
15%
min (as fed)
Fiber
5%
max (as fed)
Moisture
9%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

58 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    chicken

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

  2. 2
    dehydrated chicken

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

  3. 3
    spelt
  4. 4
    oats

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

  5. 5
    chicken fat

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

  6. 6
    barley

    Whole grain with a low glycemic profile and some soluble fiber. Easy on blood sugar.

  7. 7
    pea fiber

    Insoluble fiber from peas. Doesn't carry the protein-inflation concern of pea protein. Mostly there for stool quality.

  8. 8
    herring

    Whole fish, naturally high in omega-3s and very digestible protein. Common in premium formulas.

  9. 9
    dehydrated herring

    Whole fish, naturally high in omega-3s and very digestible protein. Common in premium formulas.

  10. 10
    dried whole eggs
  11. 11
    dried beet pulp

    Soluble fiber from sugar-beet processing. Sometimes treated as a filler, but it's actually one of the better fiber sources in kibble.

  12. 12
    pork fat

    Real animal fat from a named species. Clean energy source.

  13. 13
    natural flavors

    Same as natural flavor. Usually hydrolyzed liver or broth, adds palatability.

  14. 14
    herring oil

    Concentrated omega-3 from herring. Same role as salmon oil, skin and coat support.

  15. 15
    suncured alfalfa meal

    Sun-dried alfalfa, preserving more of the natural vitamins than heat-dried versions.

  16. 16
    dried carrot

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

  17. 17
    calcium carbonate

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

  18. 18
    monocalcium phosphate

    Source of calcium and phosphorus. Standard mineral inclusion in complete dog foods.

  19. 19
    inulin

    Prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Same compound found in chicory root.

  20. 20
    fructooligosaccharide

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

  21. 21
    dried pomegranate

    Antioxidants, real. Like other fruit additions, the dose in kibble is mostly cosmetic.

  22. 22
    dried apple

    Whole apple with the moisture removed. Real fruit, fiber, modest nutrition contribution.

  23. 23
    psyllium seed husk

    Soluble fiber. Supports stool quality. The same fiber humans use for digestive regularity.

  24. 24
    dried sweet orange
  25. 25
    dried blueberry

Showing first 25 of 58. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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