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Farmina N&D Quinoa Canine Adult Skin & Coat Venison, Coconut & Turmeric Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag
Farmina

N&D Quinoa Canine Adult Skin & Coat Venison, Coconut & Turmeric Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag

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AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $9.54/lb

Farmina N&D Quinoa Canine Adult Skin & Coat Venison, Coconut & Turmeric Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 75/100 (A) with Fair evidence. 1 controversial ingredient flagged. Strong protein profile with venison as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Strong protein profile with venison as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

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

FQI

Contains msg. Safety signal is internet-fueled; real issue is transparency. Yeast extract as MSG loophole obscures formulation..

CIP
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 25% ⓘ
Protein
23%
min (as fed)
Fat
12%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2.8%
max (as fed)
Moisture
9%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

55 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    venison

    Real meat, lean and gamey. Used as a novel protein for dogs with sensitivities.

  2. 2
    dehydrated venison

    Real meat, lean and gamey. Used as a novel protein for dogs with sensitivities.

  3. 3
    pea starch

    Refined starch from peas, mostly carbs after the protein is removed. Counts toward the legume stack the FDA examined.

  4. 4
    herring oil

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

  5. 5
    quinoa seed
  6. 6
    hydrolyzed fish
  7. 7
    sweet potato

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

  8. 8
    flaxseed

    Plant source of omega-3. Helpful for skin and coat, though dogs absorb omega-3 from fish more efficiently.

  9. 9
    chicken fat

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

  10. 10
    hydrolyzed pork liver
  11. 11
    natural flavors

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

  12. 12
    pork fat

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

  13. 13
    suncured alfalfa meal

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

  14. 14
    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.

  15. 15
    dried coconut
  16. 16
    turmeric

    Spice with anti-inflammatory compounds. Real research in humans, but the dose in kibble is small. Mostly there for label appeal.

  17. 17
    inulin

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

  18. 18
    fructooligosaccharide

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

  19. 19
    yeast extract

    Yeast broken down to a paste. Strong palatant plus a real source of B vitamins.

  20. 20
    calcium carbonate

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

  21. 21
    dicalcium phosphate

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

  22. 22
    psyllium seed husk

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

  23. 23
    potassium chloride

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

  24. 24
    salt

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

  25. 25
    dried carrot

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

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