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Farmina N&D White Coat Canine Formula Adult GMO-Free Sea Bass, Fennel & Kelp Mini Dry Dog Food, 4.4-lb bag
Farmina

N&D White Coat Canine Formula Adult GMO-Free Sea Bass, Fennel & Kelp Mini Dry Dog Food, 4.4-lb bag

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $9.09/lb

Farmina N&D White Coat Canine Formula Adult GMO-Free Sea Bass, Fennel & Kelp Mini Dry Dog Food, 4.4-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 60/100 (B) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Quality fat sources: named fat with marine oil (EPA and DHA source)..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

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

FQI

AAFCO feeding trial substantiation for adult maintenance.

ACF

Premium micronutrient forms such as chelated minerals or natural vitamin E.

MNI

Low protein quality. seabass delivers limited bioavailable amino acids.

PQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 25% ⓘ
Protein
23%
min (as fed)
Fat
18%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2.9%
max (as fed)
Moisture
9%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

55 total
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  1. 1
    seabass
  2. 2
    dehydrated seabass
  3. 3
    sweet potato

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

  4. 4
    pea starch

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

  5. 5
    dehydrated fish
  6. 6
    pork fat

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

  7. 7
    herring oil

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

  8. 8
    hydrolyzed fish
  9. 9
    natural flavors

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

  10. 10
    chicken fat

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

  11. 11
    dried kelp

    Natural source of iodine and trace minerals. A common premium-brand inclusion.

  12. 12
    flaxseed

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

  13. 13
    dried fennel
  14. 14
    calcium carbonate

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

  15. 15
    pea fiber

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

  16. 16
    suncured alfalfa meal

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

  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
    dried spinach

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

  20. 20
    psyllium seed husk

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

  21. 21
    brewers dried yeast

    Yeast left over from brewing. Rich in B vitamins and amino acids. A traditional and well-tolerated inclusion.

  22. 22
    dicalcium phosphate

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

  23. 23
    potassium chloride

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

  24. 24
    powdered cellulose

    Plant fiber, often from wood pulp. Cheap bulk filler. Not harmful, but a tell that the recipe is reaching for inexpensive bulk.

  25. 25
    salt

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

Showing first 25 of 55. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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