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Farmina N&D White Coat Sea Bass, Norwegian Kelp & Fennel Adult Med/Max Dry Dog Food, 4.4-lb bag
Farmina

N&D White Coat Sea Bass, Norwegian Kelp & Fennel Adult Med/Max Dry Dog Food, 4.4-lb bag

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

Farmina N&D White Coat Sea Bass, Norwegian Kelp & Fennel Adult Med/Max Dry Dog Food, 4.4-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 46/100 (C) with Fair evidence. 1 controversial ingredient flagged. Primary concern: low protein quality. seabass delivers limited bioavailable amino acids..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

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

FQI

AAFCO feeding trial substantiation for adult maintenance.

ACF

Low protein quality. seabass delivers limited bioavailable amino acids.

PQI

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
18%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2.9%
max (as fed)
Moisture
9%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

22 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    seabass
  2. 2
    dehydrated seabass
  3. 3
    sweet potato

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

  4. 4
    fish oil

    Concentrated omega-3s. The reason 'EPA' and 'DHA' get to show up on the bag.

  5. 5
    hydrolyzed fish protein
  6. 6
    dried kelp

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

  7. 7
    linseed
  8. 8
    dried fennel
  9. 9
    pea fiber

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

  10. 10
    alfalfa meal

    Dried alfalfa. Real fiber and trace minerals. Functional plant ingredient.

  11. 11
    inulin

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

  12. 12
    fructo-oligosaccharides
  13. 13
    yeast extract

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

  14. 14
    dried spinach

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

  15. 15
    psyllium husks and seeds
  16. 16
    dried brewers' yeast
  17. 17
    dicalcium phosphate

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

  18. 18
    potassium chloride

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

  19. 19
    sodium chloride

    Same as salt. Required mineral, necessary at small doses.

  20. 20
    aloe vera extract
  21. 21
    glucosamine
  22. 22
    chondroitin sulphate

11 of 22 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.