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

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

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $9.77/lb

Farmina N&D White Coat Sea Bass, Norwegian Kelp & Fennel Puppy Med/Max Dry Dog Food, 4.4-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 56/100 (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 growth.

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: 31% ⓘ
Protein
28%
min (as fed)
Fat
20%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2.5%
max (as fed)
Moisture
9%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

48 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
    herring oil

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

  5. 5
    hydrolyzed fish
  6. 6
    dried kelp

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

  7. 7
    flaxseed

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

  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
    suncured alfalfa meal

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

  11. 11
    dehydrated shrimp
  12. 12
    inulin

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

  13. 13
    fructooligosaccharide

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

  14. 14
    yeast extract

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

  15. 15
    dried spinach

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

  16. 16
    psyllium seed husk

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

  17. 17
    brewers dried yeast

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

  18. 18
    dicalcium phosphate

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

  19. 19
    potassium chloride

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

  20. 20
    powdered cellulose

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

  21. 21
    salt

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

  22. 22
    vitamin a supplement

    Vitamin A in stable, standardized form. Required for vision, immune function, and growth.

  23. 23
    vitamin d3 supplement

    The active form of vitamin D dogs need. Required for calcium absorption and bone health.

  24. 24
    vitamin e supplement

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

  25. 25
    ascorbic acid

    Vitamin C. Pulls double duty as a natural antioxidant preservative.

Showing first 25 of 48. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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