Natural & Delicious Ocean Salmon & Cod Canned Dog Food, 10-oz can, case of 6
Farmina Natural & Delicious Ocean Salmon & Cod Canned Dog Food, 10-oz can, case of 6 earns a Sniff Score of 66/100 (B) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Reasonable protein quality. salmon delivers solid amino acid coverage..
Graded by The Sniff System
Reasonable protein quality. salmon delivers solid amino acid coverage.
Quality fat sources: named fat with marine oil (EPA and DHA source).
Quality carbohydrate sources with declared fiber.
Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 55%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).
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- 1protein animalsalmon
Real fish meat. Natural source of omega-3s, which kibble usually has to add back from oil.
- 2cod
- 3herring
Whole fish, naturally high in omega-3s and very digestible protein. Common in premium formulas.
- 4vegetablesweet potato
Complex carb with fiber and beta-carotene. Gentle on the stomach.
- 5herring oil
Concentrated omega-3 from herring. Same role as salmon oil, skin and coat support.
- 6shrimp
- 7fructooligosaccharide
Prebiotic fiber, often abbreviated FOS. Feeds beneficial gut bacteria.
- 8mineralcalcium carbonate
Source of calcium. Functional. Required in complete dog foods, especially those without bone-in meat meals.
- 9mineralpotassium chloride
Required mineral. Sometimes used as a salt substitute. Standard inclusion in complete diets.
- 10supplementchondroitin sulfate
- 11supplementglucosamine hydrochloride
Joint-support compound. Most useful in larger doses for older dogs. The kibble dose is real but modest.
- 12vitaminvitamin a supplement
Vitamin A in stable, standardized form. Required for vision, immune function, and growth.
- 13vitaminvitamin d3 supplement
The active form of vitamin D dogs need. Required for calcium absorption and bone health.
- 14vitaminvitamin e supplement
Required nutrient and a natural antioxidant. Often pulls double duty as a preservative.
- 15supplementcholine chloride
Essential nutrient for liver and brain function. Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.
- 16zinc methionine hydroxy analogue chelate
- 17manganese methionine hydroxy analogue chelate
- 18ferrous glycine complex
- 19copper methionine hydroxy analogue chelate
- 20mineralselenium yeast
Organic selenium grown in yeast. The form premium brands use, gentler and more bioavailable than sodium selenite.
- 21supplementdl-methionine
Essential amino acid. Often added when plant proteins dominate, since methionine is naturally lower in pulses than meat.
- 22supplementtaurine
Amino acid critical for heart health. Especially important in grain-free or pulse-heavy formulas where natural taurine precursors run thin.
- 23supplementl-carnitine
Amino acid derivative that helps the body convert fat into energy. Common in weight-management formulas.
16 of 23 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.
This recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.