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Farmina Vet Life Derma HF Dry Dog Food, 26.5-lb bag
Farmina Vet Life

Derma HF Dry Dog Food, 26.5-lb bag

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $5.66/lb

Farmina Vet Life Derma HF Dry Dog Food, 26.5-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 53/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Primary concern: plant-protein-dominated formula. rice starch as the #1 ingredient..

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 not stated.

ACF

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

MNI

Plant-protein-dominated formula. rice starch as the #1 ingredient.

PQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 19% ⓘ
Protein
17.5%
min (as fed)
Fat
14%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2.9%
max (as fed)
Moisture
9%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

31 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    rice starch
  2. 2
    hydrolyzed fish
  3. 3
    herring oil

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

  4. 4
    powdered cellulose

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

  5. 5
    potassium chloride

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

  6. 6
    calcium carbonate

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

  7. 7
    monocalcium phosphate

    Source of calcium and phosphorus. Standard mineral inclusion in complete dog foods.

  8. 8
    salt

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

  9. 9
    vitamin a supplement

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

  10. 10
    vitamin d3 supplement

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

  11. 11
    vitamin e supplement

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

  12. 12
    ascorbic acid

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

  13. 13
    niacin supplement

    B vitamin (B3). Required in complete dog foods, added as a supplement to standardize the dose.

  14. 14
    calcium pantothenate

    Same as d-calcium pantothenate. Vitamin B5 in standardized form.

  15. 15
    riboflavin supplement

    B vitamin (B2). Required in complete dog foods. The standardized form ensures consistent dosing.

  16. 16
    pyridoxine hydrochloride

    B vitamin (B6). Essential for protein metabolism. Standard inclusion in complete formulas.

  17. 17
    thiamine hydrochloride
  18. 18
    biotin

    B vitamin that supports skin and coat health. Required for AAFCO-complete formulas.

  19. 19
    folic acid

    B vitamin (B9), essential for cell function. Standard in complete dog foods.

  20. 20
    vitamin b12 supplement

    Essential for red blood cell formation and neurological function. Plant ingredients lack B12, so it has to be added.

  21. 21
    choline chloride

    Essential nutrient for liver and brain function. Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.

  22. 22
    beta-carotene
  23. 23
    zinc methionine hydroxy analogue chelate
  24. 24
    manganese methionine hydroxy analogue chelate
  25. 25
    ferrous glycine

Showing first 25 of 31. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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