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Farmina Vet Life Gastrointestinal Canine Dry Dog Food, 26.5-lb bag
Farmina Vet Life

Gastrointestinal Canine Dry Dog Food, 26.5-lb bag

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $4.79/lb

Farmina Vet Life Gastrointestinal Canine Dry Dog Food, 26.5-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 63/100 (B) with Fair evidence. 1 controversial ingredient flagged. Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber..

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 not stated.

ACF

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

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: 24% ⓘ
Protein
22%
min (as fed)
Fat
9.5%
min (as fed)
Fiber
3%
max (as fed)
Moisture
9%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

43 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    rice

    Generic rice. Could be white or brown, the label doesn't say. Brown rice would be specified if it were.

  2. 2
    sweet potato

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

  3. 3
    dehydrated chicken

    Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.

  4. 4
    oats

    Whole grain. Steady energy, soluble fiber, and well-tolerated by most dogs.

  5. 5
    chicken fat

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

  6. 6
    dried whole eggs
  7. 7
    dehydrated fish
  8. 8
    dried beet pulp

    Soluble fiber from sugar-beet processing. Sometimes treated as a filler, but it's actually one of the better fiber sources in kibble.

  9. 9
    natural flavors

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

  10. 10
    herring oil

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

  11. 11
    hydrolyzed fish
  12. 12
    pork fat pea
  13. 13
    starch
  14. 14
    potassium chloride

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

  15. 15
    inulin

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

  16. 16
    fructooligosaccharide

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

  17. 17
    yeast extract

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

  18. 18
    calcium carbonate

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

  19. 19
    salt

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

  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
    vitamin a supplement

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

  22. 22
    vitamin d3 supplement

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

  23. 23
    vitamin e supplement

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

  24. 24
    ascorbic acid

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

  25. 25
    niacin supplement

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

Showing first 25 of 43. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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