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Healthybud Beef Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Rehydratable Square Meals, 14-oz bag
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Beef Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Rehydratable Square Meals, 14-oz bag

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freeze dried $36.99

Healthybud Beef Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Rehydratable Square Meals, 14-oz bag earns a Sniff Score of 59/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Reasonable protein quality. beef with ground bone delivers solid amino acid coverage.

PQI

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

FQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

CAP why?

No AAFCO statement. Nutritional completeness unverified.

ACF
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 42% ⓘ
Protein
39%
min (as fed)
Fat
32%
min (as fed)
Fiber
6%
max (as fed)
Moisture
8%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

32 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    beef with ground bone
  2. 2
    beef kidney

    Organ meat. Dense in B vitamins, iron, and trace minerals. Among the most nutritious ingredients on any label.

  3. 3
    beef liver

    Organ meat. Among the most nutrient-dense ingredients available, rich in B vitamins, iron, and vitamin A.

  4. 4
    beef heart
  5. 5
    beef tripe

    Stomach lining. Strong-smelling but nutrient-dense, with natural digestive enzymes.

  6. 6
    cultured yeast
  7. 7
    inulin

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

  8. 8
    chicory root

    Prebiotic fiber that supports gut bacteria. A genuine functional ingredient, not marketing.

  9. 9
    dandelion
  10. 10
    carrots

    Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.

  11. 11
    pumpkin

    Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.

  12. 12
    apples

    Real fruit, some fiber and antioxidants. The amount in kibble is too small to matter much.

  13. 13
    broccoli

    Real vegetable. Adds fiber and some antioxidants. Fine in the small amounts used in kibble.

  14. 14
    blueberry
  15. 15
    flaxseed

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

  16. 16
    banana
  17. 17
    sweet potato

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

  18. 18
    alfalfa
  19. 19
    parsley

    Real herb. Trace amount of vitamins K and C. The dose in kibble is small, mostly there for label appeal.

  20. 20
    kelp

    Seaweed source of iodine. Trace mineral support, common in better formulas.

  21. 21
    herring oil

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

  22. 22
    turmeric

    Spice with anti-inflammatory compounds. Real research in humans, but the dose in kibble is small. Mostly there for label appeal.

  23. 23
    mixed tocopherols

    Natural vitamin E used to keep fats from going rancid. The good kind of preservative.

  24. 24
    tomato
  25. 25
    shiitake mushroom

Showing first 25 of 32. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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