Adult Perfect Weight Management Vegetables & Salmon Stew Wet Dog Food, 2.8-oz pouch, case of 24

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 22%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

1. 1

   chicken broth

   Real broth, adds flavor and moisture. Negligible nutrition on its own but tells you the recipe leans on real meat.

2. 2

   pork liver

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

   protein animal
3. 3

   carrots

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

   vegetable
4. 4

   salmon

   Real fish meat. Natural source of omega-3s, which kibble usually has to add back from oil.

   protein animal
5. 5

   green peas

   Same as peas. Useful in small amounts. The concern is when pulses dominate the top of the ingredient list. See why →

   legume
6. 6

   rice

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

   grain
7. 7

   corn starch
8. 8

   powdered cellulose

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

   fiber
9. 9

   oat fiber
10. 10

    barley

    Whole grain with a low glycemic profile and some soluble fiber. Easy on blood sugar.

    grain
11. 11

    dried tomato pomace

    The fiber-rich byproduct of tomato processing. Sometimes flagged unfairly. It's a real fiber source, not a filler shortcut.

12. 12

    natural flavor

    Legal term for animal-derived flavoring, usually hydrolyzed liver or broth. Adds taste, says nothing about quality.

    other
13. 13

    wheat gluten

    Concentrated wheat protein. Like other plant gluten meals, it pads the protein number on the label without contributing meat-quality amino acids.

    protein plant
14. 14

    flaxseed

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

    fat
15. 15

    coconut oil

    Saturated fat with medium-chain triglycerides. Mostly marketing in the doses kibble uses, but harmless.

    fat
16. 16

    potassium alginate
17. 17

    calcium chloride
18. 18

    soybean oil

    Plant oil. High in omega-6, which is required but commonly oversupplied. Fine in moderation.

19. 19

    dicalcium phosphate

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

    mineral
20. 20

    calcium sulfate

    Source of calcium. Functional, required for AAFCO-complete formulas.

21. 21

    guar gum

    Thickener common in wet food. Emerging research on emulsifiers and the gut microbiome, but no smoking gun in dogs yet.

    fiber
22. 22

    sodium tripolyphosphate

    Preservative and texture agent in wet food. Functional at small doses, not a major concern, but some brands avoid it.

    mineral
23. 23

    potassium citrate

    Source of potassium. Sometimes added in urinary-support formulas to help manage urine pH.

24. 24

    lipoic acid
25. 25

    magnesium oxide

    Inorganic magnesium. Functional at AAFCO doses, less efficiently absorbed than chelated forms.

    mineral

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