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MAEV Hip & Joint Human-Grade Raw Frozen Chicken Dog Food, 5-lb bag
MAEV

Hip & Joint Human-Grade Raw Frozen Chicken Dog Food, 5-lb bag

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wet $17.70/lb

MAEV Hip & Joint Human-Grade Raw Frozen Chicken Dog Food, 5-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 54/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Primary concern: aafco statement ambiguous or incomplete..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

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

FQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with declared fiber.

CQI

AAFCO statement ambiguous or incomplete.

ACF
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 44% ⓘ
Protein
10.58%
min (as fed)
Fat
3.5%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2.5%
max (as fed)
Moisture
76%
max

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 44%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

15 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    chicken

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

  2. 2
    potato

    Standard white potato. Steady carb source, common starch in grain-free recipes.

  3. 3
    green beans

    Real vegetable. Fiber and a small amount of vitamins. Often used in weight-management formulas because it bulks up a meal without adding calories.

  4. 4
    zucchini
  5. 5
    blueberries

    Antioxidants, real. But the amount in any kibble is too small to do much. Mostly marketing.

  6. 6
    kale

    Leafy green with antioxidants and fiber. Small dose in kibble, but it's not just for marketing.

  7. 7
    peanut butter
  8. 8
    tricalcium phosphate

    Calcium and phosphorus source. Same role as dicalcium phosphate, slightly different ratio.

  9. 9
    iodine
  10. 10
    micronutrient blend
  11. 11
    salt

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

  12. 12
    ground flaxseed

    Cracked flaxseed for better digestibility. Same plant omega-3s as whole flaxseed, just easier for the dog to extract.

  13. 13
    fish oil

    Concentrated omega-3s. The reason 'EPA' and 'DHA' get to show up on the bag.

  14. 14
    gelatin
  15. 15
    supplement blend

9 of 15 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.

AAFCO statement

Developed by PhD veterinary nutritionists to address common dietary gaps, this formula meets AAFCO guidelines for complete and balanced nutrition.