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Primal Kibble in the Raw Fish & Pork Recipe Non-GMO Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 24-oz bag
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Kibble in the Raw Fish & Pork Recipe Non-GMO Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 24-oz bag

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freeze dried $19.99/lb

Primal Kibble in the Raw Fish & Pork Recipe Non-GMO Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 24-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

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

Reasonable protein quality. whiting delivers solid amino acid coverage.

PQI

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

FQI

Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

CAP why?

No AAFCO statement. Nutritional completeness unverified.

ACF
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 30% ⓘ
Protein
28%
min (as fed)
Fat
21%
min (as fed)
Fiber
3%
max (as fed)
Moisture
8%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

31 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    whiting
  2. 2
    pork

    Real meat. Dense protein and fat, though less common in dog food than chicken or beef.

  3. 3
    sorghum

    Whole grain with a low glycemic index. Gluten-free, well-tolerated, decent fiber content.

  4. 4
    pork liver

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

  5. 5
    salmon oil

    Pure omega-3s. The thing skin-and-coat formulas are usually built around.

  6. 6
    pork lard
  7. 7
    egg

    Whole eggs. The highest-quality protein on any ingredient label, by amino acid score.

  8. 8
    sweet potato

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

  9. 9
    apple

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

  10. 10
    carrot

    Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, antioxidants. Same as carrots, sometimes singular on labels.

  11. 11
    pork plasma
  12. 12
    kale

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

  13. 13
    spinach

    Leafy green. Some iron, vitamin K, and fiber. The dose in kibble is small but it's real food.

  14. 14
    dried yeast

    Natural source of B vitamins and trace minerals. Adds a savory flavor that dogs respond well to.

  15. 15
    montmorillonite clay

    Natural clay used as a binder and anti-caking agent. Functional, not nutritional.

  16. 16
    miscanthus grass

    Perennial grass used as a fiber source. Replaces cellulose in some recipes. Functional but unremarkable.

  17. 17
    coconut
  18. 18
    vitamin e supplement

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

  19. 19
    vegetable oil

    Unnamed plant oil. Could be soy, canola, corn, or a blend. Named oils like sunflower or canola are more transparent.

  20. 20
    cod liver oil
  21. 21
    ground alfalfa
  22. 22
    inulin

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

  23. 23
    dried organic kelp
  24. 24
    liquid lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product
  25. 25
    liquid lactobacillus casei fermentation product

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

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