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Primal Kibble in the Raw Recipe Non-GMO Freeze-Dried Puppy Food, 86.4-oz bag, 1 count
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Kibble in the Raw Recipe Non-GMO Freeze-Dried Puppy Food, 86.4-oz bag, 1 count

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
freeze dried $16.66/lb

Primal Kibble in the Raw Recipe Non-GMO Freeze-Dried Puppy Food, 86.4-oz bag, 1 count earns a Sniff Score of 71/100 (B) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Strong protein profile with chicken as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Strong protein profile with chicken as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.

PQI

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

FQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 35% ⓘ
Protein
32%
min (as fed)
Fat
22%
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
    chicken

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

  2. 2
    chicken liver

    Organ meat. Dense in protein, iron, vitamin A, and the B vitamins. Among the most nutrient-rich ingredients a dog can eat.

  3. 3
    sorghum

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

  4. 4
    pork

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

  5. 5
    pork plasma
  6. 6
    egg

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

  7. 7
    salmon oil

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

  8. 8
    carrot

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

  9. 9
    kale

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

  10. 10
    apple

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

  11. 11
    sweet potato

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

  12. 12
    chicken fat

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

  13. 13
    dried yeast

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

  14. 14
    sea salt

    Same as salt. Required at small doses for normal physiology.

  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.

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