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Primal Kibble in the Raw Small Breed Recipe Non-GMO Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 24-oz bag
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Kibble in the Raw Small Breed Recipe Non-GMO Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 24-oz bag

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freeze dried $19.99/lb

Primal Kibble in the Raw Small Breed 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

Reasonable protein quality. chicken delivers solid amino acid coverage.

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

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: 29% ⓘ
Protein
27%
min (as fed)
Fat
23%
min (as fed)
Fiber
3%
max (as fed)
Moisture
8%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

28 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
    sorghum

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

  3. 3
    chicken liver

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

  4. 4
    carrot

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

  5. 5
    egg

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

  6. 6
    sweet potato

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

  7. 7
    salmon oil

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

  8. 8
    kale

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

  9. 9
    chicken fat

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

  10. 10
    apple

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

  11. 11
    dried yeast

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

  12. 12
    montmorillonite clay

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

  13. 13
    miscanthus grass

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

  14. 14
    coconut
  15. 15
    cod liver oil
  16. 16
    vitamin e supplement

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

  17. 17
    vegetable oil

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

  18. 18
    ground alfalfa
  19. 19
    inulin

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

  20. 20
    dried organic kelp
  21. 21
    liquid lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product
  22. 22
    liquid lactobacillus casei fermentation product
  23. 23
    liquid lactobacillus reuteri fermentation product
  24. 24
    liquid bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product
  25. 25
    mixed tocopherols

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

Showing first 25 of 28. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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