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Primal Turkey & Sardine Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 5.5-oz bag
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Turkey & Sardine Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 5.5-oz bag

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freeze dried $17.40

Primal Turkey & Sardine Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 5.5-oz bag earns a Sniff Score of 57/100 (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 fat sources: named fat with marine oil (EPA and DHA source).

FQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

CAP why?

No AAFCO statement. Nutritional completeness unverified.

ACF
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 55% ⓘ
Protein
51%
min (as fed)
Fat
23%
min (as fed)
Fiber
3%
max (as fed)
Moisture
7%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

30 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    turkey

    Real meat. Lean protein, good amino acid profile, often well-tolerated by dogs sensitive to chicken.

  2. 2
    turkey livers
  3. 3
    sardines
  4. 4
    squash

    Real vegetable. Fiber, vitamin A, gentle on the stomach. Similar nutrition role to sweet potato.

  5. 5
    kale

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

  6. 6
    celery

    Real vegetable. Mostly water and a little fiber. Decorative more than nutritional in the amounts used.

  7. 7
    carrots

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

  8. 8
    apples

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

  9. 9
    parsley

    Real herb. Trace amount of vitamins K and C. The dose in kibble is small, mostly there for label appeal.

  10. 10
    pumpkin seeds
  11. 11
    sunflower seeds
  12. 12
    broccoli

    Real vegetable. Adds fiber and some antioxidants. Fine in the small amounts used in kibble.

  13. 13
    blueberries

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

  14. 14
    cranberries

    Often added with a urinary-tract-support marketing angle. Real cranberry compounds help in concentrate form, but kibble doses are small.

  15. 15
    sunflower oil

    Common plant oil. Useful in moderation for omega-6, though too much skews the omega ratio against the dog's favor.

  16. 16
    dried yeast

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

  17. 17
    montmorillonite clay

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

  18. 18
    apple cider vinegar
  19. 19
    fish oil

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

  20. 20
    coconut oil

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

  21. 21
    rosemary extract

    Natural preservative. Replaces synthetic ones like BHA and BHT.

  22. 22
    vitamin e supplement

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

  23. 23
    ground alfalfa
  24. 24
    dried organic kelp
  25. 25
    liquid lactobacillus acidophilus

Showing first 25 of 30. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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