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Pupford Good Dog Food Kibble Ocean Fish Recipe High Protein Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 3.5-lb bag
Pupford

Good Dog Food Kibble Ocean Fish Recipe High Protein Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 3.5-lb bag

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freeze dried $6.28/lb

Pupford Good Dog Food Kibble Ocean Fish Recipe High Protein Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 3.5-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 55/100 (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

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

FQI

Includes egg, named fish, or organ meat for diverse high-bioavailability protein.

STACK

Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

CAP why?

Low protein quality. oceanfish delivers limited bioavailable amino acids.

PQI

No AAFCO statement. Nutritional completeness unverified.

ACF

Controversial ingredients · 1

  • sodium selenite
    Synthetic selenium source. Selenium is essential, but sodium selenite has a narrower safety margin than organic alternatives like selenium yeast. Better-formulated foods use the organic form.

Every flagged ingredient has a published basis (confirmed harm / regulatory action / precautionary). See methodology →

Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 31% ⓘ
Protein
28%
min (as fed)
Fat
16%
min (as fed)
Fiber
5%
max (as fed)
Moisture
10%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

54 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    oceanfish
  2. 2
    oceanfish meal
  3. 3
    grain sorghum

    Same as sorghum. Whole grain with a low glycemic index. Gluten-free, well-tolerated.

  4. 4
    millet

    Gluten-free whole grain. Fine for most dogs, often used as an alternative to rice.

  5. 5
    fish meal

    Concentrated fish protein, usually whitefish, herring, or mackerel. Strong amino acid profile.

  6. 6
    canola oil

    Plant oil. Some omega-3 from the parent plant, though dogs absorb it less efficiently than fish-derived omega-3. Fine in moderation.

  7. 7
    brown rice

    Whole grain that's easy to digest. Steady carb energy plus a little fiber.

  8. 8
    whitefish

    Real fish meat. Lean protein with a clean amino acid profile.

  9. 9
    ground flaxseed

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

  10. 10
    coconut meal
  11. 11
    natural flavors

    Same as natural flavor. Usually hydrolyzed liver or broth, adds palatability.

  12. 12
    salmon

    Real fish meat. Natural source of omega-3s, which kibble usually has to add back from oil.

  13. 13
    potassium chloride

    Required mineral. Sometimes used as a salt substitute. Standard inclusion in complete diets.

  14. 14
    salmon oil

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

  15. 15
    sweet potato

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

  16. 16
    chia seed

    Plant source of omega-3 and fiber. Like flaxseed, useful in trace amounts.

  17. 17
    choline chloride

    Essential nutrient for liver and brain function. Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.

  18. 18
    beef tallow
  19. 19
    cod liver oil
  20. 20
    turmeric

    Spice with anti-inflammatory compounds. Real research in humans, but the dose in kibble is small. Mostly there for label appeal.

  21. 21
    kelp meal
  22. 22
    dried beets

    Whole beets, not to be confused with beet pulp. Real vegetable, fiber and antioxidants.

  23. 23
    cranberries

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

  24. 24
    pumpkin

    Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.

  25. 25
    dried spinach

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

Showing first 25 of 54. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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