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Scoochie Pet Chef Scoochies Recipe with Real Chicken in Savory Gravy Wet Dog Food, 14-oz can, case of 12
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Chef Scoochies Recipe with Real Chicken in Savory Gravy Wet Dog Food, 14-oz can, case of 12

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wet $2.48/lb

Scoochie Pet Chef Scoochies Recipe with Real Chicken in Savory Gravy Wet Dog Food, 14-oz can, case of 12 earns a Sniff Score of 42/100 (D) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

CAP why?

Low protein quality. chicken delivers limited bioavailable amino acids.

PQI

No declared omega-3 source. Fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent.

FQI

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: 39% ⓘ
Protein
7%
min (as fed)
Fat
3%
min (as fed)
Fiber
0.4%
max (as fed)
Moisture
82%
max

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 39%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

24 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    water

    Just water. Counted on the label of any wet or fresh food. The number tells you the moisture content.

  2. 2
    chicken

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

  3. 3
    chicken by-products
  4. 4
    wheat flour

    Refined wheat, usually used as a binder. Cheap, not harmful, not a nutrition contributor.

  5. 5
    minerals: iron sulfate
  6. 6
    zinc oxide

    Inorganic zinc. Cheapest mineral form on the market. Functional but less bioavailable than chelated alternatives.

  7. 7
    manganese sulfate

    Inorganic manganese. Functional but less well-absorbed than the chelated proteinate form.

  8. 8
    calcium iodate

    Source of iodine for thyroid function. Functional, required in complete formulas.

  9. 9
    copper sulfate

    Inorganic copper. Standard, effective at small doses. Premium formulas tend to use copper proteinate instead.

  10. 10
    sodium selenite Flagged

    Inorganic selenium. Effective at AAFCO levels, no documented safety concern in dogs despite what some pet food blogs claim. Selenium yeast is a marginal upgrade, not a necessity. See why →

  11. 11
    vitamins: vitamin a supplement
  12. 12
    vitamin d3 supplement

    The active form of vitamin D dogs need. Required for calcium absorption and bone health.

  13. 13
    vitamin e supplement

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

  14. 14
    thiamine mononitrate

    B vitamin (B1). Essential for nervous system function. Cooked-in vitamin loss is why thiamine is always added back.

  15. 15
    niacin supplement

    B vitamin (B3). Required in complete dog foods, added as a supplement to standardize the dose.

  16. 16
    riboflavin supplement

    B vitamin (B2). Required in complete dog foods. The standardized form ensures consistent dosing.

  17. 17
    calcium pantothenate

    Same as d-calcium pantothenate. Vitamin B5 in standardized form.

  18. 18
    pyridoxine hydrochloride

    B vitamin (B6). Essential for protein metabolism. Standard inclusion in complete formulas.

  19. 19
    folic acid

    B vitamin (B9), essential for cell function. Standard in complete dog foods.

  20. 20
    biotin

    B vitamin that supports skin and coat health. Required for AAFCO-complete formulas.

  21. 21
    vitamin b12 supplement

    Essential for red blood cell formation and neurological function. Plant ingredients lack B12, so it has to be added.

  22. 22
    taurine

    Amino acid critical for heart health. Especially important in grain-free or pulse-heavy formulas where natural taurine precursors run thin.

  23. 23
    salt

    Sodium chloride. Required at small doses for normal physiology. Not a quality concern in standard amounts.

  24. 24
    choline chloride

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

21 of 24 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.