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Smallbatch Pets Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Sliders Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets

Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Sliders Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 25-oz bag

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freeze dried $42.30/lb

Smallbatch Pets Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Sliders Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 25-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

Reasonable protein quality. chicken delivers solid amino acid coverage.

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with declared fiber.

CQI

Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

CAP why?

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

FQI

No AAFCO statement. Nutritional completeness unverified.

ACF
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 60% ⓘ
Protein
57%
min (as fed)
Fat
25%
min (as fed)
Fiber
1.5%
max (as fed)
Moisture
5%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

20 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

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

  3. 3
    chicken livers
  4. 4
    chicken gizzards
  5. 5
    carrots

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

  6. 6
    chicken hearts
  7. 7
    sweet potato

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

  8. 8
    zucchini
  9. 9
    broccoli

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

  10. 10
    kale

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

  11. 11
    collards
  12. 12
    parsley

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

  13. 13
    blueberry
  14. 14
    mixed tocopherols

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

  15. 15
    kelp

    Seaweed source of iodine. Trace mineral support, common in better formulas.

  16. 16
    pollock oil
  17. 17
    apple cider vinegar
  18. 18
    vitamin e supplement

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

  19. 19
    wheatgrass
  20. 20
    basil

10 of 20 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.