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

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

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freeze dried $47.43/lb

Smallbatch Pets Lamb Freeze-Dried Raw Sliders Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 25-oz bag earns a Sniff Score of 51/100 (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. lamb hearts delivers solid amino acid coverage.

PQI

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: 46% ⓘ
Protein
44%
min (as fed)
Fat
41%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2%
max (as fed)
Moisture
5%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

19 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    lamb hearts
  2. 2
    lamb

    Real meat. Often used for dogs with chicken or beef sensitivities. Slightly higher fat content than chicken.

  3. 3
    lamb livers
  4. 4
    celery

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

  5. 5
    vegetable

    Unnamed vegetable. No way to know what species. Named vegetables are far more transparent.

  6. 6
    bok choy
  7. 7
    cauliflower
  8. 8
    green beans

    Real vegetable. Fiber and a small amount of vitamins. Often used in weight-management formulas because it bulks up a meal without adding calories.

  9. 9
    dandelion greens
  10. 10
    cilantro
  11. 11
    blueberries

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

  12. 12
    mixed tocopherols

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

  13. 13
    kelp

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

  14. 14
    pollock oil
  15. 15
    apple cider vinegar
  16. 16
    vitamin e supplement

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

  17. 17
    wheatgrass
  18. 18
    oregano
  19. 19
    thyme

8 of 19 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.