Skip to main content
Sniff
Weruva Awesome Belly, Beef, White Rice & Pumpkin Recipe with Turmeric & Ginger Adult Gluten-Free Shredded Canned Wet Dog Food, 14-oz can, case of 10
Weruva

Awesome Belly, Beef, White Rice & Pumpkin Recipe with Turmeric & Ginger Adult Gluten-Free Shredded Canned Wet Dog Food, 14-oz can, case of 10

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
wet $6.96/lb

Weruva Awesome Belly, Beef, White Rice & Pumpkin Recipe with Turmeric & Ginger Adult Gluten-Free Shredded Canned Wet Dog Food, 14-oz can, case of 10 earns a Sniff Score of 52/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Primary concern: low protein quality. beef delivers limited bioavailable amino acids..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

AAFCO formulation inferred from declared adult maintenance. Verbatim statement not published by retailer.

ACF

Low protein quality. beef delivers limited bioavailable amino acids.

PQI

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: 37% ⓘ
Protein
6%
min (as fed)
Fat
1%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2%
max (as fed)
Moisture
84%
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 37%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

29 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    beef broth

    Real broth. Adds flavor and moisture, signals the recipe leans on real meat.

  2. 2
    beef

    Real meat. Dense in protein and iron. Some dogs are sensitive to it, but for most it's an excellent base.

  3. 3
    pumpkin

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

  4. 4
    rice

    Generic rice. Could be white or brown, the label doesn't say. Brown rice would be specified if it were.

  5. 5
    papaya
  6. 6
    flaxseed

    Plant source of omega-3. Helpful for skin and coat, though dogs absorb omega-3 from fish more efficiently.

  7. 7
    chia seed

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

  8. 8
    sunflower oil

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

  9. 9
    turmeric

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

  10. 10
    ginger

    Real spice. Some anti-nausea evidence in humans, but the dose in kibble is small. Mostly for flavor.

  11. 11
    potassium chloride

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

  12. 12
    inulin

    Prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Same compound found in chicory root.

  13. 13
    zinc amino acid complex

    Zinc bound to amino acids for better absorption. Same idea as zinc proteinate, the premium form of the mineral.

  14. 14
    choline chloride

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

  15. 15
    magnesium sulfate

    Source of magnesium, a required mineral. Standard inclusion in complete diets.

  16. 16
    vitamin e supplement

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

  17. 17
    calcium pantothenate

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

  18. 18
    manganese amino acid complex

    Manganese bound to amino acids for better absorption. The chelated form most premium brands use.

  19. 19
    niacin supplement

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

  20. 20
    thiamine mononitrate

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

  21. 21
    vitamin a supplement

    Vitamin A in stable, standardized form. Required for vision, immune function, and growth.

  22. 22
    copper amino acid complex

    Copper bound to amino acids for better absorption. Premium form versus copper sulfate.

  23. 23
    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 →

  24. 24
    riboflavin supplement

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

  25. 25
    pyridoxine hydrochloride

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

Showing first 25 of 29. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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