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Chicken Freeze Dried Topper for Dogs

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freeze dried $7.99

PureBites Chicken Freeze Dried Topper for Dogs earns a Sniff Score of 59/100 (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. american sourced human grade chicken delivers solid amino acid coverage.

PQI

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

FQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

CAP why?

No AAFCO statement. Nutritional completeness unverified.

ACF
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 54% ⓘ
Protein
51.5%
min (as fed)
Fat
29%
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
    american sourced human grade chicken
  2. 2
    chicken liver

    Organ meat. Dense in protein, iron, vitamin A, and the B vitamins. Among the most nutrient-rich ingredients a dog can eat.

  3. 3
    chicken heart

    Organ meat. Dense in taurine, B vitamins, and CoQ10. One of the best ingredients dogs can eat.

  4. 4
    carrot

    Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, antioxidants. Same as carrots, sometimes singular on labels.

  5. 5
    apple

    Real fruit, some fiber and antioxidants. The amount in kibble is too small to matter much.

  6. 6
    flaxseed

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

  7. 7
    inulin

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

  8. 8
    dried kelp

    Natural source of iodine and trace minerals. A common premium-brand inclusion.

  9. 9
    potassium chloride

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

  10. 10
    salt

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

  11. 11
    mixed tocopherols

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

  12. 12
    fish oil

    Concentrated omega-3s. The reason 'EPA' and 'DHA' get to show up on the bag.

  13. 13
    zinc proteinate

    Zinc bound to protein for better absorption. The premium form of the mineral, versus zinc oxide which sits cheaper on the label.

  14. 14
    iron proteinate

    Iron bound to protein for better absorption. The premium form versus inorganic iron sulfate.

  15. 15
    vitamin e supplement

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

  16. 16
    copper proteinate

    Copper bound to protein for better absorption. Common in better-formulated diets.

  17. 17
    manganese proteinate

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

  18. 18
    vitamin d3 supplement

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

  19. 19
    rosemary extract

    Natural preservative. Replaces synthetic ones like BHA and BHT.

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