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Chewy Made Savory Toppers Salmon Recipe in Gravy Grain-Free Dog Food Topper (FORMERLY AMERICAN JOURNEY), 3-oz pouch, case of 24
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Savory Toppers Salmon Recipe in Gravy Grain-Free Dog Food Topper (FORMERLY AMERICAN JOURNEY), 3-oz pouch, case of 24

Evidence Fair
wet $7.33/lb

Chewy Made Savory Toppers Salmon Recipe in Gravy Grain-Free Dog Food Topper (FORMERLY AMERICAN JOURNEY), 3-oz pouch, case of 24 earns a Sniff Score of 59/100 (C) with Fair evidence. 1 controversial ingredient flagged. Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Strong protein profile with salmon as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.

PQI

Includes egg, named fish, or organ meat for diverse high-bioavailability protein.

STACK

Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

CAP why?

No AAFCO statement. Nutritional completeness unverified.

ACF

Contains guar gum. Emerging microbiome data on emulsifiers; no canine clinical evidence. Minor penalty in canned food..

CIP
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 50% ⓘ
Protein
8%
min (as fed)
Fat
2.5%
min (as fed)
Fiber
1.5%
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 50%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

12 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    salmon

    Real fish meat. Natural source of omega-3s, which kibble usually has to add back from oil.

  2. 2
    chicken broth

    Real broth, adds flavor and moisture. Negligible nutrition on its own but tells you the recipe leans on real meat.

  3. 3
    water sufficient for processing

    The regulatory phrase for cooking water in wet food. Has no nutritional implication, just labeling formality.

  4. 4
    chicken liver

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

  5. 5
    natural flavor

    Legal term for animal-derived flavoring, usually hydrolyzed liver or broth. Adds taste, says nothing about quality.

  6. 6
    dried egg product

    Whole eggs with the water removed. Same nutritional value as fresh eggs, just shelf-stable.

  7. 7
    potato starch

    Refined potato. Pure carb energy, low on other nutrition. Often used as a binder in grain-free recipes.

  8. 8
    chicken hearts
  9. 9
    guar gum

    Thickener common in wet food. Emerging research on emulsifiers and the gut microbiome, but no smoking gun in dogs yet.

  10. 10
    salt

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

  11. 11
    sodium phosphate

    Mineral source and preservative. Standard inclusion at small doses.

  12. 12
    sodium carbonate

    pH buffer used in food processing. Functional, no quality signal.

11 of 12 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.