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Farmina N&D Quinoa Canine Adult Digestion Lamb, Fennel & Arctic Mint Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag
Farmina

N&D Quinoa Canine Adult Digestion Lamb, Fennel & Arctic Mint Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag

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AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $9.09/lb

Farmina N&D Quinoa Canine Adult Digestion Lamb, Fennel & Arctic Mint Dry Dog Food, 11-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 74/100 (B) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Reasonable protein quality. lamb delivers solid amino acid coverage..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Reasonable protein quality. lamb delivers solid amino acid coverage.

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

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

FQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 27% ⓘ
Protein
25%
min (as fed)
Fat
12%
min (as fed)
Fiber
1.9%
max (as fed)
Moisture
9%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

52 total
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  1. 1
    lamb

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

  2. 2
    pea starch

    Refined starch from peas, mostly carbs after the protein is removed. Counts toward the legume stack the FDA examined.

  3. 3
    dehydrated lamb

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

  4. 4
    quinoa seed
  5. 5
    rice

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

  6. 6
    sweet potato

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

  7. 7
    dehydrated pork

    Real meat. Dense protein and fat, though less common in dog food than chicken or beef.

  8. 8
    chicken fat

    Despite the name, a high-quality energy source. Concentrated calories plus essential fatty acids like linoleic acid.

  9. 9
    dried whole eggs
  10. 10
    natural flavors

    Same as natural flavor. Usually hydrolyzed liver or broth, adds palatability.

  11. 11
    pork fat

    Real animal fat from a named species. Clean energy source.

  12. 12
    dehydrated herring

    Whole fish, naturally high in omega-3s and very digestible protein. Common in premium formulas.

  13. 13
    herring oil

    Concentrated omega-3 from herring. Same role as salmon oil, skin and coat support.

  14. 14
    hydrolyzed pork liver
  15. 15
    dried fennel
  16. 16
    dried mint
  17. 17
    dried artichoke
  18. 18
    inulin

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

  19. 19
    fructooligosaccharide

    Prebiotic fiber, often abbreviated FOS. Feeds beneficial gut bacteria.

  20. 20
    brewers dried yeast

    Yeast left over from brewing. Rich in B vitamins and amino acids. A traditional and well-tolerated inclusion.

  21. 21
    calcium carbonate

    Source of calcium. Functional. Required in complete dog foods, especially those without bone-in meat meals.

  22. 22
    psyllium seed husk

    Soluble fiber. Supports stool quality. The same fiber humans use for digestive regularity.

  23. 23
    potassium chloride

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

  24. 24
    salt

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

  25. 25
    glucosamine hydrochloride

    Joint-support compound. Most useful in larger doses for older dogs. The kibble dose is real but modest.

Showing first 25 of 52. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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