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Farmina Vet Life Derma HF Canine Wet Dog Food, 10.58-oz can, case of 6
Farmina Vet Life

Derma HF Canine Wet Dog Food, 10.58-oz can, case of 6

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
wet $8.30/lb

Farmina Vet Life Derma HF Canine Wet Dog Food, 10.58-oz can, case of 6 earns a Sniff Score of 57/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Primary concern: plant-protein-dominated formula. sweet potato starch as the #1 ingredient..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Quality carbohydrate sources with declared fiber.

CQI

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

FQI

AAFCO feeding trial substantiation for not stated.

ACF

Plant-protein-dominated formula. sweet potato starch as the #1 ingredient.

PQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 22% ⓘ
Protein
4%
min (as fed)
Fat
2%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2%
max (as fed)
Moisture
82%
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 22%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

22 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    sweet potato starch
  2. 2
    hydrolyzed fish
  3. 3
    herring oil

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

  4. 4
    quinoa seed
  5. 5
    flaxseed

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

  6. 6
    powdered cellulose

    Plant fiber, often from wood pulp. Cheap bulk filler. Not harmful, but a tell that the recipe is reaching for inexpensive bulk.

  7. 7
    potassium chloride

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

  8. 8
    calcium carbonate

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

  9. 9
    monocalcium phosphate

    Source of calcium and phosphorus. Standard mineral inclusion in complete dog foods.

  10. 10
    salt

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

  11. 11
    vitamin a supplement

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

  12. 12
    vitamin d3 supplement

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

  13. 13
    vitamin e supplement

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

  14. 14
    zinc methionine hydroxy analogue chelate
  15. 15
    manganese methionine hydroxy analogue chelate
  16. 16
    ferrous glycine
  17. 17
    copper methionine hydroxy analogue chelate
  18. 18
    selenium yeast

    Organic selenium grown in yeast. The form premium brands use, gentler and more bioavailable than sodium selenite.

  19. 19
    calcium iodate

    Source of iodine for thyroid function. Functional, required in complete formulas.

  20. 20
    dl-methionine

    Essential amino acid. Often added when plant proteins dominate, since methionine is naturally lower in pulses than meat.

  21. 21
    taurine

    Amino acid critical for heart health. Especially important in grain-free or pulse-heavy formulas where natural taurine precursors run thin.

  22. 22
    l-carnitine

    Amino acid derivative that helps the body convert fat into energy. Common in weight-management formulas.

15 of 22 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.