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Farmina Vet Life Derma Management with Duck Recipe In Gravy Wet Dog Food, 10.6-oz can, case of 6
Farmina Vet Life

Derma Management with Duck Recipe In Gravy Wet Dog Food, 10.6-oz can, case of 6

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AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
wet $7.46/lb

Farmina Vet Life Derma Management with Duck Recipe In Gravy Wet Dog Food, 10.6-oz can, case of 6 earns a Sniff Score of 66/100 (B) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Reasonable protein quality. duck delivers solid amino acid coverage..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Reasonable protein quality. duck delivers solid amino acid coverage.

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with declared fiber.

CQI

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

FQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 40% ⓘ
Protein
9.5%
min (as fed)
Fat
8.4%
min (as fed)
Fiber
0.2%
max (as fed)
Moisture
76%
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 40%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

19 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    duck

    Real meat. Often used as a novel protein for dogs with sensitivities to chicken or beef.

  2. 2
    sweet potato

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

  3. 3
    hydrolyzed fish
  4. 4
    quinoa seed
  5. 5
    herring oil

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

  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
    calcium carbonate

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

  8. 8
    dicalcium phosphate

    Calcium and phosphorus combined. Required source of both minerals, especially in formulas without much bone content.

  9. 9
    potassium chloride

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

  10. 10
    vitamin a supplement

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

  11. 11
    vitamin d3 supplement

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

  12. 12
    vitamin e supplement

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

  13. 13
    zinc methionine hydroxy analogue chelate
  14. 14
    manganese methionine hydroxy analogue chelate
  15. 15
    ferrous glycine
  16. 16
    copper methionine hydroxy analogue chelate
  17. 17
    selenium yeast

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

  18. 18
    calcium iodate

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

  19. 19
    taurine

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

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