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Farmina Vet Life Renal Canine Dry Dog Food, 4.4-lb bag
Farmina Vet Life

Renal Canine Dry Dog Food, 4.4-lb bag

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry $8.86/lb

Farmina Vet Life Renal Canine Dry Dog Food, 4.4-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 49/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=14.3%, CF_DM=16.1%.

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

Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=14.3%, CF_DM=16.1%.

CAP why?

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

PQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 14% ⓘ
Protein
13.3%
min (as fed)
Fat
15%
min (as fed)
Fiber
1.4%
max (as fed)
Moisture
7%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

39 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    sweet potato

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

  2. 2
    rice

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

  3. 3
    chicken fat

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

  4. 4
    dried whole eggs
  5. 5
    calcium carbonate

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

  6. 6
    flaxseed

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

  7. 7
    pork fat

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

  8. 8
    herring oil

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

  9. 9
    hydrolyzed fish
  10. 10
    natural flavors

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

  11. 11
    salt

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

  12. 12
    potassium chloride

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

  13. 13
    vitamin a supplement

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

  14. 14
    vitamin d3 supplement

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

  15. 15
    vitamin e supplement

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

  16. 16
    ascorbic acid

    Vitamin C. Pulls double duty as a natural antioxidant preservative.

  17. 17
    niacin supplement

    B vitamin (B3). Required in complete dog foods, added as a supplement to standardize the dose.

  18. 18
    calcium pantothenate

    Same as d-calcium pantothenate. Vitamin B5 in standardized form.

  19. 19
    riboflavin supplement

    B vitamin (B2). Required in complete dog foods. The standardized form ensures consistent dosing.

  20. 20
    pyridoxine hydrochloride

    B vitamin (B6). Essential for protein metabolism. Standard inclusion in complete formulas.

  21. 21
    thiamine hydrochloride
  22. 22
    biotin

    B vitamin that supports skin and coat health. Required for AAFCO-complete formulas.

  23. 23
    folic acid

    B vitamin (B9), essential for cell function. Standard in complete dog foods.

  24. 24
    vitamin b12 supplement

    Essential for red blood cell formation and neurological function. Plant ingredients lack B12, so it has to be added.

  25. 25
    powdered cellulose

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

Showing first 25 of 39. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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