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Health Extension Broth-Licious Shiny Coat Grain-Free Ocean Fish in Fish Bone Broth Wet Dog Food, 3.5-oz tray, case of 12
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Broth-Licious Shiny Coat Grain-Free Ocean Fish in Fish Bone Broth Wet Dog Food, 3.5-oz tray, case of 12

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wet adult maintenance $12.53/lb

Health Extension Broth-Licious Shiny Coat Grain-Free Ocean Fish in Fish Bone Broth Wet Dog Food, 3.5-oz tray, case of 12 earns a Sniff Score of 37/100 (D) with Fair evidence. 2 controversial ingredients flagged. Primary concern: low protein quality. whitefish delivers limited bioavailable amino acids..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

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

STACK

Low protein quality. whitefish delivers limited bioavailable amino acids.

PQI

Contains menadione. Banned for human OTC use but tolerated at AAFCO-permitted levels in pet food. The only AAFCO-permitted vitamin K source..

CIP

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

CIP

Controversial ingredients · 1

  • menadione
    Synthetic vitamin K3. Banned in human supplements due to toxicity concerns at high doses. Permitted in pet food but premium brands use natural vitamin K alternatives.

Every flagged ingredient has a published basis (confirmed harm / regulatory action / precautionary). See methodology →

Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 55% ⓘ
Protein
6%
min (as fed)
Fat
1%
min (as fed)
Fiber
0.5%
max (as fed)
Moisture
89%
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 55%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

25 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    fish broth
  2. 2
    whitefish

    Real fish meat. Lean protein with a clean amino acid profile.

  3. 3
    carrots

    Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.

  4. 4
    green peas

    Same as peas. Useful in small amounts. The concern is when pulses dominate the top of the ingredient list. See why →

  5. 5
    potato starch

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

  6. 6
    sunflower seed oil
  7. 7
    guar gum

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

  8. 8
    calcium lactate

    Calcium source from lactic acid fermentation. Functional, well-tolerated.

  9. 9
    tricalcium phosphate

    Calcium and phosphorus source. Same role as dicalcium phosphate, slightly different ratio.

  10. 10
    zinc amino acid complex

    Zinc bound to amino acids for better absorption. Same idea as zinc proteinate, the premium form of the mineral.

  11. 11
    choline chloride

    Essential nutrient for liver and brain function. Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.

  12. 12
    vitamin e supplement

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

  13. 13
    ferrous sulfate

    Inorganic iron. Standard mineral source. Iron proteinate is the gentler, better-absorbed premium form.

  14. 14
    calcium pantothenate

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

  15. 15
    manganese amino acid complex

    Manganese bound to amino acids for better absorption. The chelated form most premium brands use.

  16. 16
    thiamine mononitrate

    B vitamin (B1). Essential for nervous system function. Cooked-in vitamin loss is why thiamine is always added back.

  17. 17
    niacin supplement

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

  18. 18
    vitamin a supplement

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

  19. 19
    copper sulfate

    Inorganic copper. Standard, effective at small doses. Premium formulas tend to use copper proteinate instead.

  20. 20
    riboflavin supplement

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

  21. 21
    pyridoxine hydrochloride

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

  22. 22
    folic acid

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

  23. 23
    potassium iodide

    Source of iodine, an essential trace mineral for thyroid function. Required for AAFCO-complete formulas.

  24. 24
    menadione Flagged

    Same as menadione sodium bisulfite complex. Synthetic K3, banned in human supplements but the only AAFCO-approved K source, which is why even premium brands use it. See why →

  25. 25
    vitamin b12 supplement

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

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

AAFCO statement

This meticulously crafted recipe meets the nutritional standards set by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Adult Maintenance.