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MAEV Puppy Human-Grade Raw Frozen Chicken Dog Food, 5-lb bag
MAEV

Puppy Human-Grade Raw Frozen Chicken Dog Food, 5-lb bag

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AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
wet $18.76/lb

MAEV Puppy Human-Grade Raw Frozen Chicken Dog Food, 5-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 62/100 (B) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

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

FQI

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

STACK
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 133% ⓘ
Protein
37.3%
min (as fed)
Fat
14.5%
min (as fed)
Fiber
7%
max (as fed)
Moisture
72%
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 133%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

20 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    chicken

    Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.

  2. 2
    sweet potato

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

  3. 3
    green beans

    Real vegetable. Fiber and a small amount of vitamins. Often used in weight-management formulas because it bulks up a meal without adding calories.

  4. 4
    chicken liver

    Organ meat. Dense in protein, iron, vitamin A, and the B vitamins. Among the most nutrient-rich ingredients a dog can eat.

  5. 5
    zucchini
  6. 6
    peanut butter
  7. 7
    egg

    Whole eggs. The highest-quality protein on any ingredient label, by amino acid score.

  8. 8
    tricalcium phosphate

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

  9. 9
    fish oil

    Concentrated omega-3s. The reason 'EPA' and 'DHA' get to show up on the bag.

  10. 10
    chicory root

    Prebiotic fiber that supports gut bacteria. A genuine functional ingredient, not marketing.

  11. 11
    ground flaxseed

    Cracked flaxseed for better digestibility. Same plant omega-3s as whole flaxseed, just easier for the dog to extract.

  12. 12
    salt

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

  13. 13
    iodine
  14. 14
    micronutrient premix
  15. 15
    gelatin
  16. 16
    bovine colostrum
  17. 17
    probiotic blend
  18. 18
    kale

    Leafy green with antioxidants and fiber. Small dose in kibble, but it's not just for marketing.

  19. 19
    blueberries

    Antioxidants, real. But the amount in any kibble is too small to do much. Mostly marketing.

  20. 20
    chicken gizzards

12 of 20 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.