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ORIJEN Amazing Grains High-Protein Small Breed Dry Dog Food, 10-lb bag
ORIJEN

Amazing Grains High-Protein Small Breed Dry Dog Food, 10-lb bag

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dry $6.40/lb

ORIJEN Amazing Grains High-Protein Small Breed Dry Dog Food, 10-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 79/100 (A) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Strong protein profile with turkey as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Strong protein profile with turkey as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

Quality fat sources: named fat with declared fat sources.

FQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 43% ⓘ
Protein
38%
min (as fed)
Fat
18%
min (as fed)
Fiber
4%
max (as fed)
Moisture
12%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

50 total
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  1. 1
    turkey

    Real meat. Lean protein, good amino acid profile, often well-tolerated by dogs sensitive to chicken.

  2. 2
    chicken

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

  3. 3
    turkey giblets
  4. 4
    herring

    Whole fish, naturally high in omega-3s and very digestible protein. Common in premium formulas.

  5. 5
    cod
  6. 6
    dehydrated chicken

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

  7. 7
    dehydrated sardine
  8. 8
    oat groats

    Whole oats with only the inedible hull removed. The most intact form of oats available.

  9. 9
    millet

    Gluten-free whole grain. Fine for most dogs, often used as an alternative to rice.

  10. 10
    dehydrated chicken liver

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

  11. 11
    dehydrated herring

    Whole fish, naturally high in omega-3s and very digestible protein. Common in premium formulas.

  12. 12
    chicken fat

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

  13. 13
    chicken giblets
  14. 14
    eggs

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

  15. 15
    dried apple pomace
  16. 16
    natural flavor

    Legal term for animal-derived flavoring, usually hydrolyzed liver or broth. Adds taste, says nothing about quality.

  17. 17
    oats

    Whole grain. Steady energy, soluble fiber, and well-tolerated by most dogs.

  18. 18
    quinoa seed
  19. 19
    chia seed

    Plant source of omega-3 and fiber. Like flaxseed, useful in trace amounts.

  20. 20
    pollock oil
  21. 21
    inulin

    Prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Same compound found in chicory root.

  22. 22
    vitamin e supplement

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

  23. 23
    cranberries

    Often added with a urinary-tract-support marketing angle. Real cranberry compounds help in concentrate form, but kibble doses are small.

  24. 24
    dried kelp

    Natural source of iodine and trace minerals. A common premium-brand inclusion.

  25. 25
    zinc proteinate

    Zinc bound to protein for better absorption. The premium form of the mineral, versus zinc oxide which sits cheaper on the label.

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