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Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Liver & Beef, Beef, Bacon & Cheese Flavor with Chicken Adult Canned Wet Dog Food Combo Variety Pack, 13.2-oz, 12 count
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Chopped Ground Dinner Liver & Beef, Beef, Bacon & Cheese Flavor with Chicken Adult Canned Wet Dog Food Combo Variety Pack, 13.2-oz, 12 count

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
wet $2.01/lb

Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Liver & Beef, Beef, Bacon & Cheese Flavor with Chicken Adult Canned Wet Dog Food Combo Variety Pack, 13.2-oz, 12 count earns a Sniff Score of 36/100 (D) with Fair evidence. 3 controversial ingredients flagged. Score capped at 64 due to 3 WATCH ingredients.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

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

STACK

AAFCO formulation inferred from declared adult maintenance. Verbatim statement not published by retailer.

ACF

Score capped at 64 due to 3 WATCH ingredients.

CAP why?

No declared omega-3 source. Fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent.

FQI

Contains carrageenan. Plausible rodent colitis mechanism, no direct canine clinical evidence at food-grade levels. Concern elevated for dogs with IBD..

CIP

Controversial ingredients · 3

  • meat by-products
    Unspecified species. AAFCO definition allows organs, blood, bone. but the lack of a named source means quality and consistency are not auditable.
  • sodium selenite
    Synthetic selenium source. Selenium is essential, but sodium selenite has a narrower safety margin than organic alternatives like selenium yeast. Better-formulated foods use the organic form.
  • carrageenan
    Seaweed-derived thickener; some studies link it to gastrointestinal inflammation. Most common in wet foods but appears in some kibble gravies.

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

Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 36% ⓘ
Protein
8%
min (as fed)
Fat
6%
min (as fed)
Fiber
1%
max (as fed)
Moisture
78%
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 36%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

61 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
    water

    Just water. Counted on the label of any wet or fresh food. The number tells you the moisture content.

  3. 3
    meat by-products Flagged

    Unnamed organ meats and tissue. Could be nutritious, but no species is listed, so quality varies by batch.

  4. 4
    animal liver
  5. 5
    brewers rice

    Broken rice kernels left over from milling, usually destined for human beer-making. Cheaper than whole or even white rice. Same carbs, less nutrition than the brown version.

  6. 6
    beef

    Real meat. Dense in protein and iron. Some dogs are sensitive to it, but for most it's an excellent base.

  7. 7
    wheat flour

    Refined wheat, usually used as a binder. Cheap, not harmful, not a nutrition contributor.

  8. 8
    potassium chloride

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

  9. 9
    magnesium proteinate

    Magnesium bound to protein for better absorption. The premium chelated form.

  10. 10
    zinc sulfate

    Inorganic zinc. Effective at AAFCO doses but less well-absorbed than chelated forms like zinc proteinate.

  11. 11
    sodium selenite Flagged

    Inorganic selenium. Effective at AAFCO levels, no documented safety concern in dogs despite what some pet food blogs claim. Selenium yeast is a marginal upgrade, not a necessity. See why →

  12. 12
    copper proteinate

    Copper bound to protein for better absorption. Common in better-formulated diets.

  13. 13
    manganese sulfate

    Inorganic manganese. Functional but less well-absorbed than the chelated proteinate form.

  14. 14
    copper sulfate

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

  15. 15
    potassium iodide

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

  16. 16
    carrageenan Flagged

    Seaweed-derived thickener. Some lab studies suggest gut inflammation, but the evidence in pets is mixed.

  17. 17
    sodium tripolyphosphate

    Preservative and texture agent in wet food. Functional at small doses, not a major concern, but some brands avoid it.

  18. 18
    added color

    Generic coloring. Doesn't say if natural or artificial. Dogs are color-blind, so any added color is for the human shopper.

  19. 19
    dried yam

    Yam with the moisture removed. Complex carb, fiber, similar role to sweet potato.

  20. 20
    xanthan gum

    Thickener common in wet food and gravies. Same emulsifier-microbiome conversation as guar gum, not a clear flag.

  21. 21
    choline chloride

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

  22. 22
    vitamin e supplement

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

  23. 23
    thiamine mononitrate

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

  24. 24
    calcium pantothenate

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

  25. 25
    biotin

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

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