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Side By Side Neutral Complete & Balanced Beef & Salmon Wet Dog Food, 12.5-oz box
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Neutral Complete & Balanced Beef & Salmon Wet Dog Food, 12.5-oz box

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wet $5.49

Side By Side Neutral Complete & Balanced Beef & Salmon Wet Dog Food, 12.5-oz box earns a Sniff Score of 59/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Reasonable protein quality. beef heart delivers solid amino acid coverage.

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

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

STACK

Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

CAP why?

No AAFCO statement. Nutritional completeness unverified.

ACF
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 41% ⓘ
Protein
11%
min (as fed)
Fat
5%
min (as fed)
Fiber
3%
max (as fed)
Moisture
73%
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 41%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

28 total
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  1. 1
    beef bone broth

    Real bone broth. Adds flavor, moisture, and a small amount of collagen. Pleasant inclusion.

  2. 2
    beef heart
  3. 3
    salmon

    Real fish meat. Natural source of omega-3s, which kibble usually has to add back from oil.

  4. 4
    beef liver

    Organ meat. Among the most nutrient-dense ingredients available, rich in B vitamins, iron, and vitamin A.

  5. 5
    carrots

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

  6. 6
    oats

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

  7. 7
    celery

    Real vegetable. Mostly water and a little fiber. Decorative more than nutritional in the amounts used.

  8. 8
    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.

  9. 9
    parsley

    Real herb. Trace amount of vitamins K and C. The dose in kibble is small, mostly there for label appeal.

  10. 10
    sweet potato

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

  11. 11
    coconut oil

    Saturated fat with medium-chain triglycerides. Mostly marketing in the doses kibble uses, but harmless.

  12. 12
    kale

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

  13. 13
    dried yeast

    Natural source of B vitamins and trace minerals. Adds a savory flavor that dogs respond well to.

  14. 14
    spinach

    Leafy green. Some iron, vitamin K, and fiber. The dose in kibble is small but it's real food.

  15. 15
    beets

    Whole beets, not to be confused with beet pulp. Real vegetable, fiber and antioxidants.

  16. 16
    apple

    Real fruit, some fiber and antioxidants. The amount in kibble is too small to matter much.

  17. 17
    egg shell
  18. 18
    pumpkin seed

    Real seed. Source of magnesium, zinc, and traditionally used as a mild dewormer (the evidence is folkloric, not clinical).

  19. 19
    salt

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

  20. 20
    dehydrated alfalfa
  21. 21
    quinoa

    Pseudo-grain with a complete amino acid profile. Rare in dog food because it's expensive.

  22. 22
    dried kelp

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

  23. 23
    sunflower seed
  24. 24
    sesame seed
  25. 25
    chia seed

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

Showing first 25 of 28. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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