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Smallbatch Pets Beef Freeze-Dried Raw Sliders Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets

Beef Freeze-Dried Raw Sliders Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 25-oz bag

Evidence Fair
freeze dried all life stages $42.30/lb

Smallbatch Pets Beef Freeze-Dried Raw Sliders Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 25-oz bag earns a Sniff Score of 60/100 (B) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Reasonable protein quality. beef hearts delivers solid amino acid coverage..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

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

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with declared fiber.

CQI

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

FQI
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 55% ⓘ
Protein
52%
min (as fed)
Fat
33%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2%
max (as fed)
Moisture
5%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

19 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    beef hearts
  2. 2
    beef livers
  3. 3
    beef kidneys
  4. 4
    beef bone
  5. 5
    carrots

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

  6. 6
    zucchini
  7. 7
    sweet potato

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

  8. 8
    broccoli

    Real vegetable. Adds fiber and some antioxidants. Fine in the small amounts used in kibble.

  9. 9
    kale

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

  10. 10
    collards
  11. 11
    blueberry
  12. 12
    parsley

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

  13. 13
    mixed tocopherols

    Natural vitamin E used to keep fats from going rancid. The good kind of preservative.

  14. 14
    kelp

    Seaweed source of iodine. Trace mineral support, common in better formulas.

  15. 15
    pollock oil
  16. 16
    apple cider vinegar
  17. 17
    vitamin e supplement

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

  18. 18
    wheatgrass
  19. 19
    basil

8 of 19 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.

AAFCO statement

Smallbatch Dog beef Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages excluding growth of large size dogs.