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Team Dog Duck Meal & Lamb Meal 26/20 Essential Blend Dry Dog Food, 33-lb bag
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Duck Meal & Lamb Meal 26/20 Essential Blend Dry Dog Food, 33-lb bag

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dry $2.85/lb

Team Dog Duck Meal & Lamb Meal 26/20 Essential Blend Dry Dog Food, 33-lb bag earns a Sniff Score of 59/100 (C) with Fair evidence. 1 controversial ingredient flagged. Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

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

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

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

FQI

Score capped at 59 due to no AAFCO statement.

CAP why?

No AAFCO statement. Nutritional completeness unverified.

ACF

Contains menadione. Banned for human OTC use but tolerated at AAFCO-permitted levels in pet food. The only AAFCO-permitted vitamin K source..

CIP
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 29% ⓘ
Protein
26%
min (as fed)
Fat
20%
min (as fed)
Fiber
3%
max (as fed)
Moisture
10%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

48 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    duck meal

    Duck cooked into a dry concentrate. Per pound, more protein than fresh duck.

  2. 2
    lamb meal

    Lamb cooked down to a dry concentrate. Per pound, more protein than fresh lamb.

  3. 3
    herring meal

    Concentrated herring with the water removed. Carries protein and omega-3s in one ingredient.

  4. 4
    oats

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

  5. 5
    barley

    Whole grain with a low glycemic profile and some soluble fiber. Easy on blood sugar.

  6. 6
    brown rice

    Whole grain that's easy to digest. Steady carb energy plus a little fiber.

  7. 7
    salmon oil

    Pure omega-3s. The thing skin-and-coat formulas are usually built around.

  8. 8
    millet

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

  9. 9
    red lentils

    Same concern as other lentils. Affordable plant protein, part of the legume stack the FDA examined. See why →

  10. 10
    egg powder
  11. 11
    sweet potato

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

  12. 12
    brewer's dried yeast
  13. 13
    beet pulp

    Soluble fiber from sugar-beet processing. Sometimes treated as a filler, but it's actually one of the better fiber sources in kibble.

  14. 14
    herring oil

    Concentrated omega-3 from herring. Same role as salmon oil, skin and coat support.

  15. 15
    salt

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

  16. 16
    calcium propionate
  17. 17
    lecithin

    Natural emulsifier, usually from soy or sunflower. Helps blend fats and water. Safe at typical inclusion.

  18. 18
    kelp meal
  19. 19
    monosodium phosphate

    Mineral source and preservative. Standard inclusion at small doses.

  20. 20
    choline chloride

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

  21. 21
    potassium chloride

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

  22. 22
    dl menthionine
  23. 23
    taurine

    Amino acid critical for heart health. Especially important in grain-free or pulse-heavy formulas where natural taurine precursors run thin.

  24. 24
    bacillus lichenformis
  25. 25
    bacilus subtillis

Showing first 25 of 48. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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