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Weruva Awesome Shiny, Chicken Breast & Brown Rice Recipe with Flaxseed Adult Gluten-Free Shredded Canned Wet Dog Food, 14-oz can, case of 10
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Awesome Shiny, Chicken Breast & Brown Rice Recipe with Flaxseed Adult Gluten-Free Shredded Canned Wet Dog Food, 14-oz can, case of 10

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
wet $6.06/lb

Weruva Awesome Shiny, Chicken Breast & Brown Rice Recipe with Flaxseed Adult Gluten-Free Shredded Canned Wet Dog Food, 14-oz can, case of 10 earns a Sniff Score of 55/100 (C) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Primary concern: low protein quality. chicken delivers limited bioavailable amino acids..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Quality carbohydrate sources with declared fiber.

CQI

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

FQI

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

ACF

Low protein quality. chicken delivers limited bioavailable amino acids.

PQI

Controversial ingredients · 1

  • 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.

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

Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 42% ⓘ
Protein
8%
min (as fed)
Fat
5%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2.5%
max (as fed)
Moisture
81%
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 42%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

30 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    chicken broth

    Real broth, adds flavor and moisture. Negligible nutrition on its own but tells you the recipe leans on real meat.

  2. 2
    chicken

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

  3. 3
    brown rice

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

  4. 4
    flaxseed

    Plant source of omega-3. Helpful for skin and coat, though dogs absorb omega-3 from fish more efficiently.

  5. 5
    sweet potato

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

  6. 6
    coconut oil

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

  7. 7
    chia seed

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

  8. 8
    fish oil

    Concentrated omega-3s. The reason 'EPA' and 'DHA' get to show up on the bag.

  9. 9
    calcium lactate

    Calcium source from lactic acid fermentation. Functional, well-tolerated.

  10. 10
    tricalcium phosphate

    Calcium and phosphorus source. Same role as dicalcium phosphate, slightly different ratio.

  11. 11
    potassium chloride

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

  12. 12
    zinc amino acid complex

    Zinc bound to amino acids for better absorption. Same idea as zinc proteinate, the premium form of the mineral.

  13. 13
    choline chloride

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

  14. 14
    salt

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

  15. 15
    magnesium sulfate

    Source of magnesium, a required mineral. Standard inclusion in complete diets.

  16. 16
    vitamin e supplement

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

  17. 17
    calcium pantothenate

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

  18. 18
    iron amino acid complex

    Iron bound to amino acids for better absorption. Premium form versus inorganic iron sulfate.

  19. 19
    manganese amino acid complex

    Manganese bound to amino acids for better absorption. The chelated form most premium brands use.

  20. 20
    thiamine mononitrate

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

  21. 21
    niacin supplement

    B vitamin (B3). Required in complete dog foods, added as a supplement to standardize the dose.

  22. 22
    vitamin a supplement

    Vitamin A in stable, standardized form. Required for vision, immune function, and growth.

  23. 23
    copper amino acid complex

    Copper bound to amino acids for better absorption. Premium form versus copper sulfate.

  24. 24
    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 →

  25. 25
    riboflavin supplement

    B vitamin (B2). Required in complete dog foods. The standardized form ensures consistent dosing.

Showing first 25 of 30. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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