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Wysong Archetype Burgers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog & Cat Food, 15-oz canister
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Archetype Burgers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog & Cat Food, 15-oz canister

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freeze dried all life stages $54.60

Wysong Archetype Burgers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog & Cat Food, 15-oz canister earns a Sniff Score of 62/100 (B) with Fair evidence. Zero controversial ingredients flagged. Strong protein profile with beef as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value..

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

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

PQI

Premium micronutrient forms such as chelated minerals or natural vitamin E.

MNI

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

FQI

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: 52% ⓘ
Protein
50%
min (as fed)
Fat
28%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2.8%
max (as fed)
Moisture
3%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

50 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    beef

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

  2. 2
    beef organs
  3. 3
    chicken

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

  4. 4
    beef bone
  5. 5
    beef fat

    Real animal fat, a clean energy source. Stable on the shelf without synthetic preservatives.

  6. 6
    beef blood
  7. 7
    natural flavor

    Legal term for animal-derived flavoring, usually hydrolyzed liver or broth. Adds taste, says nothing about quality.

  8. 8
    carrots

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

  9. 9
    celery

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

  10. 10
    beets

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

  11. 11
    parsley

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

  12. 12
    lettuce
  13. 13
    watercress
  14. 14
    spinach

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

  15. 15
    broccoli sprouts
  16. 16
    flaxseeds

    Plural form, same as flaxseed. Plant source of omega-3, helpful for skin and coat.

  17. 17
    barley grass
  18. 18
    wheat grass
  19. 19
    algae
  20. 20
    apple

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

  21. 21
    blueberry
  22. 22
    cranberry

    Same as cranberries. Real ingredient, dose in kibble is small.

  23. 23
    plums
  24. 24
    lecithin

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

  25. 25
    seaweed-derived calcium

Showing first 25 of 50. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

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

AAFCO statement

Archetype Burgers are formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, but for optimal nutrition should be used in combination with, or as an alternative to, meals of the various Wysong canned and dry diets, Wysong supplements, and fresh foods. Variety is key to health.