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Old Mother Hubbard Classic Bac’N’Cheez (Bacon & Cheese)

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
dry Data verified from brand site

Wellness Old Mother Hubbard Classic Bac’N’Cheez (Bacon & Cheese) earns a Sniff Score of 35/100 (D) with Fair evidence. 1 controversial ingredient flagged. Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=13.5%, CF_DM=7.9%.

Graded by The Sniff System

Why this score

Quality carbohydrate sources with declared fiber.

CQI

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

ACF

Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=13.5%, CF_DM=7.9%.

CAP why?

Plant-protein-dominated formula. wheat flour as the #1 ingredient.

PQI

Contains added sugar. Nutritionally unjustifiable in any complete dog diet..

CIP
Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 13% ⓘ
Protein
12%
min (as fed)
Fat
7%
min (as fed)
Fiber
5.5%
max (as fed)
Moisture
11%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

19 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    wheat flour

    Refined wheat, usually used as a binder. Cheap, not harmful, not a nutrition contributor.

  2. 2
    oatmeal

    Gentle on the stomach. Slow-release carbs and soluble fiber that supports stool quality.

  3. 3
    wheat bran
  4. 4
    chicken fat

    Despite the name, a high-quality energy source. Concentrated calories plus essential fatty acids like linoleic acid.

  5. 5
    bacon
  6. 6
    cheddar cheese
  7. 7
    apples

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

  8. 8
    carrots

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

  9. 9
    cane molasses

    Added sugar from sugar cane. Used for palatability or texture. Dogs don't need added sugar.

  10. 10
    eggs

    Whole eggs. The highest-quality protein on any ingredient label by amino acid score.

  11. 11
    turmeric

    Spice with anti-inflammatory compounds. Real research in humans, but the dose in kibble is small. Mostly there for label appeal.

  12. 12
    paprika
  13. 13
    salt

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

  14. 14
    natural bacon flavor
  15. 15
    paprika extract
  16. 16
    mixed tocopherols

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

  17. 17
    rosemary extract

    Natural preservative. Replaces synthetic ones like BHA and BHT.

  18. 18
    green tea extract
  19. 19
    spearmint extract

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