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Old Mother Hubbard Classic Just Vegg’N (Carrots, Sweet Potatoes & Apples)

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

Wellness Old Mother Hubbard Classic Just Vegg’N (Carrots, Sweet Potatoes & Apples) earns a Sniff Score of 27/100 (D) with Fair evidence. 1 controversial ingredient flagged. Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=13.5%, CF_DM=3.4%.

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=3.4%.

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
3%
min (as fed)
Fiber
5.5%
max (as fed)
Moisture
11%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

15 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
    cane molasses

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

  5. 5
    carrots

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

  6. 6
    sweet potato

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

  7. 7
    apples

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

  8. 8
    canola oil

    Plant oil. Some omega-3 from the parent plant, though dogs absorb it less efficiently than fish-derived omega-3. Fine in moderation.

  9. 9
    ground flaxseed

    Cracked flaxseed for better digestibility. Same plant omega-3s as whole flaxseed, just easier for the dog to extract.

  10. 10
    parsley

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

  11. 11
    salt

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

  12. 12
    mixed tocopherols

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

  13. 13
    rosemary extract

    Natural preservative. Replaces synthetic ones like BHA and BHT.

  14. 14
    green tea extract
  15. 15
    spearmint extract

12 of 15 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.