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Old Mother Hubbard Wholesome Indulgences Bacon, Oats & Maple

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

Wellness Old Mother Hubbard Wholesome Indulgences Bacon, Oats & Maple earns a Sniff Score of 28/100 (D) with Fair evidence. 1 controversial ingredient flagged. Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=13.3%, CF_DM=9.3%.

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=13.3%, CF_DM=9.3%.

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
10%
min (as fed)
Fat
7%
min (as fed)
Fiber
2.5%
max (as fed)
Moisture
25%
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 13%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

16 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
    barley

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

  3. 3
    vegetable glycerin
  4. 4
    bacon
  5. 5
    oats

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

  6. 6
    cane molasses

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

  7. 7
    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.

  8. 8
    natural flavors

    Same as natural flavor. Usually hydrolyzed liver or broth, adds palatability.

  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
    salt

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

  11. 11
    citric acid

    Natural antioxidant preservative. Helps keep fats from going rancid.

  12. 12
    vinegar

    Mild acid used for flavor or pH adjustment. Safe at typical inclusion.

  13. 13
    mixed tocopherols added to preserve freshness

    Natural vitamin E used as a preservative. The good kind of antioxidant on a label.

  14. 14
    rosemary extract

    Natural preservative. Replaces synthetic ones like BHA and BHT.

  15. 15
    green tea extract
  16. 16
    spearmint extract

12 of 16 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.