Protein runs lower than the average topper we review (26.9% vs 44.8% on a dry matter basis).
Starch is higher than average, at 37% of the food as fed.
100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
100% of recipes are grain-free.
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 3,089 foods we review
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
Kismet is a dog food and pet lifestyle brand co-founded by Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, with veterinarian Dr. Kwane Stewart as chief veterinary officer and Mathé Young Mosny as CEO. It sells dry food with freeze-dried pieces it calls "nugs," plus treats, toppers and merchandise. The company says its recipes include pre- and probiotics and support gut health. 1, 2
Kismet says its foods are made in the USA. The company has not publicly named the plant that makes its food or said whether it runs its own facility. 3, 4
Kismet launched on May 1, 2024, selling direct to consumers at kismetpets.com. It went on sale on Chewy in December 2024 and reached nearly 1,000 PetSmart stores in September 2026, its first time on pet specialty shelves. 5, 6, 2
The company says a 45 day trial run by a third-party veterinary lab found that every dog improved in at least one of six gut health markers. Through its Kismet Cares program, the brand says part of each purchase supports Project Street Vet and Paws for Life. 7, 1
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Our log holds FDA dog food recall notices from 2012 on, so this is not a guarantee that Kismet has never had one. See the recall log
Kismet went on sale in nearly 1,000 PetSmart stores, its first pet specialty retailer. The launch includes new Kismet Daily functional toppers that only PetSmart carries. Pet Age
Kismet published results of a 45 day gut health trial of its two dry recipes, run by a third-party veterinary lab. The company says all dogs improved in at least one of six gut health markers. Kismet
Kismet's full range of dry foods and treats went on sale on Chewy, with more products expected in early 2025. Pet Age
Retail Dive reported on the couple's first joint business, priced from $17.99 to $89.99 and sold direct on the brand's website. The recipes were developed with board-certified veterinary nutritionists. Retail Dive
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend launched Kismet with two dry food recipes, treats and merchandise sold at kismetpets.com. Dr. Kwane Stewart joined as chief veterinary officer. Pet Age
The article covers the launch of Chicken & Barley and Salmon & Brown Rice dry foods plus beef and salmon treats. It names Mathé Young Mosny as CEO. Pet Insight
Ten everyday foods. Safe, In Moderation or Never. No googling, no second guesses. Then share your score with your friends, however embarrassing it turns out to be.
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