Protein runs higher than the average kibble we review (34.5% vs 30.1% on a dry matter basis).
Starch is lower than average, at 33% of the food as fed.
100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (90% across the site).
95% of recipes are grain-free.
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 2,551 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.
MOST PROTEIN
Merrick Lil’ Plates Grain-Free Real Texas Beef + Sweet Potato with Raw Bites Recipe Dry Dog Food
36.0% dry matter
LEAST STARCH
Merrick Lil’ Plates Grain-Free Puppy Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food
31% as fed
FEWEST CALORIES
Merrick Lil’ Plates Grain-Free Real Lamb + Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food
393 kcal per cup
Beef dog treat varieties
We keep reviews of discontinued recipes online, each with suggested replacements, because bags stay on shelves and in pantries for months.
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.
115 foods in the deck. Grapes are in there. So is cheese.
Ten foods, one at a time. Call each one Safe, In Moderation or Never, then flip the card to see if you had it right. The ones you miss are listed at the end.
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