Protein is close to the average kibble we review (30.8% on a dry matter basis).
98% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
53% 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.
Simply Nourish is a PetSmart-exclusive house brand of dog and cat food, including dry and wet food, toppers and treats. PetSmart markets it under the tagline "Natural Made Simple" and says the recipes use real meat, fish or poultry and contain no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. 1
PetSmart does not name the manufacturer on its Simply Nourish product pages. A 2021 FDA recall notice identified Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company of Monroe, Washington, as the company that recalled Simply Nourish frozen dog food, which indicates that at least the frozen line was made by an outside company. 2, 3
PetSmart launched Simply Nourish in 2011 as a natural pet food sold only in its stores. PetSmart itself has been privately held since BC Partners led a buyout of the company in 2015. 4, 5
In August 2021, about 51,000 packages of Simply Nourish frozen dog food sold at PetSmart were recalled because of elevated vitamin D levels. The recall was traced to a vitamin mix supplier reducing its dosage without the change being caught. No illnesses had been reported when the recall was announced, and the FDA has since terminated the recall. 2
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