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Ingredients
16 listed by weight, heaviest first · tap any ingredient for its research notes
8 beneficial2 contextual6 standard ingredientsWhat do these mean? ▾
Beneficial. Linked to benefits in published research. Tiers show evidence strength.
Restricted or banned. Restricted or banned by a regulator in at least one country.
Under research review. Being studied or re-evaluated by researchers or regulators.
Contextual. Not flagged, but there is a note worth reading.
Standard. Everyday components like vitamins and minerals.
Not yet classified. Not in our dictionary yet. Always still listed.
Counts include what's inside compound entries like vitamin premixes, so they can add up to more than the label's ingredient count.
1VenisonNamed single-species whole meat▾
● Beneficial (well-established)Whole meat from a named animal species. Both the species and the form are identified, which supports traceability and allergy checking. Published nutrition references associate named whole meats with high protein quality.Sources: AAFCO 2024 · NRC 2006 · Amino acid bioavailability studies
2Sweet PotatoPotato / sweet potato▾
● Contextual noteDigestible carbohydrate sources. Not harmful in themselves. Often used in grain-free formulations.Sources: NRC 2006
3CarrotCarrots
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9Sage▾
● Standard ingredientSage (Salvia officinalis) is an aromatic culinary herb whose leaves contain the diterpene carnosic acid together with rosmarinic acid; these are strong antioxidants in laboratory tests and are used commercially (as rosemary and sage extracts) to slow fat oxidation in foods. Poison-control sources advise keeping concentrated sage essential oil away from cats, though culinary leaf amounts are a separate matter.Sources: Nutritional composition data
10Buffered VinegarNatural buffered vinegar▾
● Standard ingredientA natural preservative derived from vinegar, buffered to reduce acidity. Used as an alternative to synthetic preservatives.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions
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Guaranteed analysis
as fed · compared to AAFCO adult dog maintenance minimums
✓Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles"SPD™ Air Dried Venison & Sweet Potato is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by AAFCO dog food nutrient profiles for adult and senior dogs." (brand statement)
Protein36%AAFCO min 18% DM
Fat33%AAFCO min 5.5% DM
Fibre5%no AAFCO reference
Moisture16%no AAFCO reference
4,600 kcal/kg≈ 1,925 kJ / 100g energy densityBrand states 460 kcal/100g
Values as declared by the manufacturer (as fed). AAFCO minimums are published on a dry-matter basis and converted using the declared moisture before comparison; the comparison is shown for context only. Consult your vet for diet decisions.
Brand transparency
PRIME100 · what the manufacturer discloses, not a rating
Recall historyon record2 APOG consumer reports. No formal recalls. Acquired by Colgate-Palmolive Feb 2025.
AS5812 accreditationnot confirmed
PFIAA membershipnot confirmed
Quality certificationsnone listed
Parent companydisclosedColgate-Palmolive (Hill's Pet Nutrition)
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● Standard ingredientA root vegetable providing beta-carotene and fibre.Sources: Nutritional composition data
4Apple▾
● Standard ingredientA whole fruit providing fibre and vitamins.Sources: Nutritional composition data
5GlucosamineGlucosamine HCL▾
● Beneficial (supported)Some peer-reviewed studies in dogs have associated glucosamine with joint cartilage support. Quality and formulation vary across products.Sources: McCarthy et al. 2007 · Moreau et al. 2003
6ChondroitinChondroitin sulfate▾
● Beneficial (supported)Often studied in combination with glucosamine. Some studies report benefits for joint mobility in dogs.Sources: McCarthy et al. 2007
● Contextual noteA generic term for oil and fat sources. Where the label names the sources in brackets, each is shown and classified below. Unnamed sources cannot be traced to an animal or plant species; named sources (e.g. chicken fat, salmon oil) provide more transparency.Sources: EU Regulation 767/2009 · AAFCO ingredient definitions
The label lists this premix's contents, each piece classified on its own:
8Vitamins & MineralsMinerals (generic)▾
● Standard ingredientA generic term for a mineral premix. Where the label lists the specific mineral compounds in brackets, each is shown and classified below; otherwise the individual minerals are not disclosed. European-style labels declare added trace minerals as numbered additives with doses (e.g. "E4 (copper): 10 mg").Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions
Natural Antioxidants
Natural antioxidants (generic)
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● Standard ingredientNatural preservation agents such as tocopherols or rosemary extract. Where the label names the agents in brackets, each is shown and classified below; 'including' wording means others may be present without being listed.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions
12Salt▾
● Contextual noteAn essential mineral present in all pet food. Flag only when appearing high on the ingredient list.Sources: NRC 2006
13PostbioticsPostbiotics / fermentation products▾
● Beneficial (emerging)Fermentation products (e.g., dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product) are an emerging category of gut health ingredients. Unlike live probiotics, postbiotics survive processing.Sources: Swanson et al. 2002 · ISAPP consensus 2021Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.
● Beneficial (supported)A prebiotic fibre associated with gut microbiome support in published studies. Promotes beneficial bacteria growth.Sources: Swanson et al. 2002Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.
● Beneficial (emerging)A proprietary algae-based feed ingredient (Olmix) combining two marine sulfated polysaccharide extracts: MSP-BARRIER from red macroalgae for intestinal barrier support, and MSP-IMMUNITY from green macroalgae (Ulva) for immune modulation. Most published evidence is in poultry, swine, and aquaculture; companion-animal data is limited and largely manufacturer-associated. Explored for gut integrity and immune support.Sources: Olmix product documentation · Berri et al. 2016/2017 (INRA) MSP immune modulation · Marine sulfated polysaccharide aquaculture trials 2022Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.
16TaurineTaurine (supplemental)▾
● Beneficial (well-established)Taurine supplementation is increasingly common in dog food, particularly for breeds associated with DCM susceptibility.Sources: Pion et al. 1987 · NRC 2006 · Freeman et al. 2018Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.
