Ingredient #1Top
Chicken
Chicken is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Label analysisGrade CListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Eukanuba
Eukanuba Puppy Small Breed Chicken
Editor ingredient insight
Eukanuba Small Breed Puppy Chicken leads with chicken, chicken by-product meal, and corn meal, with high protein, fat, and calories.
It is worth considering for small active puppies that need energy density, not for weight-prone puppies or grain/by-product avoidance.
Fresh-meat leadFull ingredient check needed
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 32%Fat 21%Other 47%Other includes moisture, ash and remaining components.
Position within the same processing type
Compare protein, fat and energy density in low, typical and high bands.
Protein positionHigher
This food is on the higher side for crude protein among extruded foods.
Fat positionHigher
This food is on the higher side for crude fat among extruded foods.
Calorie densityHigher
This food is on the higher side for calorie density among extruded foods. The same serving can provide more energy, so check portion guidance.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium1.3%
Phosphorus1.02%
Crude fiber3.2%
Omega-3Not disclosed
Omega-63%
Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.
02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE
Disclosed ingredients & ingredient grade
The analysis uses the registered ingredients. Complete-panel coverage is not verified, so an unlisted ingredient cannot be assumed absent.
Listed ingredients
Read the listed ingredients below. Complete-panel coverage is not verified here; do not infer that an unlisted ingredient is absent.
Ingredient gradeMixed
Ingredient #1 · ChickenTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · Chicken By-Product MealLowest
By-product MealIngredient #3 · Corn MealMid
Refined CarbIngredient #2Lowest
Chicken By-Product Meal
Chicken By-Product Meal is a by-product meal. It can still contribute protein, but the primary-ingredient read should stay conservative. It reads as an bottom-tier protein source.
Ingredient #3Mid
Corn Meal
Corn Meal is a refined carbohydrate source. It usually reads as a starch and energy source rather than a protein driver. It reads as an mid-tier carb source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Chicken — Primary positive ingredientsChicken By-Product Meal — High-caution ingredientsCorn Meal — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Unclear animal protein source
Animal protein · Chicken (#1), Chicken By-Product Meal (#2)
Animal-based does not always mean clearly sourced.
Unspecified animal protein is read conservatively.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
Omega-6Skin and coat support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Chicken, Chicken By-Product Meal supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. Corn Meal supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
What works well in this food
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat.
- Crude protein is on the higher side.
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
Check before feeding
- Phosphorus is 1% on the label, at or above 1%. Senior dogs or dogs with kidney concerns should have phosphorus restriction reviewed with a veterinarian before using it as a staple food.
- By-product meal is a rendered ingredient that can include parts such as heads, feet, and organs. It can still provide protein, but it is harder to tell exactly what parts are included and in what proportion, so ingredient transparency is read more conservatively.
- Higher calorie density can raise daily intake in a gram-for-gram switch. Weight reduction needs portions and treat calories to be adjusted together.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is higher, fat is higher, and calorie density is higher. Compare this combination when both protein and concentrated energy matter. It can help plan smaller portions, but dogs prone to weight gain should not switch gram-for-gram from a less calorie-dense food. Worth considering when budget matters.
Consider it first when
- Price is the main filter
- Lowest-budget comparison first
- Value-first shopping only
Choose another food first when
- Ingredient quality matters more than price
- You want a normal recommendation candidate first
High calorie density remains the clearest trade-off here.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart chicken alternatives
Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
Eukanuba background
Founded in 1969 in the United States.
Disclosure confidence D
Only basic guaranteed analysis is visible, so deeper nutrition comparison stays hard to trust.
Recall information
This brand has a confirmed recall history.
May 12, 2026