Ingredient #1Top
G.A.P. Step 1 Turkey
G.A.P. Step 1 Turkey is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Label analysisGrade AListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Open Farm
Open Farm Senior Grain-Free Dog Kibble
Editor ingredient insight
Open Farm Senior Grain-Free is for older dogs that still move well and need muscle plus joint support, not a soft low-protein senior diet.
Turkey and chicken lead, then whitefish meal and herring meal broaden the protein base; at 31% protein, 12.5% fat, and 3,600 kcal/kg, it still has real density.
The disclosed 1,300 mg/kg glucosamine and 1,550 mg/kg chondroitin are useful, but peas, chickpeas, and lentils sit high in the formula, and calcium/phosphorus are 1.2%/1.0%, so Choose another recipe for legume-sensitive or kidney-sensitive seniors needing lower phosphorus.
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 31%Fat 12.5%Other 56.5%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 positionTypical
This food sits around the typical crude fat range among extruded foods.
Calorie densityTypical
This food sits around the typical calorie range among extruded foods. Check the feeding guide and weight trend alongside this comparison.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium1.2%
Phosphorus1%
Crude fiber4.5%
Omega-30.4%
Omega-62%
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 gradeTop Premium
Ingredient #1 · G.A.P. Step 1 TurkeyTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · G.A.P. Step 2 ChickenTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #3 · Sweet PotatoesUpper
Starchy TuberIngredient #2Top
G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken
G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Ingredient #3Upper
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes is a starchy tuber ingredient. It is not a grain, but it still reads mainly as a starch and energy source. It reads as an upper-tier carb and fiber source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
G.A.P. Step 1 Turkey — Primary positive ingredientsG.A.P. Step 2 Chicken — Primary positive ingredientsSweet Potatoes — Neutral ingredientsWhitefish Meal — Support positive ingredientsField Peas — Caution ingredientsGarbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) — Caution ingredientsHerring Meal — Support positive ingredientsGreen Lentils — Caution ingredientsCoconut Oil — Neutral ingredientsFlaxseed — Neutral ingredientsPumpkin — Neutral ingredientsNatural Flavor (yeast) — Support positive ingredientsSalmon Oil — Support positive ingredientsRed Lentils — Caution ingredientsCarrots — Neutral ingredientsApples — Neutral ingredientsDandelion Greens — Neutral ingredientsDicalcium Phosphate — Neutral ingredientsCranberries — Neutral ingredientsSalt — Neutral ingredientsRaspberries — Neutral ingredientsDried Chicory Root — Support positive ingredientsSun Cured Alfalfa — Neutral ingredientsTaurine — Support positive ingredientsCholine Chloride — Support positive ingredientsVitamin E Supplement — Support positive ingredientsVitamin A Supplement — Neutral ingredientsNiacin Supplement — Neutral ingredientsD-calcium Pantothenate — Neutral ingredientsRiboflavin Supplement — Neutral ingredientsVitamin D3 Supplement — Neutral ingredientsThiamine Mononitrate — Neutral ingredientsVitamin B12 Supplement — Neutral ingredientsPyridoxine Hydrochloride — Neutral ingredientsFolic Acid — Neutral ingredientsZinc Proteinate — Support positive ingredientsIron Proteinate — Neutral ingredientsCopper Proteinate — Support positive ingredientsManganese Proteinate — Neutral ingredientsSelenium Yeast — Support positive ingredientsCalcium Iodate — Support positive ingredientsMixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative) — Neutral ingredientsCinnamon — Neutral ingredientsTurmeric — Neutral ingredientsNew Zealand Green Lipped Mussel — Support positive ingredientsRosemary Extract — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Whole plant protein source observed early
Animal protein · G.A.P. Step 1 Turkey (#1), G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken (#2), Whitefish Meal (#4), Herring Meal (#7)
Plant protein · Field Peas (#5), Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) (#6), Green Lentils (#8), Red Lentils (#14)
The protein number may include influence from whole plant ingredients.
This is not treated like processed protein boosting, but it is worth checking.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
Salmon oilSkin and joint support ingredientCranberryUrinary support ingredientChicoryGut support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientTurmeric/curcuminAntioxidant and joint support ingredientGreen-lipped musselJoint support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
G.A.P. Step 1 Turkey, G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. Sweet Potatoes supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
Field Peas, Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) contribute plant protein alongside carbohydrates and fiber further down the ingredient list. Total crude protein is not a measure of meat-derived protein alone.
Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including turkey, chicken, unspecified, herring. Some protein sources are not fully identified, which limits choices that require excluding a specific protein.
What works well in this food
- The first two ingredients are both species-named animal ingredients.
- Crude protein is on the higher side.
- Nutrient disclosure is broad enough to compare real numbers directly.
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.
- Whole plant protein sources can contribute to crude protein, so the animal-protein share still needs a closer read.
- The top three are animal-led, but legumes repeat just below them in the early full ingredient list. Read this as a possible ingredient-splitting pattern rather than a clean top-three issue.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is higher, fat is typical, and calorie density is typical. This combination is worth comparing when protein matters but a higher-calorie food is not the aim. High protein alone does not make it an active-dog-only food; judge weight changes against total daily calories.
Consider it first when
- Public-data-first comparison
- Baseline shortlist building
- Conservative first-pass screening
Choose another food first when
- You want a stronger ingredient-quality story first
- You need dog-specific fit instead of public-review screening
Plant-protein concentration remains the clearest trade-off here.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart chicken / turkey alternatives
Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
Open Farm background
Founded in 2014 in Canada.
Disclosure confidence C1
Current data and third-party checks support a high-trust read.
Recall information
The currently searched public sources are not enough to make a confident recall or withdrawal call for this brand.
May 12, 2026