Protein source
Premium pickFresh-meat led with no plant protein support
Top 3: Chicken, Sorghum, Chicken Liver
It clears the protein floor without plant-protein boosting.
This is the kind of structure a premium food should have.
Public ReviewGrade AKibble (Extruded)Manufacturing: Kibble (Extruded)
Primal
Primal Kibble In The Raw Small Breed Chicken
5.0★Public ScoreManufacturer-independentPublic-data basedIngredients · nutrition · safety
Key points
Ingredient guide
Included support ingredients
Nutrient guideSalmon oilSkin and joint support ingredientInulinGut support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientEPA+DHASkin, joint, and heart support ingredient
Top premium
Ingredient grade
A+
Grade A+
Top ingredient profile
Chicken
Sorghum
Chicken Liver
Fresh-meat leadNo plant booster
Crude protein31.3%
Crude protein31.3%
Crude fat24.2%
Other 45%
Protein position, fat position, and calorie density position are relative to foods in the same processing type cohort.
biotechProtein position
Higherquery_statsFat position
Higherlocal_fire_departmentCalorie density
HigherThis food suits active adult dogs that need stronger muscle-support nutrition.
Protein sits in a higher band, the animal-protein source is comparatively clear, and calorie density is not low. That makes this a stronger fit for active adult dogs than for weight-control priorities.
Nutritional strengths
- 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.
What still needs work
- Calorie density is high, so this is not the best fit when weight reduction matters most.
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat, but grains follow immediately after it, so the recipe reads more mixed than meat-led.
- Public data is usable, but not at the highest-trust tier.
Brand context
Brand background availableRecall history confirmed
Founded in 2001 in the United States. This brand has a confirmed public warning/recall history.
Ingredient analysis
The top ingredients give this recipe a strong first protein read, so the ingredient section starts from a favorable position.
restaurantIngredient Quality Analysis
Ingredient Grade
Top Premium
1Chicken
Fresh Meat · Top
2Sorghum
Whole Grain · Mid
3Chicken Liver
Organ Meat · Upper
Ingredient Analysis Comments
- •Chicken is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
- •Sorghum is a whole or coarse grain ingredient. It usually plays more of a carbohydrate and fiber role than a core protein role. It reads as an mid-tier carb source.
- •Chicken Liver is a named organ meat. It usually contributes nutrient density rather than empty bulk. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
restaurantIngredient Grade A+Top Premium
Full collected ingredient list
25 ingredientsChicken (with ground bone)SorghumChicken LiverOrganic CarrotEggOrganic Sweet PotatoSalmon OilOrganic KaleChicken FatChicken PlasmaOrganic AppleDried YeastMontmorillonite ClayMiscanthus GrassOrganic CoconutCod Liver OilVitamin E SupplementVegetable OilOrganic Ground AlfalfaInulinDried Organic KelpMixed Tocopherols (Preservative)TaurineGreen Tea ExtractRosemary Extract
Primary positive ingredients
Support positive ingredients
Neutral ingredients
Caution ingredients
High-caution ingredients
Why did the base review land here?
Ingredient qualityNutrient disclosure levelManufacturing & trust
This review score combines ingredient composition, nutrient disclosure, manufacturing trust, and core nutrient caution signals.
Nutrient disclosure
Partial disclosure
Core guaranteed analysis is usable, but deeper rows still need a more cautious read.
Safety verification
No fails
No major red flag jumps out first, though undisclosed rows still define the limits of this safety read.
Public data trust (ETF)
C1 tier
Current data and recipe-level variation are visible, but validation breadth still needs a closer look.
Where it sits in the same processing cohort
Kibble (Extruded) cohortTop tier
Within the Kibble (Extruded) cohort, this recipe sits in the top tier band.
Final word
As a public review, this is a strong candidate to carry forward. The next question is whether it stays this strong for your own dog.
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Brand analysis
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Heart criteriaBest dog food for heart disease: sodium, taurine, L-carnitine, omega-3, and DCM context
Heart context should connect sodium, taurine, L-carnitine, and omega-3 disclosure.
Allergy criteriaBest dog food for dogs with allergies: protein history, hydrolyzed diets, and label checks
Allergy context depends on protein history, hydrolyzed formulas, and limited ingredients.
Joint criteriaBest dog food for joint support: weight control, EPA/DHA, glucosamine, and mobility checks
Joint context should connect weight control, EPA+DHA, and disclosed support ingredients.
Label basicsBest dog food criteria: ingredients, calories, disclosure, and health context
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