Ingredient #1Top
Salmon
Salmon 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)
Rawz
Rawz Meal Free Dry Dog Food Salmon, Chicken & Whitefish
Editor ingredient insight
RAWZ Meal-Free Salmon, Chicken & Whitefish is a high-protein food combining salmon, chicken, turkey, and whitefish.
Compared with foods made the same way, its declared protein is high while fat and calories are moderate, making it worth considering as an everyday food for adult dogs with regular walks and activity.
Egg is also included, so choose a different recipe if food allergies are suspected or a particular protein needs to be avoided.
Fresh-meat leadFull ingredient check needed
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 40%Fat 12%Other 48%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
Calcium1.52%
Phosphorus1%
Crude fiber4%
Omega-30.8%
Omega-62.5%
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 · SalmonTop
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · Dehydrated Deboned ChickenUpper
Named Dehydrated ProteinIngredient #3 · Dehydrated ChickenUpper
Named Dehydrated ProteinIngredient #2Upper
Dehydrated Deboned Chicken
Dehydrated Deboned Chicken is a species-named dehydrated animal protein ingredient. It is distinct from rendered meal and usually supports a denser animal-protein structure. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
Ingredient #3Upper
Dehydrated Chicken
Dehydrated Chicken is a species-named dehydrated animal protein ingredient. It is distinct from rendered meal and usually supports a denser animal-protein structure. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Salmon — Primary positive ingredientsDehydrated Deboned Chicken — Support positive ingredientsDehydrated Chicken — Support positive ingredientsWhitefish — Primary positive ingredientsTurkey — Primary positive ingredientsTurkey Liver — Primary positive ingredientsPea Starch — Neutral ingredientsDried Peas — Caution ingredientsTapioca Starch — Neutral ingredientsDried Egg Product — Primary positive ingredientsFlaxseeds — Neutral ingredientsNatural Chicken Flavor — Support positive ingredientsDried Tomato Pomace — Neutral ingredientsSalt — Neutral ingredientsTricalcium Phosphate — Neutral ingredientsCholine Chloride — Support positive ingredientsPotassium Chloride — Support positive ingredientsVitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid) — Support positive ingredientsMinerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Carbonate, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Carbonate) — Support positive ingredientsCalcium Iodate — Support positive ingredientsMixed Tocopherols (Preservative) — Neutral ingredientsTaurine — Support positive ingredientsCitric Acid (Preservative) — Neutral ingredientsRosemary Extract. — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Fresh meat is the first ingredient
Animal protein · Salmon (#1), Dehydrated Deboned Chicken (#2), Dehydrated Chicken (#3), Whitefish (#4), Turkey (#5), Turkey Liver (#6), Dried Egg Product (#10)
Plant protein · Dried Peas (#8)
Fresh meat leads the recipe and supplies animal protein, a useful choice point when you prioritize fresh-meat ingredients.
The complete ingredient panel has not been verified, so absence of plant-protein supplements is not confirmed.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
TaurineHeart support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Salmon, Dehydrated Deboned Chicken supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. Pea Starch, Tapioca Starch supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
Dried Peas contribute plant protein alongside carbohydrates and fiber further down the ingredient list. Total crude protein is not a measure of meat-derived protein alone. Dried Tomato Pomace supply fiber. For stool or satiety considerations, the disclosed crude-fiber amount adds useful context beyond the ingredient's presence.
Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including salmon, chicken, unspecified, turkey, egg. Some protein sources are not fully identified, which limits choices that require excluding a specific protein.
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.
- High protein and weight management are separate questions. Judge weight control by daily calories from portions and treats.
- Price per kilogram runs on the higher side, so budget can change the shortlist order.
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
- Prioritizing protein without seeking higher calories
- Dogs that already tolerate the disclosed animal proteins
- Shoppers who want a meat-forward recipe
Choose another food first when
- One of the disclosed animal proteins must be excluded
This is still a food-first read, so your own dog can reshuffle the final order later.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart chicken / salmon alternatives
This food is close to the top tier, so the useful comparison is its strongest rivals in the same protein lane.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
Rawz background
Founded in 2015 in the United States.
Disclosure confidence C1
Detailed nutrition is visible, but not at a product-level traceability standard.
Recall information
The currently searched public sources are not enough to make a confident recall or withdrawal call for this brand.
May 12, 2026