Named animal protein
positiveThe ingredient deck clearly includes named animal protein rather than relying on vague animal terms.
Matched ingredients: Wild-caught Pacific salmon
IQ +6Digestibility +2Safety +2
Score 57
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Open Farm GoodGut Wild-Caught Salmon Dog Kibble
5.7out of 10
Decision snapshot
Built for adult maintenance
A quick read on whether this formula deserves a closer look.
Quick verdict
Digestive-health-focused salmon dog kibble with prebiotics, a 12-strain probiotic blend, and declared microorganism levels.
Best for
- Dog
- Adult
- Dry
Not ideal for
- Strict calorie-control plans
- Owners specifically requiring grain-free formulas
- Pets that do better on moisture-rich diets
Key highlights
Primary protein: Wild-caught Pacific salmonGrain-inclusive formulaNo probiotics addedLow omega-3 support415 kcal per cup
Digestive-health-focused salmon dog kibble with prebiotics, a 12-strain probiotic blend, and declared microorganism levels.
Wild-caught Pacific salmon first
415 kcal/cup
33.3% protein DMB
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02Check the label math
Use the nutrition block to inspect protein, fat, fiber, moisture, estimated carbs, and calorie density together.
03Inspect the ingredient story
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04Finish with context
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Quick verdict
Digestive-health-focused salmon dog kibble with prebiotics, a 12-strain probiotic blend, and declared microorganism levels.
Ingredient quality scores 60, nutrition balance scores 0, and safety scores 62. The formula is best interpreted as digestive-health-focused salmon dog kibble with prebiotics, a 12-strain probiotic blend, and declared microorganism levels.
Product score card
Digestive-health-focused salmon dog kibble with prebiotics, a 12-strain probiotic blend, and declared microorganism levels.
Ingredient quality
60
Nutrition balance
0
Digestibility
69
Safety
62
Overall
57
Nutrition breakdown
| Metric | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Protein min | 30 | % |
| Fat min | 13.5 | % |
| Fiber max | 5 | % |
| Moisture max | 10 | % |
| Ash | 0 | % |
| Estimated carbs (as fed) | 0 | % |
| Estimated carbs (dry matter) | 0 | % |
| Protein dry matter | 33.3 | % |
| Fat dry matter | 15 | % |
| Calories | 3470 | kcal/kg |
| Calories per cup | 415 | kcal/cup |
| kcal per 100g | 347 | kcal |
Calorie density analysis
Calories per cup
415
Protein per 1000 kcal
0
Fat per 1000 kcal
0
Estimated glycemic load
0
This is a moderate-density formula for its format. Its macro energy profile is best judged alongside fit scores rather than calories alone.
Ingredient breakdown by role
Protein sources
Wild-caught Pacific salmon, menhaden fish meal
Carbohydrate sources
oats, barley
Fiber sources
psyllium seed husk, dried chicory root
Functional additives
psyllium seed husk, dried chicory root, green-lipped mussel, turmeric, and a named 12-strain probiotic blend
Ingredient interpretation
Positive ingredient signals: Named animal protein, Named probiotic strain, Targeted fiber support.
The label is anchored by these protein contributors: Wild-caught Pacific salmon, menhaden fish meal.
Digestive-support ingredients are present through psyllium seed husk, dried chicory root.
No major cautionary ingredient signals were triggered in this mock interpretation.
Ingredient quality
60
Digestibility
69
Safety
62
Ingredient deck
Wild-caught Pacific salmon, menhaden fish meal, oats, barley, psyllium seed husk, dried chicory root, green-lipped mussel, turmeric, and a named 12-strain probiotic blend.
Ingredient signals visualization
Named probiotic strain
positiveA named probiotic strain is more interpretable than a vague digestive-support claim.
Matched ingredients: and a named 12-strain probiotic blend
IQ +2Digestibility +6Safety +1
Targeted fiber support
positiveTargeted fibers such as pumpkin or chicory can support stool quality and digestive tolerance.
Matched ingredients: psyllium seed husk, dried chicory root
IQ +2Digestibility +5Safety +1
Functional nutrients
Omega-3
1%
Omega-6
1.25%
Taurine
0.2%
Calcium
0%
Phosphorus
0%
Magnesium
0%
No explicit probiotic strain disclosure is present in this mock product.
Suitability and fit
Sensitive stomach
0
Weight management
0
Puppy fit
0
Senior fit
0
Allergy support
0
Digestive-health-focused salmon dog kibble with prebiotics, a 12-strain probiotic blend, and declared microorganism levels.
Ingredients connected to this formula
Methodology note
The page combines raw guaranteed-analysis style values with derived estimates such as dry matter protein, carbohydrate estimate, ingredient transparency, glycemic load, digestibility interpretation, and need-fit scoring.
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