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Cesar Simply Crafted Multipack Adult Chicken & Beef Recipes Shredded Wet Dog Food, 1.3-oz tray, pack of 40
Cesar

Simply Crafted Multipack Adult Chicken & Beef Recipes Shredded Wet Dog Food, 1.3-oz tray, pack of 40

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
wet $65.98 / 3.25-lb bag

Graded by The Sniff System

In plain English

Cesar Simply Crafted Multipack Adult Chicken & Beef Recipes is a shredded wet dog food featuring beef and chicken as its main proteins.

This food has a strong protein profile, with beef as a primary ingredient, which means it offers high biological value. It's formulated for adult maintenance, and while the verbatim AAFCO statement isn't published, it's inferred from the product's description.

The score is capped due to a low crude fat content on a dry matter basis, which means it's not very calorie-dense. Also, there isn't a declared source of omega-3s like fish oil or algae oil.

Good fit for adult dogs needing a lower-fat option. Less ideal if your dog needs a calorie-dense diet or a dedicated omega-3 source.

Summary written by The Sniff System from the data above. Same rubric, same drivers, expressed in English.

Who this is for

Good fit for adult Miniature Schnauzers and similar moderately active terriers navigating pancreatitis recovery. DMB fat sits at 3%, in the low-fat (post-recovery range), with beef at position 1. In a UK primary care population of 3,857 Miniature Schnauzers, pancreatitis was a commonly recorded disorder, affecting 2.3% of the dogs in the study year. This supports the breed's known predisposition.

Looking at this for adult Miniature Schnauzers or Miniature Schnauzers with pancreatitis recovery ? We are building dedicated pages for these combinations.

Auto-matched from this product's measurements (ingredients, life stage, calorie density) to a breed archetype. Not a substitute for vet input on your specific dog.

Research informing this analysis

Methodology

The Sniff System grades this product against 4 cited studies relevant to its profile. Each link opens the original source.

Every claim on Sniff traces to a source. If you find a citation that's wrong, outdated, or misapplied, tell us.

Why this score

Sniff scored this formula 49/100, landing in C-tier (acceptable-with-notes). The biggest contributor was protein quality (+27 points): Strong protein profile with beef as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value. A hard cap of 49 also applied because the guaranteed analysis falls below AAFCO's minimum nutrient profile. If a formula update that meets AAFCO minimums were on the label, the cap would lift and this formula could clear the B-band threshold (60).

What lifted the score

Strong protein profile with beef as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.

PQI

AAFCO formulation inferred from declared adult maintenance. Verbatim statement not published by retailer.

ACF
What pulled it down

Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=40.0%, CF_DM=2.5%.

CAP why?

No declared omega-3 source. Fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent.

FQI
What sets this apart
  • Lowest carb quality in Cesar's lineup (5/16)
  • Top 2% for protein quality in Cesar's lineup (27/27)
  • Lowest fat quality in grain-free wet foods (4/16)

Computed against the rest of our catalog. Percentiles refresh on each catalog update.

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$4.63/lb vs your seed's $20.30/lb (77% less) at a comparable score.

Surfaced from a vector similarity search across 3,491 scored dog foods. How this works.

Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 40% ⓘ
Protein
8%
min (as fed)
Fat
0.5%
min (as fed)
Fiber
3%
max (as fed)
Moisture
80%
max

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 40%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

19 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    beef

    Real meat. Dense in protein and iron. Some dogs are sensitive to it, but for most it's an excellent base.

    Position 1: primary protein source. After cooking removes water, this may drop in proportional weight, but it anchors the recipe.

  2. 2
    chicken

    Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.

    Position 2: co-primary protein. Two named animal proteins in the top 2 is a strong protein build.

  3. 3
    purple potatoes
  4. 4
    peas & carrots recipe: beef

    Position 4. Within the FDA's top-5 DCM-pattern threshold. Especially notable if multiple pulses stack here.

  5. 5
    chicken

    Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.

    Position 5: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.

  6. 6
    purple potatoes
  7. 7
    peas

    Cheap protein bulk. Fine in small amounts, but when peas stack with lentils and chickpeas in the top ingredients, it's the pattern the FDA flagged in its heart-disease investigation. See why →

    Position 7. Moderate inclusion. Contributes carbohydrate and some plant protein.

  8. 8
    carrots

    Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.

    Position 8: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.

  9. 9
    water; chicken recipe: chicken

    Position 9: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.

  10. 10
    water; chicken

    Position 10: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.

  11. 11
    carrots

    Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.

    Position 11: garnish-level inclusion. Marketing-prominent but minimal nutritional impact at this position.

  12. 12
    barley & spinach recipe: chicken

    Position 12: trace protein. Likely there for amino-acid diversity or label appeal more than nutritional weight.

  13. 13
    carrots

    Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.

    Position 13: garnish-level inclusion. Marketing-prominent but minimal nutritional impact at this position.

  14. 14
    barley

    Whole grain with a low glycemic profile and some soluble fiber. Easy on blood sugar.

    Position 14: minor grain inclusion.

  15. 15
    water

    Just water. Counted on the label of any wet or fresh food. The number tells you the moisture content.

  16. 16
    spinach; chicken
  17. 17
    carrots & green beans recipe: chicken
  18. 18
    carrots

    Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.

  19. 19
    green beans

    Real vegetable. Fiber and a small amount of vitamins. Often used in weight-management formulas because it bulks up a meal without adding calories.

11 of 19 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.