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Farmina Natural & Delicious Ocean Salmon & Cod Canned Dog Food, 10-oz can, case of 6
Farmina

Natural & Delicious Ocean Salmon & Cod Canned Dog Food, 10-oz can, case of 6

Evidence Fair
wet $9.66/lb

Graded by The Sniff System

In plain English

Farmina Natural & Delicious Ocean Salmon & Cod Canned Dog Food is a wet food that highlights salmon as its main protein source.

This formula offers good protein quality, with salmon providing solid amino acid coverage. It also includes quality fat sources like named marine oil, which is a good source of EPA and DHA. The carbohydrate sources are also considered high quality and include declared fiber.

Nothing concerning in the deck.

Good fit for dogs who enjoy wet food. Nothing serious working against it.

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

Who this is for

In its 2022 update on diet-associated DCM, the FDA identified Golden Retrievers as the most reported breed, with 121 cases out of 1,382 total canine reports (8.8%) received between January 1, 2014, and November 1, 2022  (FDA, 2022) . Strong fit for adult Golden Retrievers navigating diet-associated DCM concerns. Salmon anchors position 1, with zero pulses in the top 15.

Looking at this for adult Golden Retrievers or Golden Retrievers with diet-associated DCM concerns ? 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 3 cited studies relevant to its profile. Each link opens the original source.

  • FDA, 2022
    cardiac · epidemiology · breed predisposition· cited in 5 claims
  • FDA, 2019
    diet composition· cited in 2 claims
  • NRC, 2006
    nutrient bioavailability

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 If you find a citation that's wrong, outdated, or misapplied, tell us.

Why this score

At 66/100, this formula lands in solid B territory. The lift comes from protein quality, worth 14 points to the final number: Reasonable protein quality. salmon delivers solid amino acid coverage. Secondary contribution comes from fat quality (+12 points). Quality fat sources: named fat with marine oil (EPA and DHA source). The 9-point gap to the A-tier line is concentrated in protein quality (14 of 27 possible). Full protein quality requires named-species named-cut proteins in the top of the deck (e.g., "deboned chicken" rather than "chicken meal" or "poultry meal").

What lifted the score

Reasonable protein quality. salmon delivers solid amino acid coverage.

PQI

Quality fat sources: named fat with marine oil (EPA and DHA source).

FQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with declared fiber.

CQI
What pulled it down

No negative drivers crossed our reporting threshold.

What sets this apart
  • Top 3% for DMB protein in Farmina's lineup (55.3%)
  • Bottom 5% for crude fiber in grain-free wet foods (3.2% DMB)
  • Top 10% for DMB fat in Farmina's lineup (23.7%)

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

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Best value
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$5.41/lb vs your seed's $9.66/lb (44% less) at a comparable score.

Worth a look
Different brand, different protein
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Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 55% ⓘ
Protein
10.5%
min (as fed)
Fat
4.5%
min (as fed)
Fiber
0.6%
max (as fed)
Moisture
81%
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 55%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

23 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    salmon

    Real fish meat. Natural source of omega-3s, which kibble usually has to add back from oil.

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

  2. 2
    cod

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

  3. 3
    herring

    Whole fish, naturally high in omega-3s and very digestible protein. Common in premium formulas.

    Position 3: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.

  4. 4
    sweet potato

    Complex carb with fiber and beta-carotene. Gentle on the stomach.

    Position 4: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.

  5. 5
    herring oil

    Concentrated omega-3 from herring. Same role as salmon oil, skin and coat support.

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

  6. 6
    shrimp
  7. 7
    fructooligosaccharide

    Prebiotic fiber, often abbreviated FOS. Feeds beneficial gut bacteria.

  8. 8
    calcium carbonate

    Source of calcium. Functional. Required in complete dog foods, especially those without bone-in meat meals.

  9. 9
    potassium chloride

    Required mineral. Sometimes used as a salt substitute. Standard inclusion in complete diets.

  10. 10
    chondroitin sulfate
  11. 11
    glucosamine hydrochloride

    Joint-support compound. Most useful in larger doses for older dogs. The kibble dose is real but modest.

  12. 12
    vitamin a supplement

    Vitamin A in stable, standardized form. Required for vision, immune function, and growth.

  13. 13
    vitamin d3 supplement

    The active form of vitamin D dogs need. Required for calcium absorption and bone health.

  14. 14
    vitamin e supplement

    Required nutrient and a natural antioxidant. Often pulls double duty as a preservative.

  15. 15
    choline chloride

    Essential nutrient for liver and brain function. Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.

  16. 16
    zinc methionine hydroxy analogue chelate
  17. 17
    manganese methionine hydroxy analogue chelate
  18. 18
    ferrous glycine complex
  19. 19
    copper methionine hydroxy analogue chelate
  20. 20
    selenium yeast

    Organic selenium grown in yeast. The form premium brands use, gentler and more bioavailable than sodium selenite.

  21. 21
    dl-methionine

    Essential amino acid. Often added when plant proteins dominate, since methionine is naturally lower in pulses than meat.

  22. 22
    taurine

    Amino acid critical for heart health. Especially important in grain-free or pulse-heavy formulas where natural taurine precursors run thin.

  23. 23
    l-carnitine

    Amino acid derivative that helps the body convert fat into energy. Common in weight-management formulas.

16 of 23 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.

AAFCO statement

This recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.