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Farmina Natural & Delicious Prime Chicken & Pomegranate Canned Dog Food, 4.9-oz can, case of 6
Farmina

Natural & Delicious Prime Chicken & Pomegranate Canned Dog Food, 4.9-oz can, case of 6

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
wet $12.90/lb

Graded by The Sniff System

In plain English

Farmina Natural & Delicious Prime Chicken & Pomegranate is a wet dog food, with chicken as its primary protein.

This formula offers good protein quality, with chicken providing solid amino acid coverage. It also includes quality fat sources, like herring oil, which is a marine oil rich in EPA and DHA. The carbohydrate sources are also considered high quality, and the fiber content is declared.

Nothing concerning in the deck.

Good fit for dogs whose owners prioritize quality protein and fats in a 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 and similar active sporting breeds navigating diet-associated DCM concerns. Chicken anchors position 1, with zero pulses in the top 15, plus herring at position 2.

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 If you find a citation that's wrong, outdated, or misapplied, tell us.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 71/100, this formula lands in solid B territory. The lift comes from protein quality, worth 14.5 points to the final number: Reasonable protein quality. chicken 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 4-point gap to the A-tier line is concentrated in protein quality (14.5 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. chicken 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 overall Sniff Score in grain-free wet foods (71/100)
  • Bottom 10% for fat quality in Farmina's lineup (12/16)
  • Top 10% for DMB protein in Farmina's lineup (52.3%)

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

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

Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 52% ⓘ
Protein
11.5%
min (as fed)
Fat
4.5%
min (as fed)
Fiber
0.8%
max (as fed)
Moisture
78%
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 52%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

21 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    chicken

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

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

  2. 2
    herring

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

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

  3. 3
    sweet potato

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

    Position 3: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.

  4. 4
    eggs

    Whole eggs. The highest-quality protein on any ingredient label by amino acid score.

    Position 4: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.

  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
    pomegranate

    Antioxidants, real. Like other fruit additions, the dose in kibble is mostly cosmetic.

    Position 6: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.

  7. 7
    fructooligosaccharide

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

  8. 8
    chondroitin sulfate
  9. 9
    glucosamine hydrochloride

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

  10. 10
    vitamin a supplement

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

  11. 11
    vitamin d3 supplement

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

  12. 12
    vitamin e supplement

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

  13. 13
    choline chloride

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

  14. 14
    zinc methionine hydroxy analogue chelate
  15. 15
    manganese methionine hydroxy analogue chelate
  16. 16
    ferrous glycine complex
  17. 17
    copper methionine hydroxy analogue chelate
  18. 18
    selenium yeast

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

  19. 19
    dl-methionine

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

  20. 20
    taurine

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

  21. 21
    l-carnitine

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

16 of 21 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.