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Now Fresh Good Gravy Adult Chicken-Free Beef Recipe with Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Now Fresh

Good Gravy Adult Chicken-Free Beef Recipe with Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag

Evidence Fair
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
wet $4.02/lb

Graded by The Sniff System

In plain English

Now Fresh Good Gravy Adult Chicken-Free Beef Recipe with Ancient Grains is a dry food for adult dogs, featuring de-boned beef as its primary protein.

This formula includes quality carbohydrate sources that provide fermentable fiber, which is good for gut health. It also gets a boost from dried egg in the ingredient list, adding diverse, highly bioavailable protein. The AAFCO formulation is inferred for adult maintenance, meaning it's designed to meet the nutritional needs for adult dogs.

The formula contains guar gum, an emulsifier. While emerging microbiome data exists for emulsifiers, there's no canine clinical evidence, and the driver notes this is typically a minor penalty in canned foods.

Good fit for adult dogs who need quality carbohydrate sources and diverse protein. 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

Aussies are working-line dogs that thrive on high-protein performance formulas. Coat quality also benefits from EPA+DHA. Strong fit for medium-sized herding breeds, including the Australian Shepherd, navigating skin allergies. The protein deck is limited to de-boned beef and dried egg. Zinc is essential for skin immunity and healing; the NRC (2006) established a recommended allowance of 20 mg of zinc per 1000 kcal ME for adult dogs at maintenance  (NRC, 2006) .

Looking at this for adult Australian Shepherds or Australian Shepherds with skin allergies ? 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.

Why this score

At 56/100, this formula lands mid-pack. The lift comes from carbohydrate quality, worth 12 points to the final number: Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber. Where it lost ground: controversial-ingredient penalty, costing 5 points. Contains guar gum. Emerging microbiome data on emulsifiers; no canine clinical evidence. Minor penalty in canned food. This formula sits 4.0 points below the B-tier line. The most direct lever is controversial-ingredient penalty.

What lifted the score

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

Includes egg, named fish, or organ meat for diverse high-bioavailability protein.

STACK

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

ACF
What pulled it down

Contains guar gum. Emerging microbiome data on emulsifiers; no canine clinical evidence. Minor penalty in canned food..

CIP
What sets this apart
  • Lowest fat quality in Now Fresh's lineup (6/16)
  • Top quartile for caloric density in grain-inclusive wet foods (407 kcal/cup)
  • Lowest overall Sniff Score in Now Fresh's lineup (56/100)

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

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Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 29% ⓘ
Protein
26%
min (as fed)
Fat
16%
min (as fed)
Fiber
4.5%
max (as fed)
Moisture
10%
max
Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

58 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    de-boned beef

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

  2. 2
    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 2. Pulse-family ingredient this high in the deck is a notable build choice. When stacked with other pulses in the top 10, matches the formulation pattern the FDA flagged in its diet-associated DCM investigation.

  3. 3
    potato

    Standard white potato. Steady carb source, common starch in grain-free recipes.

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

  4. 4
    rye

    Position 4: supporting grain. Smaller contribution to the carb deck.

  5. 5
    oatmeal

    Gentle on the stomach. Slow-release carbs and soluble fiber that supports stool quality.

    Position 5: supporting grain. Smaller contribution to the carb deck.

  6. 6
    pea flour

    Powdered peas, usually used as a binder or filler. Counts toward the legume stack the FDA flagged.

    Position 6. Moderate inclusion. Contributes carbohydrate and some plant protein.

  7. 7
    dried egg

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

    Position 7: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.

  8. 8
    canola oil

    Plant oil. Some omega-3 from the parent plant, though dogs absorb it less efficiently than fish-derived omega-3. Fine in moderation.

    Position 8: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.

  9. 9
    flaxseed

    Plant source of omega-3. Helpful for skin and coat, though dogs absorb omega-3 from fish more efficiently.

    Position 9: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.

  10. 10
    natural flavour
  11. 11
    coconut oil

    Saturated fat with medium-chain triglycerides. Mostly marketing in the doses kibble uses, but harmless.

    Position 11: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.

  12. 12
    millet

    Gluten-free whole grain. Fine for most dogs, often used as an alternative to rice.

    Position 12: minor grain inclusion.

  13. 13
    monocalcium phosphate

    Source of calcium and phosphorus. Standard mineral inclusion in complete dog foods.

  14. 14
    calcium carbonate

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

  15. 15
    alfalfa
  16. 16
    quinoa

    Pseudo-grain with a complete amino acid profile. Rare in dog food because it's expensive.

  17. 17
    sorghum

    Whole grain with a low glycemic index. Gluten-free, well-tolerated, decent fiber content.

  18. 18
    tomato
  19. 19
    guar gum

    Thickener common in wet food. Emerging research on emulsifiers and the gut microbiome, but no smoking gun in dogs yet. See why →

  20. 20
    carob powder
  21. 21
    turkey bone broth
  22. 22
    pumpkin

    Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.

  23. 23
    squash

    Real vegetable. Fiber, vitamin A, gentle on the stomach. Similar nutrition role to sweet potato.

  24. 24
    sweet potato

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

  25. 25
    carrots

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

Showing first 25 of 58. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

18 of 25 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.