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Spot & Tango

Lamb & Sweet Potato Fresh

Evidence Limited
wet all life stages $5.50/lb

Graded by The Sniff System

In plain English

Spot & Tango Lamb & Sweet Potato Fresh is a wet food for all life stages, featuring lamb and lamb liver as its main protein sources.

This food offers good protein quality, with lamb providing solid amino acid coverage. It also includes quality carbohydrate sources with declared fiber. The lamb liver adds diverse, high-bioavailability protein to the recipe.

One thing to note is the absence of a declared omega-3 source. Ingredients like fish oil, salmon oil, or algae oil are not present in the formula.

Good fit for dogs of all life stages who enjoy fresh food. Less ideal if you're looking for a declared omega-3 source.

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) . Good fit for adult Golden Retrievers navigating diet-associated DCM concerns. Lamb anchors position 1, with zero pulses in the top 15, plus lamb liver at position 5 (a natural taurine precursor).

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

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Why this score

At 57/100, this formula lands mid-pack. The lift comes from protein quality, worth 14.5 points to the final number: Reasonable protein quality. lamb delivers solid amino acid coverage. Where it lost ground: fat quality, costing 8 points. No declared omega-3 source. Fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent. This formula sits 3.0 points below the B-tier line. The most direct lever is fat quality.

What lifted the score

Reasonable protein quality. lamb delivers solid amino acid coverage.

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with declared fiber.

CQI

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

STACK
What pulled it down

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

FQI
What sets this apart
  • Bottom 1% for fat quality in grain-inclusive wet foods (4/16)
  • Top quartile for DMB fat in grain-inclusive wet foods (28.6%)
  • Bottom quartile for crude fiber in grain-inclusive wet foods (5.4% DMB)

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

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Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 36% ⓘ
Protein
10%
min (as fed)
Fat
8%
min (as fed)
Fiber
1.5%
max (as fed)
Moisture
72%
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 36%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

22 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    lamb

    Real meat. Often used for dogs with chicken or beef sensitivities. Slightly higher fat content than chicken.

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

  2. 2
    sweet potato

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

    Position 2: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.

  3. 3
    spinach

    Leafy green. Some iron, vitamin K, and fiber. The dose in kibble is small but it's real food.

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

  4. 4
    carrots

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

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

  5. 5
    lamb liver

    Organ meat. Same nutrient-density story as chicken or beef liver, dense in B vitamins, iron, vitamin A.

    Position 5. Named organ meat this high is a strong build choice. Concentrated source of taurine, glutamine, and B-vitamins.

  6. 6
    brown rice

    Whole grain that's easy to digest. Steady carb energy plus a little fiber.

    Position 6: supporting grain. Smaller contribution to the carb deck.

  7. 7
    safflower oil

    Position 7: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.

  8. 8
    calcium phosphate
  9. 9
    salt

    Sodium chloride. Required at small doses for normal physiology. Not a quality concern in standard amounts.

  10. 10
    calcium carbonate

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

  11. 11
    potassium
  12. 12
    kelp

    Seaweed source of iodine. Trace mineral support, common in better formulas.

  13. 13
    vitamin e supplement

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

  14. 14
    zinc
  15. 15
    iron
  16. 16
    manganese
  17. 17
    vitamin d3 supplement

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

  18. 18
    copper
  19. 19
    selenium
  20. 20
    folic acid

    B vitamin (B9), essential for cell function. Standard in complete dog foods.

  21. 21
    iodine
  22. 22
    vitamin b12 supplement

    Essential for red blood cell formation and neurological function. Plant ingredients lack B12, so it has to be added.

13 of 22 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.

AAFCO statement

Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth, reproduction, and adult maintenance