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Bone Broth Pour Overs - Turkey & Salmon (12)
The Honest Kitchen

Bone Broth Pour Overs - Turkey & Salmon (12)

Evidence Limited
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
wet $33.48 Data verified from brand site

Graded by The Sniff System

In plain English

The Honest Kitchen Bone Broth Pour Overs - Turkey & Salmon is a wet food topper or standalone meal featuring turkey and salmon.

This formula offers reasonable protein quality, with turkey providing a solid amino acid profile. It also includes salmon and other animal proteins for diverse nutrient intake.

The product lacks a declared omega-3 source, meaning fish oil, salmon oil, or algae oil are absent from the ingredient list.

Good fit for owners looking to add moisture and protein to their dog's diet. Less ideal if omega-3s are a priority.

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 and similar active sporting breeds navigating diet-associated DCM concerns. Turkey bone broth anchors position 1, with zero pulses in the top 15, plus salmon at position 6.

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 56/100, this formula lands mid-pack. The lift comes from protein quality, worth 18 points to the final number: Reasonable protein quality. turkey 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 4.0 points below the B-tier line. The most direct lever is fat quality.

What lifted the score

Reasonable protein quality. turkey delivers solid amino acid coverage.

PQI

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

STACK

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

ACF
What pulled it down

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

FQI
What sets this apart
  • Lowest fat quality in The Honest Kitchen's lineup (4/16)
  • Top 10% for DMB protein in The Honest Kitchen's lineup (50.0%)
  • Lowest carb quality in The Honest Kitchen's lineup (9/16)

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

Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 50% ⓘ
Protein
5%
min (as fed)
Fat
1%
min (as fed)
Fiber
1%
max (as fed)
Moisture
90%
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 50%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

8 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    turkey bone broth

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

  2. 2
    turkey

    Real meat. Lean protein, good amino acid profile, often well-tolerated by dogs sensitive to chicken.

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

  3. 3
    carrots

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

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

  4. 4
    vegetable

    Unnamed vegetable. No way to know what species. Named vegetables are far more transparent.

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

  5. 5
    tapioca

    Starch from cassava root. Highly digestible energy source, but pure starch with minimal nutrition beyond that.

  6. 6
    salmon

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

    Position 6: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.

  7. 7
    thyme
  8. 8
    sage

5 of 8 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.