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Superfood Pour Overs - Lamb & Beef (12)
The Honest Kitchen

Superfood Pour Overs - Lamb & Beef (12)

Evidence Limited
AAFCO compliance inferred from product name
wet $9.74/lb Data verified from brand site

Graded by The Sniff System

In plain English

The Honest Kitchen Superfood Pour Overs is a wet food topper or meal supplement featuring lamb and beef.

This product has a strong protein profile with lamb as the primary ingredient, offering high biological value. It also uses quality carbohydrate sources and includes declared fiber.

The formula is missing a declared omega-3 source, such as fish oil, salmon oil, or algae oil.

Good fit for adult dogs. Less ideal if your dog requires a specific omega-3 supplement.

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 active large sporting breeds, including the Golden Retriever, navigating diet-associated DCM concerns. Beef bone broth 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 If you find a citation that's wrong, outdated, or misapplied, tell us.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 64/100, this formula lands in solid B territory. The lift comes from protein quality, worth 22.5 points to the final number: Strong protein profile with lamb as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value. Where it lost ground: fat quality, costing 8 points. No declared omega-3 source. Fish oil, salmon oil, and algae oil all absent. The path to A-tier is about 11 points; fat quality is the structural lever.

What lifted the score

Strong protein profile with lamb as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with declared fiber.

CQI

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 1% for protein quality in The Honest Kitchen's lineup (22.6/27)
  • Top quartile for DMB fat in The Honest Kitchen's lineup (20.0%)

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

Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 40% ⓘ
Protein
4%
min (as fed)
Fat
2%
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 40%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

9 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    beef bone broth

    Real bone broth. Adds flavor, moisture, and a small amount of collagen. Pleasant inclusion.

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

  2. 2
    lamb

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

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

  3. 3
    beef

    Real meat. Dense in protein and iron. Some dogs are sensitive to it, but for most it's an excellent base.

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

  4. 4
    spinach

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

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

  5. 5
    kale

    Leafy green with antioxidants and fiber. Small dose in kibble, but it's not just for marketing.

    Position 5: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.

  6. 6
    broccoli

    Real vegetable. Adds fiber and some antioxidants. Fine in the small amounts used in kibble.

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

  7. 7
    tapioca

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

  8. 8
    potato

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

    Position 8: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.

  9. 9
    turmeric

    Spice with anti-inflammatory compounds. Real research in humans, but the dose in kibble is small. Mostly there for label appeal.

9 of 9 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.