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Bowl Boosters Simply Shreds Shredded Boneless Chicken, Beef & Carrots Recipe in Broth

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

Graded by The Sniff System

In plain English

Wellness Bowl Boosters Simply Shreds is a wet food topper featuring shredded chicken, beef, and carrots in broth.

This food has a strong protein profile, with chicken as the primary ingredient for high biological value. It is formulated to be complete and balanced, though the exact AAFCO statement is not published.

The score is capped due to high carbohydrate and low fat percentages. It also lacks a declared source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Good fit for owners looking to add protein to their dog's meals. Less ideal as a standalone diet.

Summary written by The Sniff System from the data above. Same rubric, same drivers, expressed in English.

Who this is for

Good 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. 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) .

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 If you find a citation that's wrong, outdated, or misapplied, tell us.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

Middle-of-pack grade. 49/100 (C) reflects the structural fit of this formula against The Sniff System's eight scoring components. Protein quality did the heavy lifting (+20.5 points): Strong protein profile with chicken as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value. What capped it: the score can't exceed 49 because the guaranteed analysis falls below AAFCO's minimum nutrient profile. How it could climb: a formula update that meets AAFCO minimums, which would lift the cap into B-band range.

What lifted the score

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

PQI

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

ACF
What pulled it down

Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=110.0%, CF_DM=5.0%.

CAP why?

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

FQI
What sets this apart
  • Lowest DMB fat in Wellness's lineup (5.0%)
  • Top 10% for crude fiber in Wellness's lineup (10.0% DMB)
  • Lowest fat quality in Wellness's lineup (4/16)

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

Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 110% ⓘ
Protein
11%
min (as fed)
Fat
0.5%
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 110%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

5 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
    chicken broth

    Real broth, adds flavor and moisture. Negligible nutrition on its own but tells you the recipe leans on real meat.

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

  3. 3
    water sufficient for processing

    The regulatory phrase for cooking water in wet food. Has no nutritional implication, just labeling formality.

  4. 4
    beef

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

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

  5. 5
    carrots

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

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

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