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Wellness

Bowl Boosters Simply Shreds Variety Pack

Evidence Fair
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 Variety Pack is a wet food topper or meal enhancer featuring shredded chicken and salmon.

The protein profile is strong, with shredded boneless chicken as the primary ingredient, offering high biological value. It also includes quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber and diverse proteins like egg and named fish.

The score is capped due to the crude protein and crude fiber percentages. It is also missing an AAFCO statement and feeding trial data.

Good fit for owners looking to add protein and fiber to their dog's meals. Less ideal if you need a complete and balanced meal replacement.

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

Who this is for

Good fit for active large sporting breeds like Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, and Irish Setters navigating diet-associated DCM concerns. Shredded boneless chicken anchors position 1, with zero pulses in the top 15, plus wild salmon & pumpkin recipe in broth: chicken at position 2. 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 If you find a citation that's wrong, outdated, or misapplied, tell us.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 (+27 points): Strong protein profile with shredded boneless 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 shredded boneless chicken as the primary ingredient, delivering high biological value.

PQI

Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.

CQI

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

STACK
What pulled it down

Score capped at 49 due to CP_DM=80.0%, CF_DM=5.0%.

CAP why?
What sets this apart
  • Lowest DMB fat in Wellness's lineup (5.0%)
  • Top 1% for protein quality in Wellness's lineup (27/27)
  • Top 10% for crude fiber in Wellness's lineup (10.0% DMB)

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

Guaranteed analysis
Dry-matter protein: 80% ⓘ
Protein
8%
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 80%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

Ingredients

Read why each ingredient is good or bad for dogs.

11 total
Good Neutral Watch Flagged
  1. 1
    shredded boneless chicken

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

  2. 2
    wild salmon & pumpkin recipe in broth: chicken

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

  3. 3
    chicken broth

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

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

  4. 4
    water sufficient for processing

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

  5. 5
    salmon

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

    Position 5: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.

  6. 6
    pumpkin. shredded boneless chicken

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

  7. 7
    beef & carrots recipe in broth: chicken

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

  8. 8
    chicken broth

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

    Position 8: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.

  9. 9
    water sufficient for processing

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

  10. 10
    beef

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

    Position 10: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.

  11. 11
    carrots

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

    Position 11: garnish-level inclusion. Marketing-prominent but minimal nutritional impact at this position.

7 of 11 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.