Authority Everyday Health Small Breed Puppy Chicken and Rice

by Authority

Overall Score: 71/100

Ingredients

1. Deboned Chicken (protein)
2. Chicken Meal (protein)
3. Brown Rice (carbohydrate)
4. Corn (carbohydrate)
5. Corn Gluten Meal (carbohydrate)
6. Soybean Meal (carbohydrate)
7. Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) (protein)
8. Dried Plain Beet Pulp (fiber)
9. Natural Flavor (additive)
10. Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) (protein)
11. Dicalcium Phosphate (mineral)
12. CanolaOil (other)
13. Dried Egg Product (protein)
14. Oatmeal (carbohydrate)
15. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
16. Salt (mineral)
17. Sodium Hexametaphosphate (other)
18. Minerals: Zinc Sulfate (other)
19. Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
20. Manganese Sulfate (other)
21. Copper Sulfate (other)
22. Sodium Selenite (mineral)
23. Inulin (fiber)
24. Vitamins: Vitamin E Supplement (other)
25. Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
26. Niacin Supplement (vitamin)
27. d-Calcium Pantothenate (other)
28. Riboflavin Supplement (vitamin)
29. Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin)
30. Biotin (vitamin)
31. Vitamin B12 Supplement (vitamin)
32. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (other)
33. Vitamin D3 Supplement (vitamin)
34. Calcium Iodate (mineral)
35. Folic Acid (vitamin)
36. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
37. Citric Acid (A Preservative) (other)
38. Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative) (other)
39. 703 kcal/kg (other)
40. and by 8 weeks of age (other)
41. they can be fed their food dry (other)

Ingredient concerns

• Corn (medium concern): Corn is one of the most common allergens in dogs, though true corn allergies are relatively rare compared to protein allergies. Often used as an inexpensive filler to increase bulk. While it does provide digestible carbohydrates, its prominence in ingredient lists (especially as multiple corn-derived ingredients) can indicate a lower-quality formulation.
• Corn Gluten Meal (medium concern): Primarily used as an inexpensive plant-based protein booster that can inflate the protein percentage on guaranteed analysis without providing the complete amino acid profile of animal proteins. Its presence in large quantities may indicate the manufacturer is supplementing with cheap protein instead of using more meat.
• Soy (medium concern): Soy is a common allergen in dogs and cats. It contains phytoestrogens that may affect hormonal balance, though the clinical significance in pets is not fully established. Often used as an inexpensive protein and carbohydrate filler. Most soy in pet food is genetically modified.
• Sodium Selenite (low concern): Sodium selenite is an inorganic form of selenium with a narrower safety margin than organic forms (such as selenium yeast). It has lower bioavailability and higher potential for toxicity at elevated levels compared to organic selenium sources. Some premium pet foods use selenium yeast instead as a safer alternative.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 33.3%, fat 22.2%, fiber 0%, ash 7.8%, carbohydrate 36.7%. By calories: 26.9% from protein, 43.5% from fat, 29.6% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO growth dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 33.3% vs 22.5% minimum, fat 22.2% vs 8.5% minimum.

Dry food, with grains, for the puppy life stage.

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