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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
NOW FRESH
Small Breed Adult Grain-Free Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Egg
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is NOW FRESH Small Breed Adult Grain-Free Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck dry dog food good?
NOW FRESH Small Breed Adult Grain-Free Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck is a dry dog food rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
30%
Fat
19%
Est. Carbs
38%
Fiber
5%
Ash
7.8%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Medium (30% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may be reasonable for many adult dogs, though active, growing, pregnant, or nursing dogs may need a more specific fit.
References
Fat is High (19% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can support calorie needs for active or growing dogs, but portion control and pancreatitis history deserve extra attention.
References
Ingredients Analysis
69 of 69 matched
Prefer
5
Concerned
8
Notice
2
1
Deboned Turkey
2
Whole Dried Egg
3
Peas
4
Potatoes
5
Potato Flour
6
Pea Flour
7
Natural Flavour
8
Flaxseed
9
Canola Oil
10
Deboned Salmon
11
De-boned Duck
12
Calcium Carbonate
13
Coconut Oil
14
Apples
15
Pea Fiber
16
Dicalcium Phosphate
17
Tomato
18
Alfalfa
19
Carrots
20
Pumpkin
21
Sweet Potatoes
22
Squash
23
Bananas
24
Blueberries
25
Cranberries
26
Blackberries
27
Pomegranate
28
Papayas
29
Lentils
30
Broccoli
31
Sodium Tripolyphosphate
32
Sodium Chloride
33
Dried Chicory Root
34
Choline Chloride
35
Vitamin E Supplement
36
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
37
Niacin
38
D-calcium Pantothenate
39
Vitamin A Supplement
40
Thiamine Mononitrate
41
Riboflavin
42
Beta-carotene
43
Vitamin B12 Supplement
44
Biotin
45
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
46
Vitamin D3 Supplement
47
Folic Acid
48
Ferrous Sulphate
49
Zinc Proteinate
50
Iron Proteinate
51
Selenium Yeast
52
Zinc Oxide
53
Copper Sulphate
54
Manganese Proteinate
55
Copper Proteinate
56
Manganese Oxide
57
Calcium Iodate
58
Taurine
59
Dried Lactobaccillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product
60
Dried Enterococcus Faceium Fermentation Product
61
Dl-methionine
62
L-lysine
63
Potassium Chloride
64
Parsley
65
Peppermint
66
Green Tea Extract
67
Yucca Schidigera Extract
68
L-carnitine
69
Dried Rosemary
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Deboned Turkey, Whole Dried Egg are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Peas, Pea Flour may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Dicalcium Phosphate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate.
Higher-caution ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Peas, Pea Flour, Canola Oil, and 4 more have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of NOW FRESH Small Breed Adult Grain-Free Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Deboned Turkey
Whole Dried Egg
Deboned Salmon
De-boned Duck
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
80%
Plant
19%
Auxiliary
1%
Meat-forward: 80% of the weighted protein in NOW FRESH Small Breed Adult Grain-Free Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (19% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Deboned Turkey
Whole Dried Egg
Deboned Salmon
De-boned Duck
Plant
Peas
Pea Flour
Alfalfa
Lentils
Auxiliary
Selenium Yeast
NOW FRESH Small Breed Adult Grain-Free Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck dry dog food Review
NOW FRESH Small Breed Adult Grain-Free Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck is a strong choice — rated 4 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Pets avoiding gluten grains
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
Your pet is allergic to eggs
You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 30% protein, 19% fat, 38% estimated carbohydrates.
80% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is NOW FRESH Small Breed Adult Grain-Free Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does NOW FRESH Small Breed Adult Grain-Free Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck contain Dairy?
Does NOW FRESH Small Breed Adult Grain-Free Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck contain Egg?
Does NOW FRESH Small Breed Adult Grain-Free Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck contain Legumes?
Does NOW FRESH Small Breed Adult Grain-Free Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck contain Nuts?
Is NOW FRESH Small Breed Adult Grain-Free Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in NOW FRESH Small Breed Adult Grain-Free Recipe with Turkey, Salmon & Duck?
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