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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
CHARM
Puppy Formula
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.5 / 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.
Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is CHARM Puppy Formula dry dog food good?
CHARM Puppy Formula is a dry dog food rated 4.5 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
42%
Fat
21%
Est. Carbs
23%
Fiber
5%
Ash
8.9%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Super High (42% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This can fit very active, working, or growing dogs, but dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions need vet-guided diet targets.
References
Fat is High (21% 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
58 of 59 matched
Prefer
9
Concerned
3
Notice
1
1
Fresh Finely Ground Chicken Meal
2
Egg Powder
3
Green Peas
4
Chickpeas
5
Atlantic Fish Meal
6
Chicken Fat
7
Brewers Dried Yeast
8
Broad Beans
9
Turkey Meal
10
Chicken Liver
11
Salmon Oil
12
Apple
13
Salt
14
Dicalcium Phosphate
15
Kelp Meal
16
Dl-methionine
17
Limestone
18
Kale
19
Stevia Root
20
Calcium Propionate
21
Flaxseed
22
Yucca Extract
23
Choline Chloride
24
Glucosamine Hydrochloride
25
Chondroitin Sulfate
26
Blueberries
27
Cranberries
28
Pumpkin
29
Spinach
30
Mint
31
Chamomile
32
Turmeric
33
Celery Seeds
34
Dried Rosemary
35
Parsnip
36
Gourd
37
L-Lysine Hydrochloride
38
Bacillus Probiotics
39
Zinc Sulfate
40
Vitamin C
41
Taurine
42
Vitamin E Supplement
43
Biotin
44
Vitamin A Supplement
45
Zinc Proteinate
46
Manganese Sulfate
47
Copper Sulfate
48
selenium protein
No match found in database
49
Zinc Methionine
50
Manganese Methionine
51
Calcium Pantothenate
52
Calcium Iodate
53
Vitamin B12 Supplement
54
Riboflavin
55
Niacin Calcium
56
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
57
Sodium Sulfate
58
Vitamin D3 Supplement
59
Folic Acid
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Fresh Finely Ground Chicken Meal, Egg Powder are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Green Peas, Chickpeas, Broad Beans may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Dicalcium Phosphate.
Higher-caution ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Kale have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Green Peas, Chickpeas, Dicalcium Phosphate, and 1 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 CHARM Puppy Formula'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
Fresh Finely Ground Chicken Meal
Egg Powder
Atlantic Fish Meal
Turkey Meal
Chicken Liver
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
87%
Plant
12%
Auxiliary
1%
Meat-forward: 87% of the weighted protein in CHARM Puppy Formula comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (12% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Fresh Finely Ground Chicken Meal
Egg Powder
Atlantic Fish Meal
Turkey Meal
Chicken Liver
Plant
Green Peas
Chickpeas
Broad Beans
Celery Seeds
Auxiliary
Brewers Dried Yeast
CHARM Puppy Formula dry dog food Review
CHARM Puppy Formula is a strong choice — rated 4.5 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: 42% protein, 21% fat, 23% estimated carbohydrates.
87% 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 CHARM Puppy Formula good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does CHARM Puppy Formula contain Dairy?
Does CHARM Puppy Formula contain Egg?
Does CHARM Puppy Formula contain Legumes?
Does CHARM Puppy Formula contain Nuts?
Is CHARM Puppy Formula grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in CHARM Puppy Formula?
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