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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Fromm Family
Gold Small Breed Adult
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Gluten grains
Dairy
Egg
Legumes
Poultry
Red meat
Fish
Free From:
Nuts
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 Fromm Family Gold Small Breed Adult dry dog food good?
Fromm Family Gold Small Breed Adult 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 Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Red meat, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
29%
Fat
19%
Est. Carbs
38%
Fiber
6.1%
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 (29% 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
64 of 64 matched
Prefer
10
Concerned
14
Notice
0
1
Chicken
2
Chicken Meal
3
Oatmeal
4
Pearled Barley
5
Chicken Broth
6
Brown Rice
7
Menhaden Fish Meal
8
Chicken Fat
9
Dried Tomato Pomace
10
Dried Egg Product
11
Whole Oats
12
Salmon Oil
13
Whole Barley
14
Dried Yeast
15
Chicken Liver
16
Cheese
17
Flaxseed
18
White Rice
19
Potatoes
20
Carrots
21
Salt
22
Duck
23
Lamb
24
Sweet Potatoes
25
Celery
26
Alfalfa Meal
27
Monosodium Phosphate
28
Choline Chloride
29
Potassium Chloride
30
Vitamin E Supplement
31
Ascorbic Acid
32
Calcium Carbonate
33
Riboflavin Supplement
34
Niacin Supplement
35
Calcium Pantothenate
36
Vitamin A Supplement
37
Vitamin D3 Supplement
38
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
39
Biotin
40
Vitamin B12 Supplement
41
Thiamine Mononitrate
42
Folic Acid
43
Taurine
44
Chicory Root Extract
45
Zinc Sulfate
46
Manganese Sulfate
47
Ferrous Sulfate
48
Magnesium Sulfate
49
Zinc Proteinate
50
Ferrous Proteinate
51
Manganese Proteinate
52
Copper Sulfate
53
Magnesium Proteinate
54
Copper Proteinate
55
Calcium Iodate
56
Yucca Schidigera Extract
57
Sorbic Acid
58
Dl-methionine
59
L-tryptophan
60
Sodium Selenite
61
Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product
62
Dried Lactobacillus Reuteri Fermentation Product
63
Dried Lactobaccillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product
64
Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken, Chicken Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Ingredients worth checking: Oatmeal, Pearled Barley, Brown Rice.
Possible allergy triggers: Pearled Barley, Whole Barley, Cheese have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Possible digestion triggers: Pearled Barley, Whole Barley, Cheese 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 Fromm Family Gold Small Breed Adult'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
Chicken
Chicken Meal
Chicken Broth
Menhaden Fish Meal
Dried Egg Product
Chicken Liver
Cheese
Duck
Lamb
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
99%
Plant
1%
Auxiliary
1%
Meat-forward: 99% of the weighted protein in Fromm Family Gold Small Breed Adult comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (1% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Chicken
Chicken Meal
Chicken Broth
Menhaden Fish Meal
Dried Egg Product
Chicken Liver
Cheese
Duck
Lamb
Plant
Alfalfa Meal
Auxiliary
Dried Yeast
Fromm Family Gold Small Breed Adult dry dog food Review
Fromm Family Gold Small Breed Adult 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 that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity
Your pet is allergic to dairy
Your pet is allergic to eggs
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Red meat, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 29% protein, 19% fat, 38% estimated carbohydrates.
99% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Nuts, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fromm Family Gold Small Breed Adult good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Fromm Family Gold Small Breed Adult contain Dairy?
Does Fromm Family Gold Small Breed Adult contain Egg?
Does Fromm Family Gold Small Breed Adult contain Legumes?
Does Fromm Family Gold Small Breed Adult contain Nuts?
Is Fromm Family Gold Small Breed Adult grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Fromm Family Gold Small Breed Adult?
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