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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/3

Addiction

Salmon Bleu Grain-Free Puppy Formula

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★★☆☆

3.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

Moderate

Animal Protein

Moderate

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Legumes

Poultry

Fish

Unknown Fish Meal

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Red meat

Shellfish

Pros

Includes a fair number of clearly named animal ingredients.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.

Is Addiction Salmon Bleu Grain-Free Puppy Formula dry dog food good?

Addiction Salmon Bleu Grain-Free Puppy Formula is a dry dog food rated 3 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate 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, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish but contains Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

29%

Fat

13%

Est. Carbs

47%

Fiber

3.3%

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 Medium (13% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many adult dogs, assuming the full diet matches activity and body condition.

References

Ingredients Analysis

45 of 45 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Salmon

Salmon Meal

Ocean Fish Meal

Green Peas

Tapioca

Chicken Fat

Yellow Peas

Potatoes

Flaxseed

Pea Protein

Brewers Dried Yeast

Natural Buffered Vinegar

Cranberries

Kelp Powder

Spinach Powder

Blueberries

Natural Flavor

Sea Salt

Potassium Chloride

Magnesium Sulfate

Choline Chloride

Taurine

Dl-methionine

Calcium Carbonate

Zinc Amino Acid Complex

Iron Amino Acid Complex

Vitamin E Supplement

Niacin

Copper Amino Acid Complex

D-calcium Pantothenate

Manganese Amino Acid Complex

Sodium Selenite

Riboflavin Supplement

Thiamine Mononitrate

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Vitamin A Supplement

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Cobalt Sulfate

Calcium Iodate

Folic Acid

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Mixed Tocopherols

Rosemary Extract

Tea Extract

Spearmint Extract

Tips

Some protein sources are less clear: Ocean Fish Meal appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.

Plant protein signal: Green Peas, Yellow Peas, Pea Protein may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Ocean Fish Meal, Pea Protein.

Higher-caution ingredients: Ocean Fish Meal have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible digestion triggers: Green Peas, Yellow Peas, Pea Protein have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

Moderate

Named

67%

Unnamed

33%

Mixed clarity: 67% of Addiction Salmon Bleu Grain-Free Puppy Formula's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named, but 33% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Where names are vague, you cannot verify the source or check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Salmon

Salmon Meal

Unnamed

Ocean Fish Meal

Animal Protein

Moderate

Animal

75%

Plant

Plant concentrate

16%

Auxiliary

Mixed protein sources in Addiction Salmon Bleu Grain-Free Puppy Formula: 75% animal, 9% whole plants, and 16% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Salmon

Salmon Meal

Ocean Fish Meal

Plant

Green Peas

Yellow Peas

Plant concentrate

Pea Protein

Auxiliary

Brewers Dried Yeast

Addiction Salmon Bleu Grain-Free Puppy Formula dry dog food Review

Addiction Salmon Bleu Grain-Free Puppy Formula is a solid mid-tier dry dog food at 3 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Pets avoiding gluten grains

Avoid if

You're avoiding legumes

You need to know the exact animal source of every protein

You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 67% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Pea Protein.

Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Unknown Fish Meal.

On a dry-matter basis: 29% protein, 13% fat, 47% estimated carbohydrates.

75% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Frequently asked questions

Is Addiction Salmon Bleu Grain-Free Puppy Formula good for dogs?

Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.

Does Addiction Salmon Bleu Grain-Free Puppy Formula contain Dairy?

Does Addiction Salmon Bleu Grain-Free Puppy Formula contain Egg?

Does Addiction Salmon Bleu Grain-Free Puppy Formula contain Legumes?

Does Addiction Salmon Bleu Grain-Free Puppy Formula contain Nuts?

Is Addiction Salmon Bleu Grain-Free Puppy Formula grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Addiction Salmon Bleu Grain-Free Puppy Formula?