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Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

Grandma Mae's Country Naturals

Small Breed Grain Free Lamb Meal Recipe

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★★☆☆

3.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

Low

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Legumes

Red meat

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Poultry

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 Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Small Breed Grain Free Lamb Meal Recipe dry dog food good?

Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Small Breed Grain Free Lamb Meal Recipe is a dry dog food rated 3 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited 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, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Red meat, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

27%

Fat

13%

Est. Carbs

46%

Fiber

5.6%

Ash

7.8%

Moisture (10.5%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is Medium (27% 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

41 of 41 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Lamb Meal

Lentils

Chickpeas

Field Peas

Canola Oil

Flaxseed Meal

Suncured Alfalfa Meal

Pea Protein

Menhaden Fish Oil

Dried Kelp

Kelp

Dried Spinach

Dried Carrots

Dl-methionine

Choline Chloride

Calcium Carbonate

Monosodium Phosphate

Dried Lactobaccillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product

Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product

Dried Bifidobacterium Longum Fermentation Product

Dried Enterococcus Faceium Fermentation Product

Zinc Proteinate

Vitamin E Supplement

Niacin

Zinc Sulfate

Ferrous Sulfate

Riboflavin

Copper Proteinate

Manganese Proteinate

Vitamin A Supplement

Copper Sulfate

D-calcium Pantothenate

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Manganese Sulfate

Biotin

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Cobalt Proteinate

Thiamine Mononitrate

Folic Acid

Sodium Selenite

Calcium Iodate

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Lamb Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Plant protein signal: Lentils, Chickpeas, Field Peas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Pea Protein.

Possible digestion triggers: Lentils, Chickpeas, Field Peas, and 2 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

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Small Breed Grain Free Lamb Meal Recipe'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

Lamb Meal

Animal Protein

Low

Animal

47%

Plant

30%

Plant concentrate

23%

Protein in Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Small Breed Grain Free Lamb Meal Recipe leans on plant signals: only 47% comes from animal sources, while plant-protein concentrates make up 23% and whole plant proteins 30%. Plant concentrates like pea or soy isolate are cheap protein boosters but lack the amino-acid profile pets need from meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Lamb Meal

Plant

Lentils

Chickpeas

Field Peas

Suncured Alfalfa Meal

Plant concentrate

Pea Protein

Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Small Breed Grain Free Lamb Meal Recipe dry dog food Review

Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Small Breed Grain Free Lamb Meal Recipe is a solid mid-tier dry dog food at 3 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited 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're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% 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, Red meat, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 27% protein, 13% fat, 46% estimated carbohydrates.

Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Small Breed Grain Free Lamb Meal Recipe good for dogs?

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

Does Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Small Breed Grain Free Lamb Meal Recipe contain Dairy?

Does Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Small Breed Grain Free Lamb Meal Recipe contain Egg?

Does Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Small Breed Grain Free Lamb Meal Recipe contain Legumes?

Does Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Small Breed Grain Free Lamb Meal Recipe contain Nuts?

Is Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Small Breed Grain Free Lamb Meal Recipe grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Small Breed Grain Free Lamb Meal Recipe?