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Cesar

Cuisine Canine Classic Loaf in Sauce Variety Pack 12-count Adult

44/ 100
— Poor —
AAFCO ✓NO ACTIVE RECALLS
THE VERDICT

A low-scoring product. Significant concerns across one or more scoring factors — consider alternatives.

The Chowmark Score is an editorial assessment based on public data and our published methodology. Not a guarantee of product safety. Always consult your veterinarian. Disclaimer.

CRUDE PROTEIN
9%
Above AAFCO min.
RECALLS
0
None on record.
ADVERSE REPORTS
0
None filed with FDA.
SCORE UNPACKED

Five categories. Weighted by what matters.

Nutritional Adequacy
48· 30%

No — guaranteed analysis does not meet AAFCO minimum nutrient profiles for this life stage.

Does the guaranteed analysis meet AAFCO minimum nutrient profiles for the stated life stage?

Ingredient Quality
40· 30%

No — primary ingredients are by-products or low-quality fillers rather than named whole proteins.

Are named whole proteins, whole grains, and whole vegetables the primary ingredients, with minimal fillers or artificial additives?

Safety & Recalls
42· 20%

Caution — this brand has had FDA recalls or a notable volume of adverse event reports in the past five years.

Has this brand been subject to FDA or CFIA recalls, Class I/II actions, or adverse event reports in the past five years?

Evidence Base
50· 10%

No — no published AAFCO feeding trials or board-certified veterinary nutritionists on record.

Does the brand publish AAFCO feeding trials, employ board-certified veterinary nutritionists, or fund peer-reviewed research?

Label Transparency
42· 10%

No — label is missing key transparency elements such as a complete guaranteed analysis or named ingredient sources.

Does the label include a complete guaranteed analysis, named ingredient sources, and country-of-origin disclosure? Canadian labelling law does not require nutritional adequacy statements — a product can claim "complete and balanced" without meeting any government-verified standard.

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⚠ RED FLAG INGREDIENTS DETECTED

This product contains an ingredient flagged by veterinary nutrition researchers.

Carrageenan

Thickener linked to gut inflammation and intestinal lesions in lab studies. Controversial in pet food.

TOP 8 INGREDIENTS

In plain English.

Ranked by quantity, with the why behind each one.

01
chickenEXCELLENT
02
BeefEXCELLENT
03
chicken liverACCEPTABLE
04
WaterACCEPTABLE
05
Pork by-productsWATCH

Some research links to health concerns.

06
Dried egg productACCEPTABLE
07
Brewers riceACCEPTABLE
08
Calcium carbonateACCEPTABLE
BETTER ALTERNATIVES

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