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Spot & Tango

UnKibble Beef & Barley Air-Dried Dog Food 4 lb Adult

82/ 100
— Good —
AAFCO ✓NO ACTIVE RECALLS
THE VERDICT

A top-tier choice. Strong nutritional profile, clean ingredient list, and a solid safety record.

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
30%
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
85· 30%

Yes — meets AAFCO minimum nutrient profiles for the stated life stage.

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

Ingredient Quality
83· 30%

Yes — named whole proteins and whole foods lead the ingredient list, with minimal fillers.

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

Safety & Recalls
80· 20%

Clean record — no FDA Class I/II recalls or significant 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
78· 10%

Yes — brand publishes AAFCO feeding trials and employs board-certified veterinary nutritionists.

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

Label Transparency
84· 10%

Yes — label includes a complete guaranteed analysis, named ingredient sources, and country-of-origin disclosure.

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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TOP 8 INGREDIENTS

In plain English.

Ranked by quantity, with the why behind each one.

01
BeefEXCELLENT
02
BarleyGOOD
03
FlaxACCEPTABLE
04
CarrotsACCEPTABLE
05
Green BeansACCEPTABLE
06
Beef liverACCEPTABLE
07
Beet pulpACCEPTABLE
08
CranberriesACCEPTABLE

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