Very Berry Chicken

Air-dried Dog Food

An independent Feed Wise evaluation of Smack Very Berry Chicken, built from the published ingredient panel, guaranteed analysis, certifications and processing method.

Fresh named meat

Grain-conscious recipe

No fillers declared

Made in Canada

Size: 1.50 kg
Food type: Air-dried Dog Food
Life stage: All life stages
UPC: Not recorded
Brand: Smack
Country: Canada

Feed Wise Score

8.0out of 10

HIGHLY RATED

Scores 8.0 to 8.9. A well-documented product that performs well in most categories.

88%

Confidence

High confidence

Complete label, strong transparency and verified product information.

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Why It Scored 8.0

Our independent, evidence-based evaluation of this product. Sponsorship is never an input.

Ingredient Quality

7.5

Use With Care

First ingredient: Chicken
Contains fresh named meat
No corn, wheat or soy on the label

Nutritional Quality

8.6

Highly Rated

Air-dried — low-heat
43% protein on a dry-matter basis
5420 kcal per kg
29% fat as fed

Transparency

9.5

Excellent Choice

Full ingredient list published
Guaranteed analysis on file
Nutritional adequacy statement provided

Sourcing & Certifications

6.0

Use With Care

Country of manufacture: Canada
Protein sources: Chicken
Certifications on record: AAFCO nutrient profile statement, Certified organic ingredients, Canada Organic (COR)
Made in Canada; Organic ingredients

Processing

8.0

Highly Rated

Air-dried — low-heat
Method on file: dehydrated_raw
Gentler processing preserves more nutrients

Feed Wise Verdict

A well-documented food that performs strongly across most Feed Wise pillars.

Strengths

Fresh named meat in the recipe

No fillers declared on the label

No by-products declared

No artificial colours or flavours

Manufactured in Canada

Considerations

Feeding guidelines not published

Ideal for

All life stages

Everyday feeding

High-protein diets

Adult maintenance

Where to Buy

Canadian retailers on record. Stock and price vary by store and province.

Ingredient Breakdown

Label ingredients in the order they appear, with our independent quality assessment where we hold reference data on that ingredient.

Full ingredient list

Chicken, Chicken Gizzard, Chicken Liver, Pumpkin, Apple

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Guaranteed Analysis

As-fed basis

Protein

40%

43% dry matter

Minimum crude protein as declared on the label.

Fat

29%

Minimum crude fat as declared.

Fibre

1.5%

Maximum crude fibre as declared.

Moisture

Maximum moisture as declared.

Ash

Mineral content remaining after combustion.

Calcium

1.25%

Declared calcium level.

Phosphorus

1.1%

Declared phosphorus level.

Energy

5420

kcal / kg

Metabolisable energy per kilogram.

Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult).

Transparency Score

9.5 / 10

Complete ingredient list

Nutritional analysis provided

Feeding guidelines provided

Country of origin disclosed

Nutritional adequacy statement

Certifications on record

Product imagery on file

Pack size and format recorded

Certifications & Claims

Only certifications we can confirm from the brand's own documentation or the certifying body appear here. Nothing is assumed — if a program isn't listed, it isn't disclosed for this product.

AAFCO nutrient profile statement

Manufacturer claim

Canada Organic (COR)

Manufacturer claim

Certified organic ingredients

Manufacturer claim

Non-GMO

Manufacturer claim

Made in Canada

Manufacturer claim

Canadian ingredients

Manufacturer claim