Scientific Rating

Nature's Variety Instinct Raw Bison Formula, 6 Lb

Rank: 223 out of 350 wet dog foods · Company: Nature's Variety, Inc.

8.9

Health

This food passed the AAFCO feeding trials testing to ensure that it meets a pet’s nutritional needs

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Nutritional Adequacy Statement
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10

Calorie Disclosure
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7.0

Life Stage Option
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5.0

Dog Food Ingredient Quality

Desirable Ingredients In High Quantities

8 Ingredients

Desirable Ingredients

6 Ingredients

Less Desirable Ingredients

13 Ingredients

4.9

Environment

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4.9

Core Company Environmental Performance [-]
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    8.0
    
    Leading Edge Practices [+]
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        8.0
        
        Leading Edge Practices
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    6.8
    
    Governance [+]
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      Policies [+]
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        Environmental Policies [+]
        
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        Awards and Certifications
        
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        6.0
        
        Policies and Practices
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      8.0
      
      Supply Chain [+]
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        8.0
        
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        8.0
        
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        4.0
        
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      4.0
      
      Reporting [+]
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        4.0
        
        Reporting [+]
        
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        4.0
        
        Reporting Policies and Practices
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    Biodiversity [+]
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        8.0
        
        Biodiversity Awards and Certifications
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        4.0
        
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    Emissions [+]
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      Water Pollution [+]
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        Water Pollution Awards and Certifications
        
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      Waste [+]
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        Waste Management Awards and Certifications
        
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      Greenhouse Gas Policies and Practices
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  Resource Use [+]
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    Water [+]
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      4.0
      
      Water [+]
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        4.0
        
        Water Policies and Practices
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    4.0
    
    Energy [+]
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      Energy [+]
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        4.0
        
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    4.0
    
    Materials [+]
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  0.9
  
  Transparency

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Ingredient Information

GoodGuide assessment of ingredients in this product. Read more about our pet food ratings.

Desirable Ingredients In High Quantities

Beef Kidney
Bison
Bison Kidney
Bison Liver
Pheasant Eggs
Chicken Eggs
Duck Eggs
Quail Eggs

Desirable Ingredients

Olive Oil
Citric Acid
Vitamin E
Raw Ground Bison Bone
Salmon Oil
Honey

Less Desirable Ingredients

Carrot
Parsley
Apple Cider Vinegar
Lettuce
Broccoli
Spinach
Montmorillonite Clay
Blueberries
Butternut Squash
Apples
Alfalfa Sprouts
Dried Kelp
Persimmons

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Caloric Disclosure

Calories Disclosed
Webpage

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Feed Profile

Animal Feeding Tests
Life Stage

All Stages
Product Description

May provide relief from most food allergy symptoms * Helps your PET reach and maintain an ideal weight * Specially formulated for rotation feeding * For dogs, complete and balanced

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Size

6 Lb