Scientific Rating

Nature's Variety Instinct Lamb Formula For Dogs, 5.5 Oz

Rank: 234 out of 350 wet dog foods · Company: Nature's Variety, Inc.

7.5

Health

This product proactively discloses calories, which provides consumers information to appropriately feed pets.

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10

Calorie Disclosure
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7.0

Life Stage Option
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6.6

Dog Food Ingredient Quality

Desirable Ingredients In High Quantities

3 Ingredients

Desirable Ingredients

23 Ingredients

Less Desirable Ingredients

12 Ingredients
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6.0

Nutritional Adequacy Statement

4.9

Environment

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4.9

Core Company Environmental Performance [-]
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  7.4
  
  Environmental Management [+]
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    8.0
    
    Leading Edge Practices [+]
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      8.0
      
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        8.0
        
        Leading Edge Practices
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    6.8
    
    Governance [+]
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      8.0
      
      Policies [+]
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        8.0
        
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        8.0
        
        Environmental Policies [+]
        
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        8.0
        
        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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        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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    8.0
    
    Biodiversity [+]
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      8.0
      
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        8.0
        
        Biodiversity Awards and Certifications
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        4.0
        
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    6.0
    
    Emissions [+]
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      8.0
      
      Water Pollution [+]
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      8.0
      
      Waste [+]
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        Waste Management Awards and Certifications
        
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      Greenhouse Gas Policies and Practices
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  4.0
  
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    4.0
    
    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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      4.0
      
      Energy [+]
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        4.0
        
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    4.0
    
    Materials [+]
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      4.0
      
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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

Eggs
Lamb
Lamb Liver

Desirable Ingredients

Calcium Pantothenate
Choline Chloride
Niacin
Vitamin D3
Potassium Chloride
Vitamin A
Riboflavin
Sodium Chloride
Taurine
Thiamin Mononitrate
Folic Acid
Pumpkin
Vitamin E
Calcium Phosphate
Kale
Peas
Biotin
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
Copper Proteinate
Manganese Proteinate
Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide
Iron Proteinate
Zinc Proteinate

Less Desirable Ingredients

Carrot
Parsley
Tomato
Lecithin
Broccoli
Cabbage
Montmorillonite Clay
Ground Flaxseed
Blueberries
Cranberries
Artichokes
Dried Kelp

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About this Product

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Caloric Disclosure

Calories Disclosed
Webpage

View at naturesvariety.com
Feed Profile

Formulated Nutritional Levels
Life Stage

All Stages
Product Description

Grain-free and gluten-free * Omega fatty acids for healthy skin and coat * Specially formulated for rotation feeding * Complete and balanced for all life stages and all breeds
Size

5.5 Oz