Authority Sensitive Stomach & Skin Small Breed Adult Dog Dry Food Salmon & Rice - 6 LB

Name: Authority Sensitive Stomach & Skin Small Breed Adult Dog Dry Food Salmon & Rice - 6 LB
Brand: Authority

by Authority

Overall Score: 74/100

Ingredients

Salmon (protein)
Fish Meal (protein)
Brown Rice (carbohydrate)
Wheat (carbohydrate)
Wheat Germ Meal (other)
Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) (other)
Corn Gluten Meal (carbohydrate)
Soybean Meal (carbohydrate)
Rice Bran (other)
Brewers Rice (carbohydrate)
Oatmeal (carbohydrate)
Natural Flavor (additive)
Flaxseed (fat)
Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
Fish Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) (protein)
Salt (mineral)
Sodium Hexametaphosphate (other)
Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite) (other)
Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid) (other)
Choline Chloride (vitamin)
L-Threonine (other)
Potassium Chloride (mineral)
taurine (additive)
citric acid (preservative) (other)
mixed tocopherols (preservative) (other)
rosemary extract (preservative)

Ingredient concerns

Wheat (medium concern): Wheat is a common allergen in dogs and cats. While it provides digestible carbohydrates and some protein, it is frequently used as an inexpensive filler. Pets with wheat sensitivities may experience skin irritation, gastrointestinal upset, or chronic ear infections.
Corn Gluten Meal (medium concern): Primarily used as an inexpensive plant-based protein booster that can inflate the protein percentage on guaranteed analysis without providing the complete amino acid profile of animal proteins. Its presence in large quantities may indicate the manufacturer is supplementing with cheap protein instead of using more meat.
Soy (medium concern): Soy is a common allergen in dogs and cats. It contains phytoestrogens that may affect hormonal balance, though the clinical significance in pets is not fully established. Often used as an inexpensive protein and carbohydrate filler. Most soy in pet food is genetically modified.
Sodium Selenite (low concern): Sodium selenite is an inorganic form of selenium with a narrower safety margin than organic forms (such as selenium yeast). It has lower bioavailability and higher potential for toxicity at elevated levels compared to organic selenium sources. Some premium pet foods use selenium yeast instead as a safer alternative.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 28.9%, fat 15.6%, fiber 5.6%, ash 7.5%, carbohydrate 42.5%. By calories: 26.4% from protein, 34.7% from fat, 38.9% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 28.9% vs 18% minimum, fat 15.6% vs 5.5% minimum.

Dry food, with grains, for the adult life stage.

Cost to feed

About $1.54 per day to feed (budget price tier); $1.93 per 1,000 kcal (calorie estimate).