4health Shreds Adult Chicken and Rice Formula Dry Dog Food

Name: 4health Shreds Adult Chicken and Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
Brand: 4health

Dry food for dogs · Adult · by 4health

78/100 · Excellent

The label states it is complete and balanced (AAFCO).

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What to watch for

Soy flour Low risk
Ground soybeans used as a protein and binder. Soy is a recognised allergen for some dogs.
Fish meal Low risk
Rendered fish. A concentrated protein, but 'fish' does not name the species, so it is harder to avoid if your dog reacts to a particular fish.
Natural flavor Low risk
Flavoring from natural sources. Normally safe, but the term can hide which animal or plant it came from, which matters for allergies.
Glycerin Low risk
A sweet-tasting liquid that keeps soft treats moist. EFSA considers it of low safety concern; it adds calories without nutrients.
Salt Low risk
Salt supplies sodium and chloride, which dogs need. Pet foods use small amounts; high salt is mainly a concern for dogs with heart or kidney disease.
Copper sulfate Low risk
A source of copper, an essential trace mineral. Some breeds accumulate copper in the liver, and vets have raised concern that some dog foods supply more than dogs need.

What it does well

Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile.
Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken.

Ingredients

Chicken, chicken meal (source of chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine), white rice, pearled barley, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), oatmeal, soy flour, dried plain beet pulp, flaxseed, ocean fish meal, natural flavor, vegetable glycerin, salt, potassium chloride, choline chloride, minerals zinc amino acid complex, zinc sulfate, iron proteinate, ferrous sulfate, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganese sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, vitamins vitamin E supplement, vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin A supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin B1(thiamine mononitrate), vitamin B5 (d-calcium pantothenate), vitamin B7 (biotin), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (riboflavin supplement), vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B9 (folic acid), DL-Methionine, inulin, taurine, calcium carbonate, dried cultured whey, dried Bacillus coagulans fermentation product, yucca schidigera extract, citric acid (a preservative), rosemary extract.

Guaranteed analysis

Crude protein (min)	26%
Crude fat (min)	16%
Crude fiber (max)	4%
Moisture (max)	10%

What the label cannot tell you

Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
Mineral levels are not printed on this label.

Sizes and barcodes

4health Shreds Adult Chicken and Rice Formula Dry Dog Food, 35lb - 35lbs UPC 749394379407
4health Shreds Adult Chicken and Rice Formula Dry Dog Food - 5lbs UPC 749394379421
4health Shreds Adult Chicken and Rice Formula Dry Dog Food - 18lbs UPC 749394379414

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Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03