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Canidae Pure Petite Puppy Small Breed Chicken & Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food Instinct Be Natural Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Canidae Pure Petite Puppy Small Breed Chicken & Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.6 to 8.4. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Canidae Pure Petite Puppy Small Breed Chicken & Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food and Instinct Be Natural Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Canidae Pure Petite Puppy Small Breed Chicken & Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food
Canidae Pure Petite Puppy Small Breed Chicken & Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 19, 2026

Instinct Be Natural Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Instinct Be Natural Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Verified Jul 23, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
8.6 / 10 8.4 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
28.00% 25.00%
Fat 15.00% 14.00%
Fiber 5.00% 5.00%
Omega-3 0.80% 0.50%
Omega-6 2.50% 2.40%
Taurine 0.10% Not listed
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
10.00% 10.00%
Calories 3715 kcal/kg 3728 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Chicken, chicken meal (source of glucosamine and chondroitin), barley, whole grain sorghum, chicken fat, dried yeast, oatmeal, turkey meal (source of glucosamine and chondroitin), flaxseed, tapioca, salmon oil, natural flavor, salt, Threonine, potassium chloride, taurine, choline chloride, freeze-dried chicken, L-Tryptophan, mixed tocopherols (a preservative), zinc sulfate, vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulfate, niacin, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin B12 supplement, biotin, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, zinc proteinate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product. Show full list
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Barley, Sorghum, Oatmeal, Brown Rice, Chicken Fat (preseved with Mixed Tocopherols), Turkey Meal, Ground Flaxseed, Fish Meal, Natural Flavor, Salt, Carrots, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Apples, Blueberries, Cranberries, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide), L-Threonine, Dried Yeast, Freeze-Dried Pollock, Taurine, Yeast Culture, Pumpkin Seeds, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract, Rosemary Extract. Show full list
Limited ingredient Yes No
Health focus Skin coat health, Immune support, Probiotic support, Digestive health, Sensitive stomach Digestive health, Immune support, Skin coat health
Format & suitability
Food type Dry Dry
Texture Kibble Kibble
Processing Freeze Dried Freeze Dried
Life stage Puppy All Life Stages
Breed size Small All Breed Sizes
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test.
Not indicated Yes
Life stages Not listed All Life Stages
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Not listed Formulation
Maker standards
WSAVA guidelines The World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands.
No No
PSC accredited The Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality.
No Yes
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record KibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.
None None
Where to buy
Amazon
Amazon

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Shared ingredients

Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.

  • Chicken
  • Barley
  • Sorghum
  • Chicken Fat
  • Oatmeal
  • Turkey
  • Flaxseed

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Canidae Pure Petite Puppy Small Breed Chicken & Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food scores higher, 8.6 to 8.4 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Barley, Sorghum, Chicken Fat, Oatmeal, Turkey, Flaxseed.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Canidae Pure Petite Puppy Small Breed Chicken & Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food does not list an AAFCO status; Instinct Be Natural Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food is labeled complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Canidae Pure Petite Puppy Small Breed Chicken & Wholesome Grains Dry Dog Food and Instinct Be Natural Real Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food .

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This is a neutral, factual comparison, not a ranking or an endorsement of either product. A food's guaranteed analysis gives legal minimums and maximums for a few nutrients, not measured values. No one can pay for placement or a higher score.

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