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Baked & Saucy Lamb & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food
I and Love and You

Baked & Saucy Lamb & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food

Verified Aug 30, 2026

Dog · Dry Adult All Breed Sizes

This is a grain-free, oven‑baked dry dog food that uses lamb, chicken meal, and turkey meal as its main protein sources, with peas, chickpeas, and sweet potato providing carbohydrates and fiber. It includes added omega‑3 and omega‑6 fatty acids, prebiotics, and probiotics to support skin, coat, and digestive health. The kibble is coated in bone broth so it can be fed dry or rehydrated with water into a gravy‑style meal, and it’s formulated for dogs of all life stages, including large‑breed puppies.

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Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.2 out of 10

Strong Choice

Nutritionally, this is a solid, higher-protein dry food that relies on a mix of lamb, chicken, and turkey meals plus legumes and sweet potato for energy. It’s formulated to meet AAFCO standards for all life stages, including large-breed growth, which makes it flexible for households with multiple dogs. The added omega-3 and omega-6 fats, taurine, and a probiotic are nice touches, though the legume-heavy formula means I’d be cautious in dogs at higher risk for heart disease, especially if used as a long-term exclusive diet.

Nutritional profile 9.6
Ingredient composition 8.0
Adequacy substantiation 7.0
Health considerations 8.0

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Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
9.0 - 10 Top Pick
8.0 - 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 - 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 - 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6.0 Review Carefully

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At a Glance

Marketed Benefits
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Probiotic Support Digestive Health Skin Coat Health High Energy Hydration Support
Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Lamb, chicken meal, and turkey meal provide multiple concentrated animal protein sources.
  • All life stages AAFCO claim, including large-breed puppies, makes it broadly usable for most dogs.
  • Includes added omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to support skin, coat, and overall health.
  • Contains added taurine and a probiotic (Bacillus coagulans), which can support heart and digestive health.

Considerations

  • Peas and chickpeas are high in the ingredient list; legume-heavy, grain-free diets have been linked to heart issues in some dogs.
  • Contains chicken, turkey, egg, and fish oil, so it is not suitable for dogs with poultry, egg, or fish allergies.
  • Protein and fat are on the higher side, which may be too rich for some dogs with pancreatitis or needing lower-calorie diets.
  • Ground miscanthus grass adds fiber, which can be helpful for some dogs but may cause softer stools in others.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Lamb, Chicken Meal, Dried Peas, Turkey Meal, Dried Garbanzo Beans, Tapioca Starch, Dried Sweet Potatoes, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseeds, Gelatin, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Dried Egg Product, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Natural Flavor, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Fish Oil, L-threonine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Chicory Root, DL-Methionine, Chicken Bone Broth, Taurine, Citric Acid (Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Oxide, Choline Chloride, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganous Oxide, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Rosemary Extract.

Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.

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Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
Lamb
Lamb is commonly used in dog and cat foods as a high-quality animal protein that supplies essential amino acids, iron and B vitamins and is often chosen for its palatability or as a “novel” protein in elimination diets. It can be higher in fat and calories than some other meats and may still cause allergic reactions in sensitive animals, so owners of overweight pets or those with food sensitivities should consult a veterinarian and use proper handling/cooking practices if feeding raw or homemade lamb.
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02
Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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03
Pea
Pea is a plant-based ingredient used in pet foods as a source of protein, soluble and insoluble fiber, and micronutrients (often included as whole peas, pea flour, or pea protein concentrate) to boost protein content and improve texture. While peas can provide digestible carbohydrates, fiber, and some plant protein useful especially for dogs, they are not a complete protein for obligate carnivores like cats and — when overused, particularly in concentrated forms or as a major component of grain‑free diets — have been scrutinized for a possible association with canine dilated cardiomyopathy and can contribute to nutrient imbalances or excess calories, so balanced formulation and compliance with AAFCO nutritional profiles are important.
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04
Turkey
Turkey is commonly used as a primary animal protein in dog and cat foods, offering highly digestible, high‑quality protein and supplying essential amino acids along with B vitamins, phosphorus and zinc to support muscle maintenance and metabolism. Its fat level varies by cut so products can be lean or richer; some pets may develop allergies to poultry, cooked bones are hazardous, raw meat carries bacterial risk, and owners should rely on balanced commercial formulations (and ensure adequate taurine for cats) if turkey is a main ingredient.
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05
Chickpea
Chickpeas are a legume commonly used in pet foods as a plant-based protein, source of digestible carbohydrates, and supply of soluble and insoluble fiber that helps with stool quality and satiety. They can be a useful ingredient for dogs but are not a complete protein for obligate carnivores like cats and may cause gas or digestive upset if underprocessed; additionally, high inclusion of legumes in some grain‑free diets has been discussed as a potential factor in canine dilated cardiomyopathy so diets should be balanced and any concerns discussed with your veterinarian.
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Nutritional Breakdown

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
28.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
16.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
5.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
10.00%
Low High
3506
kcal / Kg
547
kcal / Cup
Moderate
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Kibble
Processing method Baked
Food type Dry

AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.

Complete & balanced Yes
AAFCO life stages All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
Substantiation Formulation
BAKED & SAUCY(TM) WITH LAMB + SWEET POTATOES DOG FOOD is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs. or more as an adult).

Brand

I and Love and You offers holistic, grain-free, and natural pet foods and treats aimed at health-conscious pet owners. The brand focuses on complete and balanced nutrition using high-quality proteins and no artificial preservatives, colors, or fillers.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name I and Love and You
Founded 2012
Headquarters Boulder, Colorado, USA
Manufacturing type Co Packer
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Colorado
Manufacturing oversight

I and Love and You partners with co-manufacturers in the United States and sometimes in Canada to produce their pet foods under strict quality control standards. Their foods are made in facilities that meet FDA and AAFCO nutritional requirements and maintain quality and safety certifications.

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

Recall History

No recalls on record

No recall is listed for I and Love and You Baked & Saucy Lamb & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026

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