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Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
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Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Dog · Dry All Life Stages Large

A complete, all-life-stages dry dog food featuring chicken and chicken meal as the primary protein sources, with brown rice, barley, and oats for carbohydrates and fiber. It’s formulated for everything from growing large-breed puppies to adult dogs, with added omega fatty acids and joint-support ingredients. Prebiotic fibers like beet pulp and chicory root help support healthy digestion.

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Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.8 out of 10

Strong Choice

This is a balanced chicken-based dry food designed for dogs of all ages, including large-breed puppies, which have special calcium and phosphorus needs. The protein and fat levels are appropriate for most healthy, normally active dogs. It offers joint and digestive support, making it a reasonable everyday diet for many pets who do well on chicken and grains.

Nutritional profile 10.0
Ingredient composition 8.0
Adequacy substantiation 7.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 4 of 4 applicable checks. Missing data is skipped, never counted against a food.

The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

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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Joint Care Digestive Health
Suitable For
All Life Stages Large
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Nutritional Perspective

KibbleLab Review

Strengths

  • Chicken and chicken meal provide concentrated animal protein as the first ingredients.
  • Meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages, including large-breed puppy growth, by formulation.
  • Includes glucosamine and chondroitin, which can help support joint health over time.
  • Contains prebiotic fibers like beet pulp and chicory root to support a healthy gut microbiome.

Considerations

  • Not a good choice for dogs with known chicken or fish allergies, since both are included.
  • Calories are moderately high per cup, so portion control is important for dogs prone to weight gain.
  • Uses menadione (a vitamin K source), which is acceptable but sometimes avoided by more conservative feeders.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

CHICKEN, CHICKEN MEAL (SOURCE OF GLUCOSAMINE & CHONDROITIN SULFATE), BROWN RICE, GROUND BARLEY, OAT MEAL, CHICKEN FAT (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, NATURAL FLAVOR, MENHADEN FISH MEAL (PRESERVED WITH CITRIC ACID), POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, POTASSIUM DIFOSFATE, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, DL-PANTOTHENIC, DRIED CHICORY ROOT, VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, DL-METHIONINE, FERROUS SULFATE, ZINC SULFATE, NIACIN, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, PANTOTHENATE, SODIUM SELENITE, MANGANESE SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, MENADIONE SODIUM BISULFITE COMPLEX (SOURCE OF VITAMIN K ACTIVITY), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, TOMATIN MIX, IRON EDTA, CALCIUM IODATE, FOLIC ACID.

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.

Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.

Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
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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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
Brown Rice
Brown rice is a whole-grain carbohydrate and fiber ingredient commonly used in dog and cat foods to provide digestible energy, dietary fiber, and modest amounts of B‑vitamins and minerals; it typically offers more nutrients and fiber than white rice. It’s generally well tolerated and can help with sensitive stomachs, but because it is high in carbohydrates (not a primary protein source) and can contain trace inorganic arsenic depending on sourcing, it should be included in balanced formulations and monitored in overweight or diabetic pets.
04
Barley
Barley is a cereal grain used in pet foods primarily as a digestible carbohydrate and source of dietary fiber (including soluble beta‑glucans), along with modest amounts of B vitamins and minerals. It can support healthy digestion, help moderate post‑meal blood sugar and aid weight management in dogs, but provides limited protein for obligate carnivores like cats, must be cooked/processed for good digestibility, and may be unsuitable for pets with grain sensitivities or calorie‑restricted diets.
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05
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is used in pet foods as a digestible carbohydrate and source of soluble fiber (notably beta‑glucans), serving as a gentle filler or binder that can support healthy digestion and steady energy release. It provides B vitamins and minerals, is generally well tolerated by dogs and many cats when cooked and plain, but should be free of added sugars or flavorings and used cautiously for overweight or diabetic pets or animals with individual grain sensitivities.

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)
14.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
4.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
10.00%
Low High
3577
kcal / Kg
355
kcal / Cup
Moderate
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage All Life Stages
Breed size Large
Texture Kibble
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
Member's Mark Chicken + Brown Rice Recipe 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 lb. or more as an adult).

Brand

Member's Mark is Sam's Club's exclusive members-only private-label brand. Its pet line, marketed under the Exceed name, covers dry and wet foods for dogs and cats in both grain-inclusive and grain-free recipes. The food is produced by third-party co-packers, chiefly Mid America Pet Food, the maker behind the Victor brand.

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Manufacturer

Company name Sam's Club
Parent company Walmart Inc.
Founded 1983
Headquarters Bentonville, Arkansas, USA
Manufacturing type Co Packer
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing oversight

Sam's Club does not operate its own manufacturing facilities. Member's Mark is a private-label brand produced by third-party co-packers.

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 Member's Mark Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Member's Mark ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Member's Mark. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

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