Limited Ingredient Salmon & Sweet Potato Puppy Dry Food
A limited-ingredient dry puppy food that uses salmon as the single animal protein source, paired with sweet potatoes, peas, and lentils for carbohydrates and fiber. It’s grain-free and avoids chicken, while providing added DHA, omega fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals to support growing puppies. This formula is designed for puppies of all breeds, especially those needing a simpler ingredient list or avoiding poultry and grains.
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This is a grain-free, limited-ingredient dry puppy food centered around salmon as the only animal protein, which can be helpful for puppies who don’t do well on chicken or more complex formulas. The protein and fat levels are appropriate for most growing puppies, and it includes DHA and omega-3s to support development. Because it relies heavily on peas and lentils, it’s best used with some caution in light of current concerns about legume-heavy, grain-free diets in dogs.
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Strengths
- Deboned salmon and salmon meal lead the ingredient list, giving a clear, high-quality animal protein source.
- Formulated as a limited-ingredient diet with salmon as the only animal protein and no chicken or grains.
- Includes DHA and a solid omega-3 and omega-6 profile, which supports brain, eye, and skin and coat health in growing puppies.
- Provides added vitamins, minerals, and trace nutrients to help meet the needs of developing puppies of all breeds.
Considerations
- Peas, lentils, pea protein, and pea fiber are prominent; legume-heavy, grain-free diets have been linked to heart issues in some dogs.
- This diet is not suitable for puppies with fish allergies or sensitivities to salmon or other fish proteins.
- Fiber is relatively high at a max of 7%, which may cause softer stools in some puppies with sensitive digestion.
Full Ingredient List
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
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Salmon
Salmon is commonly used as a high-quality animal protein and rich source of omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) in dog and cat foods, supporting skin and coat condition, joint and cognitive health, and overall muscle maintenance. While very nutritious, salmon can be an allergen for some pets and raw salmon may pose risks from parasites, thiaminase-related thiamine loss, and region-specific pathogens (e.g., salmon poisoning); owners should avoid feeding uncooked bones and consider sourcing to minimize contaminant and sustainability concerns.
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Salmon
Salmon is commonly used as a high-quality animal protein and rich source of omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) in dog and cat foods, supporting skin and coat condition, joint and cognitive health, and overall muscle maintenance. While very nutritious, salmon can be an allergen for some pets and raw salmon may pose risks from parasites, thiaminase-related thiamine loss, and region-specific pathogens (e.g., salmon poisoning); owners should avoid feeding uncooked bones and consider sourcing to minimize contaminant and sustainability concerns.
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Sweet Potato
Sweet potato is used in pet foods as a digestible carbohydrate and source of soluble fiber, vitamins (notably beta‑carotene), minerals and antioxidants, often helping with stool quality and serving as a binder or energy ingredient. It is generally well tolerated by dogs and can support gut health, but because cats poorly convert beta‑carotene to vitamin A and require preformed vitamin A from animal sources, sweet potato is not a substitute for meat-based nutrients; its relatively high carbohydrate content also means portion control is advised for overweight or diabetic pets and it should be cooked for best digestibility.
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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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Lentil
Lentils are a plant-based source of protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber and micronutrients (notably folate and iron) commonly used in pet foods to add bulk, promote satiety and help moderate post-meal blood sugar. They can be a useful ingredient for dogs when properly processed and balanced with animal-derived amino acids, but lentil protein is less digestible and incomplete for obligate carnivores like cats; high legume inclusion can also increase gas or digestive upset and has been discussed in the context of diet-associated heart concerns in dogs, so lentils should be used in nutritionally complete, vetted formulations.
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Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Details & Brand
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Brand
Simply Nourish is a PetSmart-exclusive, proprietary pet food brand introduced in 2011. It offers dry and wet foods, meal toppers, and treats for dogs and cats. Current ranges include Original, Source, and Limited Ingredient Diet, plus a dog-only Fresh Market frozen line.
Manufacturer
PetSmart does not manufacture Simply Nourish itself; production is handled by third-party suppliers, and the manufacturer and country of production vary by product.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
No recall is listed for Simply Nourish Limited Ingredient Salmon & Sweet Potato Puppy Dry Food.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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Has Simply Nourish ever been recalled?
We have no recalls on record for Simply Nourish. 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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