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Digestive Support Dog Food Supplement
Authority

Digestive Support Dog Food Supplement

Verified Sep 2, 2026

Dog · Supplement All Life Stages All Breed Sizes

This is a canned liquid dog food supplement designed to be added to your dog’s regular diet to support digestion. It’s made essentially from pumpkin and water, providing natural fiber that can help regulate the digestive tract. It’s suitable for dogs of any age and size when used alongside a complete and balanced food.

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Over-the-counter No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
9.3 out of 10

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This pumpkin-based liquid supplement is intended to support digestive health when added to your dog’s normal food. Its very simple formula focuses on providing extra fiber rather than full nutrition. It’s best used short term or as needed, not as a stand‑alone diet.

Actives and dosage disclosure 10.0
Ingredient composition 8.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 3 of 3 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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Digestive Health
Suitable For
All Life Stages All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • The formula is extremely simple, with pumpkin and water as the only listed ingredients.
  • Pumpkin provides natural fiber, which can help support normal stool quality in many dogs.
  • The liquid texture makes it easy to mix into most dogs’ existing food.
  • The calorie content is quite low, so it adds fiber without many extra calories.

Considerations

  • Protein and fat levels are extremely low, so this should never replace a complete and balanced dog food.
  • This product is a supplement, not a full diet, so it will not meet your dog’s overall nutrient needs on its own.
  • Dogs with very sensitive stomachs may need fiber changes introduced gradually to avoid gas or loose stools.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Pumpkin, Water Sufficient for Processing

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
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is used in pet foods primarily as a fiber-rich carbohydrate and moisture source that can help regulate digestion and firm up loose stools or add bulk for softer stools, and it provides beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor) plus small amounts of vitamins and minerals for dogs and cats. It is safe and beneficial when plain cooked or canned (not spiced or sweetened pie filling), should be fed in moderation as a supplement rather than a primary food, and introduced gradually since large amounts can cause gastrointestinal upset or interfere with absorption of some medications.
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02
Water
Water is an essential nutrient and the primary solvent and moisture component in pet foods, especially wet and canned diets, and is also used in processing and to adjust texture and palatability. It is vital for digestion, nutrient transport, temperature regulation and waste removal in dogs and cats; pets must have constant access to clean water as dehydration can quickly lead to serious health issues and requirements increase with activity, heat, or illness, while moisture in wet food can help meet part of their daily needs.

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)
1.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
0.03%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
3.50%
Low High
Moisture (max)
92.00%
Low High
275
kcal / Kg
Low
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage All Life Stages
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Liquid
Processing method Canned
Food type Supplement

Brand

Authority is PetSmart's exclusive private-label pet food brand for dogs and cats across puppy, kitten, adult, and senior life stages. The lineup includes dry kibble and wet/canned foods, with formulas marketed around a prebiotic blend and everyday, healthy-weight, and sensitive stomach and skin needs. It is positioned as an affordable store brand sold at PetSmart.

Price tier $$

Manufacturer

Company name PetSmart LLC
Founded 1986
Headquarters Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Manufacturing type Co Packer
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing oversight

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 recalls on record

No recall is listed for Authority Digestive Support Dog Food Supplement.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Sep 2, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Authority ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Authority. 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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Product data sourced from manufacturer websites, AAFCO statements, and FDA recall listings. Last verified dates reflect our most recent data check. 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.