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Hydration Support Adult Dog Chicken Broth Meal Topper
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Hydration Support Adult Dog Chicken Broth Meal Topper

Dog · Topper Adult All Breed Sizes

This is a very low-calorie chicken broth topper designed to add moisture and flavor to an adult dog's regular meals. With chicken broth as the only listed ingredient and 98% moisture, it mainly supports hydration and palatability rather than nutrition. It’s meant to be used alongside a complete and balanced dog food, not as a primary diet.

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Over-the-counter No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.0 out of 10

Strong Choice

This simple chicken broth topper is best suited for adult dogs who need a little extra encouragement to eat or could benefit from more moisture in their diet. Nutritionally it’s very light, so its role is to enhance hydration and taste rather than provide substantial protein or nutrients. It can be a helpful add-on for otherwise healthy dogs eating a complete and balanced food.

Calorie and portion clarity 6.0
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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Hydration Support
Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Single-ingredient formula with chicken broth keeps it simple and easy to understand.
  • Very high moisture content can help increase your dog’s overall water intake.
  • Low calories per pouch make it easy to add without significantly affecting daily calorie intake.
  • Chicken flavor and aroma may help tempt picky eaters to finish their regular food.

Considerations

  • This topper is not complete and balanced, so it should never replace your dog’s regular food.
  • Chicken broth is derived from chicken, so it is not suitable for dogs with chicken allergies or sensitivities.
  • Protein content is very low, so it does not meaningfully contribute to your dog’s daily protein needs.
  • Because it is mostly water, it should be viewed as a flavor and hydration aid, not a nutritional booster.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Chicken Broth

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 Broth
Chicken broth is commonly used in pet foods and toppers as a flavorful liquid base or gravy to improve palatability and add moisture, providing modest amounts of soluble protein, electrolytes and minerals. It can help encourage eating and increase hydration, but owners should choose low‑sodium, onion‑ and garlic‑free formulations (or make homemade broth), since commercial broths may contain excessive salt, seasonings or additives that are unsafe or unsuitable for dogs and cats.

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)
0.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
0.50%
Low High
Moisture (max)
98.00%
Low High
179
kcal / Kg
36
kcal / Pouch
Low
Calorie density category
What is calorie density How many calories the food packs per unit. Denser foods mean smaller portions for the same calories.

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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Broth
Food type Topper

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 Hydration Support Adult Dog Chicken Broth Meal Topper.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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.