Chicken Recipe Meal Topper Shreds
Verified Aug 28, 2026
A simple chicken-based shredded meal topper for dogs, this product is made from chicken and chicken broth and is designed to be added to a complete diet for extra flavor and moisture. It provides a boost of animal protein with relatively low fat, making it a light add-on for most dogs’ regular meals.
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This is a straightforward, high-moisture chicken topper that can add palatability and extra animal protein to your dog’s regular food. With just chicken and chicken broth, it’s quite simple in composition, which many owners like when they want to see exactly what they’re adding. It’s meant to complement, not replace, a complete and balanced dog food.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Chicken as the only solid ingredient provides a clear, recognizable animal protein source.
- Very short ingredient list can be helpful if you prefer simple add-ons without many extras.
- High moisture content can help increase your dog’s overall water intake when mixed with dry food.
- Moderate protein with low fat makes this a relatively light topper for most dogs’ meals.
Considerations
- This is a topper, not a complete diet, so it should be fed alongside a balanced dog food.
- Contains chicken, so it is not suitable for dogs with chicken allergies or sensitivities.
- The low fat content may not add much energy for very active or underweight dogs who need extra calories.
Full Ingredient List
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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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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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.
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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 Chicken Recipe Meal Topper Shreds.
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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