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IncrediBites Small Breed Loaf With Real Chicken Wet Dog Food
Beneful

IncrediBites Small Breed Loaf With Real Chicken Wet Dog Food

Verified Jun 14, 2026

Dog · Wet Adult Small

This is a canned loaf-style wet food for adult small-breed dogs, featuring chicken and liver as primary animal protein sources. It includes visible vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, and spinach, and is formulated to be complete and balanced for adult maintenance. The texture is soft and easy to chew, which can work well for small mouths or dogs that prefer moist foods.

Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls
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KibbleLab Score
7.4 out of 10

This is a solid, everyday wet food option for healthy adult small-breed dogs who enjoy chicken-based diets. It provides moderate protein and fat levels for a wet food, uses a mix of chicken, liver, and meat by-products for animal-derived nutrients, and is AAFCO-formulated for adult maintenance. It’s not a high-meat, high-protein gourmet formula, but it offers balanced nutrition with some vegetable inclusions and no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

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

Ingredient composition Quality, beneficial additions, absence of artificial colors/flavors
Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber evaluated for stated life stage and food type
AAFCO compliance Complete and balanced certification; feeding trials valued higher
Health considerations Sensitivity profile, DCM risk, processing method
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 Not Recommended

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At a Glance

Suitable For
Adult Small
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Complete and balanced nutrition for adult dogs according to AAFCO nutrient profiles, so it can be fed as a primary diet for maintenance.
  • Multiple animal protein sources (chicken, liver, and meat by-products) provide a good range of essential amino acids and organ-derived nutrients.
  • Moderate fat and relatively low fiber content are appropriate for many small, typically active adult dogs when fed in correct amounts.
  • Free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives, which some owners prefer to avoid.

Considerations

  • Chicken and liver are common triggers for food allergies in some dogs, so this wouldn’t be suitable for dogs with known chicken or poultry sensitivities.
  • Protein content is on the modest side for a wet food, so very active or underweight dogs may need higher-calorie or higher-protein options, or careful portion adjustments.
  • Meat by-products are included; while nutritionally useful, very sensitive dogs with GI issues sometimes do better on more simplified, limited-ingredient formulas.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Chicken, liver, chicken broth, meat by-products, tomatoes, carrots, spinach, MINERALS [potassium chloride, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, copper sulfate, manganese sulfate, potassium iodide, sodium selenite], guar gum, choline chloride, VITAMINS [Vitamin E supplement, niacin (Vitamin B-3), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Vitamin B-12 supplement, riboflavin supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin A supplement, folic acid (Vitamin B-9), Vitamin D-3 supplement, biotin (Vitamin B-7)].

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.
02
Liver
Liver is a nutrient-dense organ meat used in pet foods as a high-quality protein source, natural flavor enhancer, and a concentrated supply of vitamins and minerals—particularly vitamin A, B vitamins (including B12 and folate), iron and copper. It offers important micronutrients for both dogs and cats but should be fed in controlled amounts because excessive liver can cause vitamin A (and sometimes copper) toxicity, and raw liver carries food-safety risks unless properly processed.
03
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.
04
Meat By-Product
Meat by-products are rendered animal parts such as organ meats, blood, bone and other tissues used in pet food as a concentrated source of animal protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. They can provide biologically valuable nutrients—especially for cats, which require animal-derived proteins—but composition and quality vary by source so owners seeking specific ingredients or with pet food sensitivities should look for transparency and regulation-compliant sourcing.
05
Tomato
Tomato is commonly used in pet foods as a source of fiber, natural color/flavor and antioxidants (notably lycopene) and appears in forms like tomato pomace or dried tomato meal rather than as a primary protein. While ripe tomato components can provide vitamins and antioxidant benefits, they are not nutritionally essential for dogs or cats and green stems/leaves (and unripe fruit) contain solanine/tomatine that can be toxic; acidic or heavily seasoned tomato products may also cause stomach upset or contain added salt/sugar to avoid.

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)
9.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
6.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
1.50%
Low High
Moisture (max)
78.00%
Low High
1261
kcal / Kg
107
kcal / Can
High
Calorie density category
What is calorie density How many calories the food packs per unit. Denser foods mean smaller portions for the same calories.

Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size Small
Texture Loaf
Processing method Canned
Food type Wet

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 Adult Maintenance
Substantiation Formulation
Beneful incrediBITES Loaf With Real Chicken, Tomatoes, Carrots & Spinach is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs.

Brand

Beneful

Beneful is a mid-range brand offering dry and wet dog food featuring real ingredients, vibrant packaging, and a focus on balanced nutrition with appealing taste and texture.

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Price tier $$$

Manufacturer

Company name Nestlé Purina PetCare
Parent company Nestlé S.A.
Founded 2001
Headquarters St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Iowa
Manufacturing oversight

Nestlé Purina operates its own manufacturing facilities in the United States and globally with rigorous quality assurance programs. Facilities comply with FDA and USDA standards and implement HACCP-based food safety systems. The company conducts AAFCO feeding trials and employs board-certified veterinary nutritionists.

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

Beneful IncrediBites Small Breed Loaf With Real Chicken Wet Dog Food has no recalls since 2014.

Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Beneful ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Beneful. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.

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Product data sourced from manufacturer websites, AAFCO statements, and FDA recall database. Last verified dates reflect our most recent data check.