Health Extension Grain Free Chunky Chicken Stew Wet Dog Food Natural Balance Joint & Muscle Health Chicken & Brown Rice Stew Wet Dog Food
Natural Balance Joint & Muscle Health Chicken & Brown Rice Stew Wet Dog Food scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.4 to 8.2. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Health Extension Grain Free Chunky Chicken Stew Wet Dog Food and Natural Balance Joint & Muscle Health Chicken & Brown Rice Stew Wet Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Jul 24, 2026 |
Verified Jul 19, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.2 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
8.00% | 7.50% |
| Fat | 3.00% | 3.00% |
| Fiber | 1.00% | 1.50% |
| Omega-3 | Not listed | 0.10% |
| Omega-6 | Not listed | 0.70% |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
82.00% | 82.00% |
| Calories | 888 kcal/kg | 925 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
Chicken, Chicken Bone Broth, Carrot, Green Pea, Modified Potato Starch, Beef Liver, Lamb Liver, Glycine, Sunflower Oil, Guar Gum, Coconut Oil, Turmeric Powder, Ginger Powder, Blueberry, Cranberry, Apple, Pumpkin, Pineapple, Papaya, Spinach, Sage, Thyme, Parsley, Kale, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Tri-Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Tri-Polyphosphate, Magnesium Proteinate, Vitamins (Vitamin C Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Tapioca Starch, Choline Chloride, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Potassium Iodide . Show full list Show less |
CHICKEN (SOURCE OF GLUCOSAMINE AND CHONDROITIN SULFATE), CHICKEN BONE BROTH, TURKEY BONE BROTH, CHICKEN LIVER, CARROTS, PEAS, BROWN RICE, TURKEY, POTATOES, NATURAL FLAVOR, DRIED EGG PRODUCT, POTATO STARCH, GUAR GUM, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SUNFLOWER OIL, MARINE MICROALGAE OIL (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MINERALS (ZINC PROTEINATE, IRON PROTEINATE, COPPER PROTEINATE, MANGANESE PROTEINATE, SODIUM SELENITE, POTASSIUM IODIDE), TAURINE, VITAMINS (VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, NIACIN SUPPLEMENT, D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, BIOTIN, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, FOLIC ACID), ROSEMARY, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, THYME, SAGE, L-CARNITINE, L-ASCORBYL-2-POLYPHOSPHATE. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | Yes | No |
| Health focus | Hydration support, Urinary care | Joint care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Wet | Wet |
| Texture | Chunks In Gravy | Stew |
| Processing | Canned | Canned |
| Life stage | Adult, Puppy | All Life Stages |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Yes | Yes |
| Life stages | Adult Maintenance | Growth (puppy/kitten), Adult Maintenance, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Formulation |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands. |
No | No |
PSC accreditedThe Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality. |
No | No |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordKibbleLab began logging recalls in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Chicken
- Chicken Bone Broth
- Carrot
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Natural Balance Joint & Muscle Health Chicken & Brown Rice Stew Wet Dog Food scores higher, 8.4 to 8.2 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Bone Broth, Carrot.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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