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Health Extension Grain Free Savory Beef Stew Wet Dog Food Instinct Original Real Beef Recipe Wet Food for Small Breed Dogs

Instinct Original Real Beef Recipe Wet Food for Small Breed Dogs scores higher on KibbleLab, 8.2 to 7.8. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.

Health Extension Grain Free Savory Beef Stew Wet Dog Food and Instinct Original Real Beef Recipe Wet Food for Small Breed Dogs compared

Nutrients:
As Fed
Health Extension Grain Free Savory Beef Stew Wet Dog Food
Health Extension Grain Free Savory Beef Stew Wet Dog Food

Verified Jul 19, 2026

Instinct Original Real Beef Recipe Wet Food for Small Breed Dogs
Instinct Original Real Beef Recipe Wet Food for Small Breed Dogs

Verified Jul 20, 2026

KibbleLab score The KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science.
7.8 / 10 8.2 / 10
Guaranteed analysis (as fed)
Protein Guaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed.
8.00% 8.50%
Fat 3.00% 4.50%
Fiber 1.00% 2.00%
Omega-3 Not listed 0.10%
Omega-6 Not listed 0.45%
Moisture Higher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above.
82.00% 78.00%
Calories Not listed 1013 kcal/kg
Calorie density Moderate Moderate
Ingredients
Full ingredient list Every ingredient on each label, in order of weight.
Beef, Beef 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
Beef, Beef Broth, Beef Liver, Ground Dried Peas, Cod, Pea Fiber, Tricalcium Phosphate, Montmorillonite Clay, Ground Flaxseed, Guar Gum, Sunflower Oil, Dried Kelp, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Cassia Gum, Xanthan Gum, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Cobalt Proteinate, Potassium Iodide), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Choline Chloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Artichokes, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Tomato, Blueberries, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Parsley. Show full list
Limited ingredient Yes No
Health focus Hydration support, Urinary care High energy
Format & suitability
Food type Wet Wet
Texture Whole Pieces Loaf
Processing Canned Canned
Life stage All Life Stages All Life Stages
Breed size All Breed Sizes Small
AAFCO nutritional adequacy
Complete & balanced Whether 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 All Life Stages
Substantiation How adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile.
Formulation Formulation
Maker standards
WSAVA guidelines The 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 accredited The 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 Yes
Recalls & where to buy
Recalls on record KibbleLab 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.

  • Beef
  • Beef Liver
  • Guar Gum

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Common Questions

Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?

Instinct Original Real Beef Recipe Wet Food for Small Breed Dogs scores higher, 8.2 to 7.8 out of 10. Scores reflect published veterinary science.

Do these two foods share ingredients?

Yes. They share these top ingredients: Beef, Beef Liver, Guar Gum.

Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?

Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.

See the full profiles: Health Extension Grain Free Savory Beef Stew Wet Dog Food and Instinct Original Real Beef Recipe Wet Food for Small Breed Dogs .

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