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Minimal Ingredient Turkey Stew Wet Dog Food
KOHA

Minimal Ingredient Turkey Stew Wet Dog Food

Verified Aug 23, 2026

Dog · Wet Adult All Breed Sizes

This is a moisture-rich canned stew for adult dogs, featuring turkey and turkey liver as the main animal protein sources. It uses a relatively short ingredient list with pumpkin and New Zealand green mussel added for digestive and joint support, and lentils and vegetable broth rounding out the formula. It’s designed to be a complete and balanced maintenance diet or a topper for adult dogs, including those with more sensitive stomachs.

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Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.3 out of 10

Strong Choice

This turkey-based wet food is a complete and balanced option for adult dogs that need a softer, higher-moisture diet, or for owners looking for a palatable topper. It emphasizes a single primary animal protein with a limited-style ingredient list, which can be helpful for some dogs with food sensitivities. The moderate protein and fat levels make it a middle-of-the-road option that can suit many adult dogs with average energy needs.

Nutritional profile 8.0
Ingredient composition 8.0
Adequacy substantiation 7.0
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 4 of 4 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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Digestive Health Joint Care Hydration Support Sensitive Stomach
Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Turkey and turkey liver provide animal-based protein and important nutrients like iron and B vitamins.
  • High moisture content can help with overall hydration, especially for dogs that don’t drink much water.
  • Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance, so it can be fed as a complete diet.
  • Includes pumpkin and New Zealand green mussel, which are often chosen to support digestion and joint health.

Considerations

  • Contains egg and turkey, so it would not be suitable for dogs with known allergies to these proteins.
  • Protein and fat levels are on the lower side compared with some other wet foods, which may not suit very active or underweight dogs.
  • Includes lentils, so if your vet has advised avoiding legume-containing diets, you may want to discuss this option with them.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Turkey, Turkey Broth, Vegetable Broth, Turkey Liver, Porcine Plasma, Dried Egg Product, Lentils, Guar Gum, Pumpkin, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, New Zealand Green Mussel, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Magnesium Sulfate, Dried Kale, Fenugreek Seed, Ginger, Rosemary, Vitamin E Supplement, Cobalt Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid..

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
Turkey
Turkey is commonly used as a primary animal protein in dog and cat foods, offering highly digestible, high‑quality protein and supplying essential amino acids along with B vitamins, phosphorus and zinc to support muscle maintenance and metabolism. Its fat level varies by cut so products can be lean or richer; some pets may develop allergies to poultry, cooked bones are hazardous, raw meat carries bacterial risk, and owners should rely on balanced commercial formulations (and ensure adequate taurine for cats) if turkey is a main ingredient.
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02
Turkey Broth
Turkey broth is commonly used in pet foods and toppers as a flavoring and moisture enhancer to improve palatability, and in wet formulas it contributes small amounts of protein, amino acids and electrolytes. It can help entice dogs and cats to eat or increase hydration, but caregivers should check sodium levels and avoid broths with onion, garlic, xylitol or other harmful additives, and be mindful if the pet has a poultry allergy.
03
Vegetable Broth
Vegetable broth is typically used in pet foods and toppers as a low-calorie flavor enhancer and source of moisture to improve palatability and encourage drinking, but it contributes negligible protein or fat. It can provide small amounts of vitamins and minerals depending on the vegetables used, yet pet owners should check labels for added salt, onion or garlic (toxic to dogs and cats), and other seasonings or preservatives that may be unsuitable for pets or sodium-restricted diets.
04
Turkey Liver
Turkey liver is an organ meat commonly used in dog and cat foods as a protein-rich, palatability-enhancing ingredient and a concentrated source of vitamins and minerals—particularly vitamin A, B vitamins (including B12), iron, and copper. It offers nutritional benefits for metabolism and skin/coat health but should be included in moderation within a balanced diet to avoid vitamin A excess and high purine intake, and must be properly handled or cooked to reduce foodborne risks.
05
Porcine Plasma
Porcine plasma is a spray‑dried, blood‑derived ingredient used in pet foods and milk replacers as a highly digestible animal protein and palatability enhancer with useful binding and emulsifying properties. It supplies concentrated plasma proteins—including immunoglobulins and growth factors—that may support gut health and nutrient absorption (particularly in puppies and kittens), but because it is pork‑derived some pets with pork sensitivities or owners with dietary/religious concerns may prefer to avoid it; manufacturers typically process it to reduce pathogen risk.

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)
3.50%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
1.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
83.00%
Low High
876
kcal / Kg
315
kcal / Can
Moderate
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Chunks In Gravy
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
KOHA TURKEY STEW DOG FOOD is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles For Maintenance. Made in USA.

Brand

KOHA is a minimal-ingredient pet food brand offering moisture-rich canned wet food, stews, and novel-protein recipes (including kangaroo, venison, duck, and rabbit) for dogs and cats with food sensitivities or selective appetites.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name KOHA Pet
Parent company Nootie
Founded 2014
Headquarters Delray Beach, Florida, USA
Manufacturing type Co Packer
Manufacturing oversight

KOHA does not own its canneries; production is handled by third-party co-packers in the USA, Canada, and Thailand, and the country of production varies 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 KOHA Minimal Ingredient Turkey Stew Wet Dog Food.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has KOHA ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for KOHA. 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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