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Wet Dog Food Chopped Ground Dinner With Turkey & Bacon
Pedigree

Wet Dog Food Chopped Ground Dinner With Turkey & Bacon

Verified Aug 22, 2026

Dog · Wet Adult All Breed Sizes

This is a canned, chopped ground wet food for adult dogs that uses chicken, meat by-products, and turkey as its main protein sources. It includes added vitamins and minerals to provide complete nutrition, with brewers rice and wheat flour contributing carbohydrates. It can be fed on its own or mixed with dry food to boost palatability and moisture intake for most adult dogs.

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Over-the-counter No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.0 out of 10

Strong Choice

Nutritionally, this is a straightforward adult wet food that provides adequate protein and fat for most healthy adult dogs, with a mix of chicken, meat by-products, liver, and turkey as the key animal ingredients. The formula is complete with added vitamins and minerals and can work well as a main diet or as a topper to increase moisture and taste. It’s a reasonable option for dogs without specific dietary restrictions, though it does contain some ingredients that won’t suit every dog.

Nutritional profile 9.4
Ingredient composition 4.5
Health considerations 10.0

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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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Immune Support Skin Coat Health Digestive Health
Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Multiple animal protein sources (chicken, meat by-products, liver, and turkey) provide a broad amino acid profile and organ meats, which are naturally rich in nutrients.
  • Moderate protein (8% as-fed) and fat (6% as-fed) are typical for canned foods and can be suitable for many adult dogs, especially those who benefit from a moist diet.
  • Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals to help provide complete and balanced nutrition for adult dogs.
  • High moisture content (78%) can help support hydration and may be helpful for dogs that don’t drink a lot of water on their own.

Considerations

  • Contains common allergens such as chicken, turkey, wheat, and liver, so it’s not a good fit for dogs with known sensitivities to these ingredients.
  • Includes artificial colors (Yellow #5 and Yellow #6) and sodium nitrite for color retention, which are not nutritionally necessary for dogs.
  • Uses wheat flour and brewers rice as primary carbohydrate sources, which add calories but are less nutrient-dense than higher-meat formulations.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

CHICKEN, SUFFICIENT WATER FOR PROCESSING, MEAT BY-PRODUCTS, ANIMAL LIVER, BREWERS RICE, TURKEY, WHEAT FLOUR, MINERALS (POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM PROTEINATE, ZINC SULFATE, SELENIUM, COPPER PROTEINATE, MANGANESE SULFATE, COPPER SULFATE, POTASSIUM IODIDE), CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, DRIED YAM, XANTHAN GUM, VITAMINS (CHOLINE CHLORIDE, VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, BIOTIN, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT), NATURAL BACON FLAVOR, GUAR GUM, YELLOW #6, SODIUM NITRITE (FOR COLOR RETENTION), YELLOW #5

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.
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02
Water
Water is an essential nutrient and the primary solvent and moisture component in pet foods, especially wet and canned diets, and is also used in processing and to adjust texture and palatability. It is vital for digestion, nutrient transport, temperature regulation and waste removal in dogs and cats; pets must have constant access to clean water as dehydration can quickly lead to serious health issues and requirements increase with activity, heat, or illness, while moisture in wet food can help meet part of their daily needs.
03
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.
04
Animal Liver
Animal liver is a nutrient-dense ingredient commonly used in dog and cat foods for protein, palatability, and concentrated vitamins and minerals—especially vitamin A, B-complex vitamins, heme iron and copper. It supports growth, skin/coat and red blood cell health but should be fed in moderation and properly handled, since excessive liver can cause vitamin A toxicity or copper overload in susceptible animals and raw liver may carry pathogens.
05
Brewer's Rice
Brewer’s rice is a milling byproduct of rice processing made up of small broken white rice kernels commonly used in pet foods as a highly digestible carbohydrate source, filler and binder that provides readily available energy for dogs and cats while contributing little protein, fat or fiber. It is generally gentle on the stomach and cost‑effective, but diets using it must supply other ingredients for essential nutrients; pet owners should note its relatively high glycemic load (relevant for weight or diabetic pets), the potential for trace environmental contaminants associated with rice, and not confuse it with brewer’s yeast.

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)
8.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
6.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
1.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
78.00%
Low High
1084
kcal / Kg
407
kcal / Can
Moderate
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Minced
Processing method Canned
Food type Wet

Brand

Pedigree is one of the largest global dog food brands, owned by Mars Petcare. It offers a broad range of dry and wet foods and treats for dogs across all life stages, positioned as an accessible, mass‑market brand sold in grocery, mass retail, and pet specialty channels worldwide. Marketing emphasizes everyday nutrition, affordability, and support for dog welfare and adoption initiatives.

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Manufacturer

Company name Mars Petcare
Parent company Mars, Incorporated
Founded 1935
Headquarters Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ)
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Multiple states
Manufacturing oversight

Mars Petcare operates large-scale manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America with formal quality and food safety systems modeled on human food standards. Facilities follow HACCP-based programs, Good Manufacturing Practices, and are routinely audited for compliance with local regulatory bodies (e.g., FDA and USDA in the U.S., FEDIAF-related standards in Europe). Mars maintains in‑house research and development centers, employs veterinarians and pet nutrition scientists, and conducts digestibility and palatability studies and AAFCO feeding trials for many of its complete-and-balanced diets.

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 Pedigree Wet Dog Food Chopped Ground Dinner With Turkey & Bacon.

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

Pedigree has 2 recalls on record. View brand recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Pedigree ever been recalled?

Pedigree has 2 recalls on record. The most recent was FDA Recall: Mars Petcare US, Inc. on July 2, 2026.

How does KibbleLab rate foods?

Our scores are based on ingredient composition, nutritional profile, AAFCO compliance, and health considerations. We don't penalize by-products, grains, or synthetic preservatives. Brands cannot pay for higher scores.

Is KibbleLab a substitute for veterinary advice?

No. KibbleLab provides data-driven food analysis, not medical advice. Always consult your veterinarian before making dietary changes, especially for pets with health conditions.

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