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Our Verdict
Artie Freeze-Dried Dog Food is made up of three recipes with ratings which vary from 4.5 to 5 stars. The average rating of the range overall is 5 stars.
Formulated under the guidance of Dr. Lindsey Bullen, a board certified veterinary nutritionist, each recipe is pre-portioned and freeze-dried and needs to be warmed through and rehydrated before being served to your dog.
Pros
- High in protein
- Vet nutritionist approved
- Whole food ingredients
Cons
- Contains some plant-based proteins
- Limited range
The table below shows each recipe in this range including our rating and the AAFCO nutrient profile: Growth (puppy), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.
| Product line | Rating | AAFCO |
|---|---|---|
| Artie Chicken Harvest Bowl with Sweet Potatoes in Bone Broth | 4.5 | M |
| Artie Beef and Barley Harvest Bowl with Carrots and Green Beans in Bone Broth | 5 | M |
| Artie Chicken Power Bowl Extra Protein for Picky Eaters in Bone Broth | 5 | M |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Artie Chicken Power Bowl Extra Protein for Picky Eaters in Bone Broth recipe was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Artie Chicken Power Bowl Extra Protein for Picky Eaters in Bone Broth
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Chicken, chicken hearts, chicken liver, chicken gizzard, chicken bone broth, pumpkin, natural flavor, flaxseed, salmon oil, salt, dried coconut.
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 5%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 47% | 20% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 51% | 22% | 20% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 41% | 43% | 16% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient is chicken. Chicken is considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin… derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken”. 1. It is naturally rich in the 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The second ingredient is chicken hearts. Although it doesn’t sound very appetizing, heart tissue is pure muscle — all meat. It’s naturally rich in quality protein, minerals and complex B vitamins, too.
The third ingredient is chicken liver, an organ meat sourced from a named animal and thus considered a beneficial component.
The fourth ingredient is chicken gizzard, a low-fat, meaty organ found in the digestive tract of birds and assists in grinding up a consumed food. This item is considered a canine dietary delicacy.
The fifth ingredient is chicken bone broth. Although they add both flavor and moisture to a dog food, bone broths are a common component in many wet products. However, since broths consist almost entirely of water, the trace nutrients they contain account for only a fraction of the overall finished dog food.
The sixth ingredient is pumpkin. Pumpkin is a nutritious addition high in complex carbohydrates, beta-carotene and dietary fiber.
The seventh ingredient is natural flavor. Natural flavors doesn’t give us much information about the particular ingredients included in this dog food for flavoring purposes. We’re pleased that the flavorings used are natural, but more details are required to give any further information about these natural flavoring ingredients. Flavorings are used to make the foods more appealing and tasty for our dogs.
The eighth ingredient is flaxseed, one of the best plant sources of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Provided they’ve first been ground into a meal, flax seeds are also rich in soluble fiber. However, flaxseed contains about 19% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.
From here the list goes on to include a number of other items. But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of the product.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Artie Chicken Power Bowl Extra Protein for Picky Eaters in Bone Broth recipe looks like an above-average dry product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 50.5%, a fat level of 21.5% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 20%.
As a group, the brand features a protein content of 38.5% and a mean fat level of 20.9%. Together these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 32.7% for the overall product line, alongside a fat to protein ratio of 57%.
This means this Artie range contains above-average protein, lower than average carbohydrate, and higher than average fat compared to typical freeze-dried dog food.
Artie Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Artie through November 2024.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Artie Dog Food Dog Food
Artie product range is created using only whole foods which are nutritionally good for a canine. Each recipe provides an excellent source of protein with the first listed ingredient being animal meat along with other animal organs.
About
Artie was started by Scott Eller in 2018. The small company started out by making canned dog and cat food, but has since expanded to offer human-grade, gently cooked options too. In February 2023, Artie introduced portioned pet meals.
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