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Our Verdict
Authority wet product range is made up of 14 recipes with ratings varying from 1 to 5 stars. The average rating of the whole range is 3 stars.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Authority Adult Chicken & Rice Entrée Cuts in Gravy | 4 | U |
| Authority Adult Beef & Rice Entrée Cuts in Gravy | 4 | U |
| Authority Adult Chicken & Rice Entrée Ground | 3.5 | U |
| Authority Adult Beef & Rice Entrée Ground | 3.5 | U |
| Authority Adult Turkey & Rice Entrée Ground | 3.5 | U |
| Authority Mature Chicken & Rice Entrée Ground | 2.5 | U |
| Authority Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Lamb Formula in Broth Shredded | 5 | U |
| Authority Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Turkey Entrée Cuts in Gravy | 1.5 | U |
| Authority Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Whitefish and Salmon Entrée Ground | 1 | U |
| Authority Adult Healthy Weight Chicken Entree Cuts in Gravy | 2.5 | U |
| Authority Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Chicken Entrée Ground | 2 | U |
| Authority Puppy Chicken & Rice Entrée Ground | 4.5 | U |
| Authority Adult High Performance Beef Entrée Ground | 2.5 | U |
| Authority All Life Stages Digestive Support Chicken & Pumpkin in Gravy Layers in Cups | 5 | U |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Authority All Life Stages Digestive Support Chicken & Pumpkin in Gravy Layers in Cups was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Authority All Life Stages Digestive Support Chicken & Pumpkin in Gravy Layers in Cups
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Chicken broth, chicken, pumpkin, dried egg products, chicken fat, sunflower oil, tricalcium phosphate, tapioca starch, salt, powdered cellulose, minerals (zinc oxide, reduced iron, manganese sulfate, copper amino acid complex, potassium iodide), natural flavor, potato fiber, sodium tripolyphohphate, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, niacin, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin A supplement, biotin, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid), choline chloride, beta-carotene
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 1%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 9% | 3% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 53% | 18% | 22% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 45% | 37% | 18% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient in this dog food is chicken broth. Broths are of only modest nutritional value. Yet because they add both flavor and moisture to a dog food, they are a common addition component in many canned products.
The second ingredient is chicken. Chicken is considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin… derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken”.1
Chicken is naturally rich in the 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The third ingredient is pumpkin. Pumpkin is a nutritious addition high in complex carbohydrates, beta-carotene and dietary fiber.
The fourth ingredient is dried egg product, a dehydrated form of shell-free eggs. Quality can vary significantly. Lower grade egg product can even come from commercial hatcheries — from eggs that have failed to hatch.
In any case, eggs are easy to digest and have an exceptionally high biological value.
The fifth ingredient is chicken fat. Chicken fat is obtained from rendering chicken, a process similar to making soup in which the fat itself is skimmed from the surface of the liquid.
Chicken fat is high in linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid essential for life. Although it doesn’t sound very appetizing, chicken fat is actually a quality ingredient.
The sixth ingredient is sunflower oil. Sunflower oil is nutritionally similar to safflower oil. Since these oils are high in omega-6 fatty acids and contain no omega-3’s, they’re considered less nutritious than canola or flaxseed oils.
Sunflower oil is notable for its resistance to heat damage during cooking.
There are several different types of sunflower oil, some better than others. Without knowing more, it’s impossible to judge the quality of this ingredient.
The seventh ingredient is tricalcium phosphate, a beneficial source of calcium and phosphorous. In addition, this additive is used in wet foods as an emulsifier – an agent designed to disperse a food’s fats more evenly in water.
The eighth ingredient is tapioca starch, a gluten-free, starchy carbohydrate extract made from the root of the cassava plant.
The ninth ingredient is salt (also known as sodium chloride). Salt is a common additive in many dog foods. That’s because sodium is a necessary mineral for all animals – including humans.
However, since the actual amount of salt added to this recipe isn’t disclosed on the list of ingredients, it’s impossible to judge the nutritional value of this item.
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 this Authority product.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Authority All Life Stages Digestive Support Chicken & Pumpkin in Gravy Layers in Cups looks like an above-average moist product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 52.9%, a fat level of 17.6% and estimated carbohydrates of about 21.4%.
As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 35.4% and a mean fat level of 17.6%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 21.4% for the overall product line.
And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 33%.
Which means this Authority product line contains…
Below-average protein. Below-average fat. And below-average carbs when compared to a typical canned dog food.
Authority Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Authority through November 2024.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Authority Dog Food
Authority lists both grain-inclusive and grain-free wet dog foods using a notable amount of named meats and egg as its dominant source of animal protein, thus earning the brand 3 stars.
Please note certain recipes are sometimes given a higher or lower rating based upon our estimate of their total meat content and (when appropriate) their fat-to-protein ratios.
Those looking for a comparable kibble from the same company may wish to visit our review of Authority dry dog food.
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