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Our Verdict
Pawstruck Air-Dried product range consists of two recipes which each receive the Dog Food Advisor’s rating, 5 stars.
These recipes are prepared in USDA-certified facilities and are packed with over 95% real beef, chicken, and organs, enriched with salmon oil and vitamins.
Pros
- Air-dried to lock in flavor and nutrition
- Vet approved
- No by-products or fillers
Cons
- Only two recipes
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pawstruck Air Dried Beef Recipe | 5 | A |
| Pawstruck Air Dried Chicken Recipe | 5 | A |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Pawstruck Air Dried Beef Recipe was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Pawstruck Air Dried Beef Recipe
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Beef, beef lung, beef liver, dicalcium phosphate, flaxseed, calcium carbonate, salmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), salt, potassium chloride, magnesium sulfate, choline (choline chloride), ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, vitamin E supplement, copper amino acid complex, sodium selenite, manganese sulfate, niacin supplement, vitamin B5 (calcium pantothenate), riboflavin supplement, vitamin A supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), calcium lodate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B9 (folic acid)
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 6%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 33% | 25% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 38% | 28% | 26% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 28% | 52% | 20% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient in beef. Beef is defined as “the clean flesh derived from slaughtered cattle” and includes skeletal muscle or the muscle tissues of the tongue, diaphragm, heart or esophagus.
Beef is naturally rich in all 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The second ingredient is beef lung. Beef lung is a protein-rich organ meat that’s also low in fat.
The third ingredient is beef liver. This is an organ meat sourced from a named animal and thus considered a beneficial component.
The fourth ingredient is dicalcium phosphate, likely used here as a dietary calcium supplement.
The fifth 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.
The sixth ingredient is calcium carbonate, likely used here as a dietary mineral supplement.
The seventh ingredient is salmon oil. Salmon oil is naturally rich in the prized EPA and DHA type of omega-3 fatty acids. These two high quality fats boast the highest bio-availability to dogs and humans.
Depending on its level of freshness and purity, salmon oil should be considered a commendable addition.
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 product.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Pawstruck Air Dried Beef looks like a superior dry dog food.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 37.5%, a fat level of 28.3% and estimated carbohydrates of about 20.4%.
As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 41.3% and a mean fat level of 31%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 15.7% for the overall product line.
And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 75%.
Near-average protein. Above-average fat. And below-average carbs when compared to a typical dry dog food.
Pawstruck Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Pawstruck through December 2025.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Pawstruck Air Dried Air-Dried Dog Food
Pawstruck Air-Dried is a grain-free dry dog food that uses a significant amount of named meat as its main source of animal protein, earning the brand 5 stars.
About
Pawstruck was established by Kyle Goguen in 2014.
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