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Our Verdict
4health Grain Free product range is made up of four recipes with ratings varying from 2.5 to 5 stars. The average rating of the whole range is 3 stars.
These recipes were developed specifically to meet the nutritional needs of adult dogs, with limited ingredients, are ideal for dogs with allergies or sensitive stomachs.
Pros
- Supports hydration
- Budget friendly
- No corn, wheat, or soy
Cons
- Some recipes include controversial ingredients
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4health Grain Free Beef and Chicken | 3 | M |
| 4health Grain Free Turkey and Sweet Potato Stew | 5 | M |
| 4health Grain Free Beef and Vegetable Stew | 2.5 | M |
| 4health Grain Free Chicken | 3 | M |
Recipe and Label Analysis
4health Grain Free Turkey and Sweet Potato Stew was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
4health Grain Free Turkey and Sweet Potato Stew
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Turkey broth, turkey, chicken liver, dried egg whites, sweet potatoes, potato starch, dried egg product, guar gum, salt, peas, sodium phosphate, flaxseed meal, tricalcium phosphate, potassium chloride, minerals (zinc amino acid chelate, iron amino acid chelate, copper amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, sodium selenite, cobalt amino acid chelate, potassium iodide), vitamins (vitamin E supplement, thiamine mononitrate, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), choline chloride, xanthan gum
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 1.5%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 8% | 5% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 44% | 28% | 20% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 34% | 51% | 15% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient in this dog food is turkey 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 turkey. Turkey is considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin… derived from the parts or whole carcasses of turkey”.1
Turkey is naturally rich in the 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The third ingredient is chicken liver. This is an organ meat sourced from a named animal and thus considered a beneficial component.
The fourth ingredient lists dried egg whites. Eggs are highly digestible and an excellent source of usable protein.
The fifth ingredient is sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are a gluten-free source of complex carbohydrates in a dog food. They are naturally rich in dietary fiber and beta carotene.
The sixth ingredient is potato starch. Potato starch is a gluten-free carbohydrate used more for its thickening properties than its nutritional value.
The seventh 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 eighth ingredient is guar gum, a gelling or thickening agent found in many wet pet foods. Refined from dehusked guar beans, guar gum can add a notable amount of dietary fiber to any product.
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 4health product.
With two notable exceptions…
First, we’re always disappointed to find artificial coloring in any pet food. That’s because coloring is used to make the product more appealing to humans – not your dog. After all, do you really think your dog cares what color his food is?
In addition, we find flaxseed meal, one of the best plant-based sources of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Flax meal is particularly 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.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, 4health Grain Free Turkey and Sweet Potato Stew looks like an above-average wet product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 43.2%, a fat level of 27.3% and estimated carbohydrates of about 15.9%.
As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 41.8% and a mean fat level of 32.3%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 13.3% for the overall product line.
And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 78%.
Which means this 4health product line contains…
Above-average protein. Above-average fat. And below-average carbs when compared to a typical wet dog food.
Even when you consider the protein-boosting effect of the peas and flaxseed, this looks like the profile of a wet dog food containing a significant amount of meat.
4health Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to 4health through December 2025.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of 4health Grain Free Canned Dog Food
4health Grain Free is a canned dog food that uses a significant amount of named meats as its dominant source of animal protein; however, two of the recipes have a high-fat-to-protein ratio, and some recipes feature controversial ingredients, resulting in our overall rating of 3 stars.
About
4health pet food brand was launched by Tractor Supply Co in 2010. It is manufactured by Diamond Pet Foods, which has six manufacturing facilities across the United States, with two in California and one each in Missouri, South Carolina, Arkansas, and Kansas.
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