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Our Verdict
Furry Wonder Freeze-Dried product range consists of four recipes, each receiving the Dog Food Advisor’s rating of 4.5 stars.
This food is high in protein, and the first listed ingredients are animal-based. Freeze-dried raw food offers a very good diet for your dog and can be rehydrated before serving to contribute to your dog’s hydration.
Pros
- Low in carbohydrates
- Freeze-dried to retain nutrients
- High animal-based protein content
Cons
- Limited range
The table below shows each recipe in the range, including our rating. The AAFCO nutrient profile is not included on the company website. However, this food says it’s complete and balanced, but we don’t know which profile or nutritional standards it’s balanced to.
| Product line | Rating | AAFCO |
|---|---|---|
| Furry Wonder Mobility Advance Raw Chicken and Duck | 4.5 | U |
| Furry Wonder Immune Boost Raw Chicken and Pigeon | 4.5 | U |
| Furry Wonder Skin and Coat Vitalize Raw Chicken and Mackerel | 4.5 | U |
| Furry Wonder Sensitive Digestion Raw Chicken and Rabbit | 5.5 | U |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Furry Wonder Mobility Advance Raw Chicken and Duck was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Furry Wonder Mobility Advance Raw Chicken and Duck
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Chicken breast, duck breast, chicken with ground bone, chicken heart, chicken gizzard, chicken liver, egg powder, chicken cartilage, salmon oil, goat milk powder, schizochytrium algae powder, yeast hydrolyzate, fos, gos, sodium hyaluronate, chondroitin sulfate, lactoferrin, taurine, choline chloride, vitamin B3, zinc proteinate, vitamin E, bovine colostrum, iron proteinate, vitamin B5, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B7, vitamin B9, vitamin B12, vitamin D3, yucca extract, rosemary extract, tea polyphenols.
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 10%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 58% | 19% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 62% | 20% | 10% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 51% | 41% | 8% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first two ingredients are chicken and duck breast. Both are considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin… derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken and duck”.1
They are naturally rich in the 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The third ingredient is chicken with ground bone. Chicken is considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin… derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken”.2
The ground bone is an excellent source of natural calcium.
The fourth ingredient is chicken heart. 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 fifth ingredient is chicken gizzard. The gizzard is 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 sixth ingredient is chicken liver. This is an organ meat sourced from a named animal and thus considered a beneficial component.
The seventh ingredient is egg shell powder, used here as a natural source of dietary calcium.
The eighth ingredient is chicken cartilage, which is a source of both glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate – natural substances believed to support joint health.
The ninth ingredient is salmon oil. Salmon oil is naturally rich in the prized EPA and DHA type of omega-3 fatty acids.
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.
This recipe includes notable exceptions.
First, taurine, an important amino acid associated with the healthy function of heart muscle. Although taurine is not typically considered essential in canines, some dogs have been shown to be deficient in this critical nutrient.
We view the presence of taurine in this recipe as a positive addition.
Also, chondroitin sulphate, which is included within dog food as a joint support. Chondroitin sulphate inhibits destructive enzymes in joint fluid and cartilage, it may also contribute to the creating cartilage building blocks (glycoaminoglycans and proteoglycans).
However, despite some evidence that a combination of glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate nutraceuticals improves symptoms associated with joint disease in dogs and cats, strong clinical evidence of efficacy is lacking, and these compounds are understudied (Evidence Based Veterinary Medicine, 2010).
In summary, although further research is needed to confirm the effect of chondroitin sulphate in dog foods, we see the addition of chondroitin sulphate in this product as a positive addition.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Furry Wonder Mobility Advance Raw Chicken and Duck looks like a near-average raw dog food.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 64.7%, a fat level of 21.7% and estimated carbohydrates of about 1.8%.
As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 63.9% and a mean fat level of 21.5%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 2.9% for the overall product line.
And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 34%.
Above-average protein. Below-average fat. And below-average carbs when compared to a typical freeze-dried dog food.
Free of any plant-based protein boosters, this looks like the profile of a raw product containing an abundance amount of meat.
Furry Wonder Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Furry Wonder through April 2026.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Furry Wonder Freeze-Dried Dog Food
Furry Wonder is a grain-free raw dog food using a generous amount of named meats and organs as its main source of animal protein, thus earning the brand 4.5 stars.
We would have been compelled to award each of these recipes 5 stars if the company had included the AAFCO nutrient profile on the company website.
About
Furry Wonder Pet Food is a new entrant to the pet food industry and is based in Seattle. In 2023, Furry Wonder was a silver winner in the MUSE Design Awards in the Packaging Design category for animal and pet products.
Its products are made in the USA.
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