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Our Verdict
Smack (raw dehydrated) product range is made up of six recipes which each receive the Dog Food Advisor’s rating, 5 stars.
Smack uses a low-temperature method to retain the nutrients in each recipe, with minimal processing that helps digestion. The carbs are obtained from organic fruits and vegetables and each recipe uses nutritional bone-in proteins with organs.
Pros
- Certified organic ingredients
- No fillers, gluten or grain
- GMO-free ingredients
Cons
- Expensive
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Smack Lip-Smacking Lamb | 5 | A |
| Smack Prairie Harvest Pork | 5 | A |
| Smack Very Berry Chicken | 5 | A |
| Smack Caribbean-Salmon Fusion | 5 | A |
| Smack Rockin’ Rockfish | 5 | A |
| Smack Chunky Chicken | 5 | A |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Smack Very Berry Chicken was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Smack Very Berry Chicken
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Chicken, chicken gizzard, chicken liver, pumpkin, apple, dried yeast, spinach, strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, cranberry, parsley, carrot, shiitake mushroom, sprouted quinoa, thyme, salt, kelp, celery, turmeric, vitamin E (mixed tocopherols), marine microalgae oil
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 1.5%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 40% | 29% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 43% | 31% | 18% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 32% | 56% | 13% |
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
Chicken is naturally rich in the 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The second ingredient is chicken gizzard. The gizzard is a low-fat, meaty organ found in the digestive tract of birds and assists in grinding up consumed food. This item is considered a canine dietary delicacy.
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 is organic pumpkin. Pumpkin is a nutritious addition high in complex carbohydrates, beta-carotene and dietary fiber.
The fifth ingredient is organic apple, a nutrient-rich fruit that’s also high in fiber.
The sixth ingredient is dried yeast, which can be a controversial item. Dried yeast contains about 45% protein and is rich in other healthy nutrients. Fans believe yeast repels fleas and supports the immune system. Critics argue yeast ingredients can be linked to allergies.
This may be true, but (like all allergies) only if your particular dog is allergic to the yeast itself. In any case, unless your dog is specifically allergic to it, we feel yeast should be considered a nutritious addition.
The seventh ingredient is organic spinach. Due to its exceptional vitamin and mineral content, spinach exhibits a remarkably high nutrient Completeness Score 2 of 91.
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.
This recipe has four notable exceptions.
Firstly, a number of organic ingredients, we feel compelled to grant this line a more favorable status as we consider its final rating. That’s because organic ingredients must comply with notably more stringent government standards — standards that significantly restrict the use of any synthetic pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, hormones or antibiotics.
Next organic tumeric. Turmeric is a common spice that’s sometimes used to enhance the color and flavor of the food. Tumeric offers anti-inflammatory benefits so the presence of turmeric is seen as positive in this food.
Also, organic parsley. Due to its exceptional vitamin and mineral content, parsley exhibits a remarkably high nutrient Completeness Score3 of 91.
Lastly, marine microalgae oil, which is usually included as a plant based source of omega 3 fatty acid DHA. Studies have found DHA to be beneficial for many areas of the body, through reducing inflammation, as well as supporting brain and eye health.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Smack Very Berry Chicken looks like an above-average raw product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 45.1%, a fat level of 32.6% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 13.5%.
As a group, the brand features a protein content of 46.9% and a mean fat level of 26.8%. Together these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 16.7% for the overall product line, alongside a fat-to-protein ratio of 58%.
This means the Smack raw dehydrated product line contains above-average protein, below-average carbohydrate, below below-average fat when compared to typical raw dog food
Smack Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Smack through December 2025.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Smack Raw Dehydrated Dog Food
Smack dog food is certainly worthy of the 5 stars the brand has earned in our review. It provides recipes with quality whole foods.
About
Smack was founded in 2007 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, by the Giller family, who continue to own and operate the company today.
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