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Our Verdict
Maxbone Mb Eats Freeze Dried product range consists of three recipes with ratings varying from 3 to 5 stars. The average rating of the whole range is 4.5 stars.
Recipes are made with fresh, whole ingredients, including superfoods such as broccoli, apple, zucchini, sweet potato, chia seeds, blueberries, seaweed, and ginger, and all are minimally processed to maintain freshness and nutrients.
There’s no gluten, no wheat, no corn and no artificial additives.
Pros
- Formulated by a veterinary nutritionist
- High-quality protein as the #1 ingredient
- Made in the USA
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maxbone Mb Eats Glow Up Turkey Meal | 3 | A |
| Maxbone Mb Eats Boost Up Duck Meal | 5 | A |
| Maxbone Mb Eats Muscle Up Beef Meal | 5 | A |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Maxbone Mb Eats Muscle Up Beef Meal was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Maxbone Mb Eats Muscle Up Beef Meal
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Beef, beef bone, beef fat, beef kidney, beef heart, beef stomach, dried seaweed meal, broccoli, spinach, sweet potato, blueberries, carrots, salt, alpha-tocopherol acetate(source of natural vitamin E), fish oil, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 1%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 48% | 30% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 52% | 33% | 7% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 38% | 57% | 5% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient is 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.1
Beef is naturally rich in all 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The second ingredient is beef bone, an excellent source of natural calcium.
The third ingredient is beef fat. Beef fat (or tallow) is most likely obtained from rendering, a process similar to making soup in which the fat itself is skimmed from the surface of the liquid.
Although it may not sound very appetizing, beef fat is actually a quality ingredient.
The fourth ingredient is beef kidney, an organ meat low in fat and rich in protein and essential minerals.
The fifth ingredient is beef heart. Although it doesn’t sound very appetizing to us humans, heart tissue is pure muscle – all meat. It’s naturally rich in quality protein, minerals and complex B vitamins, too.
The sixth ingredient is beef stomach, also known as tripe. Tripe usually consists of the first three chambers of a cud-chewing animal’s stomach. As unappetizing as it may seem to us humans, tripe is favored by dogs. The meat itself can sometimes includes the stomach’s contents, too.
The seventh ingredient is dried seaweed meal, a product made from a family of brown algae known as Fucaceae (Rockweed). Although it does contain a number of healthy nutrients, seaweed meal is primarily used as a source of inexpensive carbohydrates (about 60% dry matter).
The eighth ingredient is broccoli. Broccoli is a healthy green vegetable and a member of the kale family. It’s notably rich in vitamin C and fiber and numerous other nutrients.
Like other cruciferous vegetables, broccoli is believed to provide anti-cancer benefits.
The ninth ingredient is broccoli. Broccoli is a healthy green vegetable and a member of the kale family. It’s notably rich in vitamin C and fiber and numerous other nutrients.
Like other cruciferous vegetables, broccoli is believed to provide anti-cancer benefits.
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 two notable exceptions.
First fish oil. Fish 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, fish oil should be considered a commendable addition.
Also, this food also contains chelated minerals, that have been chemically attached to protein. This makes them easier to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually found in better dog foods.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Maxbone Mb Eats Muscle Up Beef Meal looks like an above-average freeze-dried product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 53.8%, a fat level of 33.7% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 4.2%.
As a group, the brand features a protein content of 50.7% and a mean fat level of 37.3%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 3.7% for the overall product line, alongside a fat-to-protein ratio of 75%.
This means this Maxbone Mb Eats freeze-dried product range contains above-average protein, below-average carbohydrate and above-average fat, when compared to typical a freeze-dried dog food.
Maxbone Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Maxbone through January 2026.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Maxbone Mb Eats Freeze Dried Dog Food
Maxbone MB Eats Freeze Dried dog food uses a generous amount of named meats and organs as its source of animal protein; these premium recipes are certainly worthy of consideration.
The turkey recipe received a lower rating due to its high fat-to-protein ratio. With lower fat content, it would also have been given 5 stars.
About
Maxbone was founded in 2016 by entrepreneur Parisa Fowles-Pazdro, who set out to create a premium, design-forward pet lifestyle brand.
The company was acquired by Wag! in 2023.
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