Authority Dog Food Review (Canned)

Authority canned product range consists of nine recipes with ratings varying from 2.5 to 4.5 stars. The average rating of the whole range is 4 stars.

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.

Recipe and Label Analysis

Authority Adult Grain Free Chicken and Carrot Entrée Ground was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.

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 in this dog food is chicken 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 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 carrots. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, minerals and dietary fiber.

The fifth ingredient is beet pulp. Beet pulp is a controversial ingredient, a high fiber by-product of sugar beet processing.

Some denounce beet pulp as an inexpensive filler while others cite its outstanding intestinal health and blood sugar benefits.

We only call your attention here to the controversy and believe the inclusion of beet pulp in reasonable amounts in most dog foods is entirely acceptable.

The sixth 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 seventh ingredient is potatoes. Potatoes can be considered a gluten-free source of digestible carbohydrates. Yet with the exception of perhaps their caloric content, potatoes are of only modest nutritional value to a dog.

The eighth ingredient is chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans. Like peas, bean and lentils, chickpea is a nutritious member of the fiber-rich legume (or pulse) family of vegetables.

However, chickpeas contain about 22% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.

The ninth 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.

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 Authority product.

This recipe has two notable exceptions.

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.

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, Authority Adult Grain Free Chicken and Carrot Entrée Ground looks like an above-average moist product.

The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 40.4%, a fat level of 26.9% and estimated carbohydrates of about 19.2%.

As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 33.8% and a mean fat level of 22.5%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 28.1% for the overall product line.

And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 66%.

Which means this Authority product line contains…

Below-average protein. Below-average fat. And below-average carbs when compared to a typical canned dog food.

Authority Dog Food Recall History

The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Authority through April 2026.

No recalls noted.

You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.

Our Rating of Authority Dog Food

Authority lists both grain-inclusive and grain-free wet dog foods using a notable amount of named meats and egg as its dominant source of animal protein, thus earning the brand 4 stars.

Those looking for a comparable kibble from the same company may wish to visit our review of Authority dry dog food.

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About

Authority is a PetSmart dog food brand. The company’s headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. The label states that the food is produced in the US.

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