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Our Verdict
Authority Everyday Health Tender Blends dry product range consists of three recipes, each receiving the Dog Food Advisor’s rating of 3 stars.
Three recipes with real protein as the first ingredient. However, they include several lower-quality ingredients such as corn, soy flour and sodium hexametaphosphate. We would prefer ingredients with higher nutritional value.
Pros
- Real protein as the #1 ingredient
- Budget-friendly
- No added artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
Cons
- Lack of ingredient traceability
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Authority Everyday Health Tender Blends Adult Beef and Rice | 3 | U |
| Authority Everyday Health Tender Blends Adult Salmon and Rice | 3 | U |
| Authority Everyday Health Tender Blends Adult Chicken and Rice | 3 | U |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Authority Everyday Health Tender Blends Adult Chicken and Rice was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Authority Everyday Health Tender Blends Adult Chicken and Rice
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Chicken, brown rice, chicken meal, corn, soybean meal, soy flour, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), oatmeal, dried plain beet pulp, natural flavor, vegetable glycerin, vegetable oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried egg product, dicalcium phosphate, potassium chloride, sodium hexametaphosphate, minerals (sodium chloride, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, sodium selenite), inulin, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, vitamin A supplement, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3 supplement, calcium iodate, folic acid), choline chloride, dried cultured whey, citric acid (a preservative), mixed tocopherols (a preservative), rosemary extract
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 4%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 26% | 12% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 29% | 13% | 50% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 26% | 29% | 45% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient in this dog food is chicken. Although it is a quality item, raw chicken contains up to 73% water. After cooking, most of that moisture is lost, reducing the meat content to just a fraction of its original weight.
After processing, this item would probably account for a smaller part of the total content of the finished product.
The second ingredient is brown rice, a complex carbohydrate that (once cooked) can be fairly easy to digest. However, aside from its natural energy content, rice is of only modest nutritional value to a dog.
The third ingredient is chicken meal. Chicken meal is considered a meat concentrate and contains nearly 300% more protein than fresh chicken.
The fourth ingredient is corn. Corn is an inexpensive and controversial cereal grain. And aside from its energy content, this grain is of only modest nutritional value to a dog.
The next two ingredients are soybean meal, a by-product of soybean oil production more commonly found in farm animal feeds and soy flour, a high-protein by-product of soybean processing.
Although both these ingredients contain around 48-51% protein, they would be expected to have a lower biological value than meat.
And less costly plant-based products like this can notably boost the total protein reported on the label – a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.
The seventh ingredient lists chicken fat. Chicken fat is obtained from rendering chicken, a process similar to making soup in which the fat itself is skimmed from the surface of the liquid.
Chicken fat is high in linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid essential for life. Although it doesn’t sound very appetizing, chicken fat is actually a quality ingredient.
The eighth ingredient is oatmeal, a whole-grain product made from coarsely ground oats. Oatmeal is naturally rich in B-vitamins, dietary fiber and can be (depending upon its level of purity) gluten-free.
The ninth 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.
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.
With two notable exceptions.
We note the inclusion of sodium hexametaphosphate, a man-made industrial polymer with no known nutritive value.
HMP is used in making soap, detergents, water treatment, metal finishing and most likely here to decrease tartar build-up on the teeth.
Although some might disagree, we’re of the opinion that food is not the place for tartar control chemicals or any other non-nutritive substances.
Also, the minerals listed here do not appear to be chelated. And that can make them more difficult to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually associated with higher quality dog foods.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Authority Everyday Health Tender Blends Adult Chicken and Rice looks like an average dry product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 29.9%, a fat level of 14.1% and estimated carbohydrates of about 43.7%.
As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 29.9% and a mean fat level of 14.1%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 43.7% for the overall product line.
And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 47%.
Which means this Authority product line contains…
Near-average protein. Near-average fat. And near-average carbs when compared to a typical dry dog food.
Authority Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Authority through February 2026.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Authority Everyday Health Tender Blends Dry Dog Food
Authority Everyday Health Tender Blends is a grain-inclusive dry dog food using a moderate amount of named meat as its dominant source of animal protein, thus earning the brand 3 stars.
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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