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Our Verdict
Dr. Pol Incredi-Pol dry product range comprises three recipes with ratings varying from 4 to 5 stars. The average rating of the whole range is 5 stars.
This grain-inclusive range from Dr. Pol features high-quality meat protein as the first ingredient. It also includes healthy carbohydrates such as brown rice, pearled barley, and oatmeal to help digestion, along with vegetables to support your dog’s immune system.
Pros
- Real meat as the first ingredient
- Vet formulated
- All recipes are supplemented with prebiotics and probiotics to support gut health
Cons
- Limited recipes
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
Dr. Pol Incredi-Pol Favorites Beef & Brown Rice Recipe was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Dr. Pol Incredi-Pol Favorites Beef & Brown Rice Recipe
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Beef, beef meal, brown rice, pearled barley, oatmeal, peas, bacon fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), potatoes, dehydrated alfalfa meal, kelp, carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, whole flaxseeds, chicory, blueberries, cranberries, dried enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, salt, potassium chloride, choline chloride, hydrolyzed yeast, taurine, glucosamine hydrochloride, ascorbic acid (source of vitamin C), l-carnitine, chondroitin sulfate, zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, yucca schidigera extract, selenium yeast, vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, folic acid and calcium iodate
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 4%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 24% | 14% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 27% | 16% | 50% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 23% | 33% | 44% |
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 meal. Beef meal is considered a meat concentrate and contains nearly 300% more protein than fresh beef.
The third 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 fourth ingredient is cracked pearled barley, which is produced when the seed hull and bran are removed from barley grain.
Fiber is distributed throughout the barley grain, rather than being contained within the hull, meaning that cracked pearled barley is still a source of fiber. However, aside from its energy content, this cereal grain is of only modest nutritional value to a dog.
The fifth 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 sixth ingredient is peas. Peas are a quality source of carbohydrates. And like all legumes, they’re rich in natural fiber.
However, peas contain about 25% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the meat content of this dog food.
The seventh ingredient is bacon fat, the cured, fatty meat obtained from the belly of a pig.
The eighth 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 ninth ingredient is alfalfa meal. Although alfalfa meal is high in plant protein (about 18%) and fiber (25%), it can be less common to find it in a dog food recipe.
From here the list goes on to include several 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 five notable exceptions.
First, we note the inclusion of dried fermentation products in this recipe. Fermentation products are typically added as probiotics to aid with digestion.
Next, 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.
This recipe also contains spinach. Due to its exceptional vitamin and mineral content, spinach exhibits a remarkably high nutrient Completeness Score2 of 91.
Next, 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.
Since taurine deficiency appears to be more common in pets consuming grain-free diets, we view its presence in this recipe as a positive addition.
Also, chicory. Chicory is rich in inulin, a starch-like compound made up of repeating units of carbohydrates and found in certain roots and tubers.
Not only is inulin a natural source of soluble dietary fiber, it’s also a prebiotic used to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in a dog’s digestive tract.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Dr. Pol Incredi-Pol Favorites Beef & Brown Rice Recipe looks like an above-average dry product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 27.7%, a fat level of 16.3% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 43.7%.
As a group, the brand features a protein content of 27% and a mean fat level of 15.6%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 45.1% for the overall product line, alongside a fat-to-protein ratio of 58%.
This means this contains near-average protein, below-average carbohydrate and near-average fat, when compared to typical dry dog food.
Dr. Pol Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Dr. Pol through July 2025.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Dr. Pol Incredi-Pol Favorites Dog Food
The Dr. Pol Incredi-Pol Favorites dry product range features three recipes, deserving of the overall 5-star rating it has received in our review. Each recipe is formulated by veterinarians for all life stages and includes nutrient-rich superfoods, along with added prebiotics and probiotics.
About
Dr. Pol launched his collection of food for dogs, cats, chickens, rabbits, horses, and goats at the end of 2019. He has partnered with Consumers Supply Distributing, LLC for manufacturing and distribution.
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