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Our Verdict
I and Love and You canned product range consists of five recipes, each receiving the Dog Food Advisor’s rating of 5 stars.
Canned grain-free options, whole cuts of meat as the main ingredient, followed by broth, minimally processed for better nutrient retention and improved digestibility.
Pros
- Non-GMO ingredients
- Supports hydration
- Dedicated to sustainability in sourcing, production and packaging
Cons
- No specific senior option
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 |
|---|---|---|
| I and Love and You Beef Booyah Stew | 5 | A |
| I and Love and You Lambarama Stew | 5 | A |
| I and Love and You Gobble It Up Stew | 5 | A |
| I and Love and You Cluckin’ Good Stew | 5 | A |
| I and Love and You Moo Moo Venison Stew | 5 | A |
Recipe and Label Analysis
I and Love and You Gobble It Up Stew was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
I and Love and You Gobble It Up Stew
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Turkey, turkey broth, vegetable broth, turkey liver, carrots, dried egg whites, dried peas, sweet potatoes, dried egg product, guar gum, salt, green beans, sodium phosphate, natural flavor, potassium chloride, pumpkin, choline chloride, cranberries, salmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, calcium carbonate, vitamin E supplement, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, sodium selenite, thiamine mononitrate, cobalt proteinate, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, potassium iodide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 1%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 8% | 3% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 42% | 17% | 34% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 36% | 35% | 29% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient in this dog food is turkey. Turkey is considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin… derived from the parts or whole carcasses of turkey”.1
Turkey is naturally rich in the 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The next two items are turkey broth and vegetable 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 fourth ingredient is turkey liver, an organ meat sourced from a named animal and thus considered a beneficial component.
The fifth ingredient lists carrots. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, minerals and dietary fiber.
The sixth ingredient includes dried egg whites. Eggs are highly digestible and an excellent source of usable protein.
The seventh ingredient is dried peas. Dried peas are a good source of carbohydrates. Plus they’re naturally rich in dietary fiber.
However, dried peas contain about 27% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the meat content of this dog food.
The eighth ingredient is sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are a gluten-free source of complex carbohydrates in a cat food. They are naturally rich in dietary fiber and beta carotene.
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 I and Love and You product.
With two notable exceptions.
First, we note the use of salmon oil. Salmon 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, salmon oil should be considered a commendable addition.
And lastly, this food includes chelated minerals, 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, I and Love and You Gobble It Up Stew looks like an above-average wet product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 40.9%, a fat level of 18.2% and estimated carbohydrates of about 29.5%.
As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 41.4% and a mean fat level of 19.5%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 27.7% for the overall product line.
And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 47%.
Near-average protein. Below-average fat. And above-average carbs when compared to a typical canned dog food.
Even when you consider the protein-boosting effect of the peas, this looks like the profile of a wet product containing a significant amount of meat.
I and Love and You Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to I and Love and You through April 2026.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of I and Love and You Canned Dog Food
I and Love and You is a grain-free canned dog food using a significant amount of named meats as its dominant source of animal protein, thus earning the brand 5 stars.
About
Founded in 2012 in Boulder, Colorado, I and Love and You was established by Marty Grosjean, owner of Boulder’s Only Natural Pet Store, and Brendan Synnott, co-founder of Bear Naked granola and Evol burritos.
I and Love and You’s headquarters are based in Boulder, CO. Most of their dog foods are produced in the USA, but their Irresist-A-Bowls are made in Thailand.
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