Jinx Bone Broth Stew Dog Food Review (Canned)

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Karan French
Karan French

Karan French

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Karan is a senior researcher at the Dog Food Advisor, working closely with our in-house pet nutritionist, Laura Ward, to give pet parents all the information they need to find the best food for their dog.

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Updated: May 2, 2025

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Laura Ward

Laura Ward

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Laura studied BSc (Hons) Animal Science with an accreditation in Nutrition at the University of Nottingham, before working for eight years in the pet food and nutrition industry.

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Our Verdict

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Jinx Bone Broth Stew product range is made up of three recipes with ratings varying from 4.5 to 5 stars. The average rating of the whole range is 5 stars.

Each of these bone broth formulas is loaded with protein, superfoods, and essential nutrients. They can function as a standalone meal or be incorporated as a flavour-enhancing addition to another dish. 

Please note: The beef and chicken recipe products appear to be suitable for adult dogs as well as small and medium breed puppies. Not suitable for puppies whose adult weight is expected to exceed 70 pounds.

Pros
  • High-quality locally sourced ingredients
  • No corn, wheat, soy or fillers
  • Rich in protein
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

Jinx Bone Broth Stew with Chicken & Vegetables was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.

Jinx Bone Broth Stew with Chicken & Vegetables

Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content

43.2%

Protein

27.3%

Fat

15.9%

CarbsCarbohydrates

Chicken, chicken bone broth, beef broth, chicken liver, dried egg product, carrots, peas, natural flavor, potato starch, guar gum, chicken heart, ground flaxseed, salt, dried plain beet pulp, sodium phosphate, fish oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), potassium chloride, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, sodium selenite, cobalt proteinate, potassium iodide), choline chloride, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, thiamine mononitrate, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), sodium carbonate, xanthan gum


Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 1.5%

Red denotes any controversial items

Estimated Nutrient Content
Method Protein Fat Carbs
Guaranteed Analysis 8% 5% NA
Dry Matter Basis 44% 28% 20%
Calorie Weighted Basis 34% 51% 15%

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 is chicken bone broth. Although they add both flavor and moisture to a dog food, bone broths are a common component in many wet products.

However, since broths consist almost entirely of water, the trace nutrients they contain account for only a fraction of the overall finished dog food.

The third ingredient is beef broth. Broths are of only modest nutritional value. Yet because they add both flavor and moisture to a dog food, they are a common component in many wet products.

The fourth ingredient is chicken liver. This is an organ meat sourced from a named animal and thus considered a beneficial component.

The fifth ingredient 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 sixth ingredient is carrots. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, minerals and dietary fiber.

The seventh 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.

After natural flavor, we find potato starch. Potato starch is a gluten-free carbohydrate used more for its thickening properties than its nutritional value.

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 five notable exceptions.

First, we find this recipe contains sodium selenite, a controversial form of the mineral selenium. Sodium selenite appears to be nutritionally inferior to the more natural source of selenium found in selenium yeast.

Next, we find 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.

We also find, 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. In addition, 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.

Lastly, 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.

Nutrient Analysis

Based on its ingredients alone, Jinx Bone Broth Stew with Chicken & Vegetables looks like an above-average wet product.

The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 43.2%, a fat level of 27.3% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 15.9%.

As a group, the brand features a protein content of 42% and a mean fat level of 25.1%. Together these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 20.5% for the overall product line, alongside a fat-to-protein ratio of 60%.

This means this Jinx Bone Broth Stew product range contains near-average protein, below-average carbohydrate, and above-average fat, when compared to typical wet dog food.

Jinx Dog Food Recall History

The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Jinx through May 2025.

No recalls noted.

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

Our Rating of Jinx Bone Broth Dog Food

Jinx is a premium dog food brand that uses high-quality ingredients and is expertly formulated. They certainly deserve the 5 stars they have earned in our review.

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Highly Recommended

About

Jinx was founded by Terri Rockovich, Michael Kim, and Sameer Mehta. The idea of starting a dog food business came to Rockovich while she was trying to find suitable dog food for her dog Blitz, who had suffered a traumatic back injury.

The brand launched in January 2021 with backing from some famous figures, including actor Will Smith, singer Halsey, and rapper Nas. Jinx is headquartered in LA, with manufacturing plants in Georgia and Kansas.

Sources

1: Association of American Feed Control Officials

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