Kirkland Signature Puppy Chicken Rice & Vegetable Formula Bag

Common questions

Is Kirkland Signature Puppy Chicken Rice & Vegetable Formula Bag healthy?

Kirkland Signature Puppy Chicken Rice & Vegetable Formula Bag scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Kirkland Signature Puppy Chicken Rice & Vegetable Formula Bag scores 75/100.

How does Kirkland Signature Puppy Chicken Rice & Vegetable Formula Bag compare to other dog food?

Kirkland Signature Puppy Chicken Rice & Vegetable Formula Bag ranks #8 of 13 dog food in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Maev Raw Food for dog at 95/100.

Which ingredients drive Kirkland Signature Puppy Chicken Rice & Vegetable Formula Bag's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Chicken, Flaxseed, Chicken Fat count in its favor; Natural flavor, Copper Sulfate are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

You might also like

More from Costco Wholesale Corporation

See more

Kirkland Signature Puppy Chicken Rice & Vegetable Formula Bag

Costco Wholesale Corporation
75 Good
View on Amazon

Near you

Costco Wholesale Corporation is carried at Costco stores. Find one within 25 miles.

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 9
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Costco Wholesale Corporation
Category Dog Food
Summary

Kirkland Signature Puppy Chicken Rice & Vegetable Formula Bag scores 75/100. Highlights: chicken protein.

Key ingredients 20

Chicken
Very Good

Chicken is a whole animal protein providing essential amino acids, bioavailable iron, and omega fatty acids — the foundation of a species-appropriate dog diet.

See more about Chicken →
Flaxseed
Very Good

Minimally processed whole-food ingredient.

See more about Flaxseed →
Chicken Fat
Very Good

Chicken Fat is a whole animal protein providing essential amino acids, bioavailable iron, and omega fatty acids — the foundation of a species-appropriate dog diet.

See more about Chicken Fat →
Chicken Leg Meat
Very Good

Chicken Leg Meat is a whole animal protein providing essential amino acids, bioavailable iron, and omega fatty acids — the foundation of a species-appropriate dog diet.

See more about Chicken Leg Meat →
Unrefined Salt
Good

Unrefined mineral salt — natural sodium with trace minerals (doctrine).

See more about Unrefined Salt →
Carrot
Good

Carrot provides dietary fiber, antioxidants, and micronutrients that support digestion and immune function in dogs.

See more about Carrot →
Cracked Pearled Barley
Good

Cracked Pearled Barley provides dietary fiber, antioxidants, and micronutrients that support digestion and immune function in dogs.

See more about Cracked Pearled Barley →
Potatoes
Good

Potatoes provides dietary fiber, antioxidants, and micronutrients that support digestion and immune function in dogs.

See more about Potatoes →
Organic Apples
Good

Organic Apples provides dietary fiber, antioxidants, and micronutrients that support digestion and immune function in dogs.

See more about Organic Apples →
Menhaden Fish Meal
Neutral

Menhaden Fish Meal is present in the formula. Check with your vet if this ingredient is appropriate for your dog's specific health needs.

See more about Menhaden Fish Meal →
Yellow pea protein
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

See more about Yellow pea protein →
Folic acid
Neutral

Folic acid is present in the formula. Check with your vet if this ingredient is appropriate for your dog's specific health needs.

See more about Folic acid →
Dried Beet Pulp
Neutral

Dried Beet Pulp is present in the formula. Check with your vet if this ingredient is appropriate for your dog's specific health needs.

See more about Dried Beet Pulp →
Potassium Chloride
Neutral

Potassium Chloride is present in the formula. Check with your vet if this ingredient is appropriate for your dog's specific health needs.

See more about Potassium Chloride →
Iron Proteinate
Neutral

Iron Proteinate is present in the formula. Check with your vet if this ingredient is appropriate for your dog's specific health needs.

See more about Iron Proteinate →
Whole Grain Brown Rice
Neutral

Whole Grain Brown Rice is present in the formula. Check with your vet if this ingredient is appropriate for your dog's specific health needs.

See more about Whole Grain Brown Rice →
Dried Yeast
Neutral

Dried Yeast is present in the formula. Check with your vet if this ingredient is appropriate for your dog's specific health needs.

See more about Dried Yeast →
Choline Chloride
Neutral

Choline Chloride is present in the formula. Check with your vet if this ingredient is appropriate for your dog's specific health needs.

See more about Choline Chloride →
Natural flavor
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic flavor constituents.

See more about Natural flavor →
Copper Sulfate
Bad

Copper salt additive — dosage-sensitive.

See more about Copper Sulfate →

Get the full breakdown in the Scout appTake Scout shopping

Scan any product to see lab results, healthy alternatives, and your personalized analysis.

Download on theApp Store GET IT ONGoogle Play