Viva La Venison Grain-Free Small Breed Recipe (All Life Stages, Dry)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Venison, Venison Meal, Green Peas, Tapioca, Coconut Oil, Pea Protein, Flaxseed, Brewers Dried Yeast, Beef Hydrolysate, Yellow Peas, Acetic Acid, Sea Salt, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Choline Chloride, Dried Cranberries, Dried Apples, Dried Spinach, Blueberries, Dried Kelp, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Copper Amino Acid Complex, d-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Sodium Selenite, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Cobalt Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols for added freshness, Rosemary Extract, Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 24.0%, Crude Fat (min) 12.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 4.0%, Moisture (max) 10.0%, Taurine (min) 0.1%. Energy 3,450 kcal/kg calculated metabolizable energy (393 kcal/cup). AAFCO: Is this AAFCO approved? Yes, it meets the nutritional levels established by AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages excluding large breed puppies. (per manufacturer) Venison is the first ingredient.

This is a small breed dry kibble sized for toy and small breed teeth, sold in a 1.5 kilogram bag and also in a smaller 500 gram bag. Venison leads the ingredient list, followed by venison meal, green peas, tapioca, and coconut oil, in pre cooking weight order. The manufacturer positions the recipe for dogs with sensitivities to chicken, beef, or lamb, and states it excludes those proteins along with wheat, corn, soy, and dairy. It is formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages other than large breed puppies, per the manufacturer's own statement. Feeding guidelines on the bag scale from about a quarter cup a day for a dog between 1 and 3 kilograms up to more than a cup and an eighth for a dog over 8 kilograms. The manufacturer describes the venison as premium free-range New Zealand venison, ethically sourced, and recommends introducing the food gradually over seven days when switching from another diet. Whatever food ends up in the bowl, a single ingredient freeze dried topper is a way to add interest without changing the diet, which is what Sniff and Shift makes in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 17, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.

Source: Addiction Pet Foods product page (shop.addictionpet.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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