Is Carna4 a good dog food?
Checked against Carna4 Chicken Recipe · Updated Nov 2026
Label is missing calories, contact info and who makes it. 2 items not disclosed by the company.
1 of 8 WSAVA checks verified. 2 partly, 2 not disclosed, 3 not checked. Adequacy by formulation (no feeding trial). FDA animal food recall listings since 2024: 0 entries. Earlier: not checked.
Employs a nutritionist?NOT CHECKED · not on the product page
Does the company employ a qualified nutritionist?
Not checked: the product page we read does not show this; it may be printed on the bag.
Who formulates the diet?NOT CHECKED · not on the product page
Who formulates the diets, and what are their credentials?
Not checked: the product page we read does not show this; it may be printed on the bag.
Quality control process?PARTLY
What quality control measures does the company use?
“Every batch of Carna4® is tested for 15 different pathogens and toxins.”
Not stated: quality control does not name both a finished-product test and a second check
Source: carna4.com · 2025-08-27 · 1.2 years old · company-level statement
Research conducted / published?NOT DISCLOSED
What research has the company conducted, and is it published?
No source line found.
Adequacy statementFORMULATED
Nutritional adequacy statement: feeding trials or formulation?
“Carna4® Whole Food Nuggets for Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages including growth of large size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult).”
Source: carna4.com · 2025-08-27 · 1.2 years old
Calories stated?PARTLY
Calories per cup / serving stated?
“kcal/kg 4,300 kcal/8 fl. oz. cup 500”
The PDF source text uses the ligature fl and the quote normalises it to fl.
Source: carna4.com · 2025-08-27 · 1.2 years old
Contact info on label?NOT CHECKED · not on the product page
Contact information on the label?
Not checked: the product page we read does not show this; it may be printed on the bag.
Who makes it?NOT DISCLOSED
Who makes the food — the company’s own plants or a co-manufacturer?
“Nothing leaves our bakery until it is checked thoroughly for safety.”
Source: carna4.com · 2025-08-27 · 1.2 years old
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What the label says
“Carna4® Whole Food Nuggets for Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages including growth of large size dogs (70 lb or more as an adult).”
- Calories: 500 kcal/cup
Label source: carna4.com
Recall record
FDA animal food recall listings since 2024: 0 entries. Earlier: not checked. FDA does not post every recall.
Calories not on the label online — type the kcal/cup from your bag.
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