Is Sportmix a good dog food?

Checked against SPORTMiX Premium Energy Plus, 50 lb, UPC 034846700916 · Updated Nov 2026

VERDICT

Label is missing contact info and who makes it. 1 item not disclosed by the company.

2 of 8 WSAVA checks verified. 2 partly, 1 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?NOT CHECKED · not on the product page

What quality control measures does the company use?

Not checked: the product page we read does not show this; it may be printed on the bag.

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?

“SPORTMiX® Energy Plus Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.”

Source: images.salsify.com · 2026-11-09

Calories stated?370 kcal/cup

Calories per cup / serving stated?

“Metabolizable Energy (Calculated) | 3,755 kcal/kg, 370 kcal/cup”

The website says 400 kcal/cup and the package says 370; the package governs.

Source: images.salsify.com · 2026-11-09

Contact info on label?PARTLY

Contact information on the label?

“MANUFACTURED BY MIDWESTERN PET FOODS, INC., EVANSVILLE, IN 47725 USA”

Not stated: The company name and the contact details are on separate lines of the label; we do not join lines, and a web address is not a company or brand name.

Source: images.salsify.com · 2026-11-09

Who makes it?PARTLY

Who makes the food — the company’s own plants or a co-manufacturer?

“Manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. Evansville, IN 47725 USA”

Source: images.salsify.com · 2026-11-09

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What the label says

“SPORTMiX® Energy Plus Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.”
  • Calories: 370 kcal/cup

Label source: images.salsify.com

Recall record

FDA animal food recall listings since 2024: 0 entries. Earlier: not checked. FDA does not post every recall.

HOW MUCH FOR YOUR DOG

Using 370 kcal/cup from the label, with SPORTMiX Premium Energy Plus, 50 lb, UPC 034846700916 already selected.

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