GimDog Sport Stick Lamb
GimDog Sport Stick Lamb scores 2/5 on Moesonson's label-based analysis. Its strongest factor is animal-protein content (strong — 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources); its weakest is protein clarity (low — 0% of the recipe's protein panel is clearly named).
Rating
Updated Sep 2026
How this score is made
This score isn’t a hand-wavy impression: it reads what the label actually prints — the ingredient list, guaranteed analysis and AAFCO adequacy statement — and runs it through the same algorithmic rubric as every other product. No brand pays for placement, and there are no affiliate links on reviewed products.
Is GimDog Sport Stick Lamb summary.overview.productLabel.DOG.SEMI_MOIST good?
GimDog Sport Stick Lamb is a summary.overview.productLabel.DOG.SEMI_MOIST rated 2 stars, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. However, several animal ingredients are described in generic terms, which reduces sourcing transparency. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Allergy Highlights
Free From:
Cons
- Relies heavily on animal by-products, which can vary in quality.
Nutrition Breakdown
| Protein | 47% |
|---|---|
| Fat | 41% |
| Fiber | 1% |
| Ash | 11% |
Moisture (30%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
| Protein | 33% |
|---|---|
| Fat | 29% |
| Fiber | 1% |
| Moisture | 30% |
| Ash | 8% |
As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.
Tips
- Protein is Super High (47% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This can fit very active, working, or growing dogs, but dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions need vet-guided diet targets.
- Fat is Super High (41% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense and may fit some working or underweight dogs, while dogs with pancreatitis history need veterinary guidance.
Ingredients Analysis
2 of 2 matched
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1 Meat And Animal Derivatives
Animal ProteinDescription
Made of unnamed animal parts leftover after muscle meat is removed in the slaughterhouse. It could include anything from necks, undeveloped eggs, feet, and internal organs.
Why Notice?
Unspecified animal products from unknown sources. Its quality is highly concerned, often seen in low quality pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
Could be made from any animals, including "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter). Contaminated meats can lead to severe illnesses.
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2 Minerals
SupplementDescription
A general term for mineral supplementation, specific sources not identified.
Tips
- Some protein sources are less clear: Meat And Animal Derivatives appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Meat And Animal Derivatives.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Meat And Animal Derivatives have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Low- By-products 100%
Low clarity: only 0% of GimDog Sport Stick Lamb's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named. 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 100% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and spot allergens; vague ones don't.
Contributing ingredients
By-products
Animal Protein
High- Animal 100%
Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in GimDog Sport Stick Lamb comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
GimDog Sport Stick Lamb summary.overview.productLabel.DOG.SEMI_MOIST Review
GimDog Sport Stick Lamb scores 2 stars on this analysis, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.
Best for
- Pets avoiding gluten grains
Avoid if
- Ingredient transparency is non-negotiable
Key takeaways
- Animal by-products account for 100% of the protein, which can vary in quality.
- On a dry-matter basis: 47% protein, 41% fat, 0% estimated carbohydrates.
- 100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
- Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
- Overall rating: 2 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.
Frequently asked questions
Is GimDog Sport Stick Lamb good for dogs?
Based on its label, GimDog Sport Stick Lamb is hard to recommend — it scores 2 out of 5 stars on Moesonson’s analysis, with low ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Both factors come straight from the printed ingredient list, so review the full breakdown of concerns before choosing it for your dog.
Does GimDog Sport Stick Lamb contain Dairy?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, GimDog Sport Stick Lamb does not include Dairy or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does GimDog Sport Stick Lamb contain Egg?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, GimDog Sport Stick Lamb does not include Egg or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does GimDog Sport Stick Lamb contain Legumes?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, GimDog Sport Stick Lamb does not include Legumes or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Legumes can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Does GimDog Sport Stick Lamb contain Nuts?
No — based on the printed ingredient list, GimDog Sport Stick Lamb does not include Nuts or closely related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid that trigger here. Recipes do get reformulated, though, so re-check the packaging before feeding — Moesonson’s reading reflects the label at analysis time.
Is GimDog Sport Stick Lamb grain-free?
Yes — GimDog Sport Stick Lamb is grain-free according to its printed ingredient list: no gluten grains (like wheat) and no gluten-free grains (like rice or corn) appear in the recipe. That makes it a candidate for pets with diagnosed grain sensitivities, though grain-free offers no automatic benefit for pets without one.
What are the main protein sources in GimDog Sport Stick Lamb?
The animal proteins in GimDog Sport Stick Lamb include Meat And Animal Derivatives, but some appear under generic terms such as “meat” or “poultry” rather than by species. Generic labeling lowers the recipe’s protein-clarity score in Moesonson’s analysis, because it stops you verifying the exact protein source — a drawback for pets with specific protein allergies.
