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Chicken Heart

The heart muscle of the chicken, a muscle meat rather than an organ despite where it sits.

Chicken Heart

Our read // In our catalog

In 1 of every 25 foods we track

Share of foods that list it

4%

127 of the 3,204 foods with an ingredient list on file, from 32 brands. 53 wet dog food, 23 dry dog food, 22 frozen dog food.

Each square is 1% of the catalog

Where it sits on the label

Median position 7. In the top five of 53 foods, so it is usually a supporting ingredient.

Top five List position, heaviest first

Above the salt

99%

Almost always listed before the salt, so there is more of it than a pinch.

Price per lb

Foods with it $4.28
All foods $3.25

Median of the cheapest bag price across 31 priced foods, 32% above the catalog. The price is the food's, not the ingredient's.

Who leans on it

23%

of the foods that list it are from Cesar. 32 brands use it in total.

What it is

Why it turns up in dog food

  • One of the best natural sources of taurine and CoQ10, both linked to heart muscle function. Also supplies iron, zinc and B12.

Who uses it

Brands, best sellers and the company it keeps

Top brands, by foods that list it

  1. Cesar 29 / 45
  2. Instinct 18 / 98
  3. Wellness 10 / 118
  4. Orijen 10 / 25
  5. Acana 9 / 23
  6. Nulo 5 / 117
  7. Tucker's 4 / 25
  8. Smallbatch 4 / 23
  9. ZIWI 3 / 11
  10. Abound 3 / 20

Foods that list it / all the brand's recipes we track.

Plus 22 more brands.

Amazon best sellers that list it

  1. #25 Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper

Rank on Amazon's dog food best seller list, checked October 2026.

Usually listed with, share of the foods that list it

  1. Chicken Liver 87%
  2. Chicken 83%
  3. Carrots 36%
  4. Chicken Broth 34%
  5. Sweet Potatoes 26%
  6. Water 25%
  7. Flaxseed 21%
  8. Turkey 18%
  9. Apples 15%
  10. Beef Lung 13%
  11. Pork By-Products 13%
  12. Calcium Carbonate 13%

On the shelf

Foods that list Chicken Heart

127 foods in our catalog list it. These 60 list it highest on the label.

Tucker’s Boost Chicken Butter Grain-Free Dog Food TopperTucker'sTucker’s Boost Chicken Butter Grain-Free Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 1 on the labelWellness Core Bowl Boosters Functional Toppers Skin & Coat Health Dog Food TopperWellnessWellness Core Bowl Boosters Functional Toppers Skin & Coat Health Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 1 on the labelWellness Core Bowl Boosters Functional Toppers Joint Health Dog Food TopperWellnessWellness Core Bowl Boosters Functional Toppers Joint Health Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 1 on the labelViva Raw Complete Diet Chicken Frozen Dog FoodViva RawViva Raw Complete Diet Chicken Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 2 on the labelBones & Co Cage-Free Chicken Raw - The Bones & Co. Freeze-Dried Dog FoodBones & CoBones & Co Cage-Free Chicken Raw - The Bones & Co. Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 2 on the labelBones & Co Cage-Free Chicken Raw - The Bones & Co. Frozen Dog FoodBones & CoBones & Co Cage-Free Chicken Raw - The Bones & Co. Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 2 on the labelAnswers Pet Food Straight Simply Protein Chicken Formula Grain-Free Dog Food TopperAnswers Pet FoodAnswers Pet Food Straight Simply Protein Chicken Formula Grain-Free Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 on the labelAnswers Pet Food Detailed Mighty Raw Chicken Frozen Dog FoodAnswers Pet FoodAnswers Pet Food Detailed Mighty Raw Chicken Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 2 on the labelRaw Bistro Chicken Entree 6 Pack Frozen Dog FoodRaw BistroRaw Bistro Chicken Entree 6 Pack Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 2 on the labelTucker’s Chicken-Pumpkin Diet Freeze-Dried Dog FoodTucker'sTucker’s Chicken-Pumpkin Diet Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 2 on the labelHealth Extension Gently Air Dried Superfoods Chicken Recipe Dry Dog FoodHealth ExtensionHealth Extension Gently Air Dried Superfoods Chicken Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelNulo FreeStyle True Boost Meatball Mixers Chicken Recipe Dog Food TopperNuloNulo FreeStyle True Boost Meatball Mixers Chicken Recipe Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 on the label
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Wellness Core Bowl Boosters Functional Toppers Hearth Health Dog Food TopperWellnessWellness Core Bowl Boosters Functional Toppers Hearth Health Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 1 on the labelWellness Core Bowl Boosters Functional Toppers Digestive Health Dog Food TopperWellnessWellness Core Bowl Boosters Functional Toppers Digestive Health Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 1 on the labelTucker’s Patties Chicken-Pumpkin Raw Diet Frozen Dog FoodTucker'sTucker’s Patties Chicken-Pumpkin Raw Diet Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 2 on the labelNulo FreeStyle True Boost Whole Prey Mixers Chicken & Pumpkin Recipe Dog Food TopperNuloNulo FreeStyle True Boost Whole Prey Mixers Chicken & Pumpkin Recipe Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 on the labelNulo MedalSeries Tasty Toppers Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Dog Food TopperNuloNulo MedalSeries Tasty Toppers Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 on the labelLotus Free Range Chicken Recipe Raw Frozen Dog FoodLotusLotus Free Range Chicken Recipe Raw Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 2 on the labelLotus Free Range Chicken Recipe Raw Frozen Dog FoodLotusLotus Free Range Chicken Recipe Raw Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 2 on the labelLotus Free Range Chicken Recipe Raw Frozen Dog FoodLotusLotus Free Range Chicken Recipe Raw Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 2 on the labelInstinct FreshDried Meal Blends Chicken & Harvest Blend Freeze-Dried Dog FoodInstinctInstinct FreshDried Meal Blends Chicken & Harvest Blend Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 3 on the labelNulo Raw Chicken Recipe with Blueberries Freeze-Dried Dog FoodNuloNulo Raw Chicken Recipe with Blueberries Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 3 on the labelVital Essentials Entrée (Nibs) Chicken Nibs Freeze-Dried Dog FoodVital EssentialsVital Essentials Entrée (Nibs) Chicken Nibs Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 3 on the labelOrijen FreshPrey Chicken & Duck Recipe With Grains Wet Dog FoodOrijenOrijen FreshPrey Chicken & Duck Recipe With Grains Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelInstinct Raw Longevity Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Adults Ages 7+ Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Longevity Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Adults Ages 7+ Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 3 on the labelInstinct Raw Longevity Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Puppies Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Longevity Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Puppies Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 3 on the labelInstinct Raw Longevity Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Longevity Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 3 on the labelInstinct Raw Longevity Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Adults Ages 7+ Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Longevity Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Adults Ages 7+ Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 3 on the labelInstinct Raw Longevity Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Longevity Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 3 on the labelInstinct Raw Signature Patties Real Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Signature Patties Real Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 3 on the labelInstinct Raw Signature Bites Real Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Signature Bites Real Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 3 on the labelInstinct Raw Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 3 on the labelInstinct Raw Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Seniors Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Seniors Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 3 on the labelInstinct Raw Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 3 on the labelInstinct Raw Boost Mixers Blends Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperInstinctInstinct Raw Boost Mixers Blends Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 3 on the labelInstinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperInstinctInstinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 4 on the labelAnnamaet Chicken Raw Freeze-Dried Dog FoodAnnamaetAnnamaet Chicken Raw Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 4 on the labelTucker’s Boost Chicken Broth Dog Food TopperTucker'sTucker’s Boost Chicken Broth Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 4 on the labelZiwi Chicken Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodZIWIZiwi Chicken Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 4 on the labelNature’s Logic Original Canine Chicken Feast Wet Dog FoodNature's LogicNature’s Logic Original Canine Chicken Feast Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 4 on the labelIams Proactive Health Adult Chicken, Peas and Carrots Recipe Wet Dog FoodIamsIams Proactive Health Adult Chicken, Peas and Carrots Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 4 on the labelInstinct Raw Boost RawBoost+ Frozen Mixers Gut Health Recipe Dog Food TopperInstinctInstinct Raw Boost RawBoost+ Frozen Mixers Gut Health Recipe Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 4 on the labelInstinct Raw Boost Frozen Mixers Skin & Coat Health Dog Food TopperInstinctInstinct Raw Boost Frozen Mixers Skin & Coat Health Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 4 on the labelInstinct Raw Boost Mixers Mobility Support Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperInstinctInstinct Raw Boost Mixers Mobility Support Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 4 on the labelInstinct Raw Boost Mixers Immune Health Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperInstinctInstinct Raw Boost Mixers Immune Health Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 4 on the labelInstinct Raw Boost Mixers Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperInstinctInstinct Raw Boost Mixers Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 4 on the labelNutriSource Chicken & Duck Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog FoodNutriSourceNutriSource Chicken & Duck Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 5 on the labelDarwin’s Natural Pet Products BioLogics Raw Chicken for Healthy Dogs Grain-Free Frozen Dog FoodDarwin's Natural Pet ProductsDarwin’s Natural Pet Products BioLogics Raw Chicken for Healthy Dogs Grain-Free Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 5 on the labelSmallbatch Chicken Small Bites Freeze-Dried Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Chicken Small Bites Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 5 on the labelSmallbatch Chicken Sliders Freeze-Dried Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Chicken Sliders Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 5 on the labelSmallbatch Lightly Cooked Chicken Frozen Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Lightly Cooked Chicken Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 5 on the labelSmallbatch Frozen Raw Chicken Patties Frozen Dog FoodSmallbatchSmallbatch Frozen Raw Chicken Patties Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 5 on the labelIams Proactive Health Adult Lamb, Peas and Carrots Recipe Wet Dog FoodIamsIams Proactive Health Adult Lamb, Peas and Carrots Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 5 on the labelNulo Gently-Cooked Meals Duck, Chicken & Quinoa Recipe Frozen Dog FoodNuloNulo Gently-Cooked Meals Duck, Chicken & Quinoa Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 6 on the labelZiwi Air-Dried Chicken Dog Food TopperZIWIZiwi Air-Dried Chicken Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 6 on the labelOrijen Chicken Recipe Pâté with Liver Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodOrijenOrijen Chicken Recipe Pâté with Liver Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 6 on the labelCesar Puppy Filets in Gravy Puppy Food, Chicken Recipe Wet Dog FoodCesarCesar Puppy Filets in Gravy Puppy Food, Chicken Recipe Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 6 on the labelCesar Classic Loaf in Sauce Chicken & Liver Wet Dog FoodCesarCesar Classic Loaf in Sauce Chicken & Liver Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 7 on the labelCesar Classic Loaf in Sauce Grilled Chicken Wet Dog FoodCesarCesar Classic Loaf in Sauce Grilled Chicken Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 7 on the labelCanidae All Life Stages, Multi-Protein Chicken, Lamb and Fish Wet Dog FoodCanidaeCanidae All Life Stages, Multi-Protein Chicken, Lamb and Fish Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 7 on the label
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