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Ingredient file // Named animal protein

Chicken Liver

The liver of the chicken, an organ meat.

Chicken Liver

Our read // In our catalog

In 1 of every 8 foods we track

Share of foods that list it

12%

385 of the 3,204 foods with an ingredient list on file, from 66 brands. 203 wet dog food, 98 dry dog food, 40 dog food topper.

Each square is 1% of the catalog

Where it sits on the label

Median position 4. In the top five of 298 foods, so it is usually a main 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 $4.30
All foods $3.25

Median of the cheapest bag price across 107 priced foods, 32% above the catalog. The price is the food's, not the ingredient's.

Who leans on it

11%

of the foods that list it are from Blue. 66 brands use it in total.

What it is

Why it turns up in dog food

  • Enormously rich in vitamin A, iron and B12, and dogs love the taste. A little goes a long way.

Who uses it

Brands, best sellers and the company it keeps

Top brands, by foods that list it

  1. Blue 41 / 186
  2. Cesar 32 / 45
  3. Fromm 29 / 67
  4. Stella & Chewy's 25 / 85
  5. Instinct 22 / 98
  6. Merrick 16 / 107
  7. Royal Canin 15 / 160
  8. Wellness 12 / 118
  9. Nutro 12 / 71
  10. Orijen 10 / 25

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

Plus 56 more brands.

Amazon best sellers that list it

  1. #7 Stella & Chewy’s Marie’s Magical Dinner Dust Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper
  2. #25 Instinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper
  3. #71 The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Chicken & Oat Recipe Whole Food Clusters Dry Dog Food

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

Usually listed with, share of the foods that list it

  1. Chicken 86%
  2. Chicken Broth 43%
  3. Carrots 36%
  4. Peas 28%
  5. Flaxseed 23%
  6. Chicken Heart 22%
  7. Sweet Potatoes 20%
  8. Dried Egg Product 19%
  9. Potatoes 19%
  10. Mixed Tocopherols 19%
  11. Chicken Meal 17%
  12. Chicken Fat 17%

On the shelf

Foods that list Chicken Liver

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

Stella & Chewy’s Marie’s Magical Dinner Dust Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food TopperStella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy’s Marie’s Magical Dinner Dust Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 on the labelInstinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperInstinctInstinct Raw Boost Mixers Gut Health Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 on the labelSolid Gold Nutrientboost Chicken Freeze Dried Dog Food TopperSolid GoldSolid Gold Nutrientboost Chicken Freeze Dried Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 on the labelNutriSource Chicken & Duck Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog FoodNutriSourceNutriSource Chicken & Duck Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 2 on the labelK9 Natural Chicken Feast Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog FoodK9 NaturalK9 Natural Chicken Feast Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // 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. 2 on the labelVital Essentials Entrée (Nibs) Chicken Nibs Freeze-Dried Dog FoodVital EssentialsVital Essentials Entrée (Nibs) Chicken Nibs Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 2 on the labelStella & Chewy’s Chicken Little Lil’ Bites - Raw for Small Breeds Freeze-Dried Dog FoodStella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy’s Chicken Little Lil’ Bites - Raw for Small Breeds Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 2 on the labelPrimal Raw Scoopable Pronto Puppy Freeze-Dried Dog FoodPrimalPrimal Raw Scoopable Pronto Puppy Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 2 on the labelPrimal Raw Scoopable Pronto Puppy Frozen Dog FoodPrimalPrimal Raw Scoopable Pronto Puppy Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 2 on the labelGrandma Lucy’s 3 Bears Chicken Freeze-Dried Dog FoodGrandma Lucy'sGrandma Lucy’s 3 Bears Chicken Freeze-Dried Dog FoodFreeze-Dried // No. 2 on the labelEarth Animal Wisdom Air-Dried Chicken Recipe Dog Food TopperEarth AnimalEarth Animal Wisdom Air-Dried Chicken Recipe Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 on the label
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ZIWI Steam & Dried Cage-free Chicken with Orchard Fruits Recipe Dog Food TopperZIWIZIWI Steam & Dried Cage-free Chicken with Orchard Fruits Recipe Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 on the labelZiwi Air-Dried Chicken Dog Food TopperZIWIZiwi Air-Dried Chicken Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 on the labelCarna4 Standard Chicken Dry Dog FoodCarna4Carna4 Standard Chicken Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelOrijen FreshPrey Chicken & Duck Recipe With Grains Wet Dog FoodOrijenOrijen FreshPrey Chicken & Duck Recipe With Grains Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 2 on the labelOrijen Chicken Recipe Pâté with Liver Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodOrijenOrijen Chicken Recipe Pâté with Liver Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 2 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. 2 on the labelRoyal Canin Veterinary Health Nutrition Canine Urinary SO Loaf Wet Dog FoodRoyal CaninRoyal Canin Veterinary Health Nutrition Canine Urinary SO Loaf Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 2 on the labelRoyal Canin Canine Care Nutrition Sensitive Skin Care Loaf in Sauce Wet Dog FoodRoyal CaninRoyal Canin Canine Care Nutrition Sensitive Skin Care Loaf in Sauce Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 2 on the labelNulo MedalSeries Paté Chicken, Carrots & Peas Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodNuloNulo MedalSeries Paté Chicken, Carrots & Peas Recipe Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 2 on the labelBlue Natural Veterinary Diet WU Wet Dog FoodBlueBlue Natural Veterinary Diet WU Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 2 on the labelCesar Classic Loaf in Sauce Turkey Wet Dog FoodCesarCesar Classic Loaf in Sauce Turkey Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 2 on the labelCesar Classic Loaf in Sauce Smoked Bacon & Egg Wet Dog FoodCesarCesar Classic Loaf in Sauce Smoked Bacon & Egg Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 2 on the labelCesar Classic Loaf in Sauce Puppy - Chicken & Beef Wet Dog FoodCesarCesar Classic Loaf in Sauce Puppy - Chicken & Beef Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 2 on the labelCesar Classic Loaf in Sauce Lamb Wet Dog FoodCesarCesar Classic Loaf in Sauce Lamb Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 2 on the labelCesar Classic Loaf in Sauce Duck Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodCesarCesar Classic Loaf in Sauce Duck Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 2 on the labelNutro Ultra Senior Trio of Proteins Chicken, Lamb & Whitefish with Superfoods Paté Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodNutroNutro Ultra Senior Trio of Proteins Chicken, Lamb & Whitefish with Superfoods Paté Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 2 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. 2 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. 2 on the labelInstinct Raw Longevity Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Longevity Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 2 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. 2 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. 2 on the labelInstinct Raw Signature Patties Real Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Signature Patties Real Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 2 on the labelInstinct Raw Signature Bites Real Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Signature Bites Real Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 2 on the labelInstinct Raw Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 2 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. 2 on the labelInstinct Raw Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Raw Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 2 on the labelTiki Dog Raw Chicken, Chicken Liver and Chicken Bone Broth Frozen Raw Dog FoodTiki DogTiki Dog Raw Chicken, Chicken Liver and Chicken Bone Broth Frozen Raw Dog FoodFrozen // No. 2 on the labelStella & Chewy’s Chewy’s Chicken Frozen Raw Patties Frozen Dog FoodStella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy’s Chewy’s Chicken Frozen Raw Patties Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 2 on the labelStella & Chewy’s Chewy’s Chicken Frozen Raw Dinner Morsels Frozen Dog FoodStella & Chewy'sStella & Chewy’s Chewy’s Chicken Frozen Raw Dinner Morsels Frozen Dog FoodFrozen // No. 2 on the labelOrijen Fit & Trim Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodOrijenOrijen Fit & Trim Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelMerrick Backcountry Freeze-Dried Raw Mixer Real Chicken Recipe Dog Food TopperMerrickMerrick Backcountry Freeze-Dried Raw Mixer Real Chicken Recipe Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 on the labelMerrick Backcountry Freeze-Dried Raw Meal Mixer Real Chicken Recipe Dog Food TopperMerrickMerrick Backcountry Freeze-Dried Raw Meal Mixer Real Chicken Recipe Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 on the labelLotus Oven Baked Small Bites Chicken Recipe Puppy Dry Dog FoodLotusLotus Oven Baked Small Bites Chicken Recipe Puppy Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelLotus Oven Baked Regular Bites Chicken Recipe Puppy Dry Dog FoodLotusLotus Oven Baked Regular Bites Chicken Recipe Puppy Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 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. 2 on the labelInstinct Raw Boost Frozen Mixers Skin & Coat Health Dog Food TopperInstinctInstinct Raw Boost Frozen Mixers Skin & Coat Health Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 on the labelInstinct Raw Boost Mixers Mobility Support Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperInstinctInstinct Raw Boost Mixers Mobility Support Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 on the labelInstinct Raw Boost Mixers Immune Health Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperInstinctInstinct Raw Boost Mixers Immune Health Freeze-Dried Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 2 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. 2 on the labelHalo Puppy Holistic Chicken & Chicken Liver Recipe Dry Dog FoodHaloHalo Puppy Holistic Chicken & Chicken Liver Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelHalo Adult Dog Holistic Chicken & Chicken Liver Recipe Dry Dog FoodHaloHalo Adult Dog Holistic Chicken & Chicken Liver Recipe Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 2 on the labelK9 Natural Baked & Coated Cage-Free Poultry Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodK9 NaturalK9 Natural Baked & Coated Cage-Free Poultry Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog FoodDry // No. 3 on the labelKismet Shakers Daily Hip & Joint Formula Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe Dog Food TopperKismetKismet Shakers Daily Hip & Joint Formula Freeze-Dried Chicken Recipe Dog Food TopperTopper // No. 3 on the labelTruDog Grain Free Chicken & Salmon Recipe Small Breed ca Wet Dog FoodTruDogTruDog Grain Free Chicken & Salmon Recipe Small Breed ca Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 on the labelBIXBI RAWBBLE Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodBIXBIBIXBI RAWBBLE Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // No. 3 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. 3 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. 3 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. 3 on the label

Leaving it out

Foods without chicken

For owners who skip chicken: popular wet foods priced like the ones that list it ($2.92 to $5.83 per lb), with no chicken on the label.

Zignature Original Food Venison Formula Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodZignatureZignature Original Food Venison Formula Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // $4.12 per lbZignature Original Food Kangaroo Formula Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodZignatureZignature Original Food Kangaroo Formula Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // $4.04 per lbNature’s Logic Original Canine Can: Lamb Wet Dog FoodNature's LogicNature’s Logic Original Canine Can: Lamb Wet Dog FoodWet // $3.99 per lbWellness Complete Health Turkey Wet Dog FoodWellnessWellness Complete Health Turkey Wet Dog FoodWet // $3.75 per lbSolid Gold Barking at the Moon Beef Wet Dog FoodSolid GoldSolid Gold Barking at the Moon Beef Wet Dog FoodWet // $3.64 per lbNutriSource High Plains Select Wet Dog FoodNutriSourceNutriSource High Plains Select Wet Dog FoodWet // $3.58 per lbInstinct Original Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodInstinctInstinct Original Grain-Free Wet Dog FoodWet // $3.47 per lbMerrick Grain Free Limited Ingredient Lamb Wet Dog FoodMerrickMerrick Grain Free Limited Ingredient Lamb Wet Dog FoodWet // $3.45 per lb

Checked against the ingredient list we store for each food. Labels change, so read the bag before you buy.

On labels as

Other names for this

Manufacturers do not all use the same wording. These all mean the same thing.

Fresh Chicken Liver Organic Chicken Liver
An ingredient on its own tells you very little. What matters is how much of it there is and where it sits in the list. That is why we weigh the top five rather than reacting to any single name further down. Back to the wiki

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