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Summary

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/3

PetNC Natural Care

Hip & Joint Soft Chews

Dog

Rating

★★★★☆

4.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Egg

Legumes

Nuts

Poultry

Red meat

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.

Is PetNC Natural Care Hip & Joint Soft Chews dog food good?

PetNC Natural Care Hip & Joint Soft Chews is a dog food rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name, giving good visibility into protein sources. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Fish.

Ingredients Analysis

30 of 33 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Glucosamine Hydrochloride

Chondroitin Sulfate

Methylsulfonylmethane

Vitamin C

Manganese

Black Pepper Extract

No match found in database

Hyaluronic Acid

Ascorbic Acid

Brewers Dried Yeast

Calcium Propionate

Canola Oil

Caramel Color

Corn Starch

Disodium Phosphate

Dried Cheese

Green Tea Extract

Liver Meal

No match found in database

Maltodextrin

Mixed Tocopherols

Natural Flavors

Rosemary Extract

Salmon Oil

Salt

Silicon Dioxide

Sorbic Acid

Soya Lecithin

Soy Protein

No match found in database

Sunflower Oil

Vegetable Glycerin

Vegetable Oil

Water

Yeast Extract

Yucca Schidigera Extract

Tips

Protein source needs review: animal ingredients are present, but named animal proteins are not prominent near the top.

Ingredients worth checking: Methylsulfonylmethane, Brewers Dried Yeast, Canola Oil.

Higher-caution ingredients: Vegetable Oil have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible allergy triggers: Dried Cheese have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.

Possible digestion triggers: Methylsulfonylmethane, Canola Oil, Dried Cheese have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of PetNC Natural Care Hip & Joint Soft Chews's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Dried Cheese

Animal Protein

High

Animal

81%

Auxiliary

19%

Meat-forward: 81% of the weighted protein in PetNC Natural Care Hip & Joint Soft Chews 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

Dried Cheese

Auxiliary

Brewers Dried Yeast

Yeast Extract

PetNC Natural Care Hip & Joint Soft Chews dog food Review

PetNC Natural Care Hip & Joint Soft Chews is a strong choice — rated 4.5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Avoid if

Your pet is allergic to dairy

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Contains common allergens: Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Fish.

81% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Overall rating: 4.5 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.

Frequently asked questions

Is PetNC Natural Care Hip & Joint Soft Chews good for dogs?

Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does PetNC Natural Care Hip & Joint Soft Chews contain Dairy?

Does PetNC Natural Care Hip & Joint Soft Chews contain Egg?

Does PetNC Natural Care Hip & Joint Soft Chews contain Legumes?

Does PetNC Natural Care Hip & Joint Soft Chews contain Nuts?

Is PetNC Natural Care Hip & Joint Soft Chews grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in PetNC Natural Care Hip & Joint Soft Chews?