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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Pro's Choice
Picky Dog Palatability Formula (Functional Health Care Series)
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Gluten grains
Poultry
Free From:
Dairy
Egg
Legumes
Nuts
Red meat
Fish
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.
Cons
Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
Is Pro's Choice Picky Dog Palatability Formula (Functional Health Care Series) dry dog food good?
Pro's Choice Picky Dog Palatability Formula (Functional Health Care Series) is a dry dog food rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. This recipe is free from Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Poultry.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
31%
Fat
16%
Est. Carbs
41%
Fiber
4.4%
Ash
7.8%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Medium (31% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may be reasonable for many adult dogs, though active, growing, pregnant, or nursing dogs may need a more specific fit.
References
Fat is Medium (16% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many adult dogs, assuming the full diet matches activity and body condition.
References
Ingredients Analysis
31 of 31 matched
Prefer
1
Concerned
6
Notice
1
1
Peptide Protein
2
Germ Rice
3
Chicken Meal
4
Pearl Barley
5
Non-gmo Corn
6
Poultry Fat
7
Dried Beet Pulp
8
Dried Seaweed
9
Yeast Powder
10
Salt
11
L-carnitine
12
Yucca Extract
13
Lecithin
14
Vitamin A
15
Vitamin D
16
Vitamin E
17
Vitamin B1
18
Riboflavin
19
Vitamin B6
20
Vitamin B12
21
Niacin
22
Choline Chloride
23
Calcium Pantothenate
24
Folic Acid
25
Biotin
26
Potassium Iodide
27
Iron Amino Acid Chelate
28
Zinc Animo Acid Chelate
29
Copper Amino Acid Chelate
30
Manganese Amino Acid Chelate
31
Selenium Yeast
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Poultry Fat.
Higher-caution ingredients: Poultry Fat have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible allergy triggers: Pearl Barley, Non-gmo Corn have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Possible digestion triggers: Pearl Barley, Non-gmo Corn have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Pro's Choice Picky Dog Palatability Formula (Functional Health Care Series)'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
Chicken Meal
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
96%
Auxiliary
4%
Meat-forward: 96% of the weighted protein in Pro's Choice Picky Dog Palatability Formula (Functional Health Care Series) 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
Peptide Protein
Chicken Meal
Auxiliary
Yeast Powder
Selenium Yeast
Pro's Choice Picky Dog Palatability Formula (Functional Health Care Series) dry dog food Review
Pro's Choice Picky Dog Palatability Formula (Functional Health Care Series) 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
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Owners prioritizing bioavailable minerals
Avoid if
Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Poultry.
On a dry-matter basis: 31% protein, 16% fat, 41% estimated carbohydrates.
96% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pro's Choice Picky Dog Palatability Formula (Functional Health Care Series) good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Pro's Choice Picky Dog Palatability Formula (Functional Health Care Series) contain Dairy?
Does Pro's Choice Picky Dog Palatability Formula (Functional Health Care Series) contain Egg?
Does Pro's Choice Picky Dog Palatability Formula (Functional Health Care Series) contain Legumes?
Does Pro's Choice Picky Dog Palatability Formula (Functional Health Care Series) contain Nuts?
Is Pro's Choice Picky Dog Palatability Formula (Functional Health Care Series) grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Pro's Choice Picky Dog Palatability Formula (Functional Health Care Series)?
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