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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Brand and product name not identified.
Rating
★★☆☆☆
2.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
Moderate
Animal Protein
Moderate
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Gluten grains
Dairy
Egg
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Unknown Poultry Meal
Unknown Fish Meal
Free From:
Nuts
Red meat
Shellfish
Pros
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies heavily on animal by-products, which can vary in quality.
Some non-animal ingredients are not clearly identified, which reduces formula transparency.
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is this dry dog food good?
This dry dog food is rated 2 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Real muscle meat appears as a primary protein source, supported by whole-food ingredients. However, animal by-products make up a significant share of the protein. This recipe is free from Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish but contains Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Unknown Poultry Meal, Unknown Fish Meal.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
33%
Fat
16%
Est. Carbs
40%
Fiber
3.4%
Ash
8%
Moisture (12%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is High (33% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. For many healthy dogs, this can support muscle maintenance, though dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions should follow vet-guided diet targets.
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
52 of 52 matched
Prefer
3
Concerned
14
Notice
8
1
Chicken
2
Poultry By-product Meal
3
Rice
4
Soybean Meal
5
Whole Grain Corn
6
Corn Protein Meal
7
Whole Grain Wheat
8
Corn Germ Meal
9
Vegetable Oil
10
Natural Flavor
11
Barley
12
Fish Meal
13
Dried Egg Product
14
Fish Oil
15
Glycerin
16
Calcium Carbonate
17
L-arginine
18
Soybean Oil
19
Dried Whey Protein Concentrate
20
Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate
21
Salt
22
Vitamin E Supplement
23
Thiamine Mononitrate
24
Niacin
25
Vitamin A Supplement
26
Calcium Pantothenate
27
Riboflavin Supplement
28
Vitamin B12 Supplement
29
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
30
Folic Acid
31
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex
32
Biotin
33
Vitamin D3 Supplement
34
Potassium Chloride
35
Dl-methionine
36
Choline Chloride
37
Zinc Sulfate
38
Ferrous Sulfate
39
Zinc Proteinate
40
Manganese Sulfate
41
Manganese Proteinate
42
Copper Sulfate
43
Copper Proteinate
44
Calcium Iodate
45
Sodium Selenite
46
Glycine
47
L-cysteine
48
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
49
Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product
50
Garlic Oil
51
Dried Lactobacillus Fermentum Fermentation Product
52
Dried Lactobacillus Delbrueckii Fermentation Product
Tips
Some protein sources are less clear: Poultry By-product Meal appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
Plant protein signal: Soybean Meal, Corn Protein Meal may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Poultry By-product Meal, Soybean Meal, Corn Protein Meal.
Higher-caution ingredients: Poultry By-product Meal, Vegetable Oil, Fish Meal, and 4 more have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible allergy triggers: Soybean Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Whole Grain Wheat, and 2 more have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Moderate
Moderate
Named
55%
Unnamed
9%
By-products
36%
Mixed clarity: 55% of this recipe's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named, but 9% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 36% are by-products. Where names are vague, you cannot verify the source or check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Chicken
Dried Egg Product
Dried Whey Protein Concentrate
Unnamed
Fish Meal
By-products
Poultry By-product Meal
Animal Protein
Moderate
Moderate
Animal
59%
Plant concentrate
41%
Mixed protein sources: 59% animal, 0% whole plants, and 41% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Chicken
Poultry By-product Meal
Fish Meal
Dried Egg Product
Dried Whey Protein Concentrate
Plant concentrate
Soybean Meal
Corn Protein Meal
dry dog food Review
This dry dog food scores 2 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.
Avoid if
Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity
Your pet is allergic to dairy
Your pet is allergic to eggs
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 55% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Animal by-products account for 36% of the protein, which can vary in quality.
Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Soybean Meal, Corn Protein Meal.
Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish, Unknown Poultry Meal, Unknown Fish Meal.
On a dry-matter basis: 33% protein, 16% fat, 40% estimated carbohydrates.
Frequently asked questions
Is this dry dog food good for dogs?
This recipe scored 2 stars, with moderate ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Worth understanding the concerns before choosing it for your dog.
Does this dry dog food contain Dairy?
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