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Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/2

SHOGUN

Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★★☆☆

3.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Gluten grains

Egg

Red meat

Fish

Free From:

Dairy

Legumes

Nuts

Poultry

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Is SHOGUN Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains dry dog food good?

SHOGUN Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains is a dry dog food rated 3.5 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, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Egg, Red meat, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

23%

Fat

12%

Est. Carbs

56%

Fiber

1.4%

Ash

7.1%

Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is Low (23% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Some lower-activity adult dogs may do fine on lower-protein complete foods, but growth, pregnancy, nursing, and medical needs change the answer.

References

Fat is Medium (12% 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

17 of 17 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Japanese Venison

Brown Rice

Dried Bonito Flakes

Barley

Barley Bran

Brewer¬¥s Yeast

Rice Oil

Egg Yolk Powder

Black Rice

Red Rice

Fermented Seasoning

Job's Tears

Foxtail Millet

Millet

Green Perilla

L-threonine

Rosemary Extract

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Japanese Venison, Dried Bonito Flakes are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Ingredients worth checking: Brown Rice, Barley, Brewer¬¥s Yeast.

Possible allergy triggers: Barley, Barley Bran have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.

Possible digestion triggers: Barley 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 SHOGUN Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains'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

Japanese Venison

Dried Bonito Flakes

Egg Yolk Powder

Animal Protein

High

Animal

98%

Auxiliary

Meat-forward: 98% of the weighted protein in SHOGUN Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains 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

Japanese Venison

Dried Bonito Flakes

Egg Yolk Powder

Auxiliary

Brewer¬¥s Yeast

SHOGUN Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains dry dog food Review

SHOGUN Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains is a solid mid-tier dry dog food at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Avoid if

Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity

Your pet is allergic to eggs

Key takeaways

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

Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Egg, Red meat, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 23% protein, 12% fat, 56% estimated carbohydrates.

98% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Dairy, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is SHOGUN Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains good for dogs?

Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.

Does SHOGUN Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains contain Dairy?

Does SHOGUN Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains contain Egg?

Does SHOGUN Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains contain Legumes?

Does SHOGUN Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains contain Nuts?

Is SHOGUN Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in SHOGUN Japanese Venison Mixed Whole Grains?