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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Tapazo
Chicken Ocean Recipe
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.5 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Egg
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Nuts
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 Tapazo Chicken Ocean Recipe dry dog food good?
Tapazo Chicken Ocean Recipe 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. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
33%
Fat
13%
Est. Carbs
41%
Fiber
3.9%
Ash
8.4%
Moisture (10%) 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 (13% 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
61 of 61 matched
Prefer
11
Concerned
7
Notice
1
1
Freeze-dried Chicken
2
Freeze-Dried Egg
3
Dried Carrot
4
Dried Salmon
5
Dried Chickpeas
6
Dried Peas
7
Pea Flour
8
Chicken Fat
9
Emulsified Tuna
10
Potato Powder
11
Dried Tuna
12
Dried Beetroot
13
Natural Flavour
14
Dicalcium Phosphate
15
Dried White Fish
16
Dried Tomato Pomace
17
Dried Herring
18
Salt
19
Dried Egg
20
Brewer's Yeast Extract
21
Ground Flaxseed
22
Salmon Oil
23
Calcium Carbonate
24
Dried Chicory Root
25
Choline Chloride
26
Vitamin E
27
Vitamin A
28
Vitamin D3
29
Vitamin B12
30
Vitamin C
31
Riboflavin
32
Thiamine
33
Folic Acid
34
Biotin
35
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
36
Niacin
37
Vitamin K
38
Carotene
39
Calcium Pantothenate
40
Copper Sulfate
41
Calcium Iodate
42
Ferrous Sulfate
43
Manganese Oxide
44
Zinc Oxide
45
Sodium Selenite
46
Copper Proteinate
47
Iron Proteinate
48
Zinc Proteinate
49
Manganese Proteinate
50
Taurine
51
Dl-methionine
52
Garlic Extract
53
L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate
54
Glucosamine Hydrochloride
55
L-carnitine
56
Chondroitin
57
Inositol
58
Lactobacillus Acidophilus
59
Lactobacillus Casei
60
Bifidobacterium
61
Enterococcus Faecium
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Freeze-dried Chicken, Freeze-Dried Egg are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Dried Chickpeas, Dried Peas, Pea Flour may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Dicalcium Phosphate.
Higher-caution ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Garlic Extract have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible allergy triggers: Freeze-Dried Egg have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Tapazo Chicken Ocean Recipe'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
Freeze-dried Chicken
Freeze-Dried Egg
Dried Salmon
Emulsified Tuna
Dried Tuna
Dried White Fish
Dried Herring
Dried Egg
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
90%
Plant
10%
Meat-forward: 90% of the weighted protein in Tapazo Chicken Ocean Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (10% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Freeze-dried Chicken
Freeze-Dried Egg
Dried Salmon
Emulsified Tuna
Dried Tuna
Dried White Fish
Dried Herring
Dried Egg
Plant
Dried Chickpeas
Dried Peas
Pea Flour
Tapazo Chicken Ocean Recipe dry dog food Review
Tapazo Chicken Ocean Recipe 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 avoiding gluten grains
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
Your pet is allergic to eggs
You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 33% protein, 13% fat, 41% estimated carbohydrates.
90% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tapazo Chicken Ocean Recipe good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Tapazo Chicken Ocean Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Tapazo Chicken Ocean Recipe contain Egg?
Does Tapazo Chicken Ocean Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Tapazo Chicken Ocean Recipe contain Nuts?
Is Tapazo Chicken Ocean Recipe grain-free?
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