Filet Mignon Flavor & Spring Vegetables Garnish Small Breed
Cesar
Under $0.20/oz
At a Glance
Real whole meat as the first protein ingredient
When whole meat tops the ingredient list, it means protein is the star of the recipe, not an afterthought.
Higher moisture for better hydration
Higher moisture means more hydration from food. While dogs drink water more readily than cats, moisture-rich food still supports overall hydration.
Better price than 89% of similar foods
Getting great nutrition without overspending is a win. This food delivers solid quality for less than most of its peers.
Meat & Bone Meal
A generic rendered ingredient where the animal source isn't identified. It could... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- FDA/CVM pentobarbital surveys 1998-2000 (60% positive rate in top-3 MBM)
- Shirley & Parsons 2001, Poultry Science (ash 9-63%, protein 38-67%)
- FDA Warning Letters: Evanger's 2017, JBS Souderton 2019
Soy Protein
Soy is one of the more common food allergens in dogs and contains phytoestrogens... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- White et al. 2004, Am J Veterinary Research (T4 increase in cats on soy)
- Redmon et al. 2016, Xenobiotica (cats bottom 3 of 13 species for clearance)
- Court & Freeman 2002, Am J Veterinary Research (soy in 57% of cat foods)
- van Hoek et al. 2015, J Feline Medicine and Surgery (critical review)
- Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (canine allergen prevalence)
BHA
BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) is a synthetic preservative classified as 'reason... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- NTP, 15th Report on Carcinogens
- IARC Monographs, Group 2B classification
Animal Fat
A generic rendered fat where the animal source isn't identified. Named fats like... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- FDA/CVM pentobarbital surveys 1998-2000
- AAFCO Official Publication (rendered fat definitions)
Corn Gluten Meal
A plant-based protein used to bump up the protein number on the label at a lower... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- Mueller et al. 2016, BMC Veterinary Research (allergen review)
Phosphoric Acid
An inorganic phosphate source. Dogs handle inorganic phosphorus better than cats... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- Coltherd et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition
- Alexander et al. 2019, British Journal of Nutrition
- Laflamme et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine
- Summers et al. 2020, J Veterinary Internal Medicine (commercial food survey)
Yellow 6
Yellow 6 (Sunset Yellow) is an artificial dye. Banned or requires warning labels... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008
Red 40
Red 40 (Allura Red AC) is an artificial dye with zero nutritional purpose, added... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- McCann et al. 2007, The Lancet
Yellow 5
Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) is an artificial dye. Requires warning labels in the EU. N... See full analysis in the app.
Sources
- EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008
Blue 2
Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine) is an artificial dye. No nutritional function.
Protein source: Beef
Beef is listed first, but fresh meat is about 70% water. After cooking/extrusion... See full analysis in the app.
Nutrition
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Ingredients
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Full Ingredient List
Beef, Ground Wheat, Meat and Bone Meal, Whole Grain Corn, Brewers Rice, Chicken By-Product Meal, Soybean Meal, Animal Fat (preserved with BHA & Citric Acid), Corn Gluten Meal, Natural Flavor, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Water, Chicken Meal, Glycerin, Salt, Sugar, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Phosphoric Acid, Potassium Chloride, Natural Filet Mignon Flavor, Choline Chloride, Dried Peas, Calcium Carbonate, DL-Methionine, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Dried Carrots, Yellow 6, L-Tryptophan, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 2, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin A Supplement, Blue 2, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Folic Acid
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