Dog Chow Complete Adult with Real Chicken

Complete Adult with Real Chicken

Dog Chow

#1125 of 1163 $0.04/oz

Under $0.20/oz

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At a Glance

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 99% of similar foods

Getting great nutrition without overspending is a win. This food delivers solid quality for less than most of its peers.

Simpler ingredient list than 81% of peers

A shorter ingredient list often means a more straightforward recipe. It's also easier to spot anything your pet might be sensitive to.

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)
Animal Digest

A palatability enhancer made by hydrolyzing unspecified animal tissues into a li... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • AAFCO Official Publication (digest definition)
  • FDA/CVM pentobarbital surveys 1998-2000
Menadione (Vitamin K3)

Menadione sodium bisulfite (synthetic vitamin K3) is banned in human food supple... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • EU Directive 2002/46/EC (human supplement ban)
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
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
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
Blue 2

Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine) is an artificial dye. No nutritional function.

Garlic

A member of the allium family. Contains thiosulfate compounds that cause oxidati... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • AKC Canine Health Foundation (garlic toxicity)
  • Lee et al. 2000, Toxicology (thiosulfate mechanism)
  • Yamato et al. 2005, J Vet Pharmacol Therapeutics (eccentrocytes in dogs)
Split ingredient (corn)

Two forms of corn appear in the top 10 ingredients (Whole Grain Corn, Corn Glute... See full analysis in the app.

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 23.9%

Protein (dry-matter)

Protein content after removing water, so wet and dry foods can be compared fairly.

Top 88%
Fat (dry-matter) 11.4%

Fat (dry-matter)

Fat content after removing water. Important for energy and nutrient absorption.

Top 86%
Fiber (dry-matter) 5.1%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 46%
Moisture 12

Moisture

Water content. Higher moisture helps with hydration, especially for cats.

Top 9%
Nutrient Transparency 5.0%

Nutrient Transparency

How many nutrients the brand reports beyond the basic required minimums.

Top 17%

Ingredients

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Named Protein Sources 1

Named Protein Sources

How many of the top 5 ingredients are identifiable, single-species proteins like chicken or salmon.

Top 78%
Primary Protein Quality 0

Primary Protein Quality

Quality of the first protein listed. Whole meat ranks higher than meals or by-products.

Top 93%
Low Filler Content 2

Low Filler Content

Corn, wheat, and soy in the top ingredients. Fewer fillers is better.

Bottom 91%
Ingredient Simplicity 24

Ingredient Simplicity

Total number of ingredients. Simpler recipes can be easier to digest.

Bottom 19%
Omega-3 Source 0

Omega-3 Source

Whether the omega-3 comes from fish oil (delivers EPA/DHA directly) or just flaxseed (plant ALA, which pets convert very poorly).

Top 91%
Label Transparency 1

Label Transparency

Whether the same ingredient is listed in multiple forms (like pea protein + pea fiber) to make meat appear higher on the label.

Bottom 88%

Full Ingredient List

Whole Grain Corn, Meat And Bone Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Beef Fat Naturally Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Soybean Meal, Poultry By-Product Meal, Chicken, Egg And Chicken Flavor, Whole Grain Wheat, Animal Digest, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Choline Chloride, Minerals [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Biotin (Vitamin B-7)], Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 2, Garlic Oil, E-4101

Calories

3559 kcal/kg Energy density
416 kcal/cup Per serving

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