Lucy Pet Products Formulas for Life Grain-Free Salmon, Pumpkin & Quinoa Formula

Formulas for Life Grain-Free Salmon, Pumpkin & Quinoa Formula

Lucy Pet Products

#763 of 1163 $0.35/oz

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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.

Marine omega-3 source (EPA/DHA direct)

This food includes a marine omega-3 source like fish oil or salmon oil, which delivers EPA and DHA directly. Plant sources like flaxseed only provide ALA, which pets convert very poorly.

Pulse-heavy grain-free (peas, chickpeas)

This grain-free formula has multiple pulse ingredients (peas, lentils, etc.) in... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • FDA CVM, Investigation into DCM in dogs (2018-present)
  • Freeman et al. 2018, JAVMA (diet-associated DCM)

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 27.8%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 59%
Fat (dry-matter) 15.6%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 52%
Fiber (dry-matter) 6.7%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 17%
Moisture 10

Moisture

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

Top 57%
Taurine (dry-matter) 0.2%

Taurine (dry-matter)

An amino acid vital for heart and eye health, especially in cats.

Top 27%
Nutrient Transparency 2.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 59%

Ingredients

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Named Protein Sources 2

Named Protein Sources

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

Top 43%
Primary Protein Quality 4

Primary Protein Quality

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

Top 32%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

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

Bottom 37%
Ingredient Simplicity 28

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 33%
Omega-3 Source 2

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 26%
Label Transparency 0

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 39%

Full Ingredient List

Salmon, Menhaden Fish Meal Dried Chickpeas, Dried Peas, Pea Starch, Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Pumpkin, Quinoa, Dried Carrots, Ground Miscanthus Grass, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Flaxseeds, Dried Chicory Root, Dl-Methionine, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Dried Kelp, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Taurine, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Citric Acid (Preservative), L-Carnitine, Turmeric, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Rosemary Extract

Calories

3575 kcal/kg Energy density
495 kcal/cup Per serving

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