Puppy Growth & Protection Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor
Pedigree
Under $0.20/oz
At a Glance
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.
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 95% of similar foods
Getting great nutrition without overspending is a win. This food delivers solid quality for less than most of its peers.
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)
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 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
Blue 2
Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine) is an artificial dye. No nutritional function.
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
Nutrition
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Ingredients
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Full Ingredient List
Ground Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Whole Grain Wheat, Soybean Meal, Meat and Bone Meal, Animal Fat (Source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids [Preserved with BHA and Citric Acid]), Brewers Rice, Natural Flavor, Corn Gluten Meal, Salt, Monocalcium Phosphate, Fish Oil ([Source of DHA] Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Brewers Dried Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Dried Peas, Zinc Sulfate, Natural Grilled Steak Flavor, L-Tryptophan, Vitamin E Supplement, Red 40, Yellow 6, Dried Carrots, Blue 2, Yellow 5, Copper Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Folic Acid
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