Tender Bites Adult Complete Nutrition Chicken & Steak Flavor
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Under $0.20/oz
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.
More nutrients tested and listed than most
Some brands test and list nutrients beyond the basic four (protein, fat, fiber, moisture). More transparency means you can make a more informed choice.
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
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)
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)
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)
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
Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods
Ingredients
Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods
Full Ingredient List
Ground Whole Grain Corn, Meat And Bone Meal (Source Of Calcium), Animal Fat (Source Of Omega 6 Fatty Acids) [Preserved With Bha And Citric Acid]), Corn Gluten Meal, Soybean Meal, Natural Flavor, Chicken By-Product Meal, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Water, Glycerin, Chicken Meal, Salt, Sugar, Ground Wheat, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Phosphoric Acid, Dried Peas, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Dl-Methionine, Natural Grilled Steak Flavor, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, L-Tryptophan, Red 40, Yellow 6, Dried Carrots, Niacin Supplement, Blue 2, Yellow 5, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide, 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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