Puppy Chow Complete with Real Lamb & Rice High Protein

Complete with Real Lamb & Rice High Protein

Puppy Chow

#867 of 1163 $0.09/oz

Under $0.20/oz

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At a Glance

Higher protein than 70% of similar foods ▾

Protein is the building block of strong muscles, healthy organs, and a shiny coat. This food packs more of it than most in its category.

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.

Corn Protein 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)
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)
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)

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 31.3%

Protein (dry-matter)

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

Top 30%
Fat (dry-matter) 13.6%

Fat (dry-matter)

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

Top 67%
Fiber (dry-matter) 5.7%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 23%
Moisture 12

Moisture

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

Top 9%
Nutrient Transparency 3.0%

Nutrient Transparency

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

Top 44%

Ingredients

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Named Protein Sources 0

Named Protein Sources

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

Top 96%
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 22

Ingredient Simplicity

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

Bottom 12%
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

Whole Grain Corn, Poultry By-Product Meal, Corn Protein Meal, Animal Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Soybean Meal, Barley, Rice, Lamb, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Fish Oil, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Vegetable Oil, MINERALS [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite], Choline Chloride, VITAMINS [Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin (Vitamin B-3), Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6), Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2), Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Biotin (Vitamin B-7), Vitamin D-3 Supplement], L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), DL-Methionine, Garlic Oil

Calories

3648 kcal/kg Energy density
427 kcal/cup Per serving

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