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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