High Protein with Real Chicken Large Breed
Puppy Chow
Under $0.20/oz
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 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)
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)
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
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
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
Blue 2
Blue 2 (Indigo Carmine) is an artificial dye. No nutritional function.
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)
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)
Split ingredient (corn)
Two forms of corn appear in the top 10 ingredients (Whole Grain Corn, Corn Glute... See full analysis in the app.
Nutrition
Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods
Ingredients
Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods
Full Ingredient List
Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Corn Gluten Meal, Brewers Rice, Soybean Meal, Animal Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols, Egg And Chicken Flavor, Barley, Animal Digest, Soybean Hulls, Mono And Dicalcium Phosphate, Fish Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Dried Yeast, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Yellow 6, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Yellow 5, Dl-Methionine, Red 40, Manganese Sulfate, Niacin, Blue 2, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Garlic Oil, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Vitamin D-3 Supplement, Biotin, Sodium Selenite, U-4035
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