Dried yeast contains about 45% protein and is rich in other healthy nutrients.įans believe yeast repels fleas and supports the immune system.Ĭritics argue yeast ingredients can be linked to allergies. Next, this recipe includes dried yeast, which can be a controversial item. Since taurine deficiency appears to be more common in pets consuming grain-free diets, we view its presence in this recipe as a positive addition. Although taurine is not typically considered essential in canines, some dogs have been shown to be deficient in this critical nutrient. However, flaxseed contains about 19% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.įrom here, the list goes on to include a number of other ingredients.īut realistically, items located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of this Earthborn product.įirst, we note the use of taurine, an important amino acid associated with the healthy function of heart muscle. Provided they’ve first been ground into a meal, flax seeds are also rich in soluble fiber. The ninth ingredient is flaxseed, one of the best plant sources of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. In any case, plant-based oils like canola are less biologically available to a dog than fish oil as a source of quality omega-3 fats. Yet others cite the fact that canola oil can be a significant source of essential omega-3 fatty acids. That’s because it can sometimes (but not always) be derived from genetically modified rapeseed. Unfortunately, canola can be a controversial item. Eggs are easy to digest and have an exceptionally high biological value. The seventh ingredient is dried egg, a dehydrated powder made from shell-free eggs. Oatmeal is naturally rich in B-vitamins, dietary fiber and can be (depending upon its level of purity) gluten-free. The next ingredient is oatmeal, a whole-grain product made from coarsely ground oats. However, aside from its energy content, this cereal grain is of only modest nutritional value to a dog. The fifth ingredient is barley, a starchy carbohydrate supplying fiber and other healthy nutrients. Pumpkin is a nutritious addition high in complex carbohydrates, beta-carotene and dietary fiber. The next ingredient is tapioca, a gluten-free, starchy carbohydrate extract made from the root of the cassava plant.
However, aside from its natural energy content, rice is of only modest nutritional value to a dog. The second ingredient is brown rice, a complex carbohydrate that (once cooked) can be fairly easy to digest. Because it is considered a meat concentrate, fish meal contains almost 300% more protein than fresh fish itself.įish meal is typically obtained from the “clean, dried, ground tissue of undecomposed whole fish and fish cuttings” of commercial fish operations. The first ingredient in this dog food is Pacific whiting meal. Protein = 23% | Fat = 29% | Carbs = 48% Ingredient Analysis Red denotes controversial item Estimated Nutrient Content Ingredients: Pacific whiting meal, brown rice, tapioca, pumpkin, pearled barley, oatmeal, dried egg, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), flaxseed, dried yeast, natural flavors, blueberries, cranberries, apples, carrots, spinach, salt, potassium chloride, choline chloride, dl-methionine, l-lysine, taurine, l-carnitine, beta-carotene, glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulfate, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, niacin, folic acid, biotin, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, cobalt carbonate, vitamin B12 supplement, Yucca schidigera extract, rosemary extract, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation productįiber (estimated dry matter content) = 4.4%
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