Description
Plus:
- This food contains friendly bacteria (benefits the intestinal system and in turn the immune system of the pet); included in Guaranteed Analysis (company guarantees viable bacteria).
Minus:
- Supplements can be sourced from China; risk of poor quality control.
- Most mineral listings do not read to be chelated or proteinated (for better mineral absorption).
- Contains copper sulfate, supplement recently linked to liver disease.
- Contains by-product meal; ingredient determined by the FDA linked to euthanized animals.
- Contains grain ingredients prone to deadly molds.
- Contains genetically modified (GM) grain ingredients linked to health risks.
Ingredients
Chicken by-product meal, ground corn, wheat flour, rice bran, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), corn gluten meal, dried beet pulp, natural flavor, fish meal, millet, meat meal, salt, potassium chloride, choline chloride, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D supplement, folic acid.
Ingredients color key: risk/controversial ingredient • score ingredient • no score ingredient
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein: 24% minimum Crude Fat: 20% minimum
Crude Fiber: 5% Moisture: 10%
Calories: 400 kcal/cup
Total Microorganisms: 80,000,000 CFU/lb
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Chinese foods/ingredients have been linked to numerous recalls over many years. Not all foods/ingredients sourced from China are risk, however proper quality control remains a significant concern with Chinese imports.
This pet food contains copper sulfate, supplement recently linked to liver disease. To learn more Click Here.
The pet food ingredients By-Product Meal, Meat and Bone Meal, Animal Fat and Animal Digest can be made from horrendous ingredients. This pet food contains one or more of these ingredients. To read detailed information of what can be included in these ingredients, Click Here.
Grains such as corn, wheat or soy (one or more included in this pet food) are prone to develop molds known as mycotoxins. Mycotoxins have been responsible for numerous recalls. While pet foods are supposed to test for these deadly molds, small amounts can go undetected. Science shows that even in small amounts mycotoxins can be a serious risk to pets. To learn more about Mycotoxins, Click Here.
There are many unknowns with genetically modified (GM) ingredients. Recent science has linked GM corn to kidney and liver disease. This pet food provides no guarantee to consumers if they use GM ingredients. Click Here and or Here to read more about GM grains and their risk.