Pros
Cons
Quick Nutritional Breakdown:
| Protein | Fat | Fiber | Moisture | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21% (min) | 12% (min) | 4% (max) | 10% (max) | 37% (Est.) |
*Values by Guaranteed Analysis.
**Estimated carbs do not include fiber.
Detailed Nutritional Facts:
| Calories | 468 (per cup) |
| Vitamin A | NA |
| Vitamin C | 50 mg/kg |
| Vitamin E | 200 IU/kg |
| Calcium | NA |
| Phosphorus | NA |
| Selenium | NA |
| Zinc | NA |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (An Omega-3 fatty acid) | NA |
| Linoleic Acid (An Omega-6 fatty acid) | 3% |
| Omega-3-acid (Alpha Linolenic Acid) | 0.5% |
| Omega-6 fatty acid | NA |
Ingredients Analysis
First 5 Ingredients:
- Duck meal
- Brown rice
- Oats
- Peas
- Barley
Duck meal is rendered parts from grinding carcasses and/or remains after the main meat is removed. There are pros and cons to meal. Its advantage is it provides lots of protein with the essential amino acids that a dog needs for a relatively lower cost and contains low moisture content relative to straight forward named meat ingredients. However, it goes through an extensive heating and processing to ensure it is safe to eat. Not much flavor is preserved and other nutrients are wiped out.
Brown rice is good source of fiber and contains more nutrients than white rice. It does contain a high amount of carbohydrates.
Oat bran is the outer layer of whole oats; it surrounds the endosperm. This part of the rice is rich in dietary fiber and contains other carbohydrates too.
Peas are a good source of fiber, protein, and other nutrients too, but note that it does contribute carbohydrates from its starch.
Barley is a cereal grain that provides a good source of fiber and contains eight out of the ten essential amino acids for dogs. Do note, it is rich in carbohydrates.
Other Ingredients to be Aware of
White rice is lower in dietary fiber than brown because white rice lacks the germ and bran. It does contain a high amount of other carbohydrates.
Rice bran is the outer layer of whole grain brown rice; it surrounds the endosperm. This part of the rice is rich in dietary fiber and carbohydrates.
Lentils offers protein, but the amino acid profile is not balanced for dogs. Also, it is high in carbohydrates, but this includes dietary fiber too.
Rosemary oil or Rosemary extract has a few health benefits and can be found in various dog food brands. One of them is an antioxidant. However, some say it is associated with epileptic seizure for some dogs. There is no concrete evidence of this, thus we suggest be caution about it and avoid it if your dog had any past seizures or instability.
All Ingredients
Duck meal (source of glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and L-carnitine), brown rice, oats, peas, barley, white rice, rice bran, chicken meal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), suncured alfalfa meal, lentils, flaxseed, natural flavor, potassium chloride, choline chloride, inulin (from chicory root), lecithin, sage extract, cranberries, beta-carotene, rosemary extract, sunflower oil, yucca schidigera extract, dried enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, thiamine mononitrate, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), minerals (iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite), papaya, pineapple
Manufacture and Location
Manufactured by: Canidae (Ethos Pet Nutrition), Diamond Pet, Performance Pet, or Hampshire Pet
Location(s): USA
Recalls
Any known recalls for any dog food products from this manufacture from 2013.
- None
*Recall information from FDA website.
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