Nature's Menu Dog Food, Multi-Flavored, 400g Cans (Pack of 12)

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And less costly plant-based products like this can notably boost the total protein reported on the label — a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.

Turkey, 4% Cranberry, 3.5% Pears, 3% Pumpkin Seed, 3% Butternut Squash, 3% Broccoli, Cod liver Oil (1.5%), Kelp (0.7%), Spinach (0.7%), Green Tea Extract (0.6%). Analytical constituents The ninth ingredient is beet pulp. Beet pulp is a controversial ingredient, a high fiber by-product of sugar beet processing. We’re always disappointed to find any artificial coloring in a pet food. That’s because coloring is used to make the product more appealing to humans — not your dog. After all, do you really think your dog cares what color his food is? Another controversial ingredient worth noting is corn, which is inexpensive and is rumored to be nothing more than a filler. However, that isn’t exactly true. Corn has a modest nutritional value, and because it’s less expensive to produce, it keeps costs low for pet owners. It may have developed its bad reputation because commercial dog food manufacturers advertise it as having more nutritional benefits than it really does. The ultimate selection of our bestselling complete and balanced natural canned meals for adult dogs and puppies over 20 weeks of age.

Venison, 4% Blueberries, 3% Peas, 3% Swede, 3% Carrots, 3% Apples, Seaweed (1.5%), Spinach (1.5%), Sunflower Oil (<1%), Yucca Extract, Green Tea Extract, Grape Seed Extract, Yeast Extract. Analytical constituents

We wish brown rice had taken the place of ground rice since it contains more heart-healthy fiber, but it’s further down the ingredients list. Although soybean meal contains 48% protein, this ingredient would be expected to have a lower biological value than meat.

Next, we find no mention of probiotics, friendly bacteria applied to the surface of the kibble after processing to help with digestion.