Because it's Better Chicken Flavor Air Dried Dry Dog Food

Dry food for dogs · Adult · by Because it's Better

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What to watch for

• Chickpeas Moderate risk
  Chickpeas add plant protein, starch and fiber. The FDA has been investigating reports of heart disease (DCM) in dogs eating diets high in peas, lentils and other legumes, often grain-free. No cause has been proven, but it is worth knowing when legumes sit near the top of the list.
• Glycerin Low risk
  A sweet-tasting liquid that keeps soft treats moist. EFSA considers it of low safety concern; it adds calories without nutrients.
• Sweet potato Low risk
  A starchy root vegetable that supplies carbohydrate, fiber and beta-carotene. Potatoes and sweet potatoes were common in the grain-free diets reported in the FDA DCM investigation.
• Natural flavor Low risk
  Flavoring from natural sources. Normally safe, but the term can hide which animal or plant it came from, which matters for allergies.
• Copper sulfate Low risk
  A source of copper, an essential trace mineral. Some breeds accumulate copper in the liver, and vets have raised concern that some dog foods supply more than dogs need.

What it does well

• Named meat first
  First ingredient is chicken.

Ingredients

Chicken, Chickpeas, Vegetable Glycerin, Sunflower Oil, Carrots, Bovine Plasma, Flaxseed, Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkin, Blueberries, Natural Flavor, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Tricalcium Phosphate, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract (Flavor), Vitamins: (Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin), Minerals: (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Potassium Chloride, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate).

What the label cannot tell you

• Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
• Mineral levels are not printed on this label.
• We could not find the AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement for this product. Scan the bag to confirm it is complete and balanced.

Sizes and barcodes

• Because it's Better Chicken Flavor Air Dried Dry Dog Food - 16oz UPC 850019389562

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Score version 2026.11.6 · Page updated 2026-11-03