Because it's Better Variety Box Lamb, Chicken and Beef Wet Dog Food
Wet food for dogs · All life stages · by Because it's Better
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What to watch for
- Peas Moderate risk
Peas 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. - Caramel colour Low risk
A brown color made by heating sugars, used to make food look 'meaty'. EFSA judged it acceptable at normal intakes, but it does nothing for your dog. - Salt Low risk
Salt supplies sodium and chloride, which dogs need. Pet foods use small amounts; high salt is mainly a concern for dogs with heart or kidney disease. - Wheat Low risk
A cooked cereal grain that supplies energy. Wheat is one of the more commonly reported food allergens in dogs, though grain allergies overall are uncommon. - 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. - 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.
What it does well
- High protein 41.7%
30% or more on a dry-matter basis.
Ingredients
LAMB STEW WITH RICE - Lamb, Chicken Broth, Rice, Spinach, Carrots, Calcium Phosphate, Sunflower Oil, Guar Gum, Minerals (Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Potassium Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Selenium Yeast, Potassium Iodide, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate], Caramel Color, Vitamins (Choline Bitartrate, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Taurine, Salt., CHICKEN & PASTA RECIPE - Chicken, Chicken Broth, Chicken Liver, Fettuccine Pasta (Semolina Wheat, Whole Egg, Egg White, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Chicken Fat, Carrots, Peas, Calcium Phosphate, Parmesan Cheese, Canola Oil, Food Starch-Modified, Vitamins (Choline Bitartrate, Vitamin E Supplement, Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Guar Gum, Minerals (Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Potassium Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Potassium Iodide, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate), Salmon Oil, Salt, Taurine., BEEF STEW WITH VEGGIES - Beef, Beef Broth, Chicken Liver, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Carrots, Oats, Celery, Calcium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Parsley, Minerals (Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Potassium Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Selenium Yeast Potassium Iodide, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate), Sunflower Oil, Salt Caramel Color, Vitamins (Choline Bitartrate, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Salmon Oil, Taurine.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 10% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 8% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 1% |
| Moisture (max) | 76% |
| Calcium (min) | 0.35% |
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 Variety Box Lamb, Chicken and Beef Wet Dog Food - 60oz UPC 015958993878
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