FirstMate Limited Ingredient New Zealand Beef Dry Dog Food
Dry food for dogs · by FirstMate
We have not seen this label’s AAFCO statement yet.
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What to watch for
- 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. - Calcium propionate Low risk
A mould inhibitor used in baked treats. Regulators consider it safe at normal levels. - 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 beef meal.
Ingredients
Beef Meal, Burbank Potato, Norkotah Potato, Dried Yeast, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Tomato Pomace, Pumpkin, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Threonine, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Calcium Propionate (a preservative), Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Iodate), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Rosemary Extract.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 25% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 13% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 4% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
| Calcium (min) | 1.8% |
| Calories | 3,310 kcal/kg, 513 kcal/cup |
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
- FirstMate Limited Ingredient New Zealand Beef Dry Dog Food - 25 lb UPC 072318100031
- FirstMate Limited Ingredient New Zealand Beef Dry Dog Food - 5 lb UPC 072318100017
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