Freshpet Vital Complete Meals Small Breed All Life Stage Dog Food - Beef, Turkey & Lamb Recipe
Raw, fresh or freeze-dried food for dogs · by Freshpet
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What to watch for
- Pea protein Moderate risk
Protein extracted from peas, used to raise the protein number without more meat. 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. - Lentils Moderate risk
Lentils 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. - Pea fiber Low risk
Fiber from pea hulls. A legume ingredient, so it counts toward the legume load in grain-free foods. - 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. - 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.
What it does well
- High protein 40.5%
30% or more on a dry-matter basis. - Named meat first
First ingredient is beef.
Ingredients
Beef, Turkey, Beef Liver, Lamb, Green Beans, Carrots, GroundOats, Egg, Pea Protein, Green Lentils, Pea Fiber, Natural Flavors,Minerals (Dicalcium Phosphate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate,Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite,Calcium Iodate), Salt, Pumpkin, Fish Oil, Celery Powder, CholineChloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement,Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride,Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid),Spinach.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 15% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 10% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 1.5% |
| Moisture (max) | 63% |
| Calories | 2,065 kcal/kg, 284 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.
Sizes and barcodes
- Freshpet Vital Complete Meals Small Breed All Life Stage Dog Food - Beef, Turkey & Lamb Recipe - 1 Lb UPC 627975013318
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