Hill's Ideal Balance Hill's Science Diet Soft-Baked Naturals with Beef & Sweet Potatoes Dog Treats
Treat for dogs · Adult · by Hill's Ideal Balance
36/100 · Poor
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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. - Cane molasses Moderate risk
A sugary syrup from sugar refining. Dogs have no dietary need for added sugar; it adds calories and is mainly there to make food more appealing. - Potatoes Low risk
Cooked potato is a digestible starch used in many grain-free kibbles. Potatoes were common in diets reported in the FDA DCM investigation. - 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. - 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. - 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. - Low protein 9.8%
Below 22% on a dry-matter basis.
Ingredients
Peas, Beef, Potatoes, Glycerin, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Cane Molasses, Chicken Fat, Technical Pork Gelatin, Caramel color, Natural Flavors, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 8% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 7% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 5% |
| Moisture (max) | 18% |
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
- Hill's Science Diet Soft-Baked Naturals with Beef & Sweet Potatoes Dog Treats - 8-oz UPC 052742244907
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