Natural Balance Mini Rewards All Life Stages Training Treats - Salmon
Treat for dogs · All life stages · by Natural Balance
46/100 · Poor
The label says it is for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.
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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. - 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. - Glycerin Low risk
A sweet-tasting liquid that keeps soft treats moist. EFSA considers it of low safety concern; it adds calories without nutrients. - 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. - Smoke flavor Low risk
A smoky taste for treats, used in small amounts. - Low protein 12.8%
Below 22% on a dry-matter basis.
What it does well
- Named meat first
First ingredient is salmon.
Ingredients
Salmon, Potatoes, Peas, Sweet Potatoes, Glycerin, Cane Molasses, Salt, Guar Gum, Natural Smoke Flavor, Citric Acid (Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 10% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 4% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 4% |
| Moisture (max) | 22% |
| Calories | 2,870 kcal/kg |
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
- Natural Balance Mini Rewards All Life Stages Training Treats - Salmon 5.3 oz UPC 723633852180
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