Natural Balance Specialized Nutrition Joint & Muscle Health Adult Dry Dog Food - Chicken & Oatmeal
Dry food for dogs · Adult · by Natural Balance
The label states it is complete and balanced (AAFCO).
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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. - Chickpeas Moderate risk
Chickpeas 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. - Brewers rice Low risk
Small broken pieces of rice left over from milling. Digestible energy but fewer nutrients than whole rice. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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
- Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile. - Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken.
Ingredients
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Brewers Rice, Peas, Chickpeas, Pumpkin, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Turkey Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Chicken Bone Broth, Flaxseed, Brown Rice, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Dried Chicory Root, Malted Barley Flour, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), Choline Chloride, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Chicken Cartilage, Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product, Dried Yeast, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), L-Carnitine, L-Ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, Rosemary Extract.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 24% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 14% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 4.5% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
| Calories | 3,590 kcal/kg, 370 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
- Natural Balance Specialized Nutrition Joint & Muscle Health Adult Dry Dog Food - Chicken & Oatmeal - 3.5 Lb UPC 723633007153
- Natural Balance Specialized Nutrition Joint & Muscle Health Adult Dry Dog Food - Chicken & Oatmeal - 22 lb UPC 723633007160
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