Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula with Brown Rice, Barley, Oat Groats & Carrots Wet Dog Food, 13 Ounces, Vegan

Name: Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula with Brown Rice, Barley, Oat Groats & Carrots Wet Dog Food, 13 Ounces, Vegan
Brand: Natural Balance

Wet food for dogs · by Natural Balance

60/100 · Good

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.
Carrageenan Moderate risk
A seaweed-based thickener in many wet foods. EFSA kept it allowed but flagged data gaps, and animal studies have linked degraded carrageenan to gut inflammation.
Potato protein Low risk
Protein extracted from potatoes, used to raise the protein number in grain-free foods.
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.
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.
Smoke flavor Low risk
A smoky taste for treats, used in small amounts.
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

Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile.

Ingredients

Water For Processing, Brown Rice, Barley, Oat Groats, Canola Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Carrots, Potato Protein, Dried Tomato Pomace, Potatoes, Dehydrated Potatoes, Peas, Dicalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Carrageenan, Cassia Gum, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D2 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Natural Smoke Flavor, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Dried Spinach, Parsley, L-Carnitine, Rosemary Extract.

Guaranteed analysis

Crude protein (min)	5%
Crude fat (min)	3%
Crude fiber (max)	2.5%
Moisture (max)	78%
Calories	1,180 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 Vegetarian Formula with Brown Rice, Barley, Oat Groats & Carrots Wet Dog Food, 13 Ounces (Pack of 12), Vegan - 156 Ounces UPC 723633012553

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