NutriSource Pure Vita Limited Ingredient Grain Free Dry Dog Food, Turkey and Sweet Potato
Dry food for dogs · by NutriSource
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. - Pea flour Moderate risk
Ground peas. 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. - Garlic Moderate risk
Garlic belongs to the onion family, which can damage dogs' red blood cells. Whether the small amounts used as flavoring matter is debated, but vets advise caution. - 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. - Pea starch Low risk
Starch from peas, used as a binder in grain-free kibble. Part of the legume load the FDA DCM investigation looked at. - 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. - Dried kelp Low risk
Seaweed that supplies iodine and trace minerals. Too much kelp can push iodine too high, so it should be a minor ingredient.
What it does well
- Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile. - Named meat first
First ingredient is turkey.
Ingredients
Turkey, turkey meal, sweet potato, peas, pea flour, pea starch, sunflower oil, dehydrated alfalfa meal, flax seed, salmon oil, calcium carbonate, dicalcium phosphate, salt, potassium chloride, dried tomato pomace, dried cranberries, dried blueberries, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, cobalt proteinate, selenium yeast), brewers dried yeast, dried kelp, vitamins (vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin E supplement, niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement), choline chloride, turmeric, dried chicory root, lecithin, garlic, anise, thyme, rosemary, sage, yucca schidigera extract, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), L-carnitine, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus reuteri fermentation product.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 24% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 13% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 6% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
| Calcium (min) | 1.2% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 1% |
| Calories | 3,645 kcal/kg |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
Sizes and barcodes
- NutriSource Pure Vita Limited Ingredient Grain Free Dry Dog Food, Turkey and Sweet Potato, 25LB - 25 lbs UPC 073893175001
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