Pedigree Growth & Protection Puppy Dry Dog Food - Healthy Development
Dry food for dogs · Puppy · by Pedigree
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What to watch for
- BHA High risk
A synthetic preservative that keeps fats from going rancid. The U.S. National Toxicology Program lists BHA as 'reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen' based on animal studies. Natural alternatives (mixed tocopherols) exist. - Meat and bone meal Moderate risk
Rendered mammal tissue including bone, from unnamed species. High in minerals (ash) and usually less digestible than a named meat meal. - 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. - Red 40 Moderate risk
An artificial color added to make food look appealing to people; dogs do not care what color their food is. It was one of the dyes in a well-known UK study linking color mixes to hyperactivity in some children. - Yellow 5 Moderate risk
An artificial color added to make food look appealing to people; dogs do not care what color their food is. It can cause sensitivity reactions in some people and was part of the UK hyperactivity study. - Blue 2 Moderate risk
An artificial color added to make food look appealing to people; dogs do not care what color their food is. It serves no nutritional purpose. - Yellow 6 Moderate risk
An artificial color added to make food look appealing to people; dogs do not care what color their food is. It was part of the UK hyperactivity study in children. - Corn Low risk
Cooked corn is a digestible source of energy and some protein. It is often criticised but is not a common allergen; its main risk is mould toxins (aflatoxin) when quality control is poor.
What it does well
- High protein 30.7%
30% or more on a dry-matter basis.
Ingredients
Ground Whole Grain Corn, Chicken By-Product Meal, Ground Whole Grain Wheat, Soybean Meal, Brewers Rice, Animal Fat (Source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids [Preserved with BHA and Citric Acid]), Meat and Bone Meal, Natural Flavor (Source of Chicken Flavor), Dried Brewers Yeast, Salt, Monocalcium Phosphate, Fish Oil ([Source of DHA] Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, DL-Methionine, Dried Peas, Zinc Sulfate, L-Tryptophan, Vitamin E Supplement, Red 40, Dried Carrots, Yellow 5, Blue 2, Copper Sulfate, Yellow 6, Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3), Sodium Selenite, Potassium Iodide, D-Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Folic Acid
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 27% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 11% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 3% |
| Moisture (max) | 12% |
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.
- We could not find the AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement for this product. Scan the bag to confirm it is complete and balanced.
Sizes and barcodes
- Pedigree Growth & Protection Puppy Dry Dog Food - Healthy Development, - 30 Lb UPC 023100143620
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