Pure Balance Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Dry food for dogs · All life stages · by Pure Balance
We have not seen this label’s AAFCO statement yet.
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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 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. - 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
- Named meat first
First ingredient is lamb.
Ingredients
Lamb, lamb meal, brown rice, peas, barley, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), chicken meal, rice bran, canola meal, dried plain beet pulp, pea starch, flaxseed, natural flavor, salt, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid [source of vitamin C], vitamin B12 supplement, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, biotin, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement), salmon oil, sunflower oil, dried whole eggs, potassium chloride, minerals (iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, manganese sulphate, zinc sulfate, iron sulfate, manganese proteinate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite), choline chloride, monocalcium phosphate, l-threonine, dl-methionine, taurine, dried carrots, dried chicory root, dried cranberries, citric acid (a preservative), dried rosemary, dried cinnamon, dried turmeric, l-carnitine, dried bacillus coagulants fermentation product.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 23% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 14% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 4% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
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
- Pure Balance Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 15 lbs UPC 681131317993
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