Pure Balance Lamb Dinner with Peas Grain-Free Wet Dog Food
Wet food for dogs · Adult · by Pure 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. - 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. - Meat Low risk
An unnamed meat. AAFCO defines it as flesh from slaughtered mammals, but the label does not say which one, which makes allergy management guesswork. - Sodium tripolyphosphate Low risk
A phosphate used for texture and, in dental chews, to reduce tartar. It adds phosphorus, which matters for dogs with kidney disease. - 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. - High protein 38.6%
30% or more on a dry-matter basis. - Named meat first
First ingredient is lamb.
Ingredients
LAMB, POULTRY BROTH, MEAT, LAMB LIVER, DRIED PEAS, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CARRAGEENAN, FLAXSEED, DRIED EGG PRODUCT, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SALT, CASSIA GUM, CANOLA OIL, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE, GUAR GUM, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, TAURINE, VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, ZINC SULFATE, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, COPPER AMINO ACID CHELATE, NIACIN SUPPLEMENT, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, MANGANESE SULFATE, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, CALCIUM IODATE, FOLIC ACID, BIOTIN.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 8.5% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 8% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 1.5% |
| Moisture (max) | 78% |
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
- Pure Balance Lamb Dinner with Peas Grain-Free Wet Dog Food, 3.5 oz Tray UPC 194346377893
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