Pure Balance Pro+ Puppy Chicken and Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food for Puppies
Dry food for dogs · Puppy · 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. - 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
- Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile. - High protein 30.0%
30% or more on a dry-matter basis. - Named meat first
First ingredient is chicken.
Ingredients
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Dried Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Natural Flavor, Flaxseeds, Dried Egg Product, Canola Oil, Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Salt, Dried Cranberries, Dried Carrots, Monosodium Phosphate, Fructooligosaccharides, Potassium Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Taurine, Citric Acid (Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), L-Carnitine, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Dried Bacillus coagulants Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 27% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 17% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 5% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
| Calcium (min) | 1.2% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 1% |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
Sizes and barcodes
- Pure Balance Pro+ Puppy Chicken and Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food for Puppies, 8 lb UPC 681131399333
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