Pure Balance Wild & Free Grain-Free Salmon & Pea Recipe Dry Dog Food
Dry 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. - Potatoes Low risk
Cooked potato is a digestible starch used in many grain-free kibbles. Potatoes were common in diets reported in the FDA DCM investigation. - 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. - Fish meal Low risk
Rendered fish. A concentrated protein, but 'fish' does not name the species, so it is harder to avoid if your dog reacts to a particular fish. - 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. - Named meat first
First ingredient is salmon.
Ingredients
SALMON, SALMON MEAL, DRIED PEAS, POTATOES, SWEET POTATOES, POULTRY FAT (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), PEA STARCH, FISH MEAL, DRIED YEAST, DRIED PLAIN BEET PULP, NATURAL FLAVOR, FLAXSEED, SALT, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DL-METHIONINE, TAURINE, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, VITAMINS (VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, ASCORBIC ACID [SOURCE OF VITAMIN C], NIACIN, VITAMIN A SUPPLEMENT, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, VITAMIN B₁₂ SUPPLEMENT, FOLIC ACID, BIOTIN, VITAMIN D₃ SUPPLEMENT), MINERALS (FERROUS SULFATE, ZINC SULFATE, COPPER SULFATE, SODIUM SELENITE, MANGANESE SULFATE, CALCIUM IODATE), LACTIC ACID, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (USED AS A PRESERVATIVE), CITRIC ACID (USED AS A PRESERVATIVE), L-CARNITINE, DRIED BACILLUS COAGULANS FERMENTATION PRODUCT, ROSEMARY EXTRACT. NOTE: THIS FOOD IS MADE IN A FACILITY THAT HANDLES INGREDIENTS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECIPE. TRACE AMOUNTS OF OTHER SUBSTANCES FROM AIR, WATER, SOIL OR THE FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN MAY BE PRESENT.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 24% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 15% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 5% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
| Calories | 3,547 kcal/kg |
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 Wild & Free Grain-Free Salmon & Pea Recipe Dry Dog Food, 11 lbs UPC 681131318525
- Pure Balance Wild & Free Grain-Free Salmon & Pea Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24 lbs UPC 681131318532
- (3 pack) Pure Balance Wild & Free Grain-Free Salmon & Pea Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24 lbs UPC 460430681390
- Pure Balance Wild & Free Grain-Free Salmon & Pea Recipe Dry Dog Food, 4 lbs UPC 681131318518
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