Pure Balance Wild & Free Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food for All Life Stages
Dry food for dogs · All life stages · by Pure Balance
The label states it is complete and balanced (AAFCO).
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What to watch for
- Lentils Moderate risk
Lentils 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. - 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 33.3%
30% or more on a dry-matter basis. - Named meat first
First ingredient is beef.
Ingredients
Beef, chicken meal (a source of glucosamine), lentils, peas, grain sorghum, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), beef meal (a source of glucosamine), dried yeast, pork, cracked pearled barley, wild boar, dried plain beet pulp, natural flavor, salmon oil, flaxseed, quinoa, chia seed, potassium chloride, salt, DL-Methionine, choline chloride, taurine, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid. This food is made in a facility that handles other 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) | 30% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 17% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 4.5% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
| Calcium (min) | 1.3% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 1% |
| Calories | 3,670 kcal/kg |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
Sizes and barcodes
- Pure Balance Wild & Free Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food for All Life Stages, 24 lb Bag UPC 194346527410
- Pure Balance Wild & Free Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food for All Life Stages, 4 lb Bag UPC 194346527397
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