Retriever Choice Chops Adult Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food
Dry food for dogs · Adult · by Retriever
The label states it is complete and balanced (AAFCO).
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What to watch for
- BHA High risk
A synthetic preservative that keeps fats from going rancid. The U.S. National Toxicology Program lists BHA as 'reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen' based on animal studies. Natural alternatives (mixed tocopherols) exist. - Meat and bone meal Moderate risk
Rendered mammal tissue including bone, from unnamed species. High in minerals (ash) and usually less digestible than a named meat meal. - Artificial colors Moderate risk
Unspecified synthetic dyes. They are there for the owner's eye, not the dog's nutrition. - Corn Low risk
Cooked corn is a digestible source of energy and some protein. It is often criticised but is not a common allergen; its main risk is mould toxins (aflatoxin) when quality control is poor. - Soybean meal Low risk
Ground soybeans after oil extraction, a cheap plant protein. Soy is a recognised food allergen in some dogs and can cause gas. - Wheat middlings Low risk
A milling by-product of wheat flour, a cheap source of fiber and energy. - Animal fat Low risk
Fat rendered from unnamed animals. A fine energy source, but the species is not disclosed and it is often preserved with BHA; check what follows it in brackets. - 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.
What it does well
- Complete & balanced
Meets an AAFCO nutrient profile.
Ingredients
Ground corn, meat and bone meal, soybean meal, wheat middlings, animal fat (preserved with BHA and citric acid), natural flavor, calcium carbonate, dried cheese product, salt, color added (red #40), DL-methionine, vitamins (choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, niacin supplement, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement), minerals (zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, manganese sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite).
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 18% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 8.5% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 5.5% |
| Moisture (max) | 12% |
| Calcium (min) | 1% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.8% |
What the label cannot tell you
- Ingredient order is by weight before cooking; fresh meat counts water.
Sizes and barcodes
- Retriever Choice Chops Adult Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food, 50 lb. Bag - 50lbs UPC 749394326449
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