Zignature Zssential Formula Dry Dog Food
Dry food for dogs · All life stages · by Zignature
We have not seen this label’s AAFCO statement yet.
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What to watch for
- Chickpeas Moderate risk
Chickpeas 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. - Pea flour Moderate risk
Ground peas. 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
- High protein 35.6%
30% or more on a dry-matter basis. - Named meat first
First ingredient is turkey.
Ingredients
Turkey, Turkey Meal, Salmon, Lamb Meal, Chickpeas, Peas, Chickpea Flour, Pea Flour, Duck Meal, Flaxseed, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Turkey Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacinamide, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin), Salmon Oil, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Mixed Tocopherols, Choline Chloride, L-Carnitine, Rosemary Extract, Dried Bacillus Coagulants Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Subtillis Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Bifidum Fermentation Product.
Guaranteed analysis
| Crude protein (min) | 32% |
|---|---|
| Crude fat (min) | 17% |
| Crude fiber (max) | 5% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% |
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.
- We could not find the AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement for this product. Scan the bag to confirm it is complete and balanced.
Sizes and barcodes
- Zignature Zssential Formula Dry Dog Food, 25lb UPC 888641131181
- Zignature Zssential Formula Dry Dog Food, 12.5lb UPC 888641131174
- Zignature Zssential Formula Dry Dog Food, 4lb UPC 888641131167
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