Eukanuba Puppy Small Breed - Chicken 1st Ingredient

by Eukanuba

Overall Score: 67/100

Ingredients

1. Chicken (protein)
2. chicken by-product meal (protein)
3. corn (carbohydrate)
4. chicken fat (protein)
5. wheat (carbohydrate)
6. ground grain sorghum (other)
7. brewers rice (carbohydrate)
8. natural flavors (additive)
9. dried plain beet pulp (fiber)
10. fish oil (protein)
11. egg product (protein)
12. dicalcium phosphate (mineral)
13. potassium chloride (mineral)
14. salt (mineral)
15. fructooligosaccharides (other)
16. choline chloride (vitamin)
17. vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E) (other)
18. biotin (vitamin)
19. D-calcium pantothenate (other)
20. vitamin A acetate (vitamin)
21. niacin supplement (vitamin)
22. pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) (other)
23. thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1) (other)
24. vitamin B12 supplement (vitamin)
25. riboflavin supplement (vitamin)
26. vitamin D3 supplement (vitamin)
27. folic acid] (other)
28. trace minerals [zinc oxide (other)
29. ferrous sulfate (mineral)
30. copper sulfate (other)
31. sodium selenite (mineral)
32. calcium iodate] (other)
33. magnesium oxide (other)
34. rosemary extract (preservative)
35. preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid (other)

Ingredient concerns

• Chicken By-Product Meal (medium concern): While nutritionally adequate, by-product meals can vary widely in quality and digestibility. They include parts like necks, feet, and intestines, which some consumers find objectionable. Quality control is less consistent than named muscle meat sources.
• Corn (medium concern): Corn is one of the most common allergens in dogs, though true corn allergies are relatively rare compared to protein allergies. Often used as an inexpensive filler to increase bulk. While it does provide digestible carbohydrates, its prominence in ingredient lists (especially as multiple corn-derived ingredients) can indicate a lower-quality formulation.
• Wheat (medium concern): Wheat is a common allergen in dogs and cats. While it provides digestible carbohydrates and some protein, it is frequently used as an inexpensive filler. Pets with wheat sensitivities may experience skin irritation, gastrointestinal upset, or chronic ear infections.
• Sodium Selenite (low concern): Sodium selenite is an inorganic form of selenium with a narrower safety margin than organic forms (such as selenium yeast). It has lower bioavailability and higher potential for toxicity at elevated levels compared to organic selenium sources. Some premium pet foods use selenium yeast instead as a safer alternative.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 25.6%, fat 14.4%, fiber 0%, ash 7.8%, carbohydrate 52.2%. By calories: 22.7% from protein, 31% from fat, 46.3% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO growth dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 25.6% vs 22.5% minimum, fat 14.4% vs 8.5% minimum.

Dry food, with grains, for the puppy life stage.

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