Natural Balance Specialized Nutrition Joint and Muscle Health Chicken and Oatmeal Formula

by Natural Balance

Overall Score: 87/100

Ingredients

1. Chicken (protein)
2. Chicken Meal \u0026 Bone Broth provide targeted levels of Glucosamine \u0026 Chondroitin.\r\n\u003cp\u003eLEAN MUSCLE \u0026 ENERGY SUPPORT: Targeted levels of L-Carnitine (protein)
3. plus Real Chicken \u0026 Healthy Fats (protein)
4. which provide amino-acid protein \u0026 fat.\r\n\u003cp\u003eWITH VITAL BITES: Nutrient-packed (other)
5. delicious pieces enriched with vitamins \u0026 minerals to support whole body health.\r\n\u003cp\u003eFORMULATED WITHOUT corn (other)
6. wheat (carbohydrate)
7. soy or animal by-product meals.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eItem Number: \u003c/b\u003e5362709\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eBrand: \u003c/b\u003eNatural Balance (protein)
8. no wheat (other)
9. Chicken Meal (protein)
10. Oatmeal (carbohydrate)
11. Whole Grain Sorghum (other)
12. Brewers Rice (carbohydrate)
13. Peas (carbohydrate)
14. Chickpeas (carbohydrate)
15. Pumpkin (other)
16. Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) (protein)
17. Turkey Meal (protein)
18. Sweet Potatoes (carbohydrate)
19. Chicken Bone Broth (protein)
20. Flaxseed (fat)
21. Brown Rice (carbohydrate)
22. Dried Plain Beet Pulp (fiber)
23. Natural Flavor (additive)
24. Salmon Oil (protein)
25. Dried Chicory Root (fiber)
26. Malted Barley Flour (other)
27. Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement (other)
28. Ascorbic Acid (vitamin)
29. Niacin Supplement (vitamin)
30. Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
31. Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin)
32. d-Calcium Pantothenate (other)
33. Riboflavin Supplement (vitamin)
34. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (other)
35. Vitamin B12 Supplement (vitamin)
36. Folic Acid (vitamin)
37. Vitamin D3 Supplement (vitamin)
38. Biotin) (other)
39. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
40. Salt (mineral)
41. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
42. Taurine (additive)
43. Minerals (Zinc Proteinate (other)
44. Zinc Sulfate (mineral)
45. Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
46. Iron Proteinate (mineral)
47. Copper Sulfate (other)
48. Copper Proteinate (mineral)
49. Sodium Selenite (mineral)
50. Manganese Sulfate (other)
51. Manganese Proteinate (mineral)
52. Calcium Iodate) (other)
53. Chicken Cartilage (protein)
54. Dried Bacillus coagulans Fermentation Product (additive)
55. Dried Yeast (other)
56. Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative) (other)
57. L-Carnitine (additive)
58. L-Ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (vitamin)
59. 000.00 IU/kg MIN VITAMIN E 150 IU/kg MIN TAURINE* 0.20% MIN ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)* 150 mg/kg MIN GLUCOSAMINE* 1 (other)
60. 500 mg/kg MIN CHONDROITIN SULFATE* 900 mg/kg MIN OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS* 0.75% MIN OMEGA-6 FATTY ACIDS* 2.75% MIN L-CARNITINE* 200 mg/kg MIN BACILLUS COAGULANS* 615 (other)
61. 000 CFU/lb MIN *NOT RECOGNIZED AS AN ESSENTIAL NUTRIENT BY THE AAFCO DOG FOOD NUTRIENT PROFILES (other)

Ingredient concerns

• 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.
• Peas (low concern): Peas and other legumes have been associated with the FDA investigation into a potential link between grain-free diets high in legumes and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. While a definitive causal relationship has not been established, the FDA continues to investigate. Peas are frequently used in grain-free formulations as a primary carbohydrate and protein source.
• Chickpeas (low concern): Another legume included in the FDA's investigation into grain-free diets and potential DCM risk. Frequently used in grain-free pet foods as a carbohydrate source. The same concerns about taurine metabolism interference apply as with peas and lentils.
• 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 26.7%, fat 15.6%, fiber 0%, ash 7.8%, carbohydrate 50%. By calories: 23.3% from protein, 33.1% from fat, 43.6% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 26.7% vs 18% minimum, fat 15.6% vs 5.5% minimum.

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

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