Original Dog Treats

Overall Score: 78/100

Ingredients

Whole Grain Corn (other)
Whole Grain Wheat (other)
Soybean Mill Run (other)
Powdered Cellulose (fiber)
Chicken Liver Flavor (protein)
Chicken By-Product Meal (protein)
Soybean Oil (fat)
Pork Protein Isolate (protein)
Egg Product (protein)
Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
Potassium Chloride (mineral)
Choline Chloride (vitamin)
Caramel color (additive)
vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement) (other)
minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate) (other)
Iron Oxide color (other)
Mixed Tocopherols for freshness (other)
Natural Flavors (additive)

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.
Caramel Color (high concern): Certain classes of caramel color (Class III and IV, produced with ammonia or ammonia-sulfite processes) contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), which has been classified as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans' (Group 2B) by IARC. California's Proposition 65 lists 4-MEI as a carcinogen. Like other color additives, it provides no nutritional benefit to pets.

Dry food, with grains.