Rachael Ray Nutrish High Protein All Life Stages Dry Dog Food - Beef, Venision & Lamb

by Rachael Ray Nutrish

Overall Score: 93/100

Ingredients

1. Beef (protein)
2. Chicken Meal (protein)
3. Whole Dried Potato (other)
4. Natural Pork Flavor (protein)
5. Dried Peas (carbohydrate)
6. Pea Starch (other)
7. Sunflower Meal (other)
8. Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) (protein)
9. Beef Meal (protein)
10. Whole Flaxseed (other)
11. Pea Protein (protein)
12. Venison (protein)
13. Lamb (protein)
14. Menhaden Fish Meal (protein)
15. Natural Flavor (additive)
16. Salt (mineral)
17. Taurine (additive)
18. Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement (other)
19. Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C) (other)
20. Niacin (vitamin)
21. Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
22. Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin)
23. d-Calcium Pantothenate (other)
24. Riboflavin Supplement (vitamin)
25. PyridoxineHydrochloride (other)
26. Vitamin B12 Supplement (vitamin)
27. Folic Acid (vitamin)
28. Biotin (vitamin)
29. Vitamin D3 Supplement) (other)
30. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
31. Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate (other)
32. Zinc Sulfate (mineral)
33. Copper Sulfate (other)
34. Sodium Selenite (mineral)
35. Manganese Sulfate (other)
36. Calcium Iodate) (other)
37. Zinc Sulfate (mineral)
38. Lactic Acid (other)
39. Citric Acid (Preservative) (other)
40. Rosemary Extract (preservative)

Ingredient concerns

• 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.
• Pea Protein (medium concern): Plant-based protein concentrates like pea protein can artificially inflate the total protein percentage on guaranteed analysis without providing the same amino acid profile as animal proteins. Associated with the FDA investigation into grain-free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs, though a causal link has not been definitively established.
• 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 33.3%, fat 16.7%, fiber 5.6%, ash 7.8%, carbohydrate 36.7%. By calories: 30.1% from protein, 36.7% from fat, 33.2% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 33.3% vs 18% minimum, fat 16.7% vs 5.5% minimum.

Dry food, grain-free, for the all life stage.

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