Smartbones Twist Sticks Dog Chew Treats - Sirloin

by SmartBones

Overall Score: 68/100

Ingredients

1. Wheat Flour (carbohydrate)
2. Glycerin (other)
3. Pea Flour (other)
4. Fructose (other)
5. Chicken (protein)
6. Beef (protein)
7. Barley Malt Syrup (other)
8. Gelatin (other)
9. Yeast Extract (other)
10. Dried Sweet Potato (carbohydrate)
11. Dried Cultured Whey (other)
12. Dried Carrots (other)
13. Carrageenan (additive)
14. Sodium Pyrophosphate (other)
15. Vitamin E Supplement (vitamin)
16. Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
17. D-Calcium Pantothenate (other)
18. Carmine (Color) (other)
19. Zinc Sulfate (mineral)
20. Manganese Sulfate \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuaranteed Analysis:\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Crude Protein (min) 12.0% (other)
21. Crude Fat (min) 0.1% (other)
22. Crude Fiber (max) 2.0% (other)
23. Moisture (max) 16 (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.
• Carrageenan (high concern): Research has shown that both degraded carrageenan (poligeenan) and food-grade carrageenan can promote intestinal inflammation in animal models. Studies have linked carrageenan exposure to intestinal lesions, ulcerations, and colitis-like symptoms in laboratory animals. While the FDA considers food-grade carrageenan safe, concerns remain about degradation during processing and digestion. The Cornucopia Institute petitioned the USDA to remove carrageenan from organic food standards.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 14.3%, fat 0.1%, fiber 2.4%, ash 8.3%, carbohydrate 74.9%. By calories: 16% from protein, 0.3% from fat, 83.7% from carbohydrate.

Dry food, with grains.

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