Rachael Ray Nutrish Grain Free Adult Wet Dog Food - Chicken & Apple
Overall Score: 93/100
Ingredients
- Chicken (protein)
- Chicken Broth (protein)
- Chicken Liver (protein)
- Apples (other)
- Peas (carbohydrate)
- Carrots (other)
- Salt (mineral)
- Vitamins (l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source Of Vitamin C) (other)
- Vitamin E Supplement (vitamin)
- Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin)
- Niacin (vitamin)
- D-calcium Pantothenate (other)
- Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
- Riboflavin Supplement (vitamin)
- Vitamin D3 Supplement (vitamin)
- Vitamin B12 Supplement (vitamin)
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (other)
- Folic Acid) (other)
- Potassium Chloride (mineral)
- Guar Gum (additive)
- Carrageenan (additive)
- Minerals (zinc Proteinate (other)
- Zinc Sulfate (mineral)
- Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
- Iron Proteinate (mineral)
- Copper Sulfate (other)
- Copper Proteinate (mineral)
- Sodium Selenite (mineral)
- Manganese Sulfate (other)
- Manganese Proteinate (mineral)
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.
- 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.
- 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 36.4%, fat 27.3%, fiber 9.1%, ash 31.8%, carbohydrate 0%. By calories: 35.4% from protein, 64.6% from fat, 0% from carbohydrate.
AAFCO compliance
This food meets the AAFCO adult dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 36.4% vs 18% minimum, fat 27.3% vs 5.5% minimum.
Wet food, grain-free, for the adult life stage.
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