Eukanuba™ Senior Dry Dog Food Lamb & Rice - 30 lb

Name: Eukanuba™ Senior Dry Dog Food Lamb & Rice - 30 lb
Brand: Eukanuba

by Eukanuba

Overall Score: 74/100

Ingredients

Lamb (protein)
brewers rice (carbohydrate)
chicken by–product meal (protein)
wheat (carbohydrate)
lamb meal (protein)
corn (carbohydrate)
ground grain sorghum (other)
egg product (protein)
chicken fat (protein)
natural flavors (additive)
dried plain beet pulp (fiber)
potassium chloride (mineral)
sodium hexametaphosphate (other)
fructooligosaccharides (other)
fish oil (protein)
salt (mineral)
choline chloride (vitamin)
vitamins [DL–alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E) (other)
biotin (vitamin)
D–calcium pantothenate (other)
vitamin A acetate (vitamin)
niacin supplement (vitamin)
pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) (other)
thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1) (other)
vitamin B12 supplement (vitamin)
riboflavin supplement (vitamin)
vitamin D3 supplement (vitamin)
folic acid] (other)
glucosamine hydrochloride (additive)
trace minerals [zinc oxide (other)
ferrous sulfate (mineral)
copper sulfate (other)
sodium selenite (mineral)
calcium iodate] (other)
magnesium oxide (other)
carotene (other)
chondroitin sulfate (additive)
rosemary extract (preservative)
preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid (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.
Corn (medium concern): Corn is one of the most common allergens in dogs, though true corn allergies are relatively rare compared to protein allergies. Often used as an inexpensive filler to increase bulk. While it does provide digestible carbohydrates, its prominence in ingredient lists (especially as multiple corn-derived ingredients) can indicate a lower-quality formulation.
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 30%, fat 13.3%, fiber 3.9%, ash 7.8%, carbohydrate 45%. By calories: 28% from protein, 30.1% from fat, 41.9% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 30% vs 18% minimum, fat 13.3% vs 5.5% minimum.

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

Cost to feed

About $1.30 per day to feed (budget price tier); $1.63 per 1,000 kcal (calorie estimate).