Eukanuba™ Fit Body Weight Control Medium Breed Adult Dry Dog Food - Chicken
by Eukanuba
Overall Score: 60/100
Ingredients
- Chicken (protein)
- chicken by-product meal (protein)
- wheat (carbohydrate)
- corn (carbohydrate)
- barley (carbohydrate)
- ground grain sorghum (other)
- natural flavors (additive)
- dried plain beet pulp (fiber)
- chicken fat (protein)
- vegetable oil (other)
- egg product (protein)
- calcium carbonate (mineral)
- potassium chloride (mineral)
- sodium tripolyphosphate (other)
- fructooligosaccharides (other)
- salt (mineral)
- fish oil (protein)
- rosemary extract (preservative)
- preserved with mixed tocopherols (other)
Ingredient concerns
- 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.
- 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.
Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)
On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 30%, fat 10%, fiber 4.3%, ash 7.5%, carbohydrate 48.2%. By calories: 29.3% from protein, 23.7% from fat, 47% from carbohydrate.
AAFCO compliance
This food meets the AAFCO adult dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 30% vs 18% minimum, fat 10% vs 5.5% minimum.
Dry food, with grains, for the adult life stage.
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