Eukanuba™ Puppy Chicken & Beef Chunks in Gravy Wet Dog Food - 12.5 oz

Name: Eukanuba™ Puppy Chicken & Beef Chunks in Gravy Wet Dog Food - 12.5 oz
Brand: Eukanuba

by Eukanuba

Overall Score: 98/100

Ingredients

chicken (protein)
beef liver (protein)
tomato (other)
beef (protein)
carrots (other)
wheat flour (carbohydrate)
pork plasma (protein)
peas (carbohydrate)
egg product (protein)
pork broth (protein)
ground flaxseed (fat)
powdered cellulose (fiber)
vegetable oil (other)
fish oil (protein)
guar gum (additive)
sodium tripolyphosphate (other)
\r\ncalcium carbonate (other)
potassium chloride (mineral)
natural flavors (additive)
xanthan gum (additive)
magnesium oxide (other)
trace minerals [zinc oxide (other)
ferrous sulfate (mineral)
zinc proteinate (mineral)
\r\ncopper sulfate (other)
manganous oxide (other)
sodium selenite (mineral)
calcium iodate] (other)
vitamins [DL\u0026ndash (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.
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.
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 43.4%, fat 19.5%, fiber 7.3%, ash 34.1%, carbohydrate 0%. By calories: 47.8% from protein, 52.2% from fat, 0% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO growth dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 43.4% vs 22.5% minimum, fat 19.5% vs 8.5% minimum.

Wet food, with grains, for the puppy life stage.

Cost to feed

About $7.81 per day to feed (premium price tier); $9.76 per 1,000 kcal (calorie estimate).