Moist & Meaty Burger Cheddar Cheese Adult Semi-Moist Dog Food 72 oz

Name: Moist & Meaty Burger Cheddar Cheese Adult Semi-Moist Dog Food 72 oz
Brand: Moist & Meaty

by Moist & Meaty

Overall Score: 73/100

Ingredients

Water (other)
Wheat Flour (carbohydrate)
Corn Syrup (other)
Beef (protein)
Phosphoric Acid (other)
Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
Beef Fat Preserved With Mixed-Tocopherols (protein)
Salt (mineral)
Soybean Oil (fat)
Sorbic Acid (A Preservative) (other)
Cheese Powder (Source Of Cheddar Cheese Flavor) (other)
Calcium Propionate(A Preservative) (other)
Added Color (other)
Minerals [Zinc Sulfate (other)
Ferrous Sulfate (mineral)
Manganese Sulfate (other)
Copper Sulfate (other)
Calcium Iodate (mineral)
Sodium Selenite] (other)
Dl-Methionine (other)
Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement (other)
Niacin (Vitamin B-3) (other)
Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B-5) (other)
Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B-1) (other)
Vitamin B-12 Supplement (other)
Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B-2) (other)
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B-6) (other)
Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9) (other)
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K) (other)
Vitamin D-3 Supplement (other)
Biotin (Vitamin B-7)] (other)
Choline Chloride (vitamin)
Ethoxyquin (A Preservative) (other)
Yellow 6 (other)
Red 40 (additive)
Yellow 5. D410419 \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuaranteed Analysis:\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Crude Protein (Min) 18.0% (other)
Crude Fat (Min) 7.0% (other)
Crude Fiber (Max) 3.0% (other)
Moisture (Max) 33.0%\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaloric Content: \u003c/b\u003e 2 (other)
794 kcal/kg (other)
activity and environment (other)
and should be adjusted accordingly.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransition Instructions:\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen switching to Purina Dog Chow from another food (other)
please allow 7 - 10 days for the transition (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.
Red 40 (high concern): Provides no nutritional benefit whatsoever and is added solely for the visual appeal to human buyers, as dogs and cats have limited color vision. Multiple studies have raised concerns about behavioral effects in children, leading the EU to require warning labels on foods containing Red 40. Some animal studies have suggested potential genotoxicity, though results are debated. The FDA maintains it is safe at approved levels, but many veterinary nutritionists recommend avoiding artificial colors entirely.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 81.8%, fat 31.8%, fiber 13.6%, ash 31.8%, carbohydrate 0%. By calories: 51.4% from protein, 48.6% from fat, 0% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 81.8% vs 18% minimum, fat 31.8% vs 5.5% minimum.

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

Cost to feed

About $2.44 per day to feed (mid-range price tier); $3.05 per 1,000 kcal (calorie estimate).