Natural Balance Health Protection Adult Wet Dog Food - Chicken & Pumpkin Stew, 12.5 oz
Overall Score: 80/100
Ingredients
- Chicken (protein)
- SAVORY STEW: This nutritious \u0026 delicious stew is made with chunks of real chicken \u0026 vegetables (protein)
- such as peas \u0026 carrots (other)
- and are packed with flavor. \r\n\t\t\t\t\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003cli\u003eFORMULATED WITHOUT: Corn (other)
- soy (carbohydrate)
- wheat (carbohydrate)
- or animal by-product meal ingredients (protein)
- Health Protection\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eFood Type: \u003c/b\u003eWet (other)
- no wheat (other)
- Chicken Broth (protein)
- Turkey Broth (protein)
- Chicken Liver (protein)
- Pumpkin (other)
- Brown Rice (carbohydrate)
- Carrots (other)
- Peas (carbohydrate)
- Natural Flavor (additive)
- Dried Egg Product (protein)
- Chicken Hearts (protein)
- Potato Starch (carbohydrate)
- Dried Plain Beet Pulp (fiber)
- Guar Gum (additive)
- Salt (mineral)
- Sunflower Oil (fat)
- Ground Flaxseed (fat)
- Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols) (protein)
- Sodium Phosphate (other)
- Inulin (fiber)
- Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
- Potassium Chloride (mineral)
- Minerals (Zinc Proteinate (other)
- Iron Proteinate (mineral)
- Copper Proteinate (mineral)
- Manganese Proteinate (mineral)
- Sodium Selenite (mineral)
- Potassium Iodide) (other)
- Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement (other)
- Niacin Supplement (vitamin)
- d-Calcium Pantothenate (other)
- Thiamine Supplement (other)
- Riboflavin Supplement (vitamin)
- Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
- Vitamin B12 Supplement (vitamin)
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (other)
- Biotin (vitamin)
- Vitamin D3 Supplement (vitamin)
- Folic Acid) (other)
- Taurine (additive)
- Choline Chloride (vitamin)
- Rosemary (preservative)
- Sage (other)
- Thyme (other)
- Magnesium Sulfate (other)
- reduce portion size to maintain ideal body weight. The amounts in the table are intended as guidelines only. Energy requirements vary with environmental conditions (other)
- temperature (other)
- age (other)
Ingredient concerns
- Soy (medium concern): Soy is a common allergen in dogs and cats. It contains phytoestrogens that may affect hormonal balance, though the clinical significance in pets is not fully established. Often used as an inexpensive protein and carbohydrate filler. Most soy in pet food is genetically modified.
- 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.
Wet food, with grains, for the adult life stage.
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