Eukanuba™ Fit Body Weight Control Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food - Chicken

by Eukanuba
Overall Score: 71/100
Ingredients
- Chicken (protein)
- chicken by-product meal (protein)
- wheat (carbohydrate)
- corn (carbohydrate)
- barley (carbohydrate)
- ground grain sorghum (other)
- chicken fat (protein)
- natural flavors (additive)
- dried plain beet pulp (fiber)
- vegetable oil (other)
- egg product (protein)
- calcium carbonate (mineral)
- potassium chloride (mineral)
- sodium tripolyphosphate (other)
- fructooligosaccharides (other)
- salt (mineral)
- rosemary extract (preservative)
- preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid (other)
- choline chloride (vitamin)
- fish oil (protein)
- vitamins[DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E) (other)
- biotin (vitamin)
- D-calcium pantothenate (other)
- vitamin A acetate (vitamin)
- riboflavin supplement (vitamin)
- niacin supplement (vitamin)
- vitamin B12 supplement (vitamin)
- pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) (other)
- thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1) (other)
- vitamin D3 supplement (vitamin)
- folic acid] (other)
- glucosamine hydrochloride (additive)
- trace minerals[zinc oxide (other)
- ferrous sulfate (mineral)
- manganous oxide (other)
- copper sulfate (other)
- sodium selenite (mineral)
- calcium iodate] (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.
- 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.
Dry food, with grains, for the adult life stage.
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