Protein runs lower than the average kibble we review (27.8% vs 30.1% on a dry matter basis).
Starch is higher than average, at 43% of the food as fed.
93% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (90% across the site).
54% of recipes are grain-free.
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 2,553 foods we review
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
MOST PROTEIN
Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Grain-Free Beef Small Breed Bites Dry Dog Food
35.6% dry matter
LEAST STARCH
Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Grain-Free Pollock Dry Dog Food
34% as fed
FEWEST CALORIES
Natural Balance Fat Dogs Low Calorie Dry Dog Food
315 kcal per cup
Correction to date codes in May 4 2012 Natural Balance recall
Certain dry dog and cat foods made at Diamond Gaston, SC plant
We keep reviews of discontinued recipes online, each with suggested replacements, because bags stay on shelves and in pantries for months.
Ten everyday foods. Safe, In Moderation or Never. No googling, no second guesses. Then share your score with your friends, however embarrassing it turns out to be.
115 foods in the deck. Grapes are in there. So is cheese.
Ten foods, one at a time. Call each one Safe, In Moderation or Never, then flip the card to see if you had it right. The ones you miss are listed at the end.
Keys: 1 Safe 2 Moderation 3 Never Enter Next
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Now, is your dog's food any good?
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