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PRODUCT LINE

Victor Select

A line from Victor

RECIPES REVIEWED
6
AVG PROTEIN, DM, KIBBLE
29.7%
AVG STARCH, KIBBLE
41%
FDA RECALLS
4
LINE REVIEW

The Victor Select Line, Reviewed

6 recipes, read label by label

Victor Select Kibble 3 recipes

Recipe Protein Fat Starch Kcal / cup First ingredients
Grain Free Yukon River Canine 33% 16% 32.2% 390 Menhaden Fish Meal (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Peas, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed Tocopherols)
Ocean Fish Formula with Salmon 24% 12% 45.2% 370 Menhaden Fish Meal (source of DHA-Docosahexaenoic Acid), Grain Sorghum, Peas
Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Formula 24% 12% 45% 372 Chicken Meal, Grain Sorghum, Peas
Line average 27% 13.3% 40.8% 377

All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Starch is our estimate, since no bag prints it. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.

Victor Select Wet food 3 recipes

Recipe Protein Fat Moisture Kcal / kg First ingredients
Grain Free Cuts Gravy | Beef and Vegetables Stew 8% 5% 82% 975 Chicken, Beef Broth, Chicken Broth
Grain Free Chicken and Vegetables Stew 8% 5% 82% 958 Chicken, Chicken Broth, Beef Broth
Grain Free Turkey and Sweet Potato Stew 8% 5% 82% 885 Turkey Broth, Turkey, Chicken Liver
Line average 8% 5% 82% 939

All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Wet food is mostly water, so compare it with other wet food only. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.

All recipes

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DEEP DIVE

Inside The Victor Select Range

Across 6 recipes we review

Protein is close to the average kibble we review (29.7% on a dry matter basis).

Starch is higher than average, at 41% of the food as fed.

100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).

67% of recipes are grain-free.

NUTRITION

How The Range Measures Up

this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 3,089 foods we review

Protein, dry matter 30% 26% to 36%
15%site avg 30%50%
Fat, dry matter 15% 13% to 18%
5%site avg 18%30%
Starch, as fed 41% 32% to 45%
10%site avg 37%60%
Kcal per cup 377 370 to 390
250site avg 395600

Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out

INGREDIENTS

What Goes In The Bowl

Chicken 67% 56%
Egg 50% 31%
Fish 33% 35%
Beef 17% 19%
Turkey 17% 20%

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.

Ingredients Some Owners Avoid

By-products 0% 13%
Artificial colors 0% 1%
Chemical preservatives 0% 9%
Corn 0% 15%
Wheat 0% 13%
Soy 0% 10%

These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.

LIFE STAGE
  • All Life Stages5
  • Adult1
BREED SIZE
  • All Breeds6
SPECIAL DIETS
  • Grain-free (no wheat, corn, rice, barley or oats)4
Victor Select Grain Free Yukon River Canine Dry Dog Food MOST PROTEIN Victor Select Grain Free Yukon River Canine Dry Dog Food 36.3% dry matter Victor Select Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Formula Dry Dog Food LEAST STARCH Victor Select Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Formula Dry Dog Food 45% as fed
RECALL HISTORY // VICTOR

4 FDA Recalls On Record

NOV 9, 2023
SALMONELLA KIAMBU HUMAN OUTBREAK

FDA and CDC investigation notice for Mid America Pet Food dog and cat foods

NOV 9, 2023
SALMONELLA KIAMBU, LINKED TO 7 HUMAN ILLNESSES

All dog and cat foods with best-by before 10/31/2024 (expansion)

OCT 30, 2023
SALMONELLA

Select Beef Meal & Brown Rice Formula dry dog food, three lots

SEP 3, 2023
SALMONELLA

Hi-Pro Plus dry dog food, one lot, 5 lb

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