Wild Caught Salmon Grain-Free
52% protein · 28% fat · 8.5% starch · Adult
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PRODUCT LINE
Wysong Optimize
RECIPES REVIEWED
3
AVG PROTEIN, DM
45.5%
AVG STARCH
12%
FDA RECALLS
None since 2012
LINE REVIEW
The Wysong Optimize Line, Reviewed
Wysong Optimize Kibble 3 recipes
| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Starch | Kcal / cup | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Caught Salmon Grain-Free | 52% | 28% | 8.5% | -- | Salmon, Green Lipped Mussel, Cheddar Cheese |
| Beef Heart & Liver Grain-Free | 44% | 28% | 17.5% | -- | Beef Heart, Beef Liver, Green Lipped Mussel |
| Chicken | 35% | 46% | 8.5% | -- | Chicken, Green Lipped Mussel, Cheddar Cheese |
| Line average | 43.7% | 34% | 11.5% | -- |
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.
Beef Heart & Liver Grain-Free
44% protein · 28% fat · 17.5% starch · Adult
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Protein
54.2%
Starch
9%
Kcal / cup
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Brand recalls
None since 2012
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Protein
36.5%
Starch
9%
Kcal / cup
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Brand recalls
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Protein
45.8%
Starch
18%
Kcal / cup
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From $/lb
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Brand recalls
None since 2012
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Inside The Wysong Optimize Range
Protein runs higher than the average kibble we review (45.5% vs 30.1% on a dry matter basis).
Starch is lower than average, at 12% of the food as fed.
100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
100% 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
46%
37% to 54%
15%site avg 30%50%
Fat, dry matter
35%
29% to 48%
5%site avg 18%30%
Starch, as fed
12%
9% to 18%
10%site avg 37%60%
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
INGREDIENTS
What Goes In The Bowl
Turkey
100%
20%
Chicken
33%
56%
Fish
33%
35%
Beef
33%
19%
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
- Adult3
BREED SIZE
- All Breeds3
SPECIAL DIETS
- Grain-free (no wheat, corn, rice, barley or oats)3
RECALL HISTORY // WYSONG
No Recalls In Our Record Since 2012
Our log holds FDA dog food recall notices from 2012 on, so this is not a guarantee that Wysong has never had one. See the recall log
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