Canidae Pure Grain-Free Real Bison, Lentil & Carrot Recipe Dry Dog Food
Top 5 ingredients of Canidae Pure Grain-Free Real Bison, Lentil & Carrot Recipe Dry Dog Food are Bison, Lamb Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, and Lentils.
Canidae Pure Grain-Free Real Bison, Lentil & Carrot Recipe Dry Dog Food Ingredients
Packed with vitamins, minerals and protein, bison is a protein source that supports muscle development and energy.
Lamb Meal is a dry, rendered product from whole lambs that has been through some processing to remove water and fat. This is a combination of the flesh, bone, as well as the skin of the lamb. It's better to check the quality of the source otherwise, traces of unremoved wool and grain (from the stomach) can be food.
Lamb meal promotes a healthy heart as well as healthy skin! For dogs with sensitivities, lamb meal is a highly digestible protein source providing essential amino acids and fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals for muscle development and energy.
Sweet Potatoes are an excellent source of fiber and complex carbohydrates. They don’t cause food sensitivities in dogs and also are an excellent source of beta-carotene, phytochemicals, and carotenoids – all which are healthy immune supporting antioxidants.
Peas are healthy, grain-free filter alternative that contain complex carbohydrates, fiber, protein, phytonutrients, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. They are also rich in protein and high in fiber.
Lutein in peas is an anti-oxidant good for heart, skin, and eye health. Sterols content in peas help lowering cholesterol. However, peas may be related to Canine Heart Disease and FDA is actively investigating this. 93 percent of reported foods in DCM cases contained peas and/or lentils.
Lentils are an excellent source of protein, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and iron. Lentils are high in dietary fiber, which helps keep the digestive system moving and supports the growth of healthy gut bacteria. Eating lentils can increase stool weight and improve overall gut function.
Furthermore, lentils contain a broad range of beneficial plant compounds called phytochemicals. These phytochemicals include flavonoids and lignans, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Starch Meter
According to the guaranteed analysis, Canidae Pure Grain-Free Real Bison, Lentil & Carrot Recipe Dry Dog Food has 25% protein, 14.5% fat, 4% fiber, and 10% moisture. If we assume 5% ash, then the starch amount in this dog food is 41.5%.
We calculated the starch ratio in Canidae Pure Grain-Free Real Bison, Lentil & Carrot Recipe Dry Dog Food as 41.5%. Basically, around two fifth (almost half) of the food you feed to {your dog} is starch.
Average starch ratio of dry dog foods on inthekibble.com is 38.67% - and that means this Canidae kibble has more starch ratio than the average.