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Canidae Pure Grain-Free Real Lamb, Goat & Venison Meals Recipe Dry Dog Food

Top 5 ingredients of Canidae Pure Grain-Free Real Lamb, Goat & Venison Meals Recipe Dry Dog Food are Lamb, Goat Meal, Lentils, Peas, and Tapioca.

Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min.): 27%
Crude Fat (min.): 14%
Crude Fiber (max.): 4.5%
Moisture (max.): 10%
Calories: 3,450 kcal/kg, 449 kcal/cup

Canidae Pure Grain-Free Real Lamb, Goat & Venison Meals Recipe Dry Dog Food Ingredients

Lamb, Goat Meal, Lentils, Peas, Tapioca, Canola Oil, Venison Meal, Suncured Alfalfa, Natural Flavor, Taurine, Minerals (Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid), Choline Chloride, Mixed Tocopherols (A Preservative), Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract. Contains A Source Of Live (Viable) Naturally Occurring Microorganisms
We specified the salt's position and marked it to help you evaluate the ingredients better with The Salt Divider.
Pea Fiber as a dog food ingredient

Lamb is a high-quality protein source that is commonly used in dog kibble. It is a rich source of essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. These amino acids support healthy muscle growth and maintenance, and help to maintain a healthy immune system.

Lamb is also a good source of vitamins B12 and B6, as well as zinc and iron, which are essential for maintaining overall health and well-being.

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.

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.

Tapioca is used as a non-nutritive binder in dog foods.

Starch Meter

According to the guaranteed analysis, Canidae Pure Grain-Free Real Lamb, Goat & Venison Meals Recipe Dry Dog Food has 27% protein, 14% fat, 4.5% fiber, and 10% moisture. If we assume 5% ash, then the starch amount in this dog food is 39.5%.

The largest proportion of Carbohydrates in dog food is provided by starch and indeed dogs don't have carbohydrate requirement at all.

We calculated the starch ratio in Canidae Pure Grain-Free Real Lamb, Goat & Venison Meals Recipe Dry Dog Food as 39.5%. 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.

Protein (27%)
Starch (39.5 %)
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