Horizon Pulsar Whole Grain Pork Formula Dry Dog Food
Top 5 ingredients of Horizon Pulsar Whole Grain Pork Formula Dry Dog Food are Pork Meal, Pork, Whole Grain Barley, Whole Grain Oats, and Whole Grain Rye.
Horizon Pulsar Whole Grain Pork Formula Dry Dog Food Ingredients
This ingredients is the whole hog, including bones, organs and tissues, that has been cooked down, with the water extracted and the residue is ground into a fine, high-protein meal.
Pork, a good source of protein and amino acids essential for muscle growth and energy, is also an excellent source of B vitamins to support a healthy nervous system.
A nutritionally rich whole grain, barley remains completely intact, full of fiber as well as a number of minerals, antioxidants and vitamins. Minerals such as selenium, phosphorus, magnesium and manganese and vitamins including Vitamin E, B6 and niacin are among the nutrients to be found in whole grain barley.
From whole grain oats, your dog receives the carbohydrates necessary for maintain energy levels. Additionally, whole grain oats are also filled with Vitamin B and have a lower potential for causing allergic reactions frequently encountered with both corn and wheat. More health benefits include protection from heart disease, cancer and diabetes, with potential to help your dog maintain healthy blood sugar levels and reduce cholesterol.
A hearty grain, whole grain rye contains high levels of quality level carbohydrates. These carbohydrates provide the energy your dog needs. Rye can be highly beneficial in that, unlike corn or wheat, it does not as often cause allergic reactions.
Starch Meter
According to the guaranteed analysis, Horizon Pulsar Whole Grain Pork Formula Dry Dog Food has 24% protein, 14% fat, 4.2% fiber, and 10% moisture. If we assume 5% ash, then the starch amount in this dog food is 42.8%.
We calculated the starch ratio in Horizon Pulsar Whole Grain Pork Formula Dry Dog Food as 42.8%. 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 Horizon kibble has more starch ratio than the average.