Nature's Recipe Dry Dog Food Adult - Lamb, Sweet Potato, Pumpkin

by Nature's Recipe

Overall Score: 81/100

Ingredients

1. Beef (protein)
2. Lamb Meal (protein)
3. Peas (carbohydrate)
4. Garbanzo Beans (carbohydrate)
5. Pea Protein (protein)
6. Poultry Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) (other)
7. Lamb (protein)
8. Potato (carbohydrate)
9. Beef Bone Broth (protein)
10. Tapioca Starch (carbohydrate)
11. Natural Flavor (additive)
12. Dried Tomato Pomace (fiber)
13. Salt (mineral)
14. Dicalcium Phosphate (mineral)
15. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
16. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
17. Taurine (additive)
18. Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite) (other)
19. Lactic Acid (Used As A Preservative) (other)
20. Citric Acid (Used As A Preservative) (other)
21. Yucca Schidigera Extract (additive)
22. Rosemary Extract (preservative)

Ingredient concerns

• Peas (low concern): Peas and other legumes have been associated with the FDA investigation into a potential link between grain-free diets high in legumes and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs. While a definitive causal relationship has not been established, the FDA continues to investigate. Peas are frequently used in grain-free formulations as a primary carbohydrate and protein source.
• Chickpeas (low concern): Another legume included in the FDA's investigation into grain-free diets and potential DCM risk. Frequently used in grain-free pet foods as a carbohydrate source. The same concerns about taurine metabolism interference apply as with peas and lentils.
• Pea Protein (medium concern): Plant-based protein concentrates like pea protein can artificially inflate the total protein percentage on guaranteed analysis without providing the same amino acid profile as animal proteins. Associated with the FDA investigation into grain-free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs, though a causal link has not been definitively established.
• Sodium Selenite (low concern): Sodium selenite is an inorganic form of selenium with a narrower safety margin than organic forms (such as selenium yeast). It has lower bioavailability and higher potential for toxicity at elevated levels compared to organic selenium sources. Some premium pet foods use selenium yeast instead as a safer alternative.

Dry food, grain-free, for the adult life stage.

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