Eukanuba™ Medium Breed Adult Dry Dog Food - Chicken

by Eukanuba

Overall Score: 72/100

Ingredients

1. Chicken (protein)
2. corn (carbohydrate)
3. soybean meal (carbohydrate)
4. chicken fat (protein)
5. chicken by-product meal (protein)
6. pork meal (protein)
7. wheat (carbohydrate)
8. brown rice (carbohydrate)
9. ground grain sorghum (other)
10. dried plain beet pulp (fiber)
11. natural flavors (additive)
12. salt (mineral)
13. sodium tripolyphosphate (other)
14. choline chloride (vitamin)
15. rosemary extract (preservative)
16. preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid (other)
17. potassium chloride (mineral)
18. fructooligosaccharides (other)
19. DL-methionine (other)
20. monocalcium phosphate (other)
21. calcium carbonate (mineral)
22. vitamins[DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E) (other)
23. biotin (vitamin)
24. D-calcium pantothenate (other)
25. vitamin A acetate (vitamin)
26. riboflavin supplement (vitamin)
27. niacin supplement (vitamin)
28. vitamin B12 supplement (vitamin)
29. pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) (other)
30. thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1) (other)
31. vitamin D3 supplement (vitamin)
32. folic acid] (other)
33. trace minerals[zinc oxide (other)
34. ferrous sulfate (mineral)
35. manganous oxide (other)
36. copper sulfate (other)
37. sodium selenite (mineral)
38. calcium iodate] (other)
39. glucosamine hydrochloride (additive)
40. chondroitin sulfate (additive)

Ingredient concerns

• Corn (medium concern): Corn is one of the most common allergens in dogs, though true corn allergies are relatively rare compared to protein allergies. Often used as an inexpensive filler to increase bulk. While it does provide digestible carbohydrates, its prominence in ingredient lists (especially as multiple corn-derived ingredients) can indicate a lower-quality formulation.
• Soy (medium concern): Soy is a common allergen in dogs and cats. It contains phytoestrogens that may affect hormonal balance, though the clinical significance in pets is not fully established. Often used as an inexpensive protein and carbohydrate filler. Most soy in pet food is genetically modified.
• Chicken By-Product Meal (medium concern): While nutritionally adequate, by-product meals can vary widely in quality and digestibility. They include parts like necks, feet, and intestines, which some consumers find objectionable. Quality control is less consistent than named muscle meat sources.
• Wheat (medium concern): Wheat is a common allergen in dogs and cats. While it provides digestible carbohydrates and some protein, it is frequently used as an inexpensive filler. Pets with wheat sensitivities may experience skin irritation, gastrointestinal upset, or chronic ear infections.
• 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, with grains, for the adult life stage.

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