The following Canidae dog food reviews are also posted on this website: See Discount in Cart More Canidae Brand Reviews Our Rating of Canidae All Life Stages Dog FoodĬanidae All Life Stages is a grain-inclusive dry dog food using a notable amount of named meat meals as its dominant source of animal protein, thus receiving 4.5 stars.
And above-average carbs when compared to a typical dry dog food.Įven when you consider the protein-boosting effect of the peas, lentils and alfalfa meal, this recipe has the profile of a kibble containing a notable amount of meat. Which means this Canidae product line contains…Ībove-average protein. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 53% for the overall product line. The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 27%, a fat level of 11% and estimated carbohydrates of about 54%.Īs a group, the brand features an average protein content of 27% and a mean fat level of 12%. Nutrient Analysisīased on its ingredients alone, Canidae All Life Stages Dog Food looks like an above-average dry product. Chelated minerals are usually associated with higher quality dog foods. And that can make them more difficult to absorb. Sodium selenite appears to be nutritionally inferior to the more natural source of selenium found in selenium yeast.Īnd lastly, with the exception of zinc, the minerals listed here do not appear to be chelated. Next, this recipe contains sodium selenite, a controversial form of the mineral selenium. Although taurine is not typically considered essential in canines, some dogs have been shown to be deficient in this critical nutrient. We also note the use of taurine, an important amino acid associated with the healthy function of heart muscle. Fermentation products are typically added as probiotics to aid with digestion. In addition, we note the inclusion of dried fermentation products in this recipe. However, flaxseed contains about 19% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food. Provided they’ve first been ground into a meal, flax seeds are also rich in soluble fiber. Next, flaxseed is one of the best plant sources of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Although it doesn’t sound very appetizing, chicken fat is actually a quality ingredient. Chicken fat is obtained from rendering chicken, a process similar to making soup in which the fat itself is skimmed from the surface of the liquid.Ĭhicken fat is high in linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid essential for life. Although alfalfa meal is high in plant protein (about 18%) and fiber (25%), it can be less common to find it in a dog food recipe.įrom here, the list goes on to include a number of other items.īut realistically, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of this Canidae product line.įirst, we find chicken fat. However, lentils contain about 25% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.
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Plus (like all legumes) they’re rich in natural fiber. Lentils are a quality source of carbohydrates. Since it is gluten-free and boasts a smoother blood sugar behavior than other grains, sorghum may be considered an acceptable non-meat ingredient. Sorghum (milo) is a starchy cereal grain with a nutrient profile similar to corn. However, aside from its energy content, this cereal grain is of only modest nutritional value to a dog. The sixth ingredient is barley, a starchy carbohydrate supplying fiber and other healthy nutrients.
Red denotes controversial item Estimated Nutrient Content Ingredients: Chicken meal, turkey meal, brown rice, peas, oatmeal, barley, whole grain sorghum, lentils, suncured alfalfa meal, chicken fat, flaxseed, white rice, lamb meal, salmon oil, natural flavor, salt, threonine, potassium chloride, taurine, choline chloride, mixed tocopherols (a preservative), tryptophan, zinc sulfate, dl-methionine, vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulfate, niacin, l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, vitamin A supplement, sodium selenite, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, zinc proteinate, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, pyridoxine hydrochloride, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation productįiber (estimated dry matter content) = 5%
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