Genesis Wide Country Senior Dry Dog Food

Brand: Genesis, Genesis Dry

Overall Score

The overall score is an average of the ingredient quality and ingredient safety concerns. For more information, see our evaluation criteria.

5.5

Genesis Wide Country Senior Dry Dog Food

5.5

Overall Score

The overall score is an average of the ingredient quality and ingredient safety concerns. For more information, see our evaluation criteria.

Brand: Genesis, Genesis Dry

Ingredient Quality

7 out of 10

Evalutation Criteria

Product is calculated to contain 36% carbohydrate ^ⓘDogs have no nutritional requirement for carbohydrate but they are used for energy, texture and taste. Starch is also required for extrusion in dry foods. Excessive carbohydrate is an indicator of food quality as it can be used to reduce manufacturing cost. Foods that are high in carbohydrate can raise insulin and cause obesity. Some studies also show that dogs fed a high carbohydrate content have changes to their gut bacteria. Learn more
Contains unspecified animal sources, which are a less expensive source of meat ^ⓘWhile protein from animal sources is an important ingredient that’s highly digestible, the animal source should be named. You will want to see beef, salmon or chicken, not animal, fish or poultry. Unnamed protein sources are of much lower quality, especially meals, which are typically from rendered waste. Learn more
Contains low quality fiber ^ⓘDogs have no known need for fiber, but soluble fiber is fermented by gut bacteria, which supports gut health. Cellulose is an insoluble fiber made from wood pulp and is the least expensive and least functional form of fiber since it's very poorly fermented. It is included to firm stools. Learn more

Ingredient Safety

4 out of 10

Evalutation Criteria

Product is ultra processed ^ⓘExtruded foods are heated four separate times during production, which will cause major losses in some active enzymes, vitamins, amino acids and phytonutrients. Studies shows that ultra processed foods are linked to a higher rate of all-cause mortality in humans. Learn more
Contains known GMO ingredients in the top 5 ingredients including potatoes ^ⓘThere are limited safetey studies on geneticaly modified and Roundup Ready crops although they are lacking in nutrients compared to non-GMO foods. GMO crops also strip nutrients from soils, require increased pesticide risk and may be involved in bee die-off. Learn more
Contains ingredients known to contain higher pesticide/herbicide residues including peas, potato, chickpeas and lentils ^ⓘPesticides, herbicides and fertilizers pose a significant health risk to plants, animals and soils. Foods with the largest reported amount of residue will be penalized, including crops that are known to be spray-dried with glyphosate. Learn more
Contains ingredients known to contain higher pesticide/herbicide residues including chickpeas and peas ^ⓘPesticides, herbicides and fertilizers pose a significant health risk to plants, animals and soils. Foods with the largest reported amount of residue will be penalized, including crops that are known to be spray-dried with glyphosate. Learn more

Other Concerns

Notable product facts

Ingredient splitting ^ⓘSplitting is a technique of manipulating the ingredient list to move certain ingredients higher or lower on the ingredient list. This is often used to diguise the amount of lower quality ingredients in the food, such as corn or peas. Learn more
Glam ingredients ^ⓘExpensive or desirable ingredients like blueberries, kale or apples are often added to appeal to consumers but may be in miniscule amounts. If these foods are below salt or other low concentration ingredients, they contribute little or no nutritional value for your dog. Learn more
Product doesn't provide the omega-6:omega-3 ratio ^ⓘDiets rich in omega-6 fats can cause chronic inflammation and disease. Learn more

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Ingredients On Package

Fresh chicken (54.5%), fresh goose (6%), fresh duck (6%), cellulose, potatoes (dried, 4.5%), peas (dried), potato starch (3.5%), fresh pheasant (2%), carrots (dried, 2%), plantain (dried, 2%), chickpeas (dried), lentils (dried), protein hydrolyzate, psyllium, colostrum (0.3%), cranberries (dried), blueberries ( dried, 0.1%), green-lipped mussels (dried, 0.1%), nettle (dried), blackberry leaves (dried, 0.02%), yarrow (dried, 0.02%), fennel (dried), cumin ( dried), chamomile flowers (dried), mistletoe (dried), gentian root (dried), centaury (dried), chicory (dried).

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min)	27%
Crude Fat (min)	20%
Crude Fiber (max)	7%

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Genesis Wide Country Senior Dry Dog Food

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Genesis Wide Country Senior Dry Dog Food

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