ONLY NATURAL PET WHOLESOME HOMEMADE FOWL & FISH FEAST DEHYDRATED DOG FOOD

Brand: Only Natural Pet, Only Natural Pet Dehydrated

Overall Score

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

ONLY NATURAL PET WHOLESOME HOMEMADE FOWL & FISH FEAST DEHYDRATED DOG FOOD

Overall Score

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

Brand: Only Natural Pet, Only Natural Pet Dehydrated

Ingredient Quality

3 out of 10

Evalutation Criteria

Product is calculated to contain 32% 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 fats that are highly processed or inflammatory ^ⓘSeed oils, such as safflower, sunflower or flaxseed oil, provide calories and taste. They are rich in omega-6 fatty acids, which can cause systemic and gut inflammation. Other oils like soybean are highly processed and may contain trans fats. Studies shows that ultra processed foods are linked to a higher rate of all-cause mortality in humans. Learn more
Contains plant protein ^ⓘPlant-based protein sources are the least expensive substitute for quality animal protein. Whenever possible, animal sources of protein are preferred because they contain a wider array of amino acids than plant based protein sources and are more digestible. Learn more
Is fortified with excessive minerals ^ⓘFive or more added minerals indicate a lower quality food that’s lacking naturally occurring minerals from whole food sources.
Is fortified with excessive vitamins ^ⓘWhen vitamins come from whole food sources, they include the full spectrum of cofactors, which makes them safe and bioavailable. While a couple of added vitamins are acceptable, five or more implies the food is of poor nutritional value. Learn more

Ingredient Safety

7 out of 10

Evalutation Criteria

Product is moderately processed ^ⓘHeating foods will cause losses in some active enzymes, vitamins, amino acids and phytonutrients. Learn more
Contains natural flavor ^ⓘNatural flavors are often animal digest or MSG, which are low quality ingredients with limited safety studies. Learn more
Contains ingredients known to contain higher pesticide/herbicide residues including peas and spinach ^ⓘ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

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 specify whether the fish is farmed or wild caught ^ⓘFarmed fish is less nutritious than wild caught fish and does not contain the same healthy fatty acid balance. Fish farming also threatens wild fish species. Learn more
Omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is not provided. ^ⓘDiets rich in omega-6 fats can cause chronic inflammation and disease. Learn more

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Ingredients On Package

Deboned Duck, Duck Meal (Source Of Glucosamine And Chondroitin Sulfate), Whitefish Meal, Dehydrated Sweet Potato, Garbanzo Beans, Sunflower Oil, Pea Protein, Dehydrated Carrots, Dehydrated Cranberries, Natural Flavors, Dehydrated Yellow Peas, Freeze Dried Peas, Chia Seed, Dehydrated Green Beans, Dehydrated Pumpkin, Pork Gelatin, Dried Sage, Dried Spinach, Dicalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Dried Basil, Dried Parsley, Dried Rosemary, Dried Thyme, Minerals [Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate], Mixed Tocopherols And Citric Acid (Preservatives), Rosemary Extract, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Product (Source Of Amylase, Lipase And Protease), Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid], Taurine, Pineapple Stems, Turmeric, New Zealand Green Mussels, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min)	34%
Crude Fat (min)	12%
Crude Fiber (max)	5%
Moisture (max)	10%

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