TLC Whole Life Dry Dog Food

Brand: TLC, TLC Dry

Overall Score

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

3.5

TLC Whole Life Dry Dog Food

3.5

Overall Score

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

Brand: TLC, TLC Dry

Ingredient Quality

4 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
Product contains two or more added amino acids ^ⓘMultiple amino acids are typically only found in lower quality foods that rely on less complete plant sources of protein. Learn more
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
Product contains ingredients that are high in sugar including ______ ^ⓘSugar is often found in pet food to increase the palatability or as a preservative or humectant. It is a low quality ingredient that can cause unwanted gut changes, obesity and insulin spikes. 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.

Ingredient Safety

3 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 ingredients known to contain higher pesticide/herbicide residues in the top 5 ingredients including oatmeal and barley ^ⓘ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 rice ^ⓘArsenic contamination is a significant concern with rice since it naturally absorbs arsenic and the water it's grown in can be contaminated with arsenic. Arsenic is linked to chronic health issues. Learn more

Other Concerns

Notable product facts

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
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

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Ingredients On Package

Lamb Meal, Chicken Meal, Oatmeal, Fresh Chicken, Whole Grain Barley, Whole Brown Rice, Millet, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols, a Natural Source of Vitamin E), Salmon Meal (Preserved with Vitamin E and Rosemary Extract), Green Peas, Whole Eggs, Chicken Liver, Potassium Chloride, Salmon Oil (Source of DHA), Quinoa, Flaxseed, Lecithin, DL Methionine, Chicory Root (Inulin), Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Niacin, Vitamin C, Inositol, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin Bl, Riboflavin, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Selenium Yeast, Tomato (Natural Source of Vitamin K), Glucosamine, Choline Chloride, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-carnitine, Mannan-Oligosaccharides, Carrots, Apples, Sweet Potatoes, Blueberries, Cranberries, Green-Lipped Mussels (Natural Source of Chondroitin And Glucosamine), Probiotics (Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Lactobacillus Casei, Enterococcus Faecium, Bifidobacterium Thermophilum), Thyme, Cassia, Anise, Horseradish, Juniper, Ginger, Yarrow, Rosemary Extract.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (min)	26.0%
Crude Fat (min)	16.0%
Crude Fiber (max)	4.0%
Moisture (max)	10.0%

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