Blue Buffalo Basics Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Turkey & Potato Recipe Large Breed Canned Dog Food is hot extruded (which means it's processed under extreme heat and pressure) and made with feed grade ingredients, which are unfit for human consumption. It contains 22 synthetic additives (so it is not all-natural), it has 2 anti-nutrients including Potatoes and Pea Protein (which may interfere with the absorption of essential nutrients), and it has 2 other sketchy ingredients, including Guar Gum and Cassia Gum. Many consider this food to be inconvenient, because it requires clean-up.
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Sundays Air-Dried Food for Dogs Human Grade Beef Recipe | Blue Buffalo Basics Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Turkey & Potato Recipe Large Breed Canned Dog Food |
Family-owned | Owned by General Mills |
Human Grade | Feed Grade |
Air-Dried | Canned Under Extreme Heat And Pressure |
No Anti-Nutrients |
2 Anti-Nutrients:
Potatoes, Pea protein
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All-Natural |
22 Synthetics:
Potassium chloride, Choline chloride, Vitamin e supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin c), Zinc amino acid chelate, Iron amino acid chelate, L-carnitine, Copper amino acid chelate, Manganese amino acid chelate, Sodium selenite, Thiamine mononitrate (vitamin b1), Cobalt amino acid chelate, Niacin supplement (vitamin b3), Calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), Vitamin a supplement, Riboflavin supplement (vitamin b2), Biotin (vitamin b7), Vitamin b12 supplement, Potassium iodide, Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), Vitamin d3 supplement, Folic acid (vitamin b9)
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Nothing sketchy |
2 Other Sketchy Ingredients:
Guar gum, Cassia gum
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No Prep Required | Prep Required |
No Clean-up Required | Clean-up Required |
Ingredients:
USDA Beef,
Beef Liver,
Beef Bone,
Pumpkin,
Millet,
Wild Salmon Oil,
Sunflower Oil,
Kale,
Flaxseed,
Zucchini,
Sea Salt,
Parsely,
Kelp,
Chicory Root,
Turmeric,
Mixed Tocopherols,
Ginger,
Selenium Yeast,
Blueberries,
Carrots,
Apples,
Tomatoes,
Shiitake Mushrooms,
Broccoli,
Oranges,
Cranberries,
Spinach,
Beets,
Tart Cherries,
Strawberries
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Ingredients:
Turkey,
Turkey Broth,
Potatoes,
Flaxseed (source of Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids),
Pea Protein,
Fish Oil,
Pumpkin,
Guar Gum,
Potassium Chloride,
Salt,
Carrageenan,
Cassia Gum,
Cranberries,
Blueberries,
Choline Chloride,
Vitamin E Supplement,
L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C),
Zinc Amino Acid Chelate,
Iron Amino Acid Chelate,
L-Carnitine,
Copper Amino Acid Chelate,
Manganese Amino Acid Chelate,
Sodium Selenite,
Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1),
Cobalt Amino Acid Chelate,
Niacin Supplement (Vitamin B3),
Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5),
Vitamin A Supplement,
Riboflavin Supplement (Vitamin B2),
Biotin (Vitamin B7),
Vitamin B12 Supplement,
Potassium Iodide,
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6),
Vitamin D3 Supplement,
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9),
preserved with Mixed Tocopherols.
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