Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Large Breed Adult Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry 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 33 synthetic additives (so it is not all-natural), it has 8 anti-nutrients including Pea Starch, Peas, and Pea Fiber (which may interfere with the absorption of essential nutrients), and it has 4 other sketchy ingredients, including Garlic and Vegetable Juice For Color.
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Sundays Air-Dried Food for Dogs Human Grade Beef Recipe | Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Large Breed Adult Lamb & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food |
Family-owned | Owned by General Mills |
Human Grade | Feed Grade |
Air-Dried | Hot Extruded Under Extreme Heat And Pressure |
No Anti-Nutrients |
8 Anti-Nutrients:
Pea starch, Peas, Pea fiber, Pea protein, Dehydrated alfalfa meal, Potatoes, Alfalfa nutrient concentrate, Sweet potatoes
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All-Natural |
33 Synthetics:
Fish oil (source of epa-eicosapentaenoic acid), Potassium chloride, Potassium citrate, Choline chloride, Calcium carbonate, Taurine, Glucosamine hydrochloride, Chondroitin sulfate, L-carnitine, Zinc amino acid chelate, Zinc sulfate, Dl-methionine, Ferrous sulfate, Vitamin e supplement, Iron amino acid chelate, Niacin (vitamin b3), Calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin c), L-lysine, Copper sulfate, Biotin (vitamin b7), Vitamin a supplement, Copper amino acid chelate, Manganese sulfate, Manganese amino acid chelate, Thiamine mononitrate (vitamin b1), Riboflavin (vitamin b2), Vitamin d3 supplement, Vitamin b12 supplement, Pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), Calcium iodate, Folic acid (vitamin b9), Sodium selenite
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Nothing sketchy |
4 Other Sketchy Ingredients:
Natural flavor, Dried tomato pomace, Garlic, Vegetable juice for color
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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:
Deboned Lamb,
Menhaden Fish Meal (Source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids),
Brown Rice,
Oatmeal,
Barley,
Pea Starch,
Peas,
Natural Flavor,
Flaxseed (Source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids),
Pea Fiber,
Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols),
Dried Tomato Pomace,
Pea Protein,
Fish Oil (Source of Epa-Eicosapentaenoic Acid),
Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal,
Potassium Chloride,
Potatoes,
Dried Chicory Root,
Salt,
Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate,
Potassium Citrate,
Choline Chloride,
Calcium Carbonate,
Taurine,
Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols,
Glucosamine Hydrochloride,
Sweet Potatoes,
Carrots,
Chondroitin Sulfate,
Garlic,
L-Carnitine,
Zinc Amino Acid Chelate,
Zinc Sulfate,
Vegetable Juice For Color,
Dl-Methionine,
Ferrous Sulfate,
Vitamin E Supplement,
Iron Amino Acid Chelate,
Blueberries,
Cranberries,
Barley Grass,
Parsley,
Yucca Schidigera Extract,
Dried Kelp,
Turmeric,
Niacin (Vitamin B3),
Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5),
L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C),
L-Lysine,
Copper Sulfate,
Biotin (Vitamin B7),
Vitamin A Supplement,
Copper Amino Acid Chelate,
Manganese Sulfate,
Manganese Amino Acid Chelate,
Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1),
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2),
Vitamin D3 Supplement,
Vitamin B12 Supplement,
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6),
Calcium Iodate,
Dried Yeast,
Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product,
Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product,
Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Extract,
Dried Trichoderma Longibrachiatum Fermentation Extract,
Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Extract,
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9),
Sodium Selenite,
Oil of Rosemary.
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