Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Buffalo & Sweet Potatoes Formula Grain-Free 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 26 synthetic additives (so it is not all-natural), it has 4 anti-nutrients including Sweet Potatoes, Dehydrated Potatoes, and Potatoes (which may interfere with the absorption of essential nutrients), and it has 3 other sketchy ingredients, including Natural Flavor and Guar 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 | Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Buffalo & Sweet Potatoes Formula Grain-Free Canned Dog Food |
Family-owned | Owned by J.M. Smucker |
Human Grade | Feed Grade |
Air-Dried | Canned Under Extreme Heat And Pressure |
No Anti-Nutrients |
4 Anti-Nutrients:
Sweet potatoes, Dehydrated potatoes, Potatoes, Potato protein
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All-Natural |
26 Synthetics:
Dicalcium phosphate, Vitamins (l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin c), Vitamin e supplement, Thiamine mononitrate, D-calcium pantothenate, Vitamin a supplement, Riboflavin supplement, Vitamin d3 supplement, Vitamin b12 supplement, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Folic acid), Calcium carbonate, Minerals (zinc proteinate, Zinc sulfate, Ferrous sulfate, Iron proteinate, Copper sulfate, Copper proteinate, Manganese sulfate, Manganese proteinate, Calcium iodate, Sodium selenite), Choline chloride, Taurine, Potassium chloride, Dl-methionine
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Nothing sketchy |
3 Other Sketchy Ingredients:
Canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Natural flavor, Guar 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:
Water (Sufficient For Processing),
Buffalo,
Sweet Potatoes,
Dehydrated Potatoes,
Potatoes,
Potato Protein,
Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols),
Dicalcium Phosphate,
Natural Flavor,
Salmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols),
Vitamins (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C),
Vitamin E Supplement,
Thiamine Mononitrate,
Niacin,
D-Calcium Pantothenate,
Vitamin A Supplement,
Riboflavin Supplement,
Vitamin D3 Supplement,
Vitamin B12 Supplement,
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride,
Folic Acid),
Calcium Carbonate,
Guar Gum,
Minerals (Zinc Proteinate,
Zinc Sulfate,
Ferrous Sulfate,
Iron Proteinate,
Copper Sulfate,
Copper Proteinate,
Manganese Sulfate,
Manganese Proteinate,
Calcium Iodate,
Sodium Selenite),
Salt,
Carrageenan,
Choline Chloride,
Taurine,
Potassium Chloride,
Dl-Methionine,
Yucca Schidigera Extract,
Rosemary Extract.
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