Earthborn Holistic Large Breed Grain-Free Dry Dog Food

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The average Dog Dry Food price: $2.60 per lb

Description

Earthborn Holistic Large Breed Grain-Free Dry Dog Food is a special blend scientifically formulated to meet the special needs of dogs that will weigh over 50 pounds at maturity. Made with a precise balance of protein, fat and carbohydrates, Large Breed formula provides the special diet large and giant breed dogs need for bones, joints and overall good health. Chicken meal as a high-quality protein source combined with wholesome vegetables and fruits such as peas, apples, blueberries, carrots, spinach and cranberries provides a grain-free meal that helps meet your dog’s nutritional needs. Chelated minerals are easily absorbed into the tissues of your dog’s body for optimum nutrition.

Price Score: 65 out of 100 Points

Variety Score: 71 out of 100 Points

Rating Score: 90 out of 100 Points

Brand Score: 90 out of 100 Points

Ingredients Score: 65 out of 100 Points

Total Score: 76.2 out of 100 Points

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 Stars (126 Reviews)

Key Benefits

  • This special blend is scientifically formulated to meet the special needs of dogs that will weight over 50 lbs at maturity. Made with a precise balance of protein, fat and carbohydrates, this formula provides the special diet large and giant breed dogs need for bones, joints and overall good health
  • Fortified with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, this formula helps maintain healthy joint cartilage. L-carnitine helps burn fat and maintain lean muscle mass to support a healthy, active lifestyle. A proper ratio of omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids helps support a lipid balance for healthy skin and coat
  • Chicken meal provides a high quality protein source. The grain-free formula combined with high quality, wholesome vegetables and fruits such as peas, apples, blueberries, carrots and spinach help meet your dog’s daily nutritional needs. Chelated minerals are easily absorbed into the tissues of your dog’s body for optimum nutrition
  • Made free of grain and gluten, this special formula is perfect as an alternative to grain-based foods.
  • Fibers from vegetables and fruits help support excellent digestibility and nutrient absorption

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Peas, Tapioca, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Ground Flaxseed, Pea Fiber, Dried Egg Product, Whitefish Meal, Natural Flavors, Dicalcium Phosphate, Apples, Blueberries, Carrots, Spinach, Blueberry Fiber, Cranberry Fiber, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Choline Chloride, Dl-Methionine, L-Lysine, Taurine, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Chondroitin Sulfate, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Carnitine, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate, Folic Acid, Sodium Selenite, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product. Caloric Content 3,500 kcal/kg, 370 kcal/cup

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Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein26.0% min
Crude Fat13.0% min
Crude Fiber5.0% max
Moisture10.0% max
Calcium1.1% min
Phosphorus0.8% min
Vitamin E250 IU/kg min
Ascorbic Acid100 mg/kg min
L-Carnitine50 mg/kg min
Beta-Carotene5 mg/kg min
Taurine0.05% min
Omega-6 Fatty Acids2.5% min
Omega-3 Fatty Acids0.9% min
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.05% min
Glucosamine400 mg/kg min
Chondroitin SulFate250 mg/kg min

Dry Matter Basis

Crude Protein28.9%
Crude Fat14.4%
Crude Fiber5.6%
Moisture11.1%