Joy Ultimate Chicken Meal and Rice Formula Dry Dog Food

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The average Dog Dry Food price: $2.60 per lb

Description

Joy Ultimate Chicken Meal and Rice Formula Dry Dog Food is crafted with only the finest ingredients for a complete and balanced meal that’s suitable for all breeds. Dogs thrive on this food because it’s highly digestible and rich in nutrients with 26% protein and 16% fat. It’s a special blend of ingredients that’s full of omega fatty acids from natural sources, including chicken, fish and vegetables. These fatty acids help to maintain your dog’s beautiful, shiny coat and to keep his skin and immune system healthy. This wholesome kibble is formulated to provide great sources of glucosamine and chondroitin to support healthy joints, and it’s bite-sized, which makes it perfect for any breed. Treat your pup to a bowl of Joy!

Price Score: 80 out of 100 Points

Variety Score: 26 out of 100 Points

Rating Score: 95 out of 100 Points

Brand Score: 89 out of 100 Points

Ingredients Score: 64 out of 100 Points

Total Score: 70.8 out of 100 Points

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 Stars (16 Reviews)

Key Benefits

  • Highly digestible chicken is meal listed as the first ingredient and contributes to the overall 26% protein found in this delicious dog food.
  • Rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids from chicken, fish and vegetable sources to support joint health and help maintain healthy skin and coat.
  • Contains no animal by-products, wheat cor or soy because your pup deserves nothing but the best ingredients.
  • Chock full of vitamins, minerals and amino acids to support your little one’s overall health and well-being.
  • Nutritionally complete, balanced and proudly made in the USA.

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Oat Groats, Pearled Barley, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Peas, Dried Beet Pulp, Brewers Rice, Rice Bran, Turkey Meal, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Dried Egg Product, Fish Meal, Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfate Complex, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Ferrus Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), L-Lysine, Dl-Methionine, Vegetable Oil, Lecithin, Rosemary Extract. Caloric Content 3,605 kcal/kg, 369 kcal/cup

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Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein26.0% min
Crude Fat16.0% min
Crude Fiber4.5% max
Moisture10.0% max
Omega-6 Fatty Acids3.0% min
Omega-3 Fatty Acids0.7% min
Glucosamine300 mg/k min

Dry Matter Basis

Crude Protein28.9%
Crude Fat17.8%
Crude Fiber5.0%
Moisture11.1%