Nature's Menu Dog Food, Multi-Flavored, 400g Cans (Pack of 12)

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Although corn gluten meal contains 60% protein, this ingredient would be expected to have a lower biological value than meat. In addition, iron oxide is a synthetic color additive used in industry to impart a reddish color to food — and paint. In its natural form, this chemical compound is more commonly known as “iron rust”. The seventh ingredient is corn gluten meal. Gluten is the rubbery residue remaining once corn has had most of its starchy carbohydrate washed out of it. Mossy Oak Nature’s Menu is a grain-inclusive dry dog food using a moderate amount of named meat meal as its dominant source of animal protein, thus earning the brand 3 stars.

Near-average protein. Near-average fat. And near-average carbs when compared to a typical dry dog food. However, dried peas contain about 27% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the meat content of this dog food. We wish brown rice had taken the place of ground rice since it contains more heart-healthy fiber, but it’s further down the ingredients list. After processing, this item would probably account for a smaller part of the total content of the finished product. Natures Menu Country Hunter: this Natures Menu Country Hunter wet dog food is available in pouches and cans, as well as trays that are exclusive to zooplus. Natures Menu Country Hunter offers complete, wholesome food that is rich in nutrients and flavour. Each meal is made using 80% top quality, human-grade meat in various different combinations to ensure unbeatable flavour that will ensure your dog happily eats every meal. This meat is combined with superfoods that offer high nutritional value, rich in vitamins and minerals that can help to keep your dog healthy. The Natures Menu Country Hunter recipes are free from grains and gluten, which means that even more sensitive dogs can digest them, as well as being free from nasty additives such as artificial colours and preservatives, meat meal and meat derivatives.The next ingredient is soybean meal, a by-product of soybean oil production more commonly found in farm animal feeds. Fish meal is typically obtained from the “clean, dried, ground tissue of undecomposed whole fish and fish cuttings” of commercial fish operations. 1 The ninth ingredient is beet pulp. Beet pulp is a controversial ingredient, a high fiber by-product of sugar beet processing. Natures Menu wet dog food provides complete, balanced nutrition for adult dogs, in a range of flavours that your dog will enjoy eating.

Venison, 4% Blueberries, 3% Peas, 3% Swede, 3% Carrots, 3% Apples, Seaweed (1.5%), Spinach (1.5%), Sunflower Oil (<1%), Yucca Extract, Green Tea Extract, Grape Seed Extract, Yeast Extract. Analytical constituents We only call your attention here to the controversy and believe the inclusion of beet pulp in reasonable amounts in most dog foods is entirely acceptable. The third ingredient is ground rice, another name for rice flour. Ground rice is made from either white or brown rice and is considered a gluten-free substitute for wheat flour. The recipes of these four flavours are made by expert nutritionists and veterinarians according to the guidelines delivered by FEDIAF for dog foods. This fact makes these Nature Menu dog foods reliable and sustainable. We only use quality, human-grade meats in our pouches, and absolutely no meat meals or meat derivatives.And lastly, the minerals listed here do not appear to be chelated. And that can make them more difficult to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually associated with higher quality dog foods. Nutrient Analysis If you are looking to feed your dog a complete and balanced diet that is natural and perfectly tailored to the nutritional needs of your four-legged friend, then look no further than Natures Menu wet dog food. Natures Menu began as a small family business in 1981 and uses real ingredients, real passion and real expertise to create raw and natural dog food with healthy nutrition at its core. Locally sourced ingredients from responsible sources are combined in the Natures Menu factory in Norfolk, undergoing the highest possible quality control standards to ensure everything created is perfect. Natures Menu also has an in-house veterinary team to approve each meal, so that you can be sure you are feeding your dog the ideal food to support its wellbeing. Some denounce beet pulp as an inexpensive filler while others cite its outstanding intestinal health and blood sugar benefits. While this recipe uses plenty of grains, it also includes dried peas—a common ingredient in grain-free diets that may be linked to heart disease. It’s still unknown whether the peas have any direct involvement in this connection, so we don’t typically prefer them in our dog’s food.

Just because an ingredient is controversial, doesn’t mean it’s bad. Soybean meal appears in the dry food recipes and is a by-product of soybean oil production. The ingredient is generally found in farm animal feeds, but it boosts the protein levels in food. However, it has a lower biological value than meat protein. High in real meat, our canned food meals for dogs are filled with quality ingredients, then gently steam cooked to preserve goodness. Brown rice is in both dry food recipes and is a common ingredient found in dog food. It’s considered superior to white rice because of its micronutrients and additional fiber. It’s also a cost-effective option and provides a good carbohydrate base.

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The ultimate selection of our bestselling complete and balanced natural canned meals for adult dogs and puppies over 20 weeks of age. Even when you consider the protein-boosting effect of the soybean and corn gluten meals, dried peas and alfalfa, this looks like the profile of a kibble containing a moderate amount of meat. Our Rating of Mossy Oak Nature’s Menu Another controversial ingredient worth noting is corn, which is inexpensive and is rumored to be nothing more than a filler. However, that isn’t exactly true. Corn has a modest nutritional value, and because it’s less expensive to produce, it keeps costs low for pet owners. It may have developed its bad reputation because commercial dog food manufacturers advertise it as having more nutritional benefits than it really does. Turkey, 4% Cranberry, 3.5% Pears, 3% Pumpkin Seed, 3% Butternut Squash, 3% Broccoli, Cod liver Oil (1.5%), Kelp (0.7%), Spinach (0.7%), Green Tea Extract (0.6%). Analytical constituents Rabbit, 4% Cranberry, 3% Peas, 3% Swede, 3% Carrots, 3% Apples, Seaweed (1.5%), Spinach (1.5%), Sunflower Oil (<1%), Yucca Extract, Green Tea Extract, Grape Seed Extract, Yeast Extract. Analytical constituents

Unfortunately, this particular item is anonymous. Because various fish contain different types of fats, we would have preferred to have known the source species. Based on its ingredients alone, Mossy Oak Nature’s Menu Dog Food looks like an average dry product. First, we note the use of dried alfalfa. Although alfalfa is high in protein (18%) and fiber, it’s uncommon to see it used in dog food. This hay-family ingredient is more commonly associated with horse feeds. Carb-rich ingredients: includes all ingredients derived from grains, pseudo-grains, potatoes and other starchy root vegetables, sweet potato and legumes (except whole peas which are categorised under fruit and veg) except for isolated protein and extracted oils. Also includes fibre supplements. The full range of Natures Menu wet dog food is approved by veterinarians as being species-appropriate and ideal for your canine.And less costly plant-based products like this can notably boost the total protein reported on the label — a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food. But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of this product. We’re always disappointed to find any artificial coloring in a pet food. That’s because coloring is used to make the product more appealing to humans — not your dog. After all, do you really think your dog cares what color his food is?