PROTEINS
- We believe the primary source of protein in all
pet foods (except for weight loss formulas) should
come from animal protein, not vegetable protein or
grains. Look for an identifiable animal protein such
as "chicken meal" rather a generic term; such as,
"poultry meal," which can contain any fowl (turkey,
chicken, geese, etc.).
BY-PRODUCTS -
Depending on the source, some by-products can be
difficult to digest. Low digestibility means less
nutrition and more clean up. Some manufacturers
consider by-products
inferior sources of protein.
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GRAINS
- Some manufacturers use grains; such as, soy, corn,
corn gluten and wheat gluten as protein sources.
Additionally, these grains can be difficult to
digest. Low digestibility means less nutrition and
more clean up. Foods that list 2 or more
grains in the first 5 ingredients may have more
vegetable protein than animal protein.
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VEGETABLES - Provide essential vitamins,
minerals, antioxidants and fiber as well as other
important nutrients vital for health and
maintenance. (Back
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FATS
- Some fats are better than
others. We believe the primary fat source in dog
food should be animal based because animal fats
contain a profile of fatty acids that are easily
metabolized and thus are generally more available to
the body. Animal fats can vary in quality. For
example, some manufacturers believe beef tallow may
be more difficult to digest than chicken fat.
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FIBERS
- We believe a good fiber; such as, "beet pulp"
paces the rate of digestion, which helps maintain a
healthy digestive tract and promotes normal stools.
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PROTEINATED
MINERALS - Offer better absorption.
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GRAPESEED
EXTRACT - A natural source of concentrated
antioxidant nutrients.
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BACTERIAL
CULTURES - Support a healthy immune and
digestive system.
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RECLOSABLE BAG*
- Convenient reclosable bag helps protect against
moisture and pests.
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FIRST 5 INGREDIENTS - Ingredients in pet
food products are listed on the product label in
descending order of weight. This can be deceptive
because some manufacturers practice "ingredient
splitting” in order to give some ingredients more
prominence than others. For example, chicken meal
can appear as the first ingredient in a food even
when there are actually more grains in the product,
which can total a higher percentage of protein than
the chicken meal. We believe the primary source of
protein in all pet foods (except for weight loss
formulas) should come from animal, not vegetable
protein or grains. Foods that list 2 or more grains
in the first 5 ingredients may have more vegetable
protein than animal protein. (Back to
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* Available for 8lb. and 20lb.
bags of Life’s Abundance®
This comparison has been created by HealthyPetNet™
and is meant to illustrate the differences between
pet food it provides under the mark Life’s
Abundance® and those provided by other companies.
All entries related to nutritional content and
feeding in the comparison table have been made on
the basis of information available on respective
product websites and product labeling June 28, 2005.
All prices are based on the average suggested retail
price of each brand, gathered from searching various
online retailers June 28, 2005. Life’s Abundance®
price is based on Autoship price of a 20 lb. bag.
HealthyPetNet™ is in no way associated, sponsored,
or affiliated with any of the manufacturers listed.
Nutro® Natural Choice is a registered trademark of
Nutro Products, Inc. Flint River™ is a trademark of
Flint River. Iams® and Eukanuba® are registered
trademarks of The Iams Company. Purina One®, Beneful®,
and Purina ProPlan® are registered trademarks of
Ralston Purina Company. Science Diet® is a
registered trademark of Colgate-Palmolive Company.
Wellness® is a registered trademark of Old Mother
Hubbard Dog Food Co., Inc. Nature’s Recipe® is a
registered trademark of Earth Elements, Inc.
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