Addiction Grain-Free Mega Large Breed Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Kent, Washington
Parent company
Addiction Foods LLCPrimary proteins
- Lamb Meal
- Beef Meal
- Pork Meal
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
Age range
Cost per day
Price per lb
Overall Score
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 22.22%
Fat: 12.22%
Fiber: 4.44%
Carbs: 61.11%
What We Like
- Free of potentially-harmful ingredients and additives
What We Did Not Like
- Low in protein
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Addiction since 2009. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 09/12/2016 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Addiction Foods |
| Product Description: | Canned Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Elevated levels of Vitamin A and a slight variance in calcium/phosphorous ratios |
Ingredients
Estimated Nutrient Content
Guaranteed Analysis
| Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|
| 20.00% | 11.00% | 55.00% |
Dry Matter Analysis
| Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|
| 22.22% | 12.22% | 61.11% |
Calorie Weighted Basis
| Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|
| 19.66% | 26.26% | 54.07% |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Addiction Grain-Free Mega Large Breed Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Lamb Meal. Lamb meal is the rendered, ground, and dried meat from a young sheep. In pet food, lamb meal can be an important source of protein fat, vitamins, and minerals.
The second ingredient is Beef Meal. Beef meal is cooked, dried, finely ground meat from any cattle breed. In pet food, beef meal can serve as a protein source as well as a source of animal fat, minerals, and amino acids.
The third ingredient is Pork Meal. Pork meal is cooked, dried, and pulverized or ground tissue from swine. The pork meal in pet food is a source of protein, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
The fourth ingredient is Potato. Potatoes are versatile starchy root vegetables that provide carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and some fiber. In pet food, potatoes can add texture and flavor while replacing other starches. Many grain-free and gluten-free pet foods contain potatoes.
The fifth ingredient is Peas. In pet food, iron proteinate is added as an easily absorbed form of the essential mineral iron. Your pet needs iron to produce hemoglobin, which transports oxygen throughout the body.
After the fifth ingredient, the list includes all remaining ingredients. It’s worth noting that ingredients (other than nutritional supplements) located this far down on the list aren’t likely to have an impact on the overall rating of this Addiction Grain-Free Mega Large Breed Dry Dog Food.
Nutritional Analysis
We’ve compared Addiction Grain-Free Mega Large Breed Dry Dog Food to the other 3174 dog foods in our database:
| Product info | All Products avg. | |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 22.22% | 37.08% |
| Crude Fat | 12.22% | 15.13% |
| Crude Fiber | 4.44% | 5.47% |
Compared to the other 3174 dog foods in our database, this recipe has:
- 14.86% less crude protein
- 2.91% less fat content
- 1.03% less fiber
Dogs typically thrive on a diet that includes high protein content, a medium amount of fat, and a comparatively low amount of carbohydrates, along with sufficient moisture. It’s worth noting that specialty diets recommended by veterinarians might prioritize different nutrients based on your pet’s condition and unique needs.
Analysis Overview
Addiction Grain-Free Mega Large Breed Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for Dog Dry Food.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Addiction Grain-Free Mega Large Breed Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from lamb meal based sources.
As for the overall quality of the recipe, 2 of the first 5 ingredients are controversial ingredients. That’s why we believe that this recipe is not recommended.
