Blackwood Whitefish Meal & Oatmeal Recipe Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Lisbon, Ohio
Parent company
Blackwood Pet Foods, LLCProduct info
Primary proteins
- Whitefish Meal
- Duck Meal
- Egg Product
Ingredients
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
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Estimated Nutrient Content
To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.
Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 24%
Fat: 12%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 50%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 26.67%
Fat: 13.33%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 55.56%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 23.27%
Fat: 28.25%
Carb: 48.48%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Blackwood has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Contains health promoting ground flaxseed for fiber
- Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Affordable
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- Some dogs may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Blackwood since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Blackwood has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of Blackwood Whitefish Meal & Oatmeal Recipe Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Whitefish Meal. Whitefish meal is a general term for cooked, dried, finely ground meat from whitefish, which are freshwater and saltwater fish species with light-colored flesh. In pet food, whitefish meal is a source of protein and essential nutrients including Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids.
The second ingredient is Oatmeal. Oatmeal is made with oats that have had their tough outer hulls removed before further processing into a coarse high-fiber substance. The oatmeal in pet food is a source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals to support your companion’s overall well-being.
The third ingredient is Brown Rice. Brown rice is a name for whole-grain rice with its outer hull removed. The brown rice in pet food can be a source of carbohydrates and fiber. Brown rice also contains omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals
The fourth ingredient is Pearled Barley. Pearled Barley is the cereal grain barley with its outer hull removed. In pet food, pearled barley serves as a source of carbohydrates. It is lower in nutrients than whole barley or barley groats.
The fifth ingredient is Ground Grain Sorghum. Ground grain sorghum is made with gluten-free grain from the sorghum plant. It has been processed into smaller particles for better absorption and a smoother texture. In pet food, ground grain sorghum can serve as a source of dietary fiber, antioxidants, iron, zinc, and vitamins B1 and B2.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Blackwood Whitefish Meal & Oatmeal Recipe Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$2.3
Market Price avg.
$3.62
% From the Avg
-36%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.15
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
-35%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.09
Market Price avg.
$0.14
% From the Avg
-37%
Blackwood Whitefish Meal & Oatmeal Recipe Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for dry dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Large breed dogs can certainly have a couple of nutritional needs unique to them. Orthopedic disease is chief among them. These can include hip and elbow dysplasia and earlier onset of arthritis. For this reason, somelarge dog breed foods may contain joint health ingredients like glucosamine and omega fatty acids. The risk of bloat is also much higher for large breed dogs, and this risk can be reduced with large kibble size and foods with a lower fat content.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Blackwood Whitefish Meal & Oatmeal Recipe Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
26.67%
All Products avg.
30.04%
% From the Avg
-11%
DM Fat
Product info
13.33%
All Products avg.
16.01%
% From the Avg
-17%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
5.36%
% From the Avg
-17%
DM Carb
Product info
55.56%
All Products avg.
47.71%
% From the Avg
+16%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.
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