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Canine Caviar Grain Free Puppy Holistic Entree Dry Dog Food

Canine Caviar Grain Free Puppy Holistic Entree Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Norco, California us-flag
Parent company
Canine Caviar Foods, Inc.
Product info
Age Range: Puppy
Food Form Dry Puppy Food
Cost per day: $0.16
Primary proteins
  • Dehydrated Chicken

Ingredients

Dehydrated Chicken, Split Peas, Chicken Fat, Coconut, Sun-Cured Alfalfa, Coconut Oil, Sun-Cured Kelp, Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Culture, Sodium Chloride, Lecithin, Choline Chloride, FOS (prebiotic), Potassium Proteinate, Fenugreek, Peppermint, Taurine, Zinc Proteinate, Papaya, Rose Hips, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Anise Oil, Thyme Oil, Manganese Proteinate, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin D3, Biotin, Selenium, Vitamins B2, B1, B6, B12, Folic Acid.

Breed sizes

size-1 Toy
size-2 Small
size-3 Medium
size-4 Large
size-5 Giant

Overall Score

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61%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 47%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 66%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 100%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 42%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 64%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 64%

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

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Protein: 31%

Fat: 20%

Fiber: 5.7%

Moisture: 8%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 35.3%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 33.7%

Fat: 21.74%

Fiber: 6.2%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 38.37%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 26.99%

Fat: 42.28%

Carb: 30.73%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, Canine Caviar has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Contains kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Has all the nutrients your puppy or mother dog needs
Cons
  • Not a Calorie-dense recipe
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Canine Caviar since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2011 Canine Caviar has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Canine Caviar Grain Free Puppy Holistic Entree Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Dehydrated Chicken. Dehydrated chicken is cooked, dried meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, dehydrated chicken can be a source of protein, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.

The second ingredient is Split Peas. Beets are taproots from beet plants. When added to pet food, beets can be a good source of grain-free carbohydrates for energy, fiber to support digestion, and vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to enhance your companion’s overall wellbeing

The third ingredient is Chicken Fat. Chicken fat is a good source of omega-6 fatty acids including linoleic acid. In pet food, chicken fat also adds flavor, improves consistency, and serves as a source of the animal fat pets need for overall wellbeing.

The fourth ingredient is Coconut. Coconut is the fruit from a coconut palm. When added to pet food, coconut sometimes takes the place of high-carbohydrate flours. it is a novel starch source that also offers some protein and fat.

The fifth ingredient is Sun-Cured Alfalfa. Sun-cured alfalfa is typically made from the leaves and stems of alfalfa plants that have been allowed to naturally dry in the sun. In pet food, sun-cured alfalfa can be a good source of many vitamins and minerals for your companion’s overall well-being.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Canine Caviar Grain Free Puppy Holistic Entree Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$4.87

Market Price avg.

$3.85

% From the Avg

+26%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.27

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

+15%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.16

Market Price avg.

$0.14

% From the Avg

+14%

Canine Caviar Grain Free Puppy Holistic Entree Dry Dog Food is priced above the average market price for dry puppy food.

Nutritional Analysis

A puppy needs plenty of calories to support their growth and development. In general, puppy foods are much higher in calories to help support all of the extra energy that goes into growth. Depending on your pup’s breed, they may need to continue eating puppy food for between 6 and 24 months. Small breeds tend to mature more quickly than large breeds. Make sure to ask your veterinarian how long your puppy should remain on a puppy formula.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Canine Caviar Grain Free Puppy Holistic Entree Dry Dog Food to the other 221 dry puppy food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

33.7%

All Products avg.

32.39%

% From the Avg

+4%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

21.74%

All Products avg.

17.95%

% From the Avg

+21%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

6.2%

All Products avg.

4.64%

% From the Avg

+34%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

38.37%

All Products avg.

44.28%

% From the Avg

-13%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other dry puppy foods.

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