Dave’s Grain Free Duck Sweet Potato Canned Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Agawam, Massachusetts
Parent company
Dave’s Pet FoodProduct info
Primary proteins
- Duck
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: 9%
Fat: 6%
Fiber: 2%
Moisture: 78%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 40.91%
Fat: 27.27%
Fiber: 9.09%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 22.73%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 31.5%
Fat: 51%
Carb: 17.5%
Our Review
- High moisture content
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Affordable
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- High in carbohydrates
- Contains plant-based proteins
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
- Some dogs may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Dave's Pet Food since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 12/01/2015 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Dave's Pet Food |
| Product Description: | Dog Food |
| Recall Reason: | Off odor |
| Date: | 06/12/2018 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Dave's Pet Food |
| Product Description: | 95% Premium beef cans |
| Recall Reason: | Due to Potentially Elevated Levels of Thyroid Hormone |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Dave's Grain Free Duck Sweet Potato Canned Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Duck. Duck is meat from any member of the Anatidae waterfowl. In pet food, duck can serve as a primary protein source as well as a source of animal fat, minerals, and amino acids. It is sometimes used as a novel protein, and is often an ingredient in diets formulated specifically for pets with allergies.
The second ingredient is Vegetable Broth. Vegetable broth is made by boiling vegetables to obtain nutrients including vitamins, and minerals. In pet food, vegetable broth increases moisture and improves flavor.
The third ingredient is Liver. Liver is a general name for a protein-rich organ meat from any animal. The liver in pet food can be a source of important minerals including zinc, copper, iron, and selenium, but depending on its source, can be of low quality.
The fourth ingredient is Sweet Potatoes. Sweet potatoes are added to pet food as an easy-to-digest source of grain-free and gluten-free carbohydrates. They contain high levels of fiber, along with a number of important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
The fifth ingredient is Canola Oil. Canola oil – also known as rapeseed oil – is a oil pressed from rapeseeds. In pet food, canola oil serves as an inexpensive source of fat, Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, and vitamins E and K.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Dave's Grain Free Duck Sweet Potato Canned Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.19
Market Price avg.
$0.38
% From the Avg
-50%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.68
Market Price avg.
$1.36
% From the Avg
-50%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.41
Market Price avg.
$0.81
% From the Avg
-50%
Dave's Grain Free Duck Sweet Potato Canned Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for wet dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Your adult dog needs a balance of macro and micronutrients to thrive. A food formulated for adult maintenance or all life stages is made to meet these needs. While there can be a lot of variation in actual calorie density, adult dog foods are generally intended to provide for basic calorie needs of the average active dog. In addition to satisfying their energy needs, these foods provide the protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, and other nutrients your adult dog needs to survive. Again, not all adult foods are the same, so you may have to search around for the right fit for your dog.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Dave's Grain Free Duck Sweet Potato Canned Dog Food to the other 1212 wet dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
40.91%
All Products avg.
42.93%
% From the Avg
-5%
DM Fat
Product info
27.27%
All Products avg.
22.91%
% From the Avg
+19%
DM Fiber
Product info
9.09%
All Products avg.
7.12%
% From the Avg
+28%
DM Carb
Product info
22.73%
All Products avg.
26.28%
% From the Avg
-14%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other wet dog foods.
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