Dave’s Pet Food Grain-Free Chicken
Company info
Company HQ
Agawam, Massachusetts
Parent company
Dave’s Pet FoodProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken
- Whitefish
- Salmon
- Chicken Liver
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: 8%
Fat: 6%
Fiber: 1%
Moisture: 78%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 7%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 36.36%
Fat: 27.27%
Fiber: 4.55%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 31.82%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 27.05%
Fat: 49.28%
Carb: 23.67%
Our Review
- High moisture content
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Affordable
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Contains carrageenan – a potentially inflammatory additive
- 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 Pet Food Grain-Free Chicken begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Chicken. Chicken is meat from the domesticated bird of the same name. In pet food, chicken is used as a primary protein source.
The second ingredient is Fish Broth. Fish broth is a byproduct of the seafood cooking process, and can contain fish of any kind. In pet food, fish broth adds flavor and aroma, along with some nutrients.
The third ingredient is Whitefish. Whitefish is a general term that refers to mostly freshwater and saltwater fish species with light-colored flesh. In pet food, whitefish is a source of protein and essential nutrients including Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids.
The fourth ingredient is Salmon. Salmon is meat from any fish in the salmon family, and in pet food, salmon might also refer to other parts of the fish including skin and organs. Salmon is an excellent source of protein, and it is a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids.
The fifth ingredient is Chicken Liver. Chicken liver is one of a few organ meats that come from a chicken. In pet food, chicken liver serves as a source of protein, iron, and amino acids.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Dave's Pet Food Grain-Free Chicken, 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.
$0.37
% From the Avg
-49%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.67
Market Price avg.
$1.36
% From the Avg
-51%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.40
Market Price avg.
$0.81
% From the Avg
-51%
Dave's Pet Food Grain-Free Chicken 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 Pet Food Grain-Free Chicken to the other 1212 wet dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
36.36%
All Products avg.
42.93%
% From the Avg
-15%
DM Fat
Product info
27.27%
All Products avg.
22.91%
% From the Avg
+19%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.55%
All Products avg.
7.12%
% From the Avg
-36%
DM Carb
Product info
31.82%
All Products avg.
26.28%
% From the Avg
+21%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with high fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other wet dog foods.
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