Dave’s Pet Food Restricted Phosphorus & Protein, Tuna Pate in Gravy Wet Dog Food
- Tuna
- Chicken
- Chicken Liver
- Dried Egg Product
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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: 1.5%
Fat: 2%
Fiber: 3%
Moisture: 82%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 11.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 8.33%
Fat: 11.11%
Fiber: 16.67%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 63.89%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 8.4%
Fat: 27.2%
Carb: 64.4%
Our Review
- High moisture content
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- Contains plant-based proteins
- For supplemental feeding only: this food is not nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO guidelines
- 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 Restricted Phosphorus & Protein, Tuna Pate in Gravy Wet Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Water Sufficient. In pet food, the term water sufficient typically refers to the amount of water that is needed to process the rest of the ingredients.
The second ingredient is Rice Flour. Rice flour is ground dried rice kernels. The rice flour in pet food is a source of carbohydrates. It can also be a thickening and texturizing agent.
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 Tuna. Tuna is a general name for one of several saltwater fish species. In pet food, tuna is generally used as a protein source.
The fifth ingredient is Cellulose. Cellulose is a complex carbohydrate that comes from the cell walls of plants. All plants contain cellulose naturally. In pet food, cellulose serves as a source of added dietary fiber.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Dave's Pet Food Restricted Phosphorus & Protein, Tuna Pate in Gravy Wet Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per oz
Product Price
$0.36
Market Price avg.
$0.41
% From the Avg
-12%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$1.65
Market Price avg.
$1.52
% From the Avg
+9%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.99
Market Price avg.
$0.91
% From the Avg
+9%
Dave's Pet Food Restricted Phosphorus & Protein, Tuna Pate in Gravy Wet Dog Food is priced within 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 Restricted Phosphorus & Protein, Tuna Pate in Gravy Wet Dog Food to the other 1439 wet dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
8.33%
All Products avg.
43.16%
% From the Avg
-81%
DM Fat
Product info
11.11%
All Products avg.
22.27%
% From the Avg
-50%
DM Fiber
Product info
16.67%
All Products avg.
7.47%
% From the Avg
+123%
DM Carb
Product info
63.89%
All Products avg.
25.95%
% From the Avg
+146%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other wet dog foods.
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