Dr. Mercola Healthy Pet Essentials Grass Fed Beef Entrée Grain-Free Dehydrated Raw Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Parent company
Mercola Health Resources LLCProduct info
Primary proteins
- Beef
- Beef Heart
- Beef Liver
- Beef Kidney
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: 38%
Fat: 39%
Fiber: 2%
Moisture: 6%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 15%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 40.43%
Fat: 41.49%
Fiber: 2.13%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 15.96%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 25.73%
Fat: 64.12%
Carb: 10.15%
Our Review
- Low carbohydrate content
- To our knowledge, Dr. Mercola 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
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Affordable
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Dr. Mercola since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Dr. Mercola has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of Dr. Mercola Healthy Pet Essentials Grass Fed Beef Entrée Grain-Free Dehydrated Raw Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Beef. Beef is meat from any cattle breed. In pet food, beef can be fresh, freeze-dried, dehydrated, ground, or finely processed into beef meal.
The second ingredient is Beef Heart. Beef heart is muscle tissue from the heart of any cattle species. In pet food, beef heart serves as an excellent source of protein, iron, zinc, B vitamins, and many trace minerals to support your companion’s overall well-being.
The third ingredient is Beef Bone. Bacon fat is the fat from salt-cured pork, usually from belly or back cuts. In pet food, bacon fat primarily acts as a flavoring agent, although it is also as a source of nutrient-rich animal fat.
The fourth ingredient is Beef Liver. Beef liver is organ meat from any cattle breed. The beef liver in pet food is a source of protein, iron, and many other essential nutrients.
The fifth ingredient is Beef Kidney. Beef kidney is kidney tissue from any breed of cattle. This may not sound good to us but in pet food, beef kidney can be a great source of quality protein, vitamins, and minerals including iron.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Dr. Mercola Healthy Pet Essentials Grass Fed Beef Entrée Grain-Free Dehydrated Raw Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$26.66
Market Price avg.
$15.11
% From the Avg
+76%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$1.41
Market Price avg.
$0.83
% From the Avg
+69%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.85
Market Price avg.
$0.50
% From the Avg
+69%
Dr. Mercola Healthy Pet Essentials Grass Fed Beef Entrée Grain-Free Dehydrated Raw Dog Food is priced well above the average market price for dehydrated 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 Dr. Mercola Healthy Pet Essentials Grass Fed Beef Entrée Grain-Free Dehydrated Raw Dog Food to the other 69 dehydrated dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
40.43%
All Products avg.
32.4%
% From the Avg
+25%
DM Fat
Product info
41.49%
All Products avg.
18.55%
% From the Avg
+124%
DM Fiber
Product info
2.13%
All Products avg.
5.38%
% From the Avg
-60%
DM Carb
Product info
15.96%
All Products avg.
40.93%
% From the Avg
-61%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s high in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other dehydrated dog foods.
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