Essence Air & Gamefowl Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Valencia, California
Parent company
Pets Global, Inc.Product info
Primary proteins
- Guinea Fowl
- Duck
- Turkey
- Chicken
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: 18%
Fiber: 6%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 28%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 42.22%
Fat: 20%
Fiber: 6.67%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 31.11%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 34.64%
Fat: 39.84%
Carb: 25.52%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Essence has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Affordable
- High in carbohydrates
- 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 Essence since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Essence has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of Essence Air & Gamefowl Grain-Free Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Guinea Fowl. Guinea fowl is meat from birds in the Numididae family. Although it’s fairly uncommon to find guinea fowl in pet food, this protein-rich ingredient is also a source of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. Guinea fowl can be a source of novel protein for pets with allergies.
The second 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 third ingredient is Turkey. Turkey is an easily digested meat that’s relatively low in fat. In pet food, turkey might be the primary protein source or it may be part of a blend made with different proteins.
The fourth 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 fifth ingredient is Duck Meal. Duck meal is cooked, dried, finely ground meat from any member of the Anatidae waterfowl. In pet food, duck meal can serve as a 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.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Essence Air & Gamefowl Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$4.52
Market Price avg.
$3.56
% From the Avg
+27%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.26
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
+13%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.15
Market Price avg.
$0.14
% From the Avg
+10%
Essence Air & Gamefowl Grain-Free Dry Dog Food is priced above the average market price for dry dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Large breed dogs can certainly have a couple of nutritional needs unique to them. Orthopedic disease is chief among them. These can include hip and elbow dysplasia and earlier onset of arthritis. For this reason, somelarge dog breed foods may contain joint health ingredients like glucosamine and omega fatty acids. The risk of bloat is also much higher for large breed dogs, and this risk can be reduced with large kibble size and foods with a lower fat content.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Essence Air & Gamefowl Grain-Free Dry Dog Food to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
42.22%
All Products avg.
30.04%
% From the Avg
+41%
DM Fat
Product info
20%
All Products avg.
16.01%
% From the Avg
+25%
DM Fiber
Product info
6.67%
All Products avg.
5.36%
% From the Avg
+24%
DM Carb
Product info
31.11%
All Products avg.
47.71%
% From the Avg
-35%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s high in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.
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