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Eukanuba Dog Food Review

Company HQ

LocationLeipsic, Ohio us-flag

Parent company

Mars Petcare US

Sourcing and Manufacturing

LocationUnited States us-flag

Type of food

Wet Puppy Food, Dry Dog Food, Wet Dog Food, Dry Puppy Food, Dry Senior Dog Food

Ratings

55%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 44%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 65%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 17%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 77%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 82%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 42%
Pros
  • High protein content
  • Affordable
  • Eukanuba makes a diverse range of foods for various ages, sizes, and lifestyles
  • All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Cons
  • Some recipes contain plant-based protein
  • The brand has been previously recalled

Brand Overview

Eukanuba is a premium dog food brand that was created by Paul Iams, founder of Iams dog food company. Since 1969, the brand has offered premium high-protein dog foods, with formulas for all life stages. Eukanuba also offers foods that are supported to support specific dog breeds and dogs of different sizes.

How Much Does Eukanuba Dog Food Cost

We’ve compared Eukanuba dog food price to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

Eukanuba Wet Puppy Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per oz$0.24$0.31-23%
Price per 100 kcal$0.81$1.00-19%
Price per day$0.49$0.60-18%

Eukanuba Wet Puppy Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Eukanuba Dry Dog Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per lb$3.36$3.69-9%
Price per 100 kcal$0.20$0.38-49%
Price per day$0.12$0.23-48%

Eukanuba Dry Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Eukanuba Wet Dog Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per oz$0.24$0.41-41%
Price per 100 kcal$0.33$1.55-79%
Price per day$0.20$0.93-78%

Eukanuba Wet Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Eukanuba Dry Puppy Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per lb$3.36$3.84-13%
Price per 100 kcal$0.19$0.23-17%
Price per day$0.12$0.14-14%

Eukanuba Dry Puppy Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Eukanuba Dry Senior Dog Food Price Comparison

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
Price per lb$3.06$3.81-20%
Price per 100 kcal$0.18$0.32-42%
Price per day$0.11$0.19-42%

Eukanuba Dry Senior Dog Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Eukanuba Nutrient Profile Comparison

We’ve compared Eukanuba dog food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

Wet Puppy Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 45.46% 42.84% +6%
DM Fat 24.75% 27.27% -9%
DM Fiber 7.58% 7.01% +8%
DM Carb 22.22% 22.55% -1%

Dry Dog Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 28.67% 30.01% -4%
DM Fat 15.37% 15.84% -3%
DM Fiber 4.37% 5.49% -20%
DM Carb 51.59% 47.75% +8%

Wet Dog Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 41.21% 42.89% -4%
DM Fat 20.60% 22.28% -8%
DM Fiber 7.73% 7.40% +4%
DM Carb 30.46% 26.34% +16%

Dry Puppy Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 31.67% 32.35% -2%
DM Fat 18.89% 17.94% +5%
DM Fiber 3.81% 4.66% -18%
DM Carb 45.64% 44.25% +3%

Dry Senior Dog Food

Brand AvgMarket Avg% From the Avg
DM Protein 30.28% 28.44% +6%
DM Fat 14.72% 13.38% +10%
DM Fiber 4.19% 5.48% -24%
DM Carb 50.81% 51.94% -2%

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Eukanuba Dog Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Eukanuba - Dry dog foods (07/30/2010) -+
Date:07/30/2010
Company Name:The Procter & Gamble Company
Product Description:Dry dog foods
Recall Reason:Potential for salmonella
Eukanuba - Dog and Cat foods - Dry (08/14/2013) -+
Date:08/14/2013
Company Name:The Procter & Gamble Company
Product Description:Dog and Cat foods - Dry
Recall Reason:Potential for salmonella

Explore All Reviews of Eukanuba Dog Food Recipes

Overall Score
59%
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Cost per day $0.17

FAQ

faq-item-image Who owns Eukanuba dog food?

Eukanuba is owned by Mars Petcare US.

faq-item-image Where is Eukanuba dog food made?

Eukanuba is manufactured in the United States us-flag.

faq-item-image Is Eukanuba AAFCO approved?

Yes, all of Eukanuba recipes are AAFCO approved.

faq-item-image Has Eukanuba dog food been recalled?

Eukanuba has been recalled 2 times in the years 2010, and 2013.

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