Pet Food Sherpa Editorial | Last Updated September 16, 2023

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Evanger’s Classic Recipes Puppy Canned Dog Food

Company info

Company HQ

Wheeling, Illinois

Parent company

Evanger’s Dog & Cat Food Company, Inc

Product info

Age Range: Puppy

Food Form Wet Puppy Food

Cost per day: $0.44

Primary proteins

Chicken
Beef
Egg Powder

Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Broth, Beef, Sardines, Brown Rice, Pearled Barley, Carrots, Egg Powder, Dried Brewers Yeast, Dried Kelp, Guar Gum, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D2 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamin Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Folic Acid, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate and Selenium Yeast.

Breed sizes

Toy

Small

Medium

Large

Giant

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$34.35 +Shipping ($5 )

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Overall Score

69%

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Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 71%

? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 76%

? 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 51%

? 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 71%

? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 88%

? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 50%

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: 10%

Fat: 8%

Fiber: 1.5%

Moisture: 78%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 2.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

Protein: 45.45%

Fat: 36.36%

Fiber: 6.82%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 11.36%

Calorie Weighted Basis

Protein: 31.32%

Fat: 60.85%

Carb: 7.83%

Our Review

Pros

High moisture content
Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
Affordable
Has all the nutrients your puppy or mother dog needs

Cons

Not a Calorie-dense recipe
Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Evanger's since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Evanger's - 12oz Hunk of Beef Dog food (02/03/2017) -+

Date:	02/03/2017
Company Name:	Evanger's Dog and Cat Food Company
Product Description:	12oz Hunk of Beef Dog food
Recall Reason:	Pentobarbital

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Ingredient Review

Our review of Evanger's Classic Recipes Puppy Canned Dog Food 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 Chicken Broth. Chicken broth is made by boiling chicken meat, skin, and bones to obtain nutrients including fat, vitamins, and minerals. In pet food, chicken broth increases moisture and improves flavor.

The third 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 fourth ingredient is Sardines. Sardines are small, oily fish that are used for human consumption worldwide. In pet food, sardine serves as a source of protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and Omega-3 essential fatty acid.

The fifth ingredient is Brown Rice. Brown rice is a name for whole-grain rice with its outer hull removed. The brown rice in pet food can be a source of carbohydrates and fiber. Brown rice also contains omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals

When we analyzed the ingredients in Evanger's Classic Recipes Puppy Canned Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$0.22

Market Price avg.

$0.31

% From the Avg

-29%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.74

Market Price avg.

$1.01

% From the Avg

-27%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.44

Market Price avg.

$0.61

% From the Avg

-27%

Evanger's Classic Recipes Puppy Canned Dog Food is priced below the average market price for wet puppy food.

Nutritional Analysis

A puppy needs plenty of calories to support their growth and development. In general, puppy foods are much higher in calories to help support all of the extra energy that goes into growth. Depending on your pup’s breed, they may need to continue eating puppy food for between 6 and 24 months. Small breeds tend to mature more quickly than large breeds. Make sure to ask your veterinarian how long your puppy should remain on a puppy formula.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Evanger's Classic Recipes Puppy Canned Dog Food to the other 68 wet puppy food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

Product info

45.45%

All Products avg.

42.84%

% From the Avg

+6%

DM Fat

Product info

36.36%

All Products avg.

27.27%

% From the Avg

+33%

DM Fiber

Product info

6.82%

All Products avg.

7.01%

% From the Avg

-3%

DM Carb

Product info

11.36%

All Products avg.

22.55%

% From the Avg

-50%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other wet puppy foods.

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