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Freely Turkey Recipe Puppy Whole Grain Dry Dog Food

Freely Turkey Recipe Puppy Whole Grain Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Brentwood, Missouri us-flag
Parent company
Freely Pet, LLC
Product info
Age Range: Puppy
Food Form Dry Puppy Food
Cost per day: $0.13
Primary proteins
  • Deboned Turkey
  • Turkey Meal
  • Eggs

Ingredients

Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal, Oat Groats, Brown Rice, Pearled Barley, Sunflower Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Millet, Eggs, Natural Turkey Flavor, Salmon Oil, Potassium Chloride, L-Threonine, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid), Dicalcium Phosphate, Taurine, Dl-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate), Dried Chicory Root, Rosemary Extract

Breed sizes

size-1 Toy
size-2 Small
size-3 Medium
size-4 Large
size-5 Giant

Overall Score

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61%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 39%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 72%
? 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 100%
? 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 52%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 69%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 40%

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

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Protein: 27%

Fat: 17%

Fiber: 3.5%

Moisture: 8%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 44.5%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 29.35%

Fat: 18.48%

Fiber: 3.8%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 48.37%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 23.94%

Fat: 36.61%

Carb: 39.46%

Our Review

Pros
  • High in carbohydrates
  • To our knowledge, Freely has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
  • Has all the nutrients your puppy or mother dog needs
Cons
  • Low protein content
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains plant-based proteins
  • Some dogs may be allergic to fish

Recall History

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

Since 2011 Freely has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Freely Turkey Recipe Puppy Whole Grain Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Deboned Turkey. Deboned turkey is a general term for turkey meat that has had the bones removed. The deboned turkey in pet food is a valuable protein source as well as a source of other essential nutrients to benefit your companion’s overall wellbeing.

The second ingredient is Turkey Meal. The turkey meal in pet food is typically a byproduct of turkey meat production. Turkey meal is high in protein, and is easy for pets to digest. It is a good source of B vitamins and amino acids to support your pet’s overall well-being.

The third ingredient is Oat Groats. Oat groats are whole seeds from the oat plant that have had their tough outer hulls removed. The oat groats in pet food are a source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals to support your companion’s overall well-being.

The fourth 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

The fifth ingredient is Pearled Barley. Pearled Barley is the cereal grain barley with its outer hull removed. In pet food, pearled barley serves as a source of carbohydrates. It is lower in nutrients than whole barley or barley groats.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Freely Turkey Recipe Puppy Whole Grain Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$3.8

Market Price avg.

$3.85

% From the Avg

-1%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.22

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

-3%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.13

Market Price avg.

$0.14

% From the Avg

-4%

Freely Turkey Recipe Puppy Whole Grain Dry Dog Food is priced within the average market price for dry 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 Freely Turkey Recipe Puppy Whole Grain Dry Dog Food to the other 221 dry puppy food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

29.35%

All Products avg.

32.39%

% From the Avg

-9%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

18.48%

All Products avg.

17.95%

% From the Avg

+3%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

3.8%

All Products avg.

4.64%

% From the Avg

-18%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

48.37%

All Products avg.

44.28%

% From the Avg

+9%

Analysis Overview

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

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