Fromm Gold Reduced Activity Senior Dry Dog Food

Company info
Company HQ
Mequon, WisconsinParent company
Fromm Family FoodsProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Menhaden Fish Meal
- Chicken Liver
Ingredients
Breed sizes
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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: 23%
Fat: 11%
Fiber: 5.5%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 50.5%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 25.56%
Fat: 12.22%
Fiber: 6.11%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 56.11%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 22.95%
Fat: 26.66%
Carb: 50.39%
Our Review
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Affordable
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Most customers have good experiences with this food
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years
- Some dogs may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Fromm since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Date: | 03/18/2016 |
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Company Name: | Fromm Family Foods LLC |
Product Description: | Canned dog foods |
Recall Reason: | Inadequate levels of vitamins and minerals |
Date: | 10/01/2021 |
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Company Name: | Fromm Family Foods LLC |
Product Description: | Shredded Entrée canned dog food |
Recall Reason: | Elevated levels of Vitamin D |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Fromm Gold Reduced Activity Senior Dry 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 Meal. In pet food, chicken meal is often listed as a source of protein. Chicken meal is produced by baking and grinding chicken meat and skin. As a dry form of animal protein, it is most often found in kibble and treats.
The third 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 fourth 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 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 Fromm Gold Reduced Activity Senior Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$2.58
Market Price avg.
$3.8
% From the Avg
-32%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.16
Market Price avg.
$0.30
% From the Avg
-45%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.10
Market Price avg.
$0.18
% From the Avg
-46%
Fromm Gold Reduced Activity Senior Dry Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for dry senior dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
As opposed to formulas intended for growth (puppy) and maintenance (adult), there are no special label requirements or legal definitions for “senior” diets. Senior diets are actually only required to meet the same nutritional needs as for adult diets. This means that there can be a lot of variation and interpretation by different food companies on what makes up a senior diet. Senior diets can have varying amounts of protein, fat, carbs, phosphorus, sodium, and fiber.
The assumptions that all senior pets need low protein, low fat and carbs, low phosphorus and sodium, and high fiber across the board are incorrect. The need for higher or lower levels of these nutrients varies greatly from dog to dog. That’s why it’s very important for senior pets for their pet parents to work with their veterinarian to decide what type of diet is most appropriate. For many young senior pets, the adult diets they’ve been on may be just fine to continue.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Fromm Gold Reduced Activity Senior Dry Dog Food to the other 109 dry senior dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
25.56%
All Products avg.
28.29%
% From the Avg
-10%
DM Fat
Product info
12.22%
All Products avg.
13.36%
% From the Avg
-9%
DM Fiber
Product info
6.11%
All Products avg.
5.48%
% From the Avg
+11%
DM Carb
Product info
56.11%
All Products avg.
52.1%
% From the Avg
+8%
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 senior dog foods.
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