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Health Extension Grain-Free Buffalo & Whitefish Recipe Dry Dog Food

Health Extension Grain-Free Buffalo & Whitefish Recipe Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Deer Park, New York
Parent company
Health Extension Pet Care
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.23
Primary proteins
  • Buffalo
  • Deboned Whitefish
  • Buffalo Meal
  • Whitefish Meal

Ingredients

Buffalo, Deboned Whitefish, Buffalo Meal, Whitefish Meal (Source Of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Chickpeas, Lentils, Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Tapioca Starch, Whole Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkin, Peas, Coconut Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Whole Carrots, Dried Seaweed Meal, Pomegranate, Blackberries, Whole Blueberries, Whole Cranberries, Raspberries, Potassium Chloride, Spinach, Turmeric, Tomato, Beets, Parsley, Chicory Root Extract, Sage, Bovine Colostrum, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Ginger, Green Tea Extract, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin E Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Choline Chloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Inositol, Organic Dehydrated Kelp, Zinc Polysaccharide Complex, Iron Polysaccharide Complex, Manganese Polysaccharide Complex, Copper Polysaccharide Complex, Cobalt Polysaccharide Complex, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Pectin, Dried Lactobacilus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Bacillus Licheniformis Fermentation Product, Dried Baciollus Coagulans Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Oryzae Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus Niger Fermentation Product.

Breed sizes

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

Overall Score

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67%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 36%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 73%
? 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 25%
? 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 40%
? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 100%

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: 25%

Fat: 15%

Fiber: 5%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 45%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 27.78%

Fat: 16.67%

Fiber: 5.56%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 50%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 23.49%

Fat: 34.23%

Carb: 42.28%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, Health Extension has never had a product recall
  • Contains kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
Cons
  • Low protein content
  • High in carbohydrates
  • Low in moisture
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Some dogs may be allergic to fish

Recall History

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

Since 2011 Health Extension has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of Health Extension Grain-Free Buffalo & Whitefish Recipe Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Buffalo. Buffalo is meat from the American bison. In pet food, buffalo can be a good source of novel protein. It is normally leaner than beef, with high iron content, important amino acids, and many other essential nutrients to help your four-legged friend stay healthy.

The second ingredient is Deboned Whitefish. Deboned whitefish is boneless meat from a freshwater and saltwater fish species with light-colored flesh. In pet food, deboned whitefish is a source of protein and essential nutrients including Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids.

The third ingredient is Buffalo Meal. Blood meal is dehydrated, ground blood that is drained from slaughtered animals as part of the butchering process. While this product might sound unappetizing to us, the blood meal in pet food can be a good source of iron and other essential nutrients.

The fourth ingredient is Whitefish Meal. Whitefish meal is a general term for cooked, dried, finely ground meat from whitefish, which are freshwater and saltwater fish species with light-colored flesh. In pet food, whitefish meal is a source of protein and essential nutrients including Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids.

The fifth ingredient is Chickpeas. Chickpeas are legumes. Also known as garbanzo beans, the chickpeas in pet food serve as a source of protein and fiber, as well as some grain-free carbohydrates.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Health Extension Grain-Free Buffalo & Whitefish Recipe Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per lb

Product Price

$4.96

Market Price avg.

$3.61

% From the Avg

+37%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.38

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

+69%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.23

Market Price avg.

$0.14

% From the Avg

+65%

Health Extension Grain-Free Buffalo & Whitefish Recipe Dry Dog Food is priced well above the average market price for dry dog food.

Nutritional Analysis

Your adult dog needs a balance of macro and micronutrients to thrive. A food formulated for adult maintenance or all life stages is made to meet these needs. While there can be a lot of variation in actual calorie density, adult dog foods are generally intended to provide for basic calorie needs of the average active dog. In addition to satisfying their energy needs, these foods provide the protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, and other nutrients your adult dog needs to survive. Again, not all adult foods are the same, so you may have to search around for the right fit for your dog.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Health Extension Grain-Free Buffalo & Whitefish Recipe Dry Dog Food to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

27.78%

All Products avg.

30.04%

% From the Avg

-8%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

16.67%

All Products avg.

16.01%

% From the Avg

+4%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

5.56%

All Products avg.

5.36%

% From the Avg

+4%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

50%

All Products avg.

47.71%

% From the Avg

+5%

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 dog foods.

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