Health Extension Little Bites Lite Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

Company info
Company HQ
Deer Park, New YorkParent company
Health Extension Pet CareProduct info
Primary proteins
- Organic Deboned Chicken
- Chicken Meal
- Lamb Meal
- Menhaden Fish Meal
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: 24%
Fat: 9%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 53%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 26.67%
Fat: 10%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 58.89%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 24.28%
Fat: 22.11%
Carb: 53.61%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Health Extension has never had a product recall
- Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
- 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
- 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 Little Bites Lite Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Organic Deboned Chicken. Organic deboned chicken is boneless meat from chickens that have been raised without antibiotics and fed organic feed. In pet food, organic deboned chicken is a good source of protein and other essential nutrients including B vitamins, amino acids, iron, and more.
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 Ground Brown Rice. In pet food, ground brown rice is a source of easily digestible carbohydrates and fiber. It can also add texture to the recipe. This cereal grain is gluten-free.
The fourth ingredient is Oatmeal. Oatmeal is made with oats that have had their tough outer hulls removed before further processing into a coarse high-fiber substance. The oatmeal in pet food is a source of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals to support your companion’s overall well-being.
The fifth ingredient is Chicken Fat. Chicken fat is a good source of omega-6 fatty acids including linoleic acid. In pet food, chicken fat also adds flavor, improves consistency, and serves as a source of the animal fat pets need for overall wellbeing.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Health Extension Little Bites Lite Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$4.86
Market Price avg.
$3.62
% From the Avg
+34%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.29
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
+28%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.17
Market Price avg.
$0.14
% From the Avg
+25%
Health Extension Little Bites Lite Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food is priced above the average market price for dry dog food.
Nutritional Analysis
Because smaller dogs have higher metabolisms compared to their medium, large, and giant cousins, foods made for small breeds may have higher calorie density. Small dog breed foods also often have smaller kibble size for their smaller mouths.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Health Extension Little Bites Lite Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
26.67%
All Products avg.
30.04%
% From the Avg
-11%
DM Fat
Product info
10%
All Products avg.
16.01%
% From the Avg
-38%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
5.36%
% From the Avg
-17%
DM Carb
Product info
58.89%
All Products avg.
47.71%
% From the Avg
+23%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s low in protein with low fat and high carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.
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