Horizon Amicus Small & Mini Breed Adult Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Saskatchewan , Canada
Parent company
Horizon Pet NutritionProduct info
Primary proteins
- Turkey
- Chicken Meal
- Salmon
- Turkey Meal
Ingredients
Breed sizes
Toy
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
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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: 30%
Fat: 16%
Fiber: 4.25%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 7.2%
Carb: 32.55%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 33.33%
Fat: 17.78%
Fiber: 4.72%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 36.17%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 29.58%
Fat: 38.32%
Carb: 32.1%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Horizon 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
- Low protein content
- High in carbohydrates
- 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 Horizon since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Horizon has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of Horizon Amicus Small & Mini Breed Adult Grain-Free Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Turkey. Turkey is an easily digested meat that’s relatively low in fat. In pet food, turkey might be the primary protein source or it may be part of a blend made with different proteins.
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 Red Lentils. Red lentils are legumes. In pet food, red lentils are a source of protein, fiber, and nutrients including a number of essential vitamins and minerals.
The fourth ingredient is Peas. Pea is a general term to describe whole, split, or milled peas, which are a grain-free, gluten-free source of protein, fiber, and carbohydrates. In pet food, pea products serve as an energy source as well as a supplementary source of vitamins and minerals.
The fifth ingredient is Pea Starch. Pea starch is a gluten-free starch that comes from ground peas. The pea starch in pet food is a source of carbohydrates, and is typically used as a thickener, filler, or gelling agent.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Horizon Amicus Small & Mini Breed Adult Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$4.18
Market Price avg.
$3.59
% From the Avg
+16%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.25
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
+8%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.15
Market Price avg.
$0.14
% From the Avg
+5%
Horizon Amicus Small & Mini Breed Adult Grain-Free 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 Horizon Amicus Small & Mini Breed Adult Grain-Free Dry Dog Food to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
33.33%
All Products avg.
30.04%
% From the Avg
+11%
DM Fat
Product info
17.78%
All Products avg.
16.01%
% From the Avg
+11%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.72%
All Products avg.
5.36%
% From the Avg
-12%
DM Carb
Product info
36.17%
All Products avg.
47.71%
% From the Avg
-24%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s high in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other dry dog foods.
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