Lotus Oven-Baked Chicken Small Bites Recipe Puppy Dry Dog Food
- Chicken
- Chicken Liver
- Chicken Meal
- Herring Meal
Ingredients
Breed sizes
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Small
Medium
Large
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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: 27%
Fat: 16%
Fiber: 3%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 7.75%
Carb: 36.25%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 30%
Fat: 17.78%
Fiber: 3.33%
Ash: 8.61%
Carb: 40.28%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 26.44%
Fat: 38.06%
Carb: 35.5%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Lotus has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Contains health promoting ground flaxseed for fiber
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Has all the nutrients your puppy or mother dog needs
- Expensive
- Low protein content
- Not a Calorie-dense recipe
- 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 Lotus since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Lotus has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of Lotus Oven-Baked Chicken Small Bites Recipe Puppy 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 Liver. Chicken liver is one of a few organ meats that come from a chicken. In pet food, chicken liver serves as a source of protein, iron, and amino acids.
The third 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 fourth ingredient is Rye. Rye is a general term for flour or meal made with rye grain, which has a lower gluten content than wheat. In pet food, rye products can add flavor and color while providing bulk and acting as a source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
The fifth 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
When we analyzed the ingredients in Lotus Oven-Baked Chicken Small Bites Recipe Puppy Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$8
Market Price avg.
$3.84
% From the Avg
+108%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.50
Market Price avg.
$0.23
% From the Avg
+114%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.30
Market Price avg.
$0.14
% From the Avg
+112%
Lotus Oven-Baked Chicken Small Bites Recipe Puppy Dry Dog Food is priced well above the average market price for dry puppy food.
Nutritional Analysis
Small puppy breeds don’t experience the rapid bone growth that large breeds do, but they do mature in a shorter time. Like puppy food for dogs of any breed, small puppy breed food typically just supportg the energy needs for growth with a higher caloric density.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Lotus Oven-Baked Chicken Small Bites Recipe Puppy Dry Dog Food to the other 221 dry puppy food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
30%
All Products avg.
32.39%
% From the Avg
-7%
DM Fat
Product info
17.78%
All Products avg.
17.95%
% From the Avg
-1%
DM Fiber
Product info
3.33%
All Products avg.
4.64%
% From the Avg
-28%
DM Carb
Product info
40.28%
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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