Nutro Ultra Senior Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Franklin, Tennessee
Parent company
Nutro Company, IncProduct info
Primary proteins
- Chicken
- Chicken Meal Source Of Glucosamine
- Lamb Meal source Of Glucosamine
- Salmon 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: 26%
Fat: 11%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 49%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 28.89%
Fat: 12.22%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 54.44%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 25.56%
Fat: 26.26%
Carb: 48.17%
Our Review
- 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
- Most customers have good experiences with this food
- Low in moisture
- Contains 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 Nutro since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
| Date: | 05/21/2009 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Mars Petcare US |
| Product Description: | Dry Cat food |
| Recall Reason: | Incorrect levels of zinc and potassium |
| Date: | 10/01/2009 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Mars Petcare US |
| Product Description: | Nutro dry dog food |
| Recall Reason: | Plastic found in production line |
| Date: | 12/13/2015 |
|---|---|
| Company Name: | Mars Petcare US |
| Product Description: | Dog treats |
| Recall Reason: | Potential for mold |
Ingredient Review
Our review of Nutro Ultra 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 Source Of Glucosamine. When you see “chicken meal source of glucosamine” in pet products, it means that the dried, ground chicken contains cartilage and soluble proteins that contribute joint-supporting glucosamine to your companion’s meals.
The third ingredient is Chondroitin Sulfate. Chondroitin sulfate is a natural anti-inflammatory agent that is often combined with glucosamine. The chondroitin sulfate in pet food, treats, and supplements is often intended to support healthy joint function, particularly in aging companion animals.
The fourth ingredient is Whole Brown Rice. Whole brown rice is a name for whole-grain rice with its outer hull removed. The whole brown rice in pet food can be a source of carbohydrates and fiber. Whole brown rice also contains omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.
The fifth ingredient is Brewers Rice. Brewers rice is a byproduct of the beer industry. The brewers rice in pet food has been dried and ground for use as a carbohydrate source, often in gluten-free recipes.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Nutro Ultra Senior Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$3.1
Market Price avg.
$3.8
% From the Avg
-18%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.20
Market Price avg.
$0.30
% From the Avg
-34%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.12
Market Price avg.
$0.18
% From the Avg
-35%
Nutro Ultra Senior Dry Dog Food is priced 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 Nutro Ultra Senior Dry Dog Food to the other 109 dry senior dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
28.89%
All Products avg.
28.29%
% From the Avg
+2%
DM Fat
Product info
12.22%
All Products avg.
13.36%
% From the Avg
-9%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
5.48%
% From the Avg
-19%
DM Carb
Product info
54.44%
All Products avg.
52.1%
% From the Avg
+4%
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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