Nutro Wholesome Essentials Senior Lamb & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Franklin, Tennessee
Parent company
Nutro Company, IncProduct info
Primary proteins
- Deboned Lamb
- Chicken Meal Source Of Glucosamine
- Dried Egg Product
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: 24%
Fat: 12%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 50%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 26.67%
Fat: 13.33%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 55.56%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 23.27%
Fat: 28.25%
Carb: 48.48%
Our Review
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- 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 Wholesome Essentials Senior Lamb & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Deboned Lamb. Deboned lamb is meat from a young sheep, with all the bones removed. In pet food, deboned lamb may be a primary protein source as well as a source of animal fat, amino acids, and minerals.
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 Rice Bran. Rice bran is the nutritious outer layer of a kernel of rice, usually stripped away during the process of transforming brown rice to white rice. In pet food, rice bran is a source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, including vitamin E.
The fifth ingredient is Split Peas. Beets are taproots from beet plants. When added to pet food, beets can be a good source of grain-free carbohydrates for energy, fiber to support digestion, and vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to enhance your companion’s overall wellbeing
When we analyzed the ingredients in Nutro Wholesome Essentials Senior Lamb & 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
$2.67
Market Price avg.
$3.66
% From the Avg
-27%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.17
Market Price avg.
$0.30
% From the Avg
-43%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.10
Market Price avg.
$0.18
% From the Avg
-44%
Nutro Wholesome Essentials Senior Lamb & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food is priced well 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 Wholesome Essentials Senior Lamb & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food to the other 109 dry senior dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
26.67%
All Products avg.
28.29%
% From the Avg
-6%
DM Fat
Product info
13.33%
All Products avg.
13.36%
% From the Avg
-0%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
5.48%
% From the Avg
-19%
DM Carb
Product info
55.56%
All Products avg.
52.1%
% From the Avg
+7%
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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