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Pedigree High Protein Chicken & Duck Flavor Adult Canned Wet Dog Food

Pedigree High Protein Chicken & Duck Flavor Adult Canned Wet Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Franklin, Tennessee us-flag
Parent company
Mars Petcare US
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Wet Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.30
Primary proteins
  • Meat By-Products
  • Chicken

Ingredients

Meat By-Products, Chicken, Sufficient Water for Processing, Brewers Rice, Minerals (Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Selenium, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide), Dried Yam, Carrageenan, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Xanthan Gum, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Natural Duck Flavor, Guar Gum, Added Color.

Breed sizes

size-1 Toy
size-2 Small
size-3 Medium
size-4 Large
size-5 Giant

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Overall Score

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66%

Ratings

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 100%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 52%
? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 27%
? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 87%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 69%
? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 50%

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

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Protein: 11%

Fat: 6%

Fiber: 1%

Moisture: 82%

Ash: 0%

Carb: 0%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 61.11%

Fat: 33.33%

Fiber: 5.56%

Ash: 8%

Carb: 0%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 43.02%

Fat: 56.98%

Carb: 0%

Our Review

Pros
  • Low carbohydrate content
  • High moisture content
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
  • Affordable
Cons
  • Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
  • Contains artificial food dyes
  • Contains carrageenan – a potentially inflammatory additive
  • Contains vaguely-named Meat products
  • The brand has had multiple recalls over recent years

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Pedigree since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Pedigree - Dog Food (06/30/2012) -+
Date:06/30/2012
Company Name:Mars Petcare US
Product Description:Dog Food
Recall Reason:Potential choking risk
Pedigree - Dog food (08/31/2014) -+
Date:08/31/2014
Company Name:Mars Petcare US
Product Description:Dog food
Recall Reason:Presence of foreign material

Ingredient Review

Our review of Pedigree High Protein Chicken & Duck Flavor Adult Canned Wet Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first ingredient is Meat By-Products. The meat by-products in pet food may be organs such as liver, kidneys, lungs, heart, and more, as well as meat left over from butchering. While meat by-products include offal that isn’t meant for human consumption, it may not contain hooves, horns, teeth, or animal hides.

The second 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 third ingredient is Sufficient Water. In pet food, sufficient water is a term that is used to describe the amount of water needed for processing.

The fourth 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.

The fifth ingredient is Potassium Chloride. Potassium chloride is a form of potassium, which helps your pet’s entire body function properly. In pet food, potassium chloride supports healthy blood pressure, neural function, metabolism, muscle function, organ function, bone health, and more.

When we analyzed the ingredients in Pedigree High Protein Chicken & Duck Flavor Adult Canned Wet Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

Price Analysis

Price per oz

Product Price

$0.15

Market Price avg.

$0.41

% From the Avg

-63%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.51

Market Price avg.

$1.52

% From the Avg

-67%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.30

Market Price avg.

$0.91

% From the Avg

-67%

Pedigree High Protein Chicken & Duck Flavor Adult Canned Wet Dog Food is priced well below the average market price for wet dog food.

Nutritional Analysis

Your adult dog needs a balance of macro and micronutrients to thrive. A food formulated for adult maintenance or all life stages is made to meet these needs. While there can be a lot of variation in actual calorie density, adult dog foods are generally intended to provide for basic calorie needs of the average active dog. In addition to satisfying their energy needs, these foods provide the protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, and other nutrients your adult dog needs to survive. Again, not all adult foods are the same, so you may have to search around for the right fit for your dog.

With that in mind, we’ve compared Pedigree High Protein Chicken & Duck Flavor Adult Canned Wet Dog Food to the other 1439 wet dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

61.11%

All Products avg.

43.16%

% From the Avg

+42%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

33.33%

All Products avg.

22.27%

% From the Avg

+50%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

5.56%

All Products avg.

7.47%

% From the Avg

-26%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

0%

All Products avg.

25.95%

% From the Avg

-100%

Analysis Overview

Overall, this is a meat based food that’s high in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other wet dog foods.

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