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SquarePet VFS Skin & Digestive Support Dry Dog Food

SquarePet VFS Skin & Digestive Support Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Austin, Texas us-flag
Parent company
SquarePet Nutrition, LLC
Product info
Age Range:
Food Form Dry Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.19
Primary proteins

    Ingredients

    Hydrolyzed Pork, Brown Rice, White Rice, Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pork Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Pork Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Flaxseed Oil, Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid), DL-Methionine, Marine Microalgae, Salt, Nutritional Yeast, Dandelion Greens, Taurine, Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C), Dried Kelp, L-Carnitine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Selenium Yeast).

    Breed sizes

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

    Overall Score

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    62%

    Ratings

    ? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 29%
    ? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 72%
    ? 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 100%
    ? 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 55%
    ? 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 40%
    ? Based on the variety of sizes available. Size Variety 83%

    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: 22%

    Fat: 10%

    Fiber: 3.5%

    Moisture: 10%

    Ash: 0%

    Carb: 54.5%

    Dry Matter Analysis

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    Protein: 24.44%

    Fat: 11.11%

    Fiber: 3.89%

    Ash: 8%

    Carb: 60.56%

    Calorie Weighted Basis

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    Protein: 21.83%

    Fat: 24.1%

    Carb: 54.08%

    Our Review

    Pros
    • To our knowledge, SquarePet has never had a product recall
    • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
    • Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
    • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
    Cons
    • Low protein content
    • High in carbohydrates
    • Low in moisture
    • Contains plant-based proteins

    Recall History

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

    Since 2011 SquarePet has never been recalled.

    Ingredient Review

    Our review of SquarePet VFS Skin & Digestive Support Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

    The first ingredient is Hydrolyzed Pork.

    The second 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

    The third ingredient is White Rice. White rice is a gluten-free cereal grain that has been processed to remove the high-fiber layer that gives rice its natural brown color. In pet food, white rice is a source of easily digestible carbohydrates.

    The fourth ingredient is Sunflower Oil. Sunflower oil is a type of culinary oil that is pressed from ripe sunflower seeds. In pet food, sunflower oil can be a good source of healthy fat, vitamin E, and Omega-6 essential fatty acids.

    The fifth ingredient is Mixed Tocopherols. Mixed tocopherols are a form of vitamin E. These antioxidants are used as a natural preservative. In pet food, mixed tocopherols help to prevent spoilage and oxidization.

    When we analyzed the ingredients in SquarePet VFS Skin & Digestive Support Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.

    Price Analysis

    Price per lb

    Product Price

    $5.34

    Market Price avg.

    $3.69

    % From the Avg

    +45%

    Price per 100 kcal

    Product Price

    $0.32

    Market Price avg.

    $0.34

    % From the Avg

    -4%

    Price per day

    Product Price

    $0.19

    Market Price avg.

    $0.20

    % From the Avg

    -4%

    SquarePet VFS Skin & Digestive Support Dry Dog Food is priced within the average market price for dry 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 SquarePet VFS Skin & Digestive Support Dry Dog Food to the other 1813 dry dog food recipes in our database:

    DM Protein

    DM Protein

    Product info

    24.44%

    All Products avg.

    30.12%

    % From the Avg

    -19%

    DM Fat

    DM Fat

    Product info

    11.11%

    All Products avg.

    15.9%

    % From the Avg

    -30%

    DM Fiber

    DM Fiber

    Product info

    3.89%

    All Products avg.

    5.45%

    % From the Avg

    -29%

    DM Carb

    DM Carb

    Product info

    60.56%

    All Products avg.

    47.65%

    % From the Avg

    +27%

    Analysis Overview

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

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