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VeRUS Life Advantage Chicken Meal, Oats Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food

VeRUS Life Advantage Chicken Meal, Oats  Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Abingdon, MD
Parent company
Vērus Pet Foods
Product info
Age Range: Adult
Food Form Dry Dog Food
Cost per day: $0.12
Primary proteins
  • Chicken Meal

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Ground Oat Groats, Ground Brown Rice, Rice Bran, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Flaxseed, Natural Flavors, Tomato Pomace, Chicory Root Extract, Dried Pediococcus acidilactici Fermentation Product, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Calcium Carbonate, Niacin Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Carnitine, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Betaine Anhydrous, Iron Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate

Breed sizes

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

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 33%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 71%
? 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 59%
? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 77%
? 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 95%

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: 24%

Fat: 15%

Fiber: 4.5%

Moisture: 10%

Ash: 8.7%

Carb: 37.8%

Dry Matter Analysis

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Protein: 26.67%

Fat: 16.67%

Fiber: 5%

Ash: 9.67%

Carb: 42%

Calorie Weighted Basis

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Protein: 24.43%

Fat: 37.09%

Carb: 38.48%

Our Review

Pros
  • To our knowledge, Verus has never had a product recall
  • Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
  • Made with fiber-rich flaxseed
  • Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
  • Affordable
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 Verus since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Since 2011 Verus has never been recalled.

Ingredient Review

Our review of VeRUS Life Advantage Chicken Meal, Oats Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.

The first 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 second ingredient is Ground Oat Groats.

The third ingredient is Ground Brown Rice. In pet food, ground brown rice is a source of easily digestible carbohydrates and fiber. It can also add texture to the recipe. This cereal grain is gluten-free.

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 Chicken Fat. Chicken fat is a good source of omega-6 fatty acids including linoleic acid. In pet food, chicken fat also adds flavor, improves consistency, and serves as a source of the animal fat pets need for overall wellbeing.

When we analyzed the ingredients in VeRUS Life Advantage Chicken Meal, Oats Brown 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

$3.13

Market Price avg.

$3.62

% From the Avg

-14%

Price per 100 kcal

Product Price

$0.20

Market Price avg.

$0.23

% From the Avg

-12%

Price per day

Product Price

$0.12

Market Price avg.

$0.14

% From the Avg

-14%

VeRUS Life Advantage Chicken Meal, Oats Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food is priced below 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 VeRUS Life Advantage Chicken Meal, Oats Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food to the other 1525 dry dog food recipes in our database:

DM Protein

DM Protein

Product info

26.67%

All Products avg.

30.04%

% From the Avg

-11%

DM Fat

DM Fat

Product info

16.67%

All Products avg.

16.01%

% From the Avg

+4%

DM Fiber

DM Fiber

Product info

5%

All Products avg.

5.36%

% From the Avg

-7%

DM Carb

DM Carb

Product info

42%

All Products avg.

47.71%

% From the Avg

-12%

Analysis Overview

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

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