Wysong Optimal Senior Dry Dog Food
Company info
Company HQ
Midland, Michigan
Parent company
Wysong CorporationProduct info
Primary proteins
- Turkey Meal
- Turkey
- Pea Protein
- Dried Cheese
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: 40%
Fat: 14%
Fiber: 5%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 0%
Carb: 31%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 44.44%
Fat: 15.56%
Fiber: 5.56%
Ash: 8%
Carb: 34.44%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 38.1%
Fat: 32.38%
Carb: 29.52%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Wysong 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
- Affordable
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- Low in moisture
- Contains plant-based proteins
- Some dogs may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Wysong since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Wysong has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of Wysong Optimal Senior Dry Dog Food begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Turkey Meal. The turkey meal in pet food is typically a byproduct of turkey meat production. Turkey meal is high in protein, and is easy for pets to digest. It is a good source of B vitamins and amino acids to support your pet’s overall well-being.
The second ingredient is Turkey. Turkey is an easily digested meat that’s relatively low in fat. In pet food, turkey might be the primary protein source or it may be part of a blend made with different proteins.
The third ingredient is Pea Protein. Pea protein is a good source of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. While the pea protein in pet food isn’t normally a primary protein source, it is easy to digest and it’s also a good source of fiber.
The fourth ingredient is Peas. Pea is a general term to describe whole, split, or milled peas, which are a grain-free, gluten-free source of protein, fiber, and carbohydrates. In pet food, pea products serve as an energy source as well as a supplementary source of vitamins and minerals.
The fifth ingredient is Potato. Potatoes are versatile starchy root vegetables that provide carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and some fiber. In pet food, potatoes can add texture and flavor while replacing other starches. Many grain-free and gluten-free pet foods contain potatoes.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Wysong Optimal Senior Dry Dog Food, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$3.13
Market Price avg.
$3.63
% From the Avg
-14%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.19
Market Price avg.
$0.30
% From the Avg
-37%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.11
Market Price avg.
$0.18
% From the Avg
-37%
Wysong Optimal 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 Wysong Optimal Senior Dry Dog Food to the other 109 dry senior dog food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
44.44%
All Products avg.
28.29%
% From the Avg
+57%
DM Fat
Product info
15.56%
All Products avg.
13.36%
% From the Avg
+16%
DM Fiber
Product info
5.56%
All Products avg.
5.48%
% From the Avg
+1%
DM Carb
Product info
34.44%
All Products avg.
52.1%
% From the Avg
-34%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s high in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other dry senior dog foods.
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