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Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Dry Dog Food
Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Dry Dog Food is hot extruded (which means it's processed under extreme heat and pressure) and made with feed grade ingredients, which are unfit for human consumption. It contains 28 synthetic additives (so it is not all-natural), it has 3 anti-nutrients including Peas, Potato Protein, and Potatoes (which may interfere with the absorption of essential nutrients), and it has 3 other sketchy ingredients, including Dried Tomato Pomace and Natural Flavor.
Warning
In June 2019, the FDA implicated Natural Balance's dog food in at least 10 cases of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (or DCM), a potentially fatal heart condition.
Read our article about Grain Free Foods And Heart Failure
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| Detailed Comparison | |
| Sundays Air-Dried Food for Dogs Human Grade Beef Recipe | Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Dry Dog Food |
| Family-owned | Owned by J.M. Smucker |
| Human Grade | Feed Grade |
| Air-Dried | Hot Extruded Under Extreme Heat And Pressure |
| No Anti-Nutrients |
3 Anti-Nutrients:
Peas, Potato protein, Potatoes
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| All-Natural |
28 Synthetics:
Dicalcium phosphate, Calcium carbonate, Potassium chloride, Choline chloride, Taurine, Minerals (zinc proteinate, Zinc sulfate, Ferrous sulfate, Iron proteinate, Copper sulfate, Copper proteinate, Manganese sulfate, Manganese proteinate, Calcium iodate, Sodium selenite), Vitamins (vitamin e supplement, Vitamin a supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, Riboflavin supplement, Vitamin d2 supplement, Vitamin b12 supplement, Thiamine mononitrate, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Folic acid, L-lysine monohydrochloride, L-carnitine, Citric acid (used as a preservative), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin c)
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| Nothing sketchy |
3 Other Sketchy Ingredients:
Canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Dried tomato pomace, Natural flavor
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Ingredients:
USDA Beef,
Beef Liver,
Beef Bone,
Pumpkin,
Millet,
Wild Salmon Oil,
Sunflower Oil,
Kale,
Flaxseed,
Zucchini,
Sea Salt,
Parsely,
Kelp,
Chicory Root,
Turmeric,
Mixed Tocopherols,
Ginger,
Selenium Yeast,
Blueberries,
Carrots,
Apples,
Tomatoes,
Shiitake Mushrooms,
Broccoli,
Oranges,
Cranberries,
Spinach,
Beets,
Tart Cherries,
Strawberries
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Ingredients:
Brown Rice,
Oat Groats,
Barley,
Peas,
Potato Protein,
Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols),
Potatoes,
Dicalcium Phosphate,
Dried Tomato Pomace,
Natural Flavor,
Calcium Carbonate,
Potassium Chloride,
Choline Chloride,
Taurine,
Minerals (Zinc Proteinate,
Zinc Sulfate,
Ferrous Sulfate,
Iron Proteinate,
Copper Sulfate,
Copper Proteinate,
Manganese Sulfate,
Manganese Proteinate,
Calcium Iodate,
Sodium Selenite),
Salt,
Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement,
Vitamin A Supplement,
D-Calcium Pantothenate,
Niacin,
Riboflavin Supplement,
Vitamin D2 Supplement,
Vitamin B12 Supplement,
Thiamine Mononitrate,
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride,
Folic Acid,
Biotin),
Flaxseed,
Dried Spinach,
Parsley,
Cranberries,
L-Lysine Monohydrochloride,
L-Carnitine,
Citric Acid (Used As A Preservative),
Mixed Tocopherols (Used As A Preservative),
Yucca Schidigera Extract,
Dried Kelp,
L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C),
Rosemary Extract.
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