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Advance

Advance Hairball Adult Chicken

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20 ingredients32% protein3,850 kcal/kg★ 4.6 · 46 reviews Where to buy ↓

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Ingredients

20 ingredients

7 beneficial · 2 under research review · 8 contextual · 3 standard

Nutritional adequacy

Complete & Balanced

Labelled complete and balanced (no recognised standard cited), brand statement

Brand transparency

5 of 5 disclosed

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Ingredients

20 ingredients · tap any for its research notes

What do these mean? ▾

Beneficial. Linked to benefits in published research. Tiers show evidence strength.

Restricted or banned. Restricted or banned by a regulator in at least one country.

Under research review. Being studied or re-evaluated by researchers or regulators.

Contextual. Not flagged, but there is a note worth reading.

Standard. Everyday components like vitamins and minerals.

Not yet classified. Not in our dictionary yet. Always still listed.

Counts include what's inside compound entries like vitamin premixes, so they can add up to more than the label's ingredient count.

1Meat (Chicken &/Or Turkey &/Or Duck)3 components▾

● Contextual noteA meat ingredient where the animal species is named but disclosure is partial: by-products from a named species (e.g. chicken by-product meal; also labelled "co-products", the industry's newer term), or a generic meat term with the species named in brackets (e.g. meat meal (beef and/or lamb)). An "and/or" list means the exact mix may vary between batches; where a percentage is shown (e.g. "chicken 27%"), only that minimum is guaranteed to come from that species. Named species are checked against your pet's allergy profile. By-product and co-product terms do not specify which parts are used. More transparent than fully unnamed meat terms; named whole meats, meals, and organ meats provide the strongest traceability.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions · EU Regulation 767/2009

The label names these possible species — shown for identification and allergy checking:

2WheatWheat / wheat gluten▾

● Contextual noteA protein and carbohydrate source. Wheat gluten is a high-quality plant protein. Note: true gluten intolerance is uncommon in dogs compared to humans.Sources: AAFCO 2024 · NRC 2006

3CornCorn / corn gluten meal▾

● Contextual noteA digestible carbohydrate and protein source for most dogs. Commonly characterised as filler in consumer discussions, but veterinary nutrition research supports its nutritional value.Sources: AAFCO 2024 · NRC 2006

4Chicken Fat▾

● Standard ingredientA named animal fat source providing energy and essential fatty acids.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

5Cereal Protein▾

● Contextual noteA protein derived from unspecified grains. The source grain is not identified, limiting traceability for pets with specific grain allergies or sensitivities.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

6Natural Flavours (Chicken)1 components▾

● Contextual noteA broad AAFCO-defined category that may contain multiple unspecified compounds. Relevant for allergy-prone pets since potential allergens may not be individually listed.Sources: AAFCO 2024

The label breaks this entry into components, each classified on its own:

7Plant FibreVegetable fibres▾

● Contextual noteA generic term for plant-derived fibre sources. The specific source plant is not identified, limiting traceability.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

8Salt▾

● Contextual noteAn essential mineral present in all pet food. Flag only when appearing high on the ingredient list.Sources: NRC 2006

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9CelluloseCellulose / powdered cellulose▾

● Under research reviewA plant-derived insoluble fibre. Provides bulk but limited nutritional value. Acceptable in small amounts; when present as a primary fibre source (top 10 ingredients), it may indicate a high proportion of nutritionally inert filler.Sources: NRC 2006 Nutrient Requirements · Nutritional composition data

10Vitamins And MineralsMinerals (generic)▾

● Standard ingredientA generic term for a mineral premix. Where the label lists the specific mineral compounds in brackets, each is shown and classified below; otherwise the individual minerals are not disclosed. European-style labels declare added trace minerals as numbered additives with doses (e.g. "E4 (copper): 10 mg").Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

Guaranteed analysis

as declared by the manufacturer

✓Labelled complete and balanced (no recognised standard cited)

Protein32%moisture not declared, no AAFCO comparison

Fat19%moisture not declared, no AAFCO comparison

Fibre3.8%no AAFCO reference

3,850 kcal/kg≈ 1,611 kJ / 100g energy densityBrand states 385 kcal/100g

Moisture is not declared on the label, so no dry-matter comparison against AAFCO minimums is shown.

Taurine is an essential amino acid for cats. This product does not appear to list taurine as a supplemented ingredient. You may wish to verify with the manufacturer or your vet.

Values as declared by the manufacturer (as fed). AAFCO minimums are published on a dry-matter basis and converted using the declared moisture before comparison; the comparison is shown for context only. Consult your vet for diet decisions.

Brand transparency

Advance · what the manufacturer discloses, not a rating

Part of Mars Petcare Australia · 14 brands on Pawdit

Recall historyon record2018: Voluntary recall of Advance Dermocare dry dog food linked to megaesophagus in 74+ dogs. Senate inquiry followed. 2 APOG consumer reports.

AS5812 accreditationAustralia's voluntary pet food manufacturing standardconfirmed

PFIAA membershipPet Food Industry Association of Australiaconfirmed

Quality certificationsconfirmedAS5812 · HACCP

Parent companydisclosedMars Petcare Australia

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4.6

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11Whole EggWhole eggs / dried egg product▾

● Beneficial (well-established)Egg protein has the highest biological value of any common protein source, providing a complete amino acid profile.Sources: NRC 2006 · Protein biological value studiesPosition on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.

12Brewers YeastBrewer's yeast▾

● Beneficial (emerging)A by-product of beer brewing that provides B vitamins, protein, and trace minerals. Some studies have explored its role as a source of mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS) for gut health support and as a natural palatability enhancer.Sources: Nutritional composition data · Swanson et al. 2002Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.

13Amino AcidsAmino acids (generic)▾

● Standard ingredientA generic term for an amino acid supplement blend. Where the label lists the specific amino acids in brackets, each is shown and classified below; otherwise the individual amino acids are not disclosed.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

14FructooligosaccharidesFOS (fructo-oligosaccharides)▾

● Beneficial (supported)A prebiotic fibre associated with gut microbiome support in published studies. Promotes beneficial bacteria growth.Sources: Swanson et al. 2002Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.

15Fish OilEPA + DHA (marine-source omega-3)▾

● Beneficial (well-established)Marine-source omega-3 fatty acids associated with anti-inflammatory, skin/coat health, joint support, cognitive function, and cardiac and renal support in multiple peer-reviewed studies.Sources: Bauer 2011 JAVMA · NRC 2006 · Multiple RCTs in dogs for skin/joint conditionsPosition on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.

16Slippery Elm Bark PowderSlippery Elm Bark▾

● Beneficial (emerging)The inner bark is rich in mucilage, a soluble fibre that forms a gel in water; it has a long history of traditional use as a demulcent to coat and soothe irritated tissue in the digestive tract of humans and animals, and it is recognised as a demulcent in human over-the-counter monographs. Controlled studies in dogs and cats are essentially absent, so its use in pets rests on traditional use and the mucilage mechanism rather than clinical trials. Because the mucilage can slow the absorption of substances in the gut, sources advise giving it separately from oral medications.Sources: US FDA OTC demulcent monograph, Ulmus rubra (slippery elm) listed as an approved demulcent · American Herbal Products Association, Botanical Safety Handbook: Ulmus rubra (safety Class 1) · NASC / veterinary herbal reference monograph, slippery elm (Ulmus rubra)Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.

17Sodium Tripolyphosphate▾

● Under research reviewAn inorganic phosphate salt (E451) permitted as a food additive in the US (GRAS) and the EU, used in pet food mainly for moisture retention and in some dental-care formulations. EFSA's 2019 re-evaluation of phosphates set a group acceptable daily intake. Limited pet food-specific toxicology.Sources: EFSA 2019 phosphates opinion

18AntioxidantsAntioxidants (generic/undisclosed)▾

● Contextual noteA generic antioxidant declaration. On EU and Australian labels, antioxidants is the additive class name and does not disclose which compound is used: it may be a natural form (tocopherols, rosemary extract) or a synthetic one (BHA, BHT, TBHQ, ethoxyquin). The specific antioxidant cannot be confirmed from the label.Sources: EU Regulation 767/2009 · AS 5812 (Australian Standard for pet food)

19Psyllium Husk▾

● Beneficial (emerging)A soluble fibre source used by veterinarians for digestive support. Evidence in dogs and cats comes mostly from clinical practice and small studies.Sources: NRC 2006Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.

20Beta CaroteneBeta-carotene▾

● Beneficial (emerging)Cats cannot convert beta-carotene to vitamin A and must obtain preformed vitamin A from animal sources.Sources: Chew et al. 2000 (Journal of Nutrition)Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.