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Big Dog

Barf Allergy Kangaroo Dog Food

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13 ingredients15% protein980 kcal/kg★ 4.8 · 73 reviews

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Ingredients

13 ingredients

10 beneficial · 1 under research review · 0 contextual · 3 standard

14 classified, including what's inside premixes and blends

Nutritional adequacy

Complete & Balanced

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

Brand transparency

2 of 5 disclosed

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Data completeness

88%

2 sources, cross-checked · prices re-checked 21 days ago

Ingredients

13 listed by weight, heaviest first · tap any ingredient for its research notes

10 beneficial1 under research review0 contextual3 standard ingredients

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.

1Kangaroo (meat, crushed bone & cartilage, heart, liver, lung, trachea)7 components · 1 under research review▾

● Beneficial (well-established)Whole meat from a named animal species. Both the species and the form are identified, which supports traceability and allergy checking. Published nutrition references associate named whole meats with high protein quality.Sources: AAFCO 2024 · NRC 2006 · Amino acid bioavailability studies

The label lists this premix's contents, each piece classified on its own:

meat: Protein source without species identification. Terms like meat, meat meal, animal by-products, meat and bone meal, or meat and animal derivatives do not identify the animal species, which limits traceability and makes allergen avoidance difficult.Sources: AAFCO 2024 Official Publication · EU Regulation 767/2009

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9strawberries▾

● Beneficial (emerging)A berry fruit providing antioxidants (ellagic acid, anthocyanins), vitamin C, and fibre. Similar antioxidant profile to blueberries.Sources: Nutritional composition data · Antioxidant research

10blueberries▾

● Beneficial (emerging)A whole-food source of anthocyanins, associated with antioxidant properties in published research.Sources: Prior et al. 2008

11psylliumPsyllium husk▾

ℹ️This is a raw or freeze-dried food product. Raw pet foods may carry bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli, which can pose health risks to pets and to humans who handle the food. Hygienic handling practices (hand washing, surface disinfection, separate storage) are recommended.Source: FDA guidance on raw pet food; AVA position statement

Guaranteed analysis

as fed · compared to AAFCO adult dog maintenance minimums

✓Labelled complete and balanced (no recognised standard cited)

Protein15%AAFCO min 18% DM

Fat5%AAFCO min 5.5% DM

Moisture74%no AAFCO reference

980 kcal/kg≈ 410 kJ / 100g energy densityBrand states 410 kJ/100g

Many raw and freeze-dried products do not carry AAFCO nutritional adequacy statements. This is common for the format and does not necessarily indicate a nutritional concern; you may wish to discuss a raw diet with a veterinary nutritionist.

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

Big Dog · what the manufacturer discloses, not a rating

Recall historyon recordNo formal recalls. 0 APOG consumer reports.

AS5812 accreditationnot confirmed

PFIAA membershipnot confirmed

Quality certificationsnone listed

Parent companydisclosedBig Dog Pet Foods Pty Ltd

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Customer reviews

4.8

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2apple▾

● Standard ingredientA whole fruit providing fibre and vitamins.Sources: Nutritional composition data

3green bananas▾

● Beneficial (emerging)A source of resistant starch, which acts as a prebiotic by feeding beneficial gut bacteria. Also provides potassium and fibre. Used by some premium fresh food brands specifically for its prebiotic properties.Sources: Resistant starch prebiotic studies · Nutritional composition data

4carrots▾

● Standard ingredientA root vegetable providing beta-carotene and fibre.Sources: Nutritional composition data

5lettuce▾

● Standard ingredientA leafy green vegetable providing water content and small amounts of fibre and vitamins.Sources: Nutritional composition data

6green beans▾

● Beneficial (emerging)A vegetable providing fibre, vitamins, and low-calorie bulk. Commonly recommended by veterinarians as a weight management supplement to increase satiety without adding significant calories.Sources: Veterinary weight management references · Nutritional composition data

7sprouted wheatgrass▾

● Beneficial (emerging)Young grass shoots from the wheat plant, distinct from wheat grain. Provides chlorophyll, vitamins A, C, and E, and enzymes. Used in some holistic pet nutrition formulations. Note: despite the name, wheatgrass is typically gluten-free as gluten is found in the grain, not the grass.Sources: Nutritional composition data · Holistic veterinary nutrition references

8orangeOranges▾

● Beneficial (emerging)A citrus fruit providing vitamin C, flavonoids, and antioxidants. Note: dogs and cats synthesise their own vitamin C, so supplementation value is debated, but the antioxidant flavonoids may provide independent benefit.Sources: NRC 2006 · Nutritional composition data

● Beneficial (emerging)A well-characterised soluble fibre source commonly recommended by veterinarians for digestive support.Sources: NRC 2006Position on the ingredient list suggests a moderate to small inclusion level.

12kelpKelp / seaweed meal▾

● Beneficial (supported)A natural source of iodine and trace minerals. Some studies have explored dental health benefits. Note: excessive iodine from kelp could affect thyroid function in cats with hyperthyroidism.Sources: NRC 2006Position on the ingredient list suggests a moderate to small inclusion level.

13organic fulvic acid▾

● Beneficial (emerging)A naturally occurring compound derived from humic substances. Some preliminary studies have explored its role in mineral absorption, gut health, and immune support. Pet-specific evidence is very limited.Sources: Preliminary humic/fulvic acid studiesPosition on the ingredient list suggests a moderate to small inclusion level.