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Adult Dental Care Medium Breed Dry Dog Food Chicken with Rice

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Adult Dental Care Medium Breed Dry Dog Food Chicken with Rice

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16 ingredients24% protein3,750 kcal/kg★ 4.7 · 15 reviews

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Ingredients

16 ingredients

4 beneficial · 1 under research review · 6 contextual · 5 standard

Nutritional adequacy

Complete & Balanced

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

Brand transparency

5 of 5 disclosed

AS5812 + PFIAA

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Data completeness

88%

2 sources, cross-checked · prices re-checked 20 days ago

Ingredients

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

4 beneficial1 under research review6 contextual5 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.

1Chicken MealNamed species meat meal▾

● Beneficial (well-established)Rendered meal from a named animal species: a concentrated protein source with water and fat removed. The species is identified, which supports traceability and allergy checking.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions · Veterinary nutrition references

2RiceRice / brewer's rice▾

● Contextual noteA highly digestible carbohydrate. Brewer's rice is a milling by-product but still provides nutritional value.Sources: NRC 2006

3Sorghum▾

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9Vitamins 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

10Salt▾

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

This product lists 2 separate rice derivatives (rice, rice flour). When listed separately, each appears lower on the ingredient list than they would if combined as a single entry.

Guaranteed analysis

as fed · compared to AAFCO adult dog maintenance minimums

✓Labelled complete and balanced (no recognised standard cited)

Protein24%AAFCO min 18% DM

Fat17%AAFCO min 5.5% DM

Moisture8.5%no AAFCO reference

3,750 kcal/kg≈ 1,569 kJ / 100g energy densityBrand states 375 kcal/100g

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

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 accreditationconfirmed

PFIAA membershipconfirmed

Quality certificationsconfirmedAS5812 · HACCP

Parent companydisclosedMars Petcare Australia

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Customer reviews

4.7

15 reviews · aggregated from retailer listings across multiple sources

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● Contextual noteAn ancient gluten-free grain used as a carbohydrate source. Provides starch and some protein.Sources: Nutritional composition data

4Chicken Fat▾

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

5Rice FlourRice / brewer's rice▾

● Contextual noteA highly digestible carbohydrate. Brewer's rice is a milling by-product but still provides nutritional value.Sources: NRC 2006

6Natural Flavour (Chicken)1 components▾

● Standard ingredientA flavouring agent derived from a named animal species, providing more traceability than generic natural flavours. Note: chicken digest and similar named digests are relevant for allergen matching (a pet with chicken allergy should be flagged).Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

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

7Dried Beet PulpBeet pulp▾

● Beneficial (supported)A well-studied moderately fermentable fibre source associated with stool quality benefits in dogs.Sources: NRC 2006 · Fahey et al. 1990

8Turkey MealNamed species meat meal▾

● Standard ingredientA named plant oil providing energy and fatty acids.

12Inulin▾

● Beneficial (supported)A prebiotic fibre associated with promoting beneficial gut bacteria (bifidobacteria).Sources: Swanson et al. 2002Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.

13Sodium Tripolyphosphate▾

● Under research reviewAn industrial chemical also used in some pet foods as a preservative. Industrial safety data indicates it is harmful if inhaled and a skin irritant. Limited pet food-specific toxicology.Sources: EFSA 2019 phosphates opinion

14AntioxidantsNatural antioxidants (generic)▾

● Standard ingredientNatural preservation agents such as tocopherols or rosemary extract. Where the label names the agents in brackets, each is shown and classified below; 'including' wording means others may be present without being listed.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

15Amino Acids (incl. Methionine)1 components▾

● 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

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

16Plant Extract (source of Catechins)Plant / botanical extracts (unspecified)▾

● Contextual noteA generic declaration for botanical extracts. Where the label names the specific plants in brackets, each is shown and classified below; otherwise the botanicals are not disclosed.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions · EU Regulation 767/2009