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Advance Puppy Medium Breed Chicken with Rice

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16 ingredients31.5% protein3,950 kcal/kg★ 4.7 · 292 reviews Where to buy ↓

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Ingredients

16 ingredients

6 beneficial · 5 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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Ingredients

16 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.

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

3Maize GlutenCorn / 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

5Sorghum▾

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

6Dried 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

7Natural 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 breaks this entry into components, each classified on its own:

8Sunflower Oil▾

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

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9Turkey MealNamed species meat meal▾

10MineralsMinerals (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 fed · compared to AAFCO dog growth & reproduction minimums

AAFCO, the Association of American Feed Control Officials, publishes minimum nutrient levels for complete dog and cat foods. Each bar below compares this product's declared analysis to the AAFCO dog growth & reproduction minimum, marked by the vertical tick.

✓Labelled complete and balanced (no recognised standard cited)

Protein31.5%AAFCO min 22.5% DM

Fat21%AAFCO min 8.5% DM

Moisture8.5%no AAFCO reference

3,950 kcal/kg≈ 1,653 kJ / 100g energy densityBrand states 395 kcal/100g

Also declared on the label

Ash9%brand statedPhosphorus1.1%brand stated

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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Customer reviews

4.7

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

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.

13VitaminsVitamins (generic)▾

● Standard ingredientA generic term for a vitamin premix. Where the label lists the specific vitamins in brackets, each is shown and classified below; otherwise the individual vitamins are not disclosed.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

14Fish 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.

15ColostrumColostrum (bovine)▾

● Beneficial (emerging)Bovine colostrum has been explored for immune and gut health support in some preliminary studies in dogs.Sources: Satyaraj et al. 2013Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.

16AntioxidantsAntioxidants (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)