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Advance Healthy Weight Adult Small Breed Chicken with Rice

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16 ingredients25% protein3,450 kcal/kg★ 4.9 · 37 reviews Where to buy ↓

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Ingredients

16 ingredients

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

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.

1RiceRice / brewer's rice▾

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

2Chicken 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

3Sorghum▾

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

4Dried 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

5Natural 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:

6Chicken Fat▾

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

7Sunflower Oil▾

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

8Turkey MealNamed species meat meal▾

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9Salt▾

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

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 fed · compared to AAFCO adult dog maintenance 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 adult dog maintenance minimum, marked by the vertical tick.

✓Labelled complete and balanced (no recognised standard cited)

Protein25%AAFCO min 18% DM

Fat9%AAFCO min 5.5% DM

Moisture8.5%no AAFCO reference

3,450 kcal/kg≈ 1,443 kJ / 100g energy densityBrand states 345 kcal/100g

Also declared on the label

Ash8%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

4.9

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Sodium 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

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.

13Green Lipped Mussel PowderGreen-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus)▾

● Beneficial (supported)Contains a unique omega-3 fatty acid (ETA) and has been associated with anti-inflammatory and joint support benefits in some studies in dogs.Sources: Servet et al. 2006 · Bierer & Bui 2002Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.

14Amino 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 breaks this entry into components, each classified on its own:

15AntioxidantsAntioxidants (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)

16L CarnitineL-carnitine▾

● Beneficial (emerging)L-carnitine is associated with fat metabolism support in some studies, particularly in weight management contexts.Sources: Gross et al. 2000Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.