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ProBalance

Dental Control Adult Dog Dry Food

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20 ingredients25% protein3,710 kcal/kg★ 4.5 · 32 reviews

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Ingredients

20 ingredients

9 beneficial · 2 under research review · 6 contextual · 6 standard · 8 not yet classified

23 classified, including what's inside premixes and blends

Nutritional adequacy

✓ Complete & Balanced

Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles, brand statement

Brand transparency

2 of 5 disclosed

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Data completeness

100%

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Ingredients

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

9 beneficial2 under research review6 contextual6 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.

1Dehydrated ChickenNamed single-species whole meat▾

● 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

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

3Wholegrain Sorghum

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9Vitamins (A, B1, B2, Niacin, B5, B6, B7, B12, Beta-Carotene, C, D3, E, K, Folic Acid, Choline Chloride)5 components▾

● 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

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Guaranteed analysis

as fed · compared to AAFCO adult dog maintenance minimums

✓Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles"ProBalance Dental Control Formula is formulated to meet the nutrtitional levels established by the AAFCO dog food nutrient profiles for maintenace." (brand statement)

Protein25%AAFCO min 18% DM

Fat14%AAFCO min 5.5% DM

Fibre3%no AAFCO reference

Moisture11%no AAFCO reference

3,710 kcal/kg≈ 1,552 kJ / 100g energy densityBrand states 3,710 kcal/kg

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

ProBalance · what the manufacturer discloses, not a rating

Recall historyon recordNo formal recalls.

AS5812 accreditationnot confirmed

PFIAA membershipnot confirmed

Quality certificationsnone listed

Parent companydisclosedGreencross (Petbarn private label)

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Customer reviews

4.5

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

4Poultry TallowPoultry oil▾

● Contextual noteAn oil derived from poultry without identifying the specific bird species. Named-species oils (e.g., chicken fat) provide more traceability. Relevant for pets with specific poultry allergies.Sources: AAFCO ingredient definitions

5Natural Chicken FlavourNatural flavour (named species)▾

● 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

6Rice HullsRice / brewer's rice▾

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

7Canola Oil▾

● Contextual noteA refined vegetable oil used as a fat source in pet food. Modern canola contains very low erucic acid (<2%) and provides omega-6 and some omega-3 (ALA) fatty acids. The refining process (bleaching, deodorising) removes some naturally occurring compounds. FDA considers it generally recognised as safe.Sources: FDA GRAS status · Nutritional composition data

8Minerals (Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorous, Zinc, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Iodine)5 components▾

● 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

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10Salt▾

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

11FlaxseedFlaxseed / flaxseed oil▾

● Beneficial (supported)A plant-based source of omega-3 (ALA), fibre, and lignans. Note: dogs have limited ability to convert plant ALA to the more bioactive EPA/DHA found in marine sources.Sources: Bauer 2011Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.

12Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP)Sodium 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

13Fish 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.

14Chicory Root InulinFOS (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.

15L-Threonine▾

● Standard ingredientAn essential amino acid added as a standard supplement.

16Yeast ExtractMSG / hydrolysed protein▾

● Under research reviewFlavour enhancer with no nutritional value. Some studies have associated it with metabolic effects. Often present under alternative names such as hydrolysed protein, yeast extract, or autolysed yeast.Sources: EFSA 2017 glutamate re-evaluation · CSPI caution listing · FDA GRAS status

17TaurineTaurine (supplemental)▾

● Beneficial (well-established)Taurine supplementation is increasingly common in dog food, particularly for breeds associated with DCM susceptibility.Sources: Pion et al. 1987 · NRC 2006 · Freeman et al. 2018Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.

18Pro'AgeTM (Plant & Botanical Extracts [Rosemary, Turmeric, Clove, Grapefruit])4 components▾

● 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

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19Natural Antioxidants (Mixed Tocopherols)1 components▾

● 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

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20L-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.