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21 components (the label lists 20 ingredients) · tap any for its research notes
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1Tasmanian salmonNamed 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
2Turkey (meat, crushed bone & cartilage)3 components▾
● 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 breaks this entry into components, each classified on its own:
3Pork (meat, crushed bone & cartilage)3 components▾
● 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 breaks this entry into components, each classified on its own:
● 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 breaks this entry into components, each classified on its own:
● 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 breaks this entry into components, each classified on its own:
6apple▾
● Standard ingredientA whole fruit providing fibre and vitamins.Sources: Nutritional composition data
7green 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
8carrots▾
● Standard ingredientA root vegetable providing beta-carotene and fibre.Sources: Nutritional composition data
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9lettuce▾
● Standard ingredientA leafy green vegetable providing water content and small amounts of fibre and vitamins.Sources: Nutritional composition data
10green 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
11sprouted wheatgrass
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
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.
✓Brand statement cites AAFCO nutrient profiles (puppies, adult dogs)"Big Dog Sensitive Skin is Complete and Balanced by AAFCO standards for healthy growth in puppies and maintaining health in adult dogs." (brand statement)
Protein12.5%AAFCO min 18% DM
Fat13%AAFCO min 5.5% DM
Moisture70.5%no AAFCO reference
1,577 kcal/kg≈ 660 kJ / 100g energy densityBrand states 660 kJ/100g
Also declared on the label
Ash3%brand statedPhosphorus0.3%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
Big Dog · what the manufacturer discloses, not a rating
AS5812 accreditationAustralia's voluntary pet food manufacturing standardnot confirmed
PFIAA membershipPet Food Industry Association of Australianot confirmed
Quality certificationsnone listed
Parent companydisclosedBig Dog Pet Foods Pty Ltd
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● 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 referencesPosition on the ingredient list suggests a moderate to small inclusion level.
12orangeOranges▾
● 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 dataPosition on the ingredient list suggests a moderate to small inclusion level.
13strawberries▾
● Beneficial (emerging)A berry fruit providing antioxidants (ellagic acid, anthocyanins), vitamin C, and fibre. Similar antioxidant profile to blueberries.Sources: Nutritional composition data · Antioxidant researchPosition on the ingredient list suggests a moderate to small inclusion level.
14blueberries▾
● Beneficial (emerging)A whole-food source of anthocyanins, associated with antioxidant properties in published research.Sources: Prior et al. 2008Position on the ingredient list suggests a moderate to small inclusion level.
15nettleNettle (Stinging Nettle, Urtica dioica)▾
● Beneficial (emerging)Dried or cooked nettle leaf is used as a nutritive botanical (a source of minerals, chlorophyll and polyphenols) and has been traditionally used, with some human and in-vitro studies, in connection with seasonal allergies and inflammation; controlled companion-animal studies are lacking. Processing matters for safety: the fresh plant carries stinging hairs that can cause oral pain and swelling if chewed, whereas drying or cooking neutralises them. Sources also note a mild diuretic effect.Sources: Roschek B Jr, Fink RC, McMichael M, Alberte RS (2009). Nettle extract (Urtica dioica) affects key receptors and enzymes associated with allergic rhinitis. Phytother Res. PMID 19140159 · American Herbal Products Association, Botanical Safety Handbook: Urtica dioica · Pet Poison Helpline monograph, Stinging Nettle (fresh-plant oral toxicity from stinging hairs)Position on the ingredient list suggests a moderate to small inclusion level.
16dandelion teaDandelion▾
● Standard ingredientA herb sometimes included in pet food formulations.Sources: Herbal references
17psylliumPsyllium husk▾
● Beneficial (emerging)A soluble fibre source used by veterinarians for digestive support. Evidence in dogs and cats comes mostly from clinical practice and small studies.Sources: NRC 2006Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.
18goats wheyMilk and milk derivatives▾
● Contextual noteA European-style labelling term for dairy-derived ingredients. Relevant for pets with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance, which is common in adult dogs and cats.Sources: EU Regulation 767/2009 · Veterinary nutrition references
19kelpKelp / 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 small inclusion level.
20turmericTurmeric / curcumin▾
● Beneficial (emerging)Curcumin has well-documented anti-inflammatory properties in laboratory studies, but its bioavailability in standard oral forms is poor without specific enhancement (piperine, lipid carrier, or phytosomal formulation). In several randomised controlled trials in dogs and cats with osteoarthritis, diets and supplements containing bioavailability-enhanced curcumin (for example phosphatidylcholine/phytosome complexes), usually combined with other ingredients such as omega-3 fatty acids, hydrolysed collagen or green-lipped mussel, were associated with owner- and veterinarian-reported improvements in pain and mobility (e.g. Comblain et al., 2017); objective gait measures were often unchanged, and these effects have not been demonstrated for the small amounts of plain turmeric found in most foods.Sources: Colitti et al. 2012 · Comblain et al., BMC Veterinary Research 2017, DOI 10.1186/s12917-017-1317-8 · Feline osteoarthritis diet with EPA/DHA, turmeric extract and hydrolysed collagen, Animals 2024;14(22):3298 · Moreau et al., Veterinary Record 2003;152(11):323 (counter-evidence: curcumin nutraceutical did not improve objective gait vs NSAIDs) · Pye et al., Journal of Small Animal Practice 2024 (review)Position on the ingredient list suggests a small inclusion level.
21organic 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 small inclusion level.
