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Which Just Food For Dogs Pantry Fresh Wet Recipes
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Just Food For Dogs Pantry Fresh Wet Dog Food earns The Advisor’s rating of 3.5 stars.
The product line includes 9 wet dog foods.
Each recipe includes its AAFCO nutrient profile when available… Growth (puppy), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.
| Product | Rating | AAFCO |
|---|---|---|
| Just Food For Dogs Pantry Fresh Chicken and White Rice | 3.5 | A |
| Just Food For Dogs Pantry Fresh Turkey and Whole Wheat Macaroni | 3.5 | M |
| Just Food For Dogs Pantry Fresh Beef and Russet Potato | 3 | M |
| Just Food For Dogs Pantry Fresh Lamb and Brown Rice | 3 | M |
| Just Food For Dogs Pantry Fresh Joint and Skin Support | 3.5 | M |
| Just Food For Dogs Pantry Fresh Balanced Remedy | N/R | M |
| Just Food For Dogs Pantry Fresh Renal Support Low Protein | N/R | S |
| Just Food For Dogs Pantry Fresh Metabolic Support | 4.5 | M |
| Just Food For Dogs Pantry Fresh Hepatic Support Low Fat | N/R | S |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Just Food For Dogs Pantry Fresh Chicken and White Rice was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Label and nutrient data below are calculated using dry matter basis.
JustFoodForDogs Pantry Fresh Chicken and White Rice
Wet Dog Food
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein = 33% | Fat = 11% | Carbs = 49%
Ingredients: Water, chicken, rice, carrots, spinach, apples, safflower oil, salt, rice starch, dicalcium phosphate, cod liver oil, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, choline bitartrate, zinc amino acid chelate, taurine, ferrous fumarate, magnesium oxide, copper amino acid chelate, vitamin E supplement, selenium yeast, D-calcium pantothenate, manganese carbonate, thiamine mononitrate, riboavin, niacin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, potassium iodide, folic acid
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 4.3%
Red denotes controversial item
| Guaranteed Analysis | 8% | 3% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 33% | 11% | 49% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 30% | 25% | 45% |
Protein = 30% | Fat = 25% | Carbs = 45%
Ingredient Analysis
The first ingredient in this dog food is water, which adds nothing but moisture to this food. Water is a routine finding in most wet dog foods.
The second ingredient is chicken. Chicken is considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin… derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken”.
Chicken is naturally rich in the 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The third ingredient is rice. Is this whole grain rice, brown rice or white rice? Since the word “rice” doesn’t tell us much, it’s impossible to judge the quality of this item.
The fourth ingredient is carrots. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, minerals and dietary fiber.
The fifth ingredient is spinach. Due to its exceptional vitamin and mineral content, spinach exhibits a remarkably high nutrient Completeness Score of 91.
The sixth ingredient is apple, a nutrient-rich fruit that’s also high in fiber.
The seventh ingredient is safflower oil. Safflower oil is nutritionally similar to sunflower oil. Since these oils are high in omega-6 fatty acids and contain no omega-3s, they’re considered less nutritious than canola or flaxseed oils.
Safflower oil is notable for its resistance to heat damage during cooking.
The eighth ingredient is salt (also known as sodium chloride). Salt is a common additive in many dog foods. That’s because sodium is a necessary mineral for all animals — including humans.
However, since the actual amount of salt added to this recipe isn’t disclosed on the list of ingredients, it’s impossible to judge the nutritional value of this item.
The ninth ingredient is rice starch, a starchy powder extracted from rice and most likely used here as a thickening agent.
From here, the list goes on to include a number of other items.
But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of this product.
With one notable exception…
Taurine, which is an important amino acid associated with the healthy function of heart muscle. Although taurine is not typically considered essential in canines, some dogs have been shown to be deficient in this critical nutrient.
Since taurine deficiency appears to be more common in pets consuming grain-free diets, we view its presence in this recipe as a positive addition.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Just Food For Dogs Pantry Fresh Chicken and White Rice looks like an above-average wet product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 32.6%, a fat level of 10.9% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 48.5%.
As a group, the brand features a protein content of 26.6% and a mean fat level of 12.5%. Together these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 52.9% for the overall product line, alongside a fat-to-protein ratio of 53%.
This means Just Food For Dogs Pantry Fresh range contains below-average protein, above-average carbohydrate, and below-average fat when compared to typical wet dog food.
Our Rating of Just Food For Dogs Dog Food
This product range is vet-recommended, fresh, human-grade food.
Please note some of the foods in this range are unrated due to their intentional therapeutic design while others are supplements, so do not meet our review criteria.
Recommended with Reservations
Just Food For Dogs Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Just Food For Dogs through February 2024.
Yes, Just Food For Dogs has a history of product recalls.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
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