Good Gravy Ancient Grains Adult Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
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NOW FRESH Good Gravy Ancient Grains Adult Chicken Recipe is a dry food for adult dogs, featuring de-boned chicken as its main protein.
This recipe uses quality carbohydrate sources like oatmeal and rye, which also provide fermentable fiber. It includes dried egg, adding to the protein diversity and bioavailability. The formula is inferred to meet AAFCO adult maintenance standards.
The formula contains guar gum, an emulsifier with emerging microbiome data, though canine clinical evidence is not yet established.
Good fit for adult dogs of any size. Nothing serious working against it.
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Aussies are working-line dogs that thrive on high-protein performance formulas. Coat quality also benefits from EPA+DHA. Strong fit for adult Australian Shepherds navigating skin allergies. The protein deck is limited to de-boned chicken and dried egg. Zinc is essential for skin immunity and healing; the NRC (2006) established a recommended allowance of 20 mg of zinc per 1000 kcal ME for adult dogs at maintenance (NRC, 2006) .
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At 56/100, this formula lands mid-pack. The lift comes from carbohydrate quality, worth 12 points to the final number: Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber. Where it lost ground: controversial-ingredient penalty, costing 5 points. Contains guar gum. Emerging microbiome data on emulsifiers; no canine clinical evidence. Minor penalty in canned food. This formula sits 4.0 points below the B-tier line. The most direct lever is controversial-ingredient penalty.
Quality carbohydrate sources with fermentable fiber.
Includes egg, named fish, or organ meat for diverse high-bioavailability protein.
AAFCO formulation inferred from declared adult maintenance. Verbatim statement not published by retailer.
Contains guar gum. Emerging microbiome data on emulsifiers; no canine clinical evidence. Minor penalty in canned food..
- Bottom 10% for DMB protein in wet foods (28.9%)
- Top quartile for caloric density in grain-inclusive wet foods (405 kcal/cup)
- Bottom quartile for crude fiber in grain-inclusive wet foods (5.0% DMB)
Computed against the rest of our catalog. Percentiles refresh on each catalog update.
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- 1de-boned chicken
Position 1: primary protein source. After cooking removes water, this may drop in proportional weight, but it anchors the recipe.
- 2legumepeas
Cheap protein bulk. Fine in small amounts, but when peas stack with lentils and chickpeas in the top ingredients, it's the pattern the FDA flagged in its heart-disease investigation. See why →
Position 2. Pulse-family ingredient this high in the deck is a notable build choice. When stacked with other pulses in the top 10, matches the formulation pattern the FDA flagged in its diet-associated DCM investigation.
- 3grainoatmeal
Gentle on the stomach. Slow-release carbs and soluble fiber that supports stool quality.
Position 3: major carbohydrate source.
- 4grainrye
Position 4: supporting grain. Smaller contribution to the carb deck.
- 5vegetablepotato
Standard white potato. Steady carb source, common starch in grain-free recipes.
Position 5: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.
- 6legumepea flour
Powdered peas, usually used as a binder or filler. Counts toward the legume stack the FDA flagged.
Position 6. Moderate inclusion. Contributes carbohydrate and some plant protein.
- 7protein animaldried egg
Whole eggs. The highest-quality protein on any ingredient label, by amino acid score.
Position 7: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.
- 8fatcanola oil
Plant oil. Some omega-3 from the parent plant, though dogs absorb it less efficiently than fish-derived omega-3. Fine in moderation.
Position 8: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.
- 9fatflaxseed
Plant source of omega-3. Helpful for skin and coat, though dogs absorb omega-3 from fish more efficiently.
Position 9: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.
- 10natural flavour
- 11fatcoconut oil
Saturated fat with medium-chain triglycerides. Mostly marketing in the doses kibble uses, but harmless.
Position 11: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.
- 12monocalcium phosphate
Source of calcium and phosphorus. Standard mineral inclusion in complete dog foods.
- 13grainmillet
Gluten-free whole grain. Fine for most dogs, often used as an alternative to rice.
Position 13: minor grain inclusion.
- 14mineralcalcium carbonate
Source of calcium. Functional. Required in complete dog foods, especially those without bone-in meat meals.
- 15supplementalfalfa
- 16grainquinoa
Pseudo-grain with a complete amino acid profile. Rare in dog food because it's expensive.
- 17grainsorghum
Whole grain with a low glycemic index. Gluten-free, well-tolerated, decent fiber content.
- 18tomato
- 19fiberguar gum
Thickener common in wet food. Emerging research on emulsifiers and the gut microbiome, but no smoking gun in dogs yet. See why →
- 20carob powder
- 21turkey bone broth
- 22vegetablepumpkin
Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.
- 23squash
Real vegetable. Fiber, vitamin A, gentle on the stomach. Similar nutrition role to sweet potato.
- 24vegetablesweet potato
Complex carb with fiber and beta-carotene. Gentle on the stomach.
- 25vegetablecarrots
Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.
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