Pedigree is a widely-recognized pet food brand with formulas tailored for every stage in their dog’s life cycle, yet their use of corn and meat by-products as protein sources often raises concern among pet parents.
Corn, an inexpensive yet divisive cereal grain with only limited nutritional benefits for canines, is the first component in our formulas. Next comes poultry by-product meal which is composed of rendered waste from slaughterhouse waste processing facilities.
Contents
Ingredients
Ingredients include meat and meat by-products, ground whole grain corn, chicken meal (containing Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulfate), beef fat, chicken by-product meal, soybean meal, vegetable oil, vegetable salt, milk powder, vitamins minerals permitted preservatives as well as natural flavors.
Pedigree Small Dog Complete Nutrition Grilled steak & veggies 14kg is designed specifically with small breed dogs in mind. Packed with lip-smacking grilled steak flavors and specially designed kibble to suit small mouths, this recipe provides your pup with high quality ingredients to nourish from within and support a strong immune system, as well as omega fatty acids and zinc for healthy skin and coat care. Plus it’s proudly made in America without high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors or added sugar; mix well with Pedigree Choice Cuts in gravy for best results and always provide plenty of fresh water at all times for optimal results!
Nutrition
Even small dogs require plenty of nutrition. Pedigree’s premium kibble is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that promote overall wellness for your pup – plus its recipe contains omega-6 fatty acid to promote skin and coat health. Plus it is proudly made in America using only top quality ingredients!
This recipe boasts an even balance between meat and meat meal ingredients and plant-based proteins like corn gluten meal and soybean meal, providing more of an overall increase in the protein levels in this dish.
Chicken by-product meal is the sixth ingredient, consisting of what remains from slaughtering a chicken after all of its choice cuts have been removed. Although it contains less protein than fresh poultry, its addition greatly boosts this food’s meat content.
Salt is an essential mineral for dogs. Finally, joint-nourishing supplements like glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are added. However, due to chemical processing they can become less bioavailable.
Flavor
Pedigree Pet Food in McLean, Virginia believes in creating an unbreakable bond between dog and owner and is committed to developing nutritious and flavorful recipes to nourish their canines’ good qualities.
Pedigree provides both dry food and wet foods and treats for their canine customers. Their wet recipes are designed to deliver complete nutrition in easy-open cans; their treats feature chewy crunchiness with tasty surprises hidden inside; while their dentastix are clinically proven to reduce plaque and tartar build-up when chewed regularly.
Pedigree small dog foods have received mixed reviews among consumers; while some claim they cause diarrhea in their dogs, others find them effective at managing weight and shedding issues in their dog. Pricing is reasonable and many consumers have been pleased with quality ingredients used; as evidenced by high ratings on consumer websites.
Price
Pedigree offers both dry food and wet food specifically tailored for small breed dogs. Their dry food is easy for small breeds to chew and digest. Pedigree also offers wet dog food in two variations for small breeds: Choice Cuts in Gravy with Beef or Morsels in Sauce with Chicken.
Pedigree utilizes subpar quality ingredients to craft budget-friendly recipes suitable for every life stage and budget. Their dishes do not contain high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors or added sugar; additionally they use antioxidants to support an optimal immune system function while omega fatty acids promote skin and coat health.
They source ingredients from the United States and cook them under high heat to make digestion easier for dogs. Some ingredients, like poultry by-product meal (a lower quality source of meat than other meat byproducts) and corn gluten meal (the rubbery residue left behind after processing grains), may be controversial; their products have a moderate caloric intake.
