Purina One SmartBlend True Instinct dog food products provide recipes that satisfy AAFCO nutritional standards, with most formulas providing moderate amounts of named meat meal as the primary source of animal protein.
This True Instinct recipe relies heavily on Ocean Whitefish and Chicken Meal as primary sources of protein and fat, with pea starch and cassava root flour serving as bulk-adding fillers.
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Ingredients
Even though this brand of dog food may not be the cheapest available, it remains popular due to its wide availability in both pet stores and supermarkets alike. Furthermore, both dry and canned forms of this brand can be found.
Most recipes under this brand feature real meat such as turkey and venison, both excellent sources of protein. Furthermore, both are rich in omega oils to help improve coat health while this formula also contains glucosamine to promote joint health.
However, many pet owners have objected to several ingredients in pet food recipes. For instance, certain recipes contain chicken and beef proteins, which could aggravate allergies in dogs. It also contains sodium selenite, an inorganic form of selenium linked with liver toxicity; and menadione which has been associated with allergic reactions and the abnormal breakdown of red blood cells.
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Purina ONE SmartBlend True Instinct Natural High Protein With Real Turkey And Venison Adult Dry Dog Food Plus Vitamins And Minerals is designed to give adult dogs what their bodies crave – high quality nutrition without artificial flavors, preservatives or poultry by-product meals! Veterinary advice should always be sought prior to making any major food decisions for pets, including diet. This formula’s SmartBlend of natural ingredients backed by research is tailored specifically to what nature intended. Your pup will gain natural energy, support whole body health as well as strong muscles thanks to highly digestible formula which lets more nutrients go straight into his system while natural sources of glucosamine are great at supporting joint health! No poultry by-product meal is included here either and it comes highly recommended by veterinarians!
Adult dogs typically benefit from feeding dry food or moistening it with water to ensure that their ribs can be felt easily when pressing against their abdomen, while their waist can be clearly seen when looking down from above. To ensure you are providing your pet with enough sustenance, regularly check its weight while making sure its waist can be seen when viewing from above. To be certain your pet is getting what he or she needs to stay healthy and thrive.
Controversy
Some dog owners are wary of Purina ONE SmartBlend True Instinct formulas due to some contentious ingredients used. Corn gluten meal is used as a protein source in some recipes of these formulas. Corn gluten meal is a by-product of corn manufacturing and doesn’t provide as much nutrition. Furthermore, some recipes use artificial additives like liver flavoring or caramel color which may entice your dog to consume his meal but add no nutritional benefit whatsoever. At last, some formulas contain grains which have the potential to trigger food allergies in dogs – something that many veterinarians advise against, since many grain-inclusive diets are highly recommended by veterinarians. Furthermore, this company has been subject to recalls in the past; now owned by Nestle-Purina and producing all its products domestically.
Overall
This adult premium dog food combines nature and science to provide your adult pup with natural nutrition that they crave, including 30% protein and natural sources of glucosamine to support joint health. With crunchy kibble texture and twice as many meaty morsels compared to Purina One lamb and rice formula, mealtime will become even more enjoyable with this premium treat for adult dogs!
This recipe has been specifically created to meet the AAFCO dog food nutrient profiles for adult dog maintenance, featuring moderate levels of named meat meal as its primary source of animal protein and receiving three stars from our Advisor rating system. In addition, this dish is packed full of vitamins and minerals for supporting healthy growth while still boasting relatively few carbohydrates.
