Summit Dog Food Ingredients
According to our research, Summit manufactures 4 dog food recipes using 53 unique ingredients. To evaluate the quality of ingredients used by Summit, we've studied all 53 ingredients. In this article, we'll share our findings on Summit ingredients.
| Dog Food Recipes | 4 |
| Unique Ingredients | 53 |
| Artificial Colors | 0 |
| Animal By-Products | 0 |
| Anonymous Meats | 0 |
| Controversial | 1 |
| Harmful | 0 |
First 5 Ingredients
Dog food ingredients in the United States are listed in descending order of pre-cooked weight. The first 5 ingredients typically constitute a significant portion of the recipe.
For Summit, these are the most common ingredients found within the first 5 dog food ingredients.
- chicken meal
- oatmeal
- whole brown rice
- barley
- barley
As you can see, the most common first ingredient in Summit is chicken meal. The most common 2nd ingredient is oatmeal, followed by whole brown rice, barley, and barley.
Artificial Food Coloring Dyes
Summit does not use any artificial food coloring dyes. According to our records, none of the 4 Summit dog foods contain artificial food dyes.
Artificial food coloring dyes are unnecessary and potentially harmful ingredients. In general, we not not recommend feeding any pet foods that contain artificial dyes.
In 2010, the CSPI raised serious concerns regarding the safety of many artificial dyes. Most of the studies referenced by the CSPI involved prolonged or excessive consumption. Since most dogs consume the same foods throughout their lives, concerns raised by the CSPI are alarming to say the least.
To read more about Artificial Food Dyes, click here.
Animal By-Products
According to our records, Summit does not contain any animal by-products.
Animal by-products are basically the leftover parts of the the carcass after its been processed for meat. AAFCO defines by-products as the non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat, derived from slaughtered mammals.
Although by-products are still fairly nutritious ingredients, consumers have equated them with slaughterhouse waste. Therefore, most premium brands, including Summit have decided to remove by-products and instead use named organ meats (beef liver, chicken gizzards).
For further reading on the controversy over animal by-products, click here.
Anonymous Meat Ingredients
Anonymous meats are inexpensive low-quality ingredients that can come from practically any animal. These type of ingredients are often used to produce very inexpensive dog foods.
In general, we prefer ingredients which specify the animal source used to derive the ingredient. For example, ingredients such as duck fat are much better than animal fat or poultry fat.
In our analysis, we've looked through all 53 Summit ingredients. According to our data, Summit does not contain any anonymous animal-based ingredients.
Controversial Ingredients
In most cases, ingredients which are given the controversial classification can be substituted with higher-quality alternatives. You should evaluate each controversial ingredient independently to see if there is truly a valid cause for concern.
Keep in mind, certain sacrifices often must be made to produce dog foods at a reasonable price. In general, the more expensive the product, the fewer controversial ingredients you'll find.
In our analysis, we've identified 1 controversial ingredient inside Summit products. These controversial ingredients are listed below. Click on each ingredient for more information.
Canola oil is a plant-derived oil from the seeds of canola plants. Although fat is an essential component of any diet, canola oil is controversial in pet food. Proponents claim that canola oil provides a better fat profile in comparison to other plant based oils. However, opponents claim that canola oil is typically produced with genetically modified rapeseed and that rapeseed oil has multiple adverse health affects.
The following recipes contain canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols):
Potentially Harmful Ingredients
Harmful ingredients are those which have been linked to adverse health effects. In general, we do not recommend feeding any product which contains any harmful ingredients.
During our review, none of the Summit ingredients analyzed were classified as harmful by our system. The absence of harmful ingredients is indicative of a relatively premium dog food brand.
Summit Dog Food Ingredient Lists
Summit
Original
Three Meat Reduced Calorie Recipe
Summit
Original Three Meat Reduced Calorie Recipe
First Five Ingredients
chicken mealwhole brown rice
whole white rice
barley
oatmeal
Summit
Original
Three Meat Adult Recipe
Summit
Original Three Meat Adult Recipe
First Five Ingredients
chicken mealoatmeal
whole brown rice
rye
barley
Summit
Original
Three Meat Large Breed Recipe
Summit
Original Three Meat Large Breed Recipe
First Five Ingredients
chicken mealoatmeal
whole brown rice
rye
barley
Summit
Original
Three Meat Puppy Recipe
Summit
Original Three Meat Puppy Recipe
First Five Ingredients
chicken mealoatmeal
whole brown rice
barley
chicken fat
