Primal Raw Frozen Formulas Canine Turkey & Sardine Formula Review
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Review of Primal Raw Frozen Formulas
Canine Turkey & Sardine Formula
This product is manufactured by Primal Pet Foods.
According to our data, this Primal recipe provides complete & balanced nutrition for the maintenance of adult dogs. In other words, this formula is AAFCO approved.
Primal Raw Frozen Formulas Canine Turkey & Sardine Formula is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for the maintenance of adult dogs.
Ingredient Review
We'll begin this review of Primal Raw Frozen Formulas Canine Turkey & Sardine Formula with a detailed discussion of the ingredients.
The first ingredient is turkey (ground with bone). Although turkey is an excellent protein source, raw turkey contains more than 60% moisture. After cooking, the relative meat contribution of turkey is dramatically reduced. Therefore, it's important to ensure that other meat sources are included within the first few ingredients to ensure the product derives most of its protein from meat. Furthermore, this ingredient contains ground turkey bones, which are an excellent source of calcium and phosphorus.
The second ingredient is whole sardine. Sardines are an excellent protein and omega-3 fatty acid source. As with other raw meats, sardines contains a substantial amount of moisture and therefore the relative meat contribution of sardines is dramatically reduced after cooking.
The third ingredient is turkey liver. Turkey liver is an excellent organ meat which provides high quality protein and fat. In addition, turkey liver provides many essential vitamins and minerals.
The fourth ingredient is organic squash. Organic squash is an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
The fifth ingredient is organic kale. Organic kale is a nutritionally dense dark green vegetable rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Kale also contains sulforaphane, a compound believed to have anti-cancer properties.
Because ingredients are listed in order of pre-cooked weight, the remaining ingredients in Primal Raw Frozen Formulas Canine Turkey & Sardine Formula are not as important as the first five ingredients.
However, collectively they still have a significant impact on the overall quality of the product. Therefore, we'll continue discussing the remaining ingredients in this Primal recipe.
Next we have organic carrot. Organic carrots are an excellent source dietary fiber and minerals. In addition, carrots are rich in beta carotene, an antioxidant which is a precursor to vitamin A.
The next ingredient is organic apple. Organic apples are high in dietary fiber and provide a modest amount of vitamins and minerals.
The remaining ingredients in this Primal Raw Frozen Formulas recipe are unlikely to affect the overall rating of the product.
Our analysis of the ingredients show that this product derives most of its protein from animal based sources. This is an excellent property because meat based protein contains all of the necessary amino acids required by dogs. In our option, this is one of the most important properties to judge when reviewing pet food, therefore we believe this is an exceptional product in this regard.
Final Thoughts
In summary, we recognize that this product does not contain any artificial colors, artificial preservatives, or anonymous meat ingredients.
The official PawDiet rating for Primal Raw Frozen Formulas Canine Turkey & Sardine Formula is 5.0 out of 5.
