Dogswell Dog Food Ingredients
According to our research, Dogswell manufactures 46 dog food recipes using 176 unique ingredients. To evaluate the quality of ingredients used by Dogswell, we've studied all 176 ingredients. In this article, we'll share our findings on Dogswell ingredients.
| Dog Food Recipes | 46 |
| Unique Ingredients | 176 |
| Artificial Colors | 0 |
| Animal By-Products | 0 |
| Anonymous Meats | 0 |
| Controversial | 5 |
| 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 Dogswell, these are the most common ingredients found within the first 5 dog food ingredients.
- chicken
- vegetable glycerin
- salt
- salt
- vinegar
As you can see, the most common first ingredient in Dogswell is chicken. The most common 2nd ingredient is vegetable glycerin, followed by salt, salt, and vinegar.
Artificial Food Coloring Dyes
Dogswell does not use any artificial food coloring dyes. According to our records, none of the 46 Dogswell 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, Dogswell 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 Dogswell 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 176 Dogswell ingredients. According to our data, Dogswell 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 5 controversial ingredients inside Dogswell products. These controversial ingredients are listed below. Click on each ingredient for more information.
Dried tomato pomace is a by-product of tomato manufacturing. It's considered a controversial ingredient because many people believe it is an inexpensive low quality filler. However, tomato pomace provides a notable amount of dietary fiber, B vitamins, Lycopene, and vitamin A. Although it is a very inexpensive ingredient, it is not nutritionally empty.
The following recipes contain dried tomato pomace:
- Dogswell Grain Free Salmon Recipe For Adult Dogs
- Dogswell Grain Free Lamb Recipe For Adult Dogs
- Dogswell Grain Free Chicken Recipe For Small Breed Dogs
- Dogswell Grain Free Chicken Recipe For Puppies
- Dogswell Grain Free Chicken Recipe For Adult Dogs
- Dogswell Nutrisca Trout & Sweet Potato Recipe (Skin & Coat)
- Dogswell Nutrisca Chicken & Chickpea Recipe (Hip & Joint)
- Dogswell Nutrisca Chicken & Oats Recipe (Hip & Joint)
- Dogswell Nutrisca Lamb, Brown Rice & Egg Recipe (Digestive Health)
Pea protein is produced by removing the starchy parts of peas. Pea protein is considered controversial because it provides a substantial plant based protein boost. This boost is undesirable because plant based protein is typically lower in biological value when compared to meat based proteins.
The following recipes contain pea protein:
- Dogswell Grain Free Lamb Recipe For Adult Dogs
- Dogswell Grain Free Chicken Recipe For Small Breed Dogs
- Dogswell Grain Free Chicken Recipe For Puppies
- Dogswell Grain Free Chicken Recipe For Adult Dogs
- Dogswell Nutrisca Chicken & Oats Recipe (Hip & Joint)
- Dogswell Nutrisca Lamb, Brown Rice & Egg Recipe (Digestive Health)
Garlic powder in very small quantities can be an acceptable addition, however, garlic can also be toxic. Therefore many pet owners choose to completely avoid garlic.
The following recipes contain garlic powder:
- Dogswell Happy Hips Chicken & Oats Recipe
- Dogswell Vitality Chicken & Oats Recipe
- Dogswell Happy Hips Chicken & Sweet Potato Stew
- Dogswell Happy Hips Duck & Sweet Potato Stew
- Dogswell Happy Hips Lamb & Sweet Potato Stew
- Dogswell Vitality Chicken & Sweet Potato Stew
- Dogswell Vitality Duck & Sweet Potato Stew
- Dogswell Vitality Lamb & Sweet Potato Stew
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):
Tomato pomace is a by-product of tomato manufacturing. It's considered a controversial ingredient because many people believe it is an inexpensive low quality filler. However, tomato pomace provides a notable amount of dietary fiber, B vitamins, Lycopene, and vitamin A. Although it is a very inexpensive ingredient, it is not nutritionally empty.
The following recipes contain tomato pomace:
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 Dogswell ingredients analyzed were classified as harmful by our system. The absence of harmful ingredients is indicative of a relatively premium dog food brand.
Dogswell Dog Food Ingredient Lists
Dogswell
Happy Hips
Chicken & Oats Recipe
Dogswell
Happy Hips Chicken & Oats Recipe
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken meal
oats
barley
pea
Dogswell
Grain Free
Chicken Recipe For Adult Dogs
Dogswell
Grain Free Chicken Recipe For Adult Dogs
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken meal
pea
chickpea
menhaden meal
Dogswell
Grain Free
Chicken Recipe For Puppies
Dogswell
Grain Free Chicken Recipe For Puppies
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken meal
pea
chickpea
menhaden meal
Dogswell
Grain Free
Chicken Recipe For Small Breed Dogs
Dogswell
Grain Free Chicken Recipe For Small Breed Dogs
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken meal
pea
chickpea
menhaden meal
Dogswell
Grain Free
Lamb Recipe For Adult Dogs
Dogswell
Grain Free Lamb Recipe For Adult Dogs
First Five Ingredients
lamblamb meal
pea
chickpea
menhaden meal
Dogswell
Grain Free
Salmon Recipe For Adult Dogs
Dogswell
Grain Free Salmon Recipe For Adult Dogs
First Five Ingredients
salmonmenhaden meal
pea
chickpea
salmon meal
Dogswell
Vitality
Chicken & Oats Recipe
Dogswell
Vitality Chicken & Oats Recipe
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken meal
oats
barley
pea
Dogswell
Nutrisca
Chicken & Oats Recipe (Hip & Joint)
Dogswell
Nutrisca Chicken & Oats Recipe (Hip & Joint)
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken meal
oat groats
barley
pea
Dogswell
Nutrisca
Chicken & Chickpea Recipe (Hip & Joint)
Dogswell
Nutrisca Chicken & Chickpea Recipe (Hip & Joint)
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken meal
pea
chickpea
menhaden meal
Dogswell
Nutrisca
Lamb, Brown Rice & Egg Recipe (Digestive Health)
Dogswell
Nutrisca Lamb, Brown Rice & Egg Recipe (Digestive Health)
First Five Ingredients
lamblamb meal
pea
menhaden meal
chickpea
Dogswell
Nutrisca
Trout & Sweet Potato Recipe (Skin & Coat)
Dogswell
Nutrisca Trout & Sweet Potato Recipe (Skin & Coat)
First Five Ingredients
troutmenhaden meal
pea
sweet potato
salmon meal
Dogswell
Grain Free
Chicken Recipe Hearty Loaf Puppy Formula
Dogswell
Grain Free Chicken Recipe Hearty Loaf Puppy Formula
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken broth
chicken liver
ground flaxseed
cassia gum
Dogswell
Grain Free
Chicken Recipe Savory Stew
Dogswell
Grain Free Chicken Recipe Savory Stew
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken broth
water sufficient for processing
chicken liver
carrot
Dogswell
Grain Free
Duck Recipe Savory Stew
Dogswell
Grain Free Duck Recipe Savory Stew
First Five Ingredients
duckduck broth
water sufficient for processing
chicken liver
carrot
Dogswell
Grain Free
Lamb Recipe Savory Stew
Dogswell
Grain Free Lamb Recipe Savory Stew
First Five Ingredients
lamb brothlamb
water sufficient for processing
lamb liver
beef
Dogswell
Grain Free
Turkey Recipe Savory Stew
Dogswell
Grain Free Turkey Recipe Savory Stew
First Five Ingredients
turkeychicken broth
water sufficient for processing
chicken liver
carrot
Dogswell
Happy Hips
Duck & Sweet Potato Stew
Dogswell
Happy Hips Duck & Sweet Potato Stew
First Five Ingredients
duckchicken broth
chicken liver
chicken
salmon
Dogswell
Happy Hips
Lamb & Sweet Potato Stew
Dogswell
Happy Hips Lamb & Sweet Potato Stew
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processinglamb
lamb liver
beef
beef liver
Dogswell
Vitality
Chicken & Sweet Potato Stew
Dogswell
Vitality Chicken & Sweet Potato Stew
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken broth
water sufficient for processing
chicken liver
dried egg product
Dogswell
Vitality
Duck & Sweet Potato Stew
Dogswell
Vitality Duck & Sweet Potato Stew
First Five Ingredients
duckchicken broth
chicken liver
chicken
dried egg product
Dogswell
Vitality
Lamb & Sweet Potato Stew
Dogswell
Vitality Lamb & Sweet Potato Stew
First Five Ingredients
water sufficient for processinglamb
lamb liver
beef
beef liver
Dogswell
Happy Hips
Chicken & Sweet Potato Stew
Dogswell
Happy Hips Chicken & Sweet Potato Stew
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken broth
water sufficient for processing
chicken liver
salmon
Dogswell
Supplements
Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil
Dogswell
Supplements Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil
First Five Ingredients
salmon oilmixed tocopherols
Dogswell
Gut Health Jerky
Lamb Recipe
Dogswell
Gut Health Jerky Lamb Recipe
First Five Ingredients
lambpumpkin
vegetable glycerin
salt
beef broth
Dogswell
Hip & Joint
Bacon Flavor (Soft + Chewy)
Dogswell
Hip & Joint Bacon Flavor (Soft + Chewy)
First Five Ingredients
porkchickpea flour
potato flour
tapioca starch
maple syrup
Dogswell
Jerky Immunity & Defense
Turkey Recipe
Dogswell
Jerky Immunity & Defense Turkey Recipe
First Five Ingredients
turkeyvegetable glycerin
salt
chicken broth
vinegar
Dogswell
Skin & Coat
Salmon Flavor (Soft + Chewy)
Dogswell
Skin & Coat Salmon Flavor (Soft + Chewy)
First Five Ingredients
salmonchickpea flour
potato flour
tapioca starch
maple syrup
Dogswell
Skin & Coat Mini Jerky
Salmon Recipe
Dogswell
Skin & Coat Mini Jerky Salmon Recipe
First Five Ingredients
salmonvegetable glycerin
salt
vinegar
natural smoke flavor
Dogswell
Dental Jerky
Chicken Recipe
Dogswell
Dental Jerky Chicken Recipe
First Five Ingredients
chickenvegetable glycerin
salt
coconut oil
parsley
Dogswell
Hip & Joint Mini Jerky
Chicken Breast Recipe
Dogswell
Hip & Joint Mini Jerky Chicken Breast Recipe
First Five Ingredients
chicken breastvegetable glycerin
salt
chicken broth
vinegar
Dogswell
Hip & Joint Grillers
Chicken Recipe
Dogswell
Hip & Joint Grillers Chicken Recipe
First Five Ingredients
chickendried egg
vegetable glycerin
salt
dried cultured skim milk
Dogswell
Hip & Joint Grillers
Duck Recipe
Dogswell
Hip & Joint Grillers Duck Recipe
First Five Ingredients
duckchicken
dried egg
vegetable glycerin
salt
Dogswell
Hip & Joint Soft Strips
Duck Recipe
Dogswell
Hip & Joint Soft Strips Duck Recipe
First Five Ingredients
duckchicken
dried egg
vegetable glycerin
salt
Dogswell
Hip & Joint Jerky
Beef Recipe
Dogswell
Hip & Joint Jerky Beef Recipe
First Five Ingredients
beefvegetable glycerin
salt
beef broth
vinegar
Dogswell
Hip & Joint Jerky
Duck Recipe
Dogswell
Hip & Joint Jerky Duck Recipe
First Five Ingredients
duckchicken breast
vegetable glycerin
salt
chicken broth
Dogswell
Immune System Mini Jerky
Duck Recipe
Dogswell
Immune System Mini Jerky Duck Recipe
First Five Ingredients
duckchicken breast
vegetable glycerin
salt
chicken broth
Dogswell
Immune System Tenders
Chicken Breast Recipe
Dogswell
Immune System Tenders Chicken Breast Recipe
First Five Ingredients
chicken breastvegetable glycerin
salt
chicken broth
vinegar
Dogswell
Vitality Jerky
Beef & Banana Recipe
Dogswell
Vitality Jerky Beef & Banana Recipe
First Five Ingredients
beefbanana
vegetable glycerin
salt
beef broth
Dogswell
Vitality Jerky
Chicken & Mango Recipe
Dogswell
Vitality Jerky Chicken & Mango Recipe
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken broth
mango
vegetable glycerin
salt
Dogswell
Hip & Joint Soft Strips
Chicken Recipe
Dogswell
Hip & Joint Soft Strips Chicken Recipe
First Five Ingredients
chickendried egg
vegetable glycerin
salt
dried cultured skim milk
Dogswell
Hip & Joint Jerky
Chicken Breast Recipe
Dogswell
Hip & Joint Jerky Chicken Breast Recipe
First Five Ingredients
chicken breastvegetable glycerin
salt
chicken broth
vinegar
Dogswell
Immune System Jerky
Chicken Breast Recipe
Dogswell
Immune System Jerky Chicken Breast Recipe
First Five Ingredients
chicken breastvegetable glycerin
salt
chicken broth
vinegar
Dogswell
Immune System Jerky
Duck Recipe
Dogswell
Immune System Jerky Duck Recipe
First Five Ingredients
duckchicken breast
vegetable glycerin
salt
chicken broth
Dogswell
Skin & Coat Jerky
Lamb Recipe
Dogswell
Skin & Coat Jerky Lamb Recipe
First Five Ingredients
lambvegetable glycerin
salt
beef broth
vinegar
Dogswell
Skin & Coat Jerky
Salmon Recipe
Dogswell
Skin & Coat Jerky Salmon Recipe
First Five Ingredients
salmonvegetable glycerin
salt
vinegar
natural smoke flavor
Dogswell
Energy
Chicken & Coconut Oil Recipe
Dogswell
Energy Chicken & Coconut Oil Recipe
First Five Ingredients
chickenchicken broth
coconut oil
dried egg
pumpkin
