Ingredient #1Upper
Turkey Meal
Turkey Meal is a species-named animal meal ingredient. It is rendered rather than fresh, but the species source is still clearly identified. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
Label analysisGrade CListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Earthborn Holistic
Earthborn Holistic Primitive Natural
Editor ingredient insight
Earthborn Holistic Primitive Natural starts with turkey meal, chicken meal, tapioca, chicken fat, sweet potato, pumpkin, egg, and fish meals.
It is worth considering for active mixed-protein tolerant dogs, not for allergy troubleshooting.
Meal-basedFull ingredient check needed
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 32%Fat 18%Other 50%Other includes moisture, ash and remaining components.
Position within the same processing type
Compare protein, fat and energy density in low, typical and high bands.
Protein positionHigher
This food is on the higher side for crude protein among extruded foods.
Fat positionHigher
This food is on the higher side for crude fat among extruded foods.
Calorie densityTypical
This food sits around the typical calorie range among extruded foods. Check the feeding guide and weight trend alongside this comparison.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
CalciumNot disclosed
PhosphorusNot disclosed
Crude fiber5%
Omega-31.2%
Omega-62.2%
Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.
02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE
Disclosed ingredients & ingredient grade
The analysis uses the registered ingredients. Complete-panel coverage is not verified, so an unlisted ingredient cannot be assumed absent.
Listed ingredients
Read the listed ingredients below. Complete-panel coverage is not verified here; do not infer that an unlisted ingredient is absent.
Ingredient gradeGood
Ingredient #1 · Turkey MealUpper
Named MealIngredient #2 · Chicken MealUpper
Named MealIngredient #3 · TapiocaMid
Refined CarbIngredient #2Upper
Chicken Meal
Chicken Meal is a species-named animal meal ingredient. It is rendered rather than fresh, but the species source is still clearly identified. It reads as an upper-tier protein source.
Ingredient #3Mid
Tapioca
Tapioca is a refined carbohydrate source. It usually reads as a starch and energy source rather than a protein driver. It reads as an mid-tier carb source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
Turkey Meal (Natural Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin) — Support positive ingredientsChicken Meal (Natural Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin) — Support positive ingredientsTapioca — Neutral ingredientsChicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) — Neutral ingredientsSweet Potato — Neutral ingredientsPumpkin — Neutral ingredientsFlaxseed — Neutral ingredientsDried Yeast — Neutral ingredientsDried Egg — Primary positive ingredientsNatural Flavor — Support positive ingredientsSalmon Meal — Support positive ingredientsAlaska Pollock Meal — Support positive ingredientsWhiting Meal — Support positive ingredientsApples — Neutral ingredientsBlueberries — Neutral ingredientsCarrots — Neutral ingredientsCranberries — Neutral ingredientsSpinach — Neutral ingredientsDried Chicory Root (A Source of Inulin, a Prebiotic) — Support positive ingredientsCholine (Choline Chloride) — Support positive ingredientsSalt — Neutral ingredientsPotassium Chloride — Support positive ingredientsTaurine — Support positive ingredientsL-Carnitine — Support positive ingredientsVitamins [Vitamin E (alpha-Tocopherol Acetate), Vitamin C (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5 (Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin A (Vitamin A Acetate), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol), Vitamin B7 (Biotin), Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid)] — Support positive ingredientsMinerals [Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite] — Support positive ingredientsYucca Schidigera Extract — Support positive ingredientsRosemary Extract — Neutral ingredientsDried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product — Support positive ingredientsDried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product — Support positive ingredientsDried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product. — Support positive ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Protein sources in the available ingredients
Animal protein · Turkey Meal (Natural Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin) (#1), Chicken Meal (Natural Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin) (#2), Dried Egg (#9), Salmon Meal (#11), Alaska Pollock Meal (#12), Whiting Meal (#13)
The protein sources shown above come from the registered ingredients. Use familiar ingredients and any required exclusions to narrow your choices.
The complete ingredient panel has not been verified, so absence of plant-protein supplements is not confirmed.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
CranberryUrinary support ingredientChicoryGut support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientL-carnitineHeart and weight support ingredientYucca extractStool odor support ingredientProbioticsGut support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
Turkey Meal (Natural Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin), Chicken Meal (Natural Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin) supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. Tapioca, Sweet Potato supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.
Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including turkey, chicken, egg, salmon, pollock, whiting. If a protein must be excluded, any of these sources can change the decision; the first ingredient alone does not make this a single-protein diet.
What works well in this food
- A species-named meal keeps protein levels stable through a practical rendered-protein approach.
- Crude protein is on the higher side.
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
Check before feeding
- Refined carbohydrates lose fiber, vitamins, and minerals during processing, and mainly act as starch and energy sources. Because of that, our engine reads ingredient quality more conservatively than it would with whole grains.
- High protein and weight management are separate questions. Judge weight control by daily calories from portions and treats.
- Calcium and phosphorus are not disclosed, so growth-stage use would need an extra check.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is higher, fat is higher, and calorie density is typical. This combination is worth comparing when protein matters but a higher-calorie food is not the aim. High protein alone does not make it an active-dog-only food; judge weight changes against total daily calories. Fat is higher even though calories are not, so any fat restriction needs a separate assessment.
Consider it first when
- Prioritizing protein without seeking higher calories
- Dogs that already tolerate the disclosed animal proteins
- Shoppers who want a meat-forward recipe
Choose another food first when
- One of the disclosed animal proteins must be excluded
- A lower-fat food is required
This is still a food-first read, so your own dog can reshuffle the final order later.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart chicken / turkey alternatives
Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
Earthborn Holistic background
Founded in 1926 in the United States.
Disclosure confidence C1
Recipe-level variation is disclosed, but recency and validation breadth are still limited.
Recall information
The currently searched public sources are not enough to make a confident recall or withdrawal call for this brand.
May 12, 2026