Protein source
UnconfirmedIngredient list unavailable
Top 3: Lamb, Brown Rice, Lamb Meal
The top 3 alone cannot confirm whether plant protein support appears later.
Foods with limited ingredient disclosure stay unconfirmed.
Public ReviewGrade CKibble (Extruded)Manufacturing: Kibble (Extruded)
Natural Balance
Natural Balance LID Lamb & Brown Rice Large Breed
3.0★Public ScoreManufacturer-independentPublic-data basedIngredients · nutrition · safety
Key points
Ingredient guide
Included support ingredients
Nutrient guideOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredientTaurineHeart support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredient
Solid build
Ingredient grade
B
Grade B
Top ingredient profile
Lamb
Brown Rice
Lamb Meal
Fresh-meat leadNo plant booster
Crude protein22%
Crude protein22%
Crude fat12%
Other 66%
Protein position, fat position, and calorie density position are relative to foods in the same processing type cohort.
biotechProtein position
Lowerquery_statsFat position
Lowerlocal_fire_departmentCalorie density
LowerThis food can stay in comparison, but ingredient quality still needs a more conservative read.
There is enough public data to keep this food in comparison, but the top ingredient structure does not support a stronger positive claim yet.
Nutritional strengths
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat.
- Calorie density is on the lower side.
- Top ingredients do not show a prominent FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile.
What still needs work
- Phosphorus is 1% on the label, at or above 1%. Senior dogs or dogs with kidney concerns should have phosphorus restriction reviewed with a veterinarian before using it as a staple food.
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat, but grains follow immediately after it, so the recipe reads more mixed than meat-led.
- Public data is usable, but not at the highest-trust tier.
Brand context
Brand background availableRecall history confirmed
Founded in 1989 in the United States. This brand has a confirmed public recall history.
Ingredient analysis
The top ingredients give this recipe a strong first protein read, so the ingredient section starts from a favorable position.
restaurantIngredient Quality Analysis
Ingredient Grade
Good
1Lamb
Fresh Meat · Top
2Brown Rice
Whole Grain · Upper
3Lamb Meal
Named Meal · Upper
Ingredient Analysis Comments
- •Lamb is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
- •Brown Rice is a whole or coarse grain ingredient. It usually plays more of a carbohydrate and fiber role than a core protein role. It reads as an upper-tier carb and fiber source.
- •Lamb 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.
restaurantIngredient Grade BGood
Full collected ingredient list
3 ingredientsLambBrown RiceLamb Meal
Primary positive ingredients
Support positive ingredients
Neutral ingredients
Caution ingredients
High-caution ingredients
Why did the base review land here?
Ingredient qualityNutrient disclosure levelManufacturing & trust
This review score combines ingredient composition, nutrient disclosure, manufacturing trust, and core nutrient caution signals.
Nutrient disclosure
Partial disclosure
Core guaranteed analysis is usable, but deeper rows still need a more cautious read.
Safety verification
No fails
No major red flag jumps out first, though undisclosed rows still define the limits of this safety read.
Public data trust (ETF)
B tier
Current data is maintained, so the baseline trust level is still fairly high.
Where it sits in the same processing cohort
Kibble (Extruded) cohortUpper middle
Within the Kibble (Extruded) cohort, this recipe sits in the upper middle band.
Final word
There is enough here to keep the food in comparison, but not enough to stop comparing yet.
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Brand analysis
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Heart context should connect sodium, taurine, L-carnitine, and omega-3 disclosure.
Allergy criteriaBest dog food for dogs with allergies: protein history, hydrolyzed diets, and label checks
Allergy context depends on protein history, hydrolyzed formulas, and limited ingredients.
Joint criteriaBest dog food for joint support: weight control, EPA/DHA, glucosamine, and mobility checks
Joint context should connect weight control, EPA+DHA, and disclosed support ingredients.
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