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Our Verdict
Bixbi Liberty Dog Food earns The Advisor’s top rating of 5 stars.
The Bixbi Liberty product line includes the 8 dry dog foods listed below.
Each recipe includes its AAFCO nutrient profile when available… Growth (puppy), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.
| Product line | Rating | AAFCO |
|---|---|---|
| Bixbi Liberty Beef Recipe Grain Free | 4.5 | A |
| Bixbi Liberty Chicken Recipe Grain Free | 4.5 | A |
| Bixbi Liberty Fisherman’s Catch Grain Free | 5 | A |
| Bixbi Liberty Game Bird Feast | 5 | A |
| Bixbi Liberty Lamb Recipe Grain Free | 5 | A |
| Bixbi Liberty Puppy Original Recipe Small Bites Grain Free | 4.5 | A |
| Bixbi Liberty Rancher’s Red | 4.5 | A |
| Bixbi Liberty Small Breed Chicken Recipe Small Bites Grain Free | 5 | A |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Bixbi Liberty Game Bird Feast was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Bixbi Liberty Game Bird Feast
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Deboned turkey, oats, egg, sorghum, deboned quail, deboned duck, dicalcium phosphate, natural turkey flavor, natural vegetable flavor, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement), salmon oil, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate), calcium phosphate, mixed tocopherols (a preservative), rosemary extract, taurine, calcium carbonate, dandelion greens, l-threonine, l-carnitine, l-tryptophan
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 4%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 26% | 17% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 30% | 19% | 43% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 25% | 39% | 36% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient in this dog food is turkey. Although it is a quality item, raw turkey contains up to 73% water. After cooking, most of that moisture is lost, reducing the meat content to just a fraction of its original weight.
After processing, this item would probably account for a smaller part of the total content of the finished product.
The second ingredient includes oats. Oats are rich in B-vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.
The third ingredient is egg. Eggs are easy to digest and have an exceptionally high biological value.
The fourth ingredient is sorghum. Sorghum (milo) is a starchy cereal grain with a nutrient profile similar to corn.
Since it is gluten-free and boasts a smoother blood sugar behavior than other grains, sorghum may be considered an acceptable non-meat ingredient.
The fifth ingredient is quail. Although it is a quality item, raw quail contains up to 73% water. After cooking, most of that moisture is lost, reducing the meat content to just a fraction of its original weight.
After processing, this item would probably account for a smaller part of the total content of the finished product.
The sixth ingredient is duck, another quality addition.
The seventh ingredient is dicalcium phosphate, likely used here as a dietary calcium supplement.
From here, the list goes on to include a number of other items.
But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of this Bixbi product.
With 5 notable exceptions…
First, we find salmon oil. Salmon oil is naturally rich in the prized EPA and DHA type of omega-3 fatty acids. These two high quality fats boast the highest bio-availability to dogs and humans.
Depending on its level of freshness and purity, salmon oil should be considered a commendable addition.
Next, we find no mention of probiotics, friendly bacteria applied to the surface of the kibble after processing to help with digestion.
In addition, this food contains chelated minerals, minerals that have been chemically attached to protein. This makes them easier to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually found in better dog foods.
Next, this recipe includes sodium selenite, a controversial form of the mineral selenium. Sodium selenite appears to be nutritionally inferior to the more natural source of selenium found in selenium yeast.
And lastly, taurine is an important amino acid associated with the healthy function of heart muscle. Although taurine is not typically considered essential in canines, some dogs have been shown to be deficient in this critical nutrient.
Since taurine deficiency appears to be more common in pets consuming grain-free diets, we view its presence in this recipe as a positive addition.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Bixbi Liberty Dog Food looks like an above-average dry product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 30%, a fat level of 19% and estimated carbohydrates of about 43%.
As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 30% and a mean fat level of 18%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 44% for the overall product line.
And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 62%.
Which means this Bixbi product line contains…
Above-average protein. Above-average fat. And below-average carbs when compared to other dry dog foods.
Free of any plant-based protein boosters, this looks like the profile of a kibble containing a significant amount of meat.
BIXBI Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to BIXBI through November 2024.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Bixbi Dog Food
Bixbi Liberty offers both grain-free and grain-inclusive dry dog foods using a significant amount of named meats and egg as their dominant source of animal protein, thus earning the brand 5 stars.
Enthusiastically recommended.
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