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Our Verdict
Nature’s Protection Superior Care White Dogs product range is made up of 13 recipes with ratings varying from 3.5 to 4.5 stars. The average rating of the whole range is 4.5 stars.
Please note that two of the recipes are unrated: This is because our review methodology favors dog foods rich in meat and the criteria is not applicable for foods made from insect protein. Studies of insect-based diets for dogs are showing some great results but we’ll leave this recipe unrated for now whilst we consider how best to fairly rate this new area of the dog food market.
This product range is specially formulated to reduce brown tear stains while promoting skin and coat health. It includes recipes suitable for dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds.
Pros
- Formulated with no artificial flavors or preservatives
- High-quality ingredients
- Contains omega fatty acids to improve coat condition
Cons
- No AAFCO profile on the brand site
The table below shows each recipe in this range including our rating and the AAFCO nutrient profile: Growth (puppy), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.
| Product line | Rating | AAFCO |
|---|---|---|
| Nature's Protection Superior Care White Dogs Grain-Free Junior Small and Mini White Fish | 4 | U |
| Nature's Protection Superior Care White Dogs Grain-Free Junior Small and Mini Salmon | 3.5 | U |
| Nature's Protection Superior Care White Dogs Grain-Free Puppy Salmon | 4.5 | U |
| Nature's Protection Superior Care White Dogs Grain-Free Junior Salmon | 3.5 | U |
| Nature's Protection Superior Care White Dog Grain-Free Adult, Small, and Mini Insect | Unrated | U |
| Nature's Protection Superior Care White Dogs Grain-Free All Sizes And Life Stages Insect | Unrated | U |
| Nature's Protection Superior Care White Dogs Grain-Free Adult Large Breed White Fish and Krill | 4.5 | U |
| Nature's Protection Superior Care White Dogs Grain-Free Adult Small and Mini White Fish | 4.5 | U |
| Nature's Protection Superior Care White Dogs Grain-Free Adult, Small and Mini Lamb | 4.5 | U |
| Nature's Protection Superior Care White Dogs Adult, Small and Mini Lamb and Rice | 4.5 | U |
| Nature's Protection Superior Care White Dog Grain-Free Adult, Small and Mini Herring | 4 | U |
| Nature's Protection Superior Care White Dogs Junior All Sizes White Fish and Rice | 4.5 | U |
| Nature's Protection Superior Care White Dogs Grain-Free All Sizes and Life Stages White Fish | 4.5 | U |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Nature’s Protection Superior Care White Dogs Grain-Free All Sizes and Life Stages White Fish was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Nature's Protection Superior Care White Dogs Grain-Free All Sizes and Life Stages White Fish
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
White fish (41%, dried and finely ground), dried potato pulp, sweet potato, peas, poultry fat, krill meal (min. 4%), sugar beet pulp, salmon oil, dynamic micronized clinoptilolite, linseed, fructooligosaccharides (FOS), yucca extract, green tea, marigold dried (source of lutein), rosemary extract, tocopherol extracts from vegetable oils
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 4%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 24% | 13% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 27% | 14% | 51% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 24% | 31% | 45% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient is whitefish, a marine or freshwater species native to Canada and the California coast.
The second ingredient is dried potato pulp or potato flour. Unlike potato starch, potato flour is made from the whole potato (even the skins). This item is considered a gluten-free source of digestible carbohydrates with only modest nutritional value.
The third ingredient is sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are a gluten-free source of complex carbohydrates in a dog food. They are naturally rich in dietary fiber and beta carotene.
The fourth ingredient is peas. Peas are a quality source of carbohydrates. And like all legumes, they’re rich in natural fiber.
However, peas contain about 25% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the meat content of this dog food.
The fifth ingredient is poultry fat. Poultry fat is obtained from rendering, a process similar to making soup in which the fat itself is skimmed from the surface of the liquid.
Poultry fat is high in linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid essential for life.
However, poultry fat is a relatively generic ingredient and can be considered lower in quality than a similar item from a named source animal (like chicken fat).
The sixth ingredient is krill meal. Krill are small crustaceans closely related to shrimp. Krill meal is a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids.
Because it’s considered a meat concentrate, krill meal contains almost 300% more protein than fresh krill itself.
The seventh ingredient is sugar beet pulp. Beet pulp is a controversial ingredient, a high fiber by-product of sugar beet processing.
Some denounce beet pulp as an inexpensive filler while others cite its outstanding intestinal health and blood sugar benefits.
We only call your attention here to the controversy and believe the inclusion of beet pulp in reasonable amounts in most dog foods is entirely acceptable.
The eighth ingredient is 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.
The ninth ingredient is dynamic micronized clinoptilolite or clinoptilolite clay is generally recognized as safe and approved for use as an anticaking agent in pet foods. A naturally occurring compound rich in many trace minerals.
Reported benefits include the binding of certain mold-based toxins and even controlling diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
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 the product.
This recipe has two notable exceptions.
First, linseed, it is one of the best plant sources of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Provided they’ve first been ground into a meal, linseeds are also rich in soluble fiber.
However, linseed contains about 19% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.
Also, fructooligosaccharides are included here as a prebiotic. Prebiotics support the growth of healthy bacteria in the large intestine and deliver digestive health benefits.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Nature’s Protection Superior Care White Dogs Grain-Free All Sizes and Life Stages White Fish looks like an above-average dry product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 26.7%, a fat level of 14.4% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 50.9%.
As a group, the brand features a protein content of 26.2% and a mean fat level of 14.9%. Together these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 51% for the overall product line, alongside a fat-to-protein ratio of 57%.
This means this product line contains near-average protein, above-average carbohydrate, and near-average fat when compared to typical dry dog food.
Superior Care Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Superior Care through January 2025.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Nature's Protection Superior Care White Dogs Dog Food
This product range utilizes high-quality protein and raw materials that provide efficient, digestible, and palatable nutrients. The recipes support overall development, skin and coat health, and the general well-being of white-coated dogs.
About
Superior Care Pet is a family business with 35 years of experience in dog breeding. Janita established the company in Lithuania in 1991 and it has now grown internationally.
In 2021, Nature’s Protection and Tauro Pro Line products were introduced to the US market, marking the establishment of Superior Care Pet.
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