Raised Right Pancreatic Support Dog Food Review (Fresh)

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Karan French
Karan French

Karan French

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Karan is a senior researcher at the Dog Food Advisor, working closely with our in-house pet nutritionist, Laura Ward, to give pet parents all the information they need to find the best food for their dog.

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Updated: November 12, 2024

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Laura Ward

Laura Ward

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Laura studied BSc (Hons) Animal Science with an accreditation in Nutrition at the University of Nottingham, before working for eight years in the pet food and nutrition industry.

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Our Verdict

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Raised Right Pancreatic Support product range is made up of two recipes with ratings varying from 3.5 to 5 stars. The average rating of the whole range is 4 stars.

This product line has been specifically formulated by veterinarians to support dogs with pancreatic issues.

Pros
  • Human-grade
  • Vet formulated
  • Traceable ingredients
Cons
  • Expensive

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.

Recipe and Label Analysis

Raised Right Pancreatic Support Turkey Recipe was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.

Raised Right Pancreatic Support Turkey Recipe

Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content

45.5%

Protein

13.6%

Fat

32.9%

CarbsCarbohydrates

Turkey thigh, turkey heart, carrots, turkey liver, zucchini, blueberries, cranberries, psyllium seed husk powder, cod liver oil, egg shell powder, extra virgin olive oil, organic dried kelp, flaxseed oil, ginger root, vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate), vitamin B12, zinc amino acid chelate, vitamin B5 (calcium pantothenate), vitamin B2 (riboflavin)


Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 6%

Red denotes any controversial items

Estimated Nutrient Content
Method Protein Fat Carbs
Guaranteed Analysis 10% 3% NA
Dry Matter Basis 46% 14% 33%
Calorie Weighted Basis 41% 30% 30%

Ingredients Analysis

The first ingredient is turkey thigh. Turkey is considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin… derived from the parts or whole carcasses of turkey”.1

Turkey is naturally rich in the 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.

The second ingredient is turkey heart. Although it doesn’t sound very appetizing, heart tissue is pure muscle — all meat.  It’s naturally rich in quality protein, minerals and complex B vitamins, too.

The third ingredient is carrots. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, minerals and dietary fiber.

The fourth ingredient is turkey liver. This is an organ meat sourced from a named animal and thus considered a beneficial component.

The fifth ingredient is zucchini, a type of squash, high in complex carbohydrates.

The sixth ingredient is blueberries. Blueberries are a good source of vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.

The seventh ingredient is cranberries, a nutrient-rich fruit that’s also high in fiber.

The eighth ingredient is psyllium seed husk, it is mainly included in pet foods as a source of dietary fiber. The husk is a source of soluble fiber which when combined with water has gelatinous properties. As a source of fiber Psyllium seed husk can be used to support digestive health. It may also be used as a thickener for controlling the texture of pet food.    

The ninth ingredient is cod liver oil, a fish oil known to be rich in both EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids as well as vitamins A and D.

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, flaxseed oil, one of the best non-fish sources of omega-3 fatty acids — essential to a dog’s health.

Also, olive oil. Olive oil contains oleic acid, a healthy monounsaturated fat. It’s also rich in natural antioxidants and carotenoids.

Nutrient Analysis

Based on its ingredients alone, Raised Right Pancreatic Support Turkey Recipe looks like an above-average wet product.

The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 45.5%, a fat level of 13.6% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 32.9%.

As a group, the brand features a protein content of 39.4% and a mean fat level of 17.2%. Together these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 35.4% for the overall product line, alongside a fat-to-protein ratio of 46%.

This means this Raised Right product line contains near-average protein, above-average carbohydrate and below-average fat, when compared to typical wet dog food.

Raised Right Dog Food Recall History

The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Raised Right through November 2024.

No recalls noted.

You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.

Our Rating of Raised Right Pancreatic Support Dog Food

This product range contains high-quality human-grade ingredients. A brand that is certainly worthy of consideration.

We would have been compelled to award this product a higher rating. However, the criteria we use to rate foods is designed for foods which support the everyday feeding of healthy dogs. Foods which are designed for a particular nutritional purpose or veterinary condition can contain ingredients or nutritional values which align with a lower rating, but are necessary and appropriate in formulas which tackle certain issues or concerns. Despite the reserved rating, this is a great example of a pancreatic support diet which we highly recommend.

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About

In 2007, following a significant pet food contamination outbreak, Braeden Ruud, co-founder and CEO of Raised Right, conceived the idea to establish a pet food company that prioritizes human-grade, lab-tested ingredients.

Raised Right remains a family-owned business, emphasizing “home-style” human-grade pet food. They are also environmentally conscious, partnering with Plastic Neutral Certified and Carbonfree Shipping to minimize plastic waste and carbon emissions.

Sources

1: Adapted by the Cat Food Advisor and based upon the official definition for chicken published by the Association of American Feed Control Officials, Official Publication, 2008 Edition

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