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Our Verdict
The Pets Table Air-Dried product range is made up of two recipes which each receive the Dog Food Advisor’s rating, 4 stars.
Pros
- No fillers, preservatives, or artificial flavors
- Vet certified recipes
- Single animal protein
- Gently air-dried to preserve nutrients
Cons
- A limited number of recipes
- High fat content
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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Pets Table Air-Dried Chicken and Sweet Potato | 4 | A |
| The Pets Table Air-Dried Beef and Berries | 4 | A |
Recipe and Label Analysis
The Pets Table Air-Dried Chicken and Sweet Potato recipe was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
The Pets Table Air-Dried Chicken and Sweet Potato
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Chicken, sweet potatoes, carrots, sunflower oil, vegetable glycerin, fish oil, bovine plasma, oats, barley, flaxseed, blueberries, cranberries, spinach, dried skim milk powder, choline chloride, dried chicory root, yeast extract, mixed tocopherols, vitamins & minerals, rosemary extract, vitamin A supplement, niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, zinc sulfate, zinc amino acid chelate, iron amino acid chelate, iron sulfate, copper sulfate, copper amino acid chelate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, manganese amino acid chelate, calcium iodate
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 3%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 26% | 23% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 33% | 28% | 31% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 25% | 52% | 24% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient is chicken. Chicken is considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin… derived from the parts or whole carcasses of chicken”.1
Chicken is naturally rich in the 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The second ingredient is sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are a gluten-free source of complex carbohydrates in dog food. They are naturally rich in dietary fiber and beta-carotene.
The third ingredient is carrots. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, minerals and dietary fiber.
The fourth ingredient is sunflower oil. Sunflower oil is nutritionally similar to safflower oil. Since these oils are high in omega-6 fatty acids and contain no omega-3s, they’re considered less nutritious than canola or flaxseed oils.
Sunflower oil is notable for its resistance to heat damage during cooking.
There are several different types of sunflower oil, some better than others. Without knowing more, it’s impossible to judge the quality of this ingredient.
The fifth ingredient is vegetable glycerine. Glycerine is used in the food industry as a natural sweetener and as a humectant to help preserve the moisture content of a product.
The sixth ingredient is fish oil. Fish oil is naturally rich in the prized EPA and DHA type of omega-3 fatty acids. These two high-quality fats boast the highest bioavailability to dogs and humans.
Depending on its level of freshness and purity, fish oil should be considered a commendable addition.
The seventh ingredient is plasma. Plasma is what remains of blood after the blood cells themselves have been removed. In most cases, plasma can be considered a nutritious addition.
However, since there’s no mention of a specific animal in the name of this particular ingredient, this item could be sourced from any species. And that fact can make it difficult to isolate the cause of a dog’s food-based allergy. For this reason, we do not consider generic animal plasma a quality ingredient.
The eighth ingredient is oats. Oats are rich in B-vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.
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 four notable exceptions.
Firstly, 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.
Next, this food includes chicory root. Chicory is rich in inulin, a starch-like compound made up of repeating units of carbohydrates and found in certain roots and tubers.
Not only is inulin a natural source of soluble dietary fiber, it’s also a prebiotic used to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in a dog’s digestive tract.
Also, flaxseed, one of the best plant sources of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Provided they’ve first been ground into a meal, flax seeds are also rich in soluble fiber.
However, flaxseed contains about 19% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.
And lastly, this food also 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.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, The Pets Table Air-Dried Chicken and Sweet Potato recipe looks like an above-average, dry product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 32.5%, a fat level of 28.1% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 31.4%.
As a group, the brand features a protein content of 31.9% and a fat level of 29.7%. Together these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 30.4% for the overall product line, alongside a fat to protein ratio of 87%.
This means The Pets Table air-dried product range contains above-average protein, below-average carbohydrate, above-average, fat, when compared to typical dry dog food.
The Pets Table Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to The Pets Table through December 2024.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of The Pets Table Air Dried Dog Food
This product range uses single animal protein and is cooked at lower temperatures to preserve the healthy proteins, vitamins, and antioxidants. It contains no added fillers, preservatives, or artificial flavors.
Please note: If your dog is susceptible to weight gain this range would not be an ideal choice.
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