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Our Verdict
Wysong Organic canned product range is made up of two recipes which each receive the Dog Food Advisor’s rating, 4 stars.
These foods feature high-quality chicken and turkey as the main ingredients. Both offer numerous health benefits, such as supporting lean muscle development and providing omega-6 fatty acids to help maintain healthy skin and shiny coats.
Pros
- High-quality meat as the primary protein source
- Organic ingredients
- Recipes do not contain artificial non-nutritional additives
Cons
- Limited choice
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wysong Organic Adult Chicken | 4 | M |
| Wysong Organic Senior Turkey | 4 | M |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Wysong Organic Adult Chicken was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Wysong Organic Adult Chicken
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Organic chicken, sweet potato, natural flavor, blueberry, organic barley grass powder, dried kelp, yeast extract, mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract, chicory root, minerals (potassium chloride, zinc proteinate, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, iron proteinate, copper sulfate, copper proteinate, manganese sulfate, manganese proteinate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate), calcium carbonate, vitamins (ascorbic acid [source of vitamin C], vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid), pepper
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 2%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 9% | 7% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 36% | 28% | 28% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 27% | 52% | 21% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient is organic 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 a dog food. They are naturally rich in dietary fiber and beta carotene.
The next ingredient after natural flavor is blueberries. Blueberries are a good source of vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.
The fifth ingredient is organic barley grass powder. Similar to wheat grass, barley grass is prized for its rich natural vitamin and mineral content.
The sixth ingredient is dried kelp, a dehydrated form of seaweed also known as alginate. Kelp may be used here as a thickening or gelling agent, but increasingly kelp, specifically the Ascophyllm nodosum variety, is included for its other benefits. Kelp is often included because studies have shown plaque reduction and dental health benefits, as well as supporting blood sugar control and other applications.
The seventh ingredient is yeast-extract, the common name for a broad group of products made by removing the cell wall from the yeast organism.
A significant number of these ingredients are added as specialized nutritional supplements while others are used as flavor enhancers.
However, the glutamic acid (and its chemical cousin, monosodium glutamate, or MSG) found in a minority of yeast extracts can be controversial.
That’s because even though the Food and Drug Administration designated these food additives to be safe decades ago, the agency continues to receive reports of adverse effects.
So, detractors still object to the use of yeast extract and other glutamic acid derivatives and blame them for everything from Alzheimer’s (in humans) to obesity.
In any case, since the label reveals little about the actual type of yeast extract included in any recipe, it’s impossible for us to judge the quality of this ingredient.
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.
First, 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 used to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in a dog’s digestive tract.
Next, this recipe contains 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.
In addition, this food includes 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.
Since this recipe contains a number of organic ingredients, we feel compelled to grant this line a more favorable status as we consider its final rating. That’s because organic ingredients must comply with notably more stringent government standards — standards which significantly restrict the use of any synthetic pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, hormones or antibiotics.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Wysong Organic Adult Chicken looks like an above-average wet product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 36%, a fat level of 28% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 28%.
As a group, the brand features a protein content of 36% and a mean fat level of 28%. Together these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 28% for the overall product line, alongside a fat-to-protein ratio of 78%.
This means this product line contains near-average protein, near-average carbohydrate, and above-average fat when compared to typical wet dog food.
Wysong Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Wysong through November 2024.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Wysong Organic Dog Food
Wysong has utilized the canned manufacturing process to create diets that contain almost entirely meat, with up to 95% meat content and with no artificial non-nutritional additives.
About
The Wysong Corporation, founded in 1979 by Dr. Wysong, is a pioneer in producing natural and healthy pet food. This family-owned company formulates its unique products in-house, using the expertise of doctorate-level pet health professionals. Wysong sources all its ingredients from within the United States and is headquartered in Midland, Michigan.
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