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Our Recommendation
Evolve prides itself on being a holistic quality pet foods and unlike some, they actually live up to their claims and promises! This healthy and balanced dog food contains no grains, artificial colors or flavors. Turkey is the first ingredient in this slow-baked food.
What is the importance of slow baking you might ask? Baking slower helps preserve the vitamins, minerals, and nutritional composition of the food so your dog gets more out of it. Here are some other reasons Evolve is a dog food that Scout has no problem recommending to any dog parent!
- Made In The USA.
- No cheap fillers like animal digest or low-quality animal by-products.
- Probiotics for digestive support.
- Healthy fats and oils from chicken, flaxseed, and fish meal.
- Can be fed to adult dogs and puppies.
- Reasonably priced.
Ingredients
Turkey, Chicken Meal, Whole Ground Garbanzo Beans, Whole Ground Peas, Sweet Potatoes, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Starch, Pea Protein, Turkey Meal, Natural Chicken Flavor, Flaxseed Meal, Potassium Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Dried Cranberries, Dried Blueberries, Dried Carrots, Minerals (Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin A supplement, Vitamin D3 supplement, Vitamin E supplement, Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source of Vitamin B6), Riboflavin Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Reuteri Fermentation Product.
Nutritional Analysis
Pet food ingredients, nutritional values, and the way they are labeled for consumers are monitored by several organizations in the United States including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the NGO, Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO).
Each year the AAFCO publishes two sets of nutritional minimum standards for dog food intended to help specify if a food is suitable for:
1. Dogs in the growth & reproduction phases of life
2. Adult dogs maintaining a healthy weight and activity level
Caloric Content
3,755 kcal/kg,
370 kcal/cup
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutritional Component | Value | Meets AAFCO Growth & Reproduction Standards | Meets AAFCO Adult Maintenance Standards |
|---|---|---|---|
| ____________________________ | ____________________ | ____________________ | ____________________ |
| CRUDE PROTEIN | 25.0% min | – | – |
| CRUDE FAT | 15.0% min | – | – |
| CRUDE FIBER | 3.0% max | – | – |
| MOISTURE | 10.0% max | – | – |
* – indicates not yet analyzed
Feeding Amounts
Depending on your dog’s size and activity level, they may need more or less food in their daily feeding amounts.
| Weight | Daily Feeding (Cups) |
|---|---|
| _______________________ | _______________________ |
| 5 LBS | 3/4 |
| 10 LBS | 1 1/2 |
| 20 LBS | 2 1/4 |
| 30 LBS | 3 |
| 40 LBS | 3 1/2 |
| 60 LBS | 4 1/2 |
| 80 LBS | 5 1/2 |
| 100 LBS | 6 1/2 |
Transition: Start puppies on moistened Evolve as they start to eat solid foods.
The Bottom Line
Evolve Grain-Free Turkey, Garbanzo Bean, & Pea Recipe dry dog food is a great choice for dog parents that are looking for a quality, affordable grain free dog food for all life stages. The formula of healthy proteins, fats, vegetables, fruits, and probiotics provides good immune system support, what is needed for healthy skin and coat, and fabulous digestive support even for dogs with sensitive stomachs.
