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Natural Balance Fat Dogs Review (Dry)
Natural Balance Fat Dogs Review (Dry)
By Mike Sagman
Updated: April 22, 2024
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Review of Natural Balance Fat Dogs
Natural Balance Fat Dogs earns the Advisors second-highest tier rating of 4.5 stars.
The Natural Balance Fat Dogs product line includes one dry dog food, a recipe claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance.
Recipe and Label Analysis
Label and nutrient data below are calculated using dry matter basis.
Natural Balance Original Ultra Fat Dogs Chicken Meal, Salmon Meal and Barley
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Chicken meal, salmon meal, chickpeas, dried peas, oat groats, barley, dried plain beet pulp, pea fiber, dehydrated alfalfa meal, oat fiber, pea protein, dried tomato pomace, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), natural flavor, brewers dried yeast, dried eggs, dried carrots, dried spinach, dried parsley, salmon oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), vitamins (vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid (source of vitamin C), niacin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, biotin, vitamin D3 supplement), dl-methionine, taurine, choline chloride, inulin, minerals (zinc proteinate, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, iron proteinate, copper sulfate, copper proteinate, manganese sulfate, manganese proteinate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate), salt, potassium chloride, l-carnitine, l-lysine monohydrochloride, mixed tocopherols (preservative), citric acid (preservative), Yucca schidigera extract, rosemary extract, green tea extract, spearmint extract
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 10.5%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Guaranteed Analysis | 26% | 8% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 29% | 8% | 55% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 28% | 19% | 53% |
Ingredient Analysis
The first ingredient in this dog food is chicken meal. Chicken meal is considered a meat concentrate and contains nearly 300% more protein than fresh chicken.
The second ingredient is salmon meal, another protein-rich meat concentrate.
Fish meal is typically obtained from the clean, dried, ground tissue of undecomposed whole fish and fish cuttings of commercial fish operations.1
The third ingredient includes chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans. Like peas, beans and lentils, chickpeas are a nutritious member of the fiber-rich legume (or pulse) family of vegetables.
However, chickpeas contain about 22% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.
The fourth ingredient lists dried peas. Dried peas are a good source of carbohydrates. Plus theyre naturally rich in dietary fiber.
However, dried peas contain about 27% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the meat content of this dog food.
The fifth ingredient includes oat groats, a whole grain, minimally processed form of oats. With the exception of their caloric content and the fact theyre also gluten free, oat groats can be considered average in nutritional value.
The sixth item is barley, a starchy carbohydrate supplying fiber and other healthy nutrients. However, aside from its energy content, this cereal grain is of only modest nutritional value to a dog.
The next ingredient is 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 pea fiber, a mixture of both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber derived from pea hulls. Aside from the usual benefits of fiber, this agricultural by-product provides no other nutritional value to a dog.
The ninth ingredient is alfalfa meal. Although alfalfa meal is high in plant protein (about 18%) and fiber (25%), this hay-family item is more commonly associated with horse feeds.
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 this Natural Balance product.
With 7 notable exceptions
First, we find pea protein, what remains of a pea after removing the starchy part of the vegetable.
Even though it contains over 80% protein, this ingredient would be expected to have a lower biological value than meat.
And less costly plant-based products like this can notably boost the total protein reported on the label a factor that must be considered when judging the meat content of this dog food.
Next, this food includes tomato pomace. Tomato pomace is a controversial ingredient, a by-product remaining after processing tomatoes into juice, soup and ketchup.
Many praise tomato pomace for its high fiber and nutrient content, while others scorn it as an inexpensive pet food filler.
Just the same, theres probably not enough tomato pomace here to make much of a difference.
In addition, brewers yeast can be a controversial item. Although its a by-product of the beer making process, this ingredient is rich in minerals and other healthy nutrients.
Fans believe yeast repels fleas and supports the immune system.
Critics argue yeast ingredients can be linked to allergies. This may be true, but (like all allergies) only if your particular dog is allergic to the yeast itself.
In addition, a vocal minority insists yeast can increase the risk of developing the life-threatening condition known as bloat. However, this is a claim weve not been able to scientifically verify.
In any case, unless your dog is specifically allergic to it, yeast can still be considered a nutritious additive.
Whats more noteworthy here is that brewers yeast contains about 48% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.
Next, we note the inclusion of inulin, a starch-like compound made up of repeating units of carbohydrates and typically sourced from chicory root.
Not only is inulin a natural source of soluble dietary fiber, its also a prebiotic used to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in a dogs digestive tract.
We also note the use of taurine, an important amino acid associated with the healthy function of heart muscle. Although taurine is not typically considered essential in canines, some dogs have been shown to be deficient in this critical nutrient.
Another note-worthy addition is 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.
And lastly, this food 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, Natural Balance Fat Dogs looks like an above-average dry product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 29%, a fat level of 8% and estimated carbohydrates of about 55%.
And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 29%.
Above-average protein. Below-average fat. And above-average carbs when compared to a typical dry dog food.
Even when you consider the protein-boosting effect of the chickpeas, pea products, alfalfa meal and brewers yeast, this looks like the profile of a kibble containing a notable amount of meat.
Our Rating of Natural Balance Fat Dogs
Natural Balance Fat Dogs is a grain-inclusive dry dog food using a notable amount of named meat meals as its dominant source of animal protein, thus earning the brand 4.5 stars.
Highly recommended.
Natural Balance Fat Dogs Recall History
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Brand Name: Natural BalanceRelated Brands: Meow Mix, Milk-Bone, Milos Kitchen, Kibbles n Bits, and 9LivesProduct Lines: Natural Balance Original Ultra, Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets, Natural Balance Vegetarian, Natural Balance Delectable Delights, Natural Balance Synergy, Natural Balance Fat Dogs, Natural Balance Fat Cats, Natural Balance Platefulls, Natural Balance Crunchy Biscuits, Natural Balance Chewy Bites, Natural Balance L.I.T. Limited Ingredient Treats, Natural Balance Jumpin Stix, Natural Balance Mini Rewards, Natural Balance Belly Bites, Natural Balance Dental Chews Company: Big Heart Pet Inc.Headquarters: One Maritime Plaza, San Francisco CA, 94111Website: https://www.naturalbalanceinc.com Phone: 1-800-829-4493 Contact Form: https://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/contact-us
Natural Balance Company Overview
Developed and owned by Dick Van Patten and a friend, Natural Balance strives to provide nutritional, good food for pets.Van Patten, the actor and animal welfare advocate whose name graces every package of Natural Balance, took an active role in advertising and distributing the pet food. He died in 2015.Below, we share more information about the history of this pet food brand including up-to-date Natural Balance recall information.
Natural Balance HistoryActing, as we all know, can be an unstable career.Actor Dick Van Patten, who starred in Eight Is Enough from 1977 to 1981, wisely diversified his holdings by starting up his own line of dog food. After all, acting jobs can disappear, but people will always need to feed their dogs.The brand began, casually enough, over a friendly lunch in 1982. Van Patten was eating out with his friend Joey Herrick. They got to talking about pets. Van Patten told Herrick about the assorted alligators, snakes, rabbits, chameleons, toads, turtles and other unusual pets that he cared for as a child. Herrick shared that he was involved in pet rescue.Herrick was, by profession, a drummer. Van Patten was a formerly successful actor whose career had taken a dive after Eight Is Enough finished its run in May 1981. What they had in common was a passion for pets.The only honest reaction and true loyalty that we get is from our animals, Van Patten once said.In 1989, the 2 men went into business together. The product would be named Dick Van Pattens Natural Balance. Van Patten brought in his tennis buddy, who happened to be a veterinarian.The veterinarian pal told Van Patten that truly good dog food should contain no fillers, specifically no corn products, no wheat and no soy. The original recipe made good on that ideal. Wheat later crept into the product line but was subsequently replaced with rice in 2014.Together with his business partners, Van Patten developed a line of food that purported to be healthy for dogs. The dog food was described as being oven baked and contains a natural pet odor eliminator.Clever names like Irish Stew and Chinese Take-Out tapped into dog lovers psychological need to feed their dogs something they dream of eating themselves. Early on in Natural Balances history, the owners claimed their food was perfectly fit for human consumption as well.
Van Patten Becomes the Face of His Own Pet FoodDick Van Patten was an obvious choice as the face of the company, and Herrick became its president. They located their new enterprise in Pacoima, California.Van Patten took an active role in advertising and distributing Natural Balance. He starred in TV ads that promoted the product, and he traveled around the country shaking hands and peddling products at pet shows.Despite those efforts, Natural Balance was unprofitable until the partners struck a deal with Petco for distribution in the megastores 625 locations.
Corporate ChangesIn 2006, the Natural Balance brand got an infusion of funds from investment firm VGM Partners. By that time, Natural Balance was making at least $15 million annually.In 2013, the Del Monte Company bought Natural Balance for over $337 million, making it part of the Del Monte Foods portfolio of pet food brands. Del Monte had already bought Kibbles n Bits as well as Meow Mix in earlier sales.Del Monte renamed itself Big Heart Pet Brands in 2014, following a sale of all of Del Montes people-food assets. Natural Balance changed hands once again in 2015, when the J.M. Smucker Company bought Big Heart Pet Brands for $5.8 billion.Dick Van Patten died in 2015 at age 86, but packages of Natural Balance products retain his name to this day. I never met anyone who enjoyed life as much as he did, said Herrick, the Natural Balance co-founder.As of 2020, J.M. Smucker was the No. 3 pet food company in the world, with over $2.8 billion in annual revenue, according to data provided by Pet Food Industry.In the next section below, we provide an overview of the history of Natural Balance recalls.
Has There Ever Been a Natural BalanceRecall?
There have been a few Natural Balance recalls over the years, according to our research
In May 2021, a single best by date of Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Green Pea & Chicken Formula dry cat food was recalled because of the potential for salmonella contamination.In July 2020, one lot of Natural Balance Ultra Premium Chicken & Liver Pat Formula canned cat food was found to contain possible elevated levels of choline chloride, which could be dangerous or even fatal if fed to cats. In announcing the recall, the company said it had already received reports of adverse reactions in pets.In May 2012 and June 2010, the brand experienced recalls because of potential salmonella contamination. In 2012, the recall was part of a wider recall of various brands that had been manufactured at a Diamond Pet Foods facility. Both the 2012 and 2010 Natural Balance recalls involved only dry dog foods.Back in July 2007, a few Natural Balance Eatables canned dog foods were recalled because botulinum, the toxin that causes botulism, had been found in a human food (hot dog chili sauce) manufactured in the same Castleberrys Food Company plant. We believe we have isolated the issue to a situation of under-processing on one line of our production facility, said a Castleberrys official, who noted, We have shut down this line altogether and are recalling all products produced on it.No reports of illnesses were linked to the Natural Balance pet food. But out of an abundance of caution, Castleberrys recommended that the affected products be discarded. While botulism can affect some pets, dogs and cats are inherently resistant. The disease has only been seen occasionally in dogs and has not been reported in cats, said the July 2007 recall announcement.Finally, in March 2007,as part of the massiveMenu Foods/melamine recall that shocked the country, specific varieties of Natural Balance dog and cat foods were recalled because of potential melamine contamination.
Natural Balance Recall History
May 2021Cause: Potential for salmonella. Announcement: FDA alert dated May 20, 2021 (archived here). What was recalled: The following specific lot/sizes of dry cat food:
- Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Green Pea & Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food, 5 lb. bags, UPC #2363300233, Lot #1008080 06:42N811202:20, best by March 10, 2022
- Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Green Pea & Chicken Formula Dry Cat Food, 10 lb. bags, UPC #2363300235, Lot #1008080 06:42N811202:20, best by March 10, 2022
July 2020Cause: Elevated levels of choline chloride. Announcement: FDA report dated July 3, 2020 (archived here). What was recalled: Natural Balance Ultra Premium Chicken & Liver Pat Formula canned cat food, 5.5 oz. cans, UPC #2363353227, Lot Code #9217803, best by Aug. 4, 2021.
May 2012Cause:Potential for salmonella.Announcement: FDA reports dated May 4, 2012 (archived here) and May 5, 2012 (archived here). What was recalled:The following batches of 5 different dry dog food recipes:
- Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison, 5 lb., Lot Code #NBH1202, best by Dec. 1213, 2012
- Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison, 5 lb., Lot Code #NBH0103, best by March 13, 2013 (date corrected by FDA)
- Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison, 15 lb., Lot Code #NBH0101, best by March 56, 2013
- Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison, 15 lb., Lot Code #NBH1202, best by Dec. 1213, 2012
- Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison, 15 lb., Lot Code #NBH1203, best by Dec. 1314, 2012
- Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison, 28 lb., Lot Code #NBH0101, best by March 56, 2013
- Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison, 28 lb., Lot Code #NBH0102, best by March 78, 2013
- Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison, 28 lb., Lot Code #NBH0103, best by March 12, 2013
- Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison, 28 lb., Lot Code #NBH1202, best by Dec. 1213, 2012
- Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Venison, 28 lb., Lot Code #NBH1203, best by Dec. 1314, 2012
- Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice, 5 lb., 15 lb. and 28 lb., Lot Code #NBR1202, best by Dec. 10, 2012
- Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice, 5 lb., 15 lb. and 28 lb., Lot Code #NBR1203, best by Dec. 2122, 2012
- Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Bison, 5 lb., Lot Code #NBT1202, best by Dec. 1718, 2012
- Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Bison, 5 lb., Lot Code #NBT1203, best by Dec. 2829, 2012
- Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Bison, 15 lb. and 28 lb., Lot Code #NBT1201, best by Dec. 9, 2012
- Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Bison, 15 lb. and 28 lb., Lot Code #NBT1202, best by Dec. 1718, 2012
- Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Bison, 15 lb. and 28 lb., Lot Code #NBT1203, best by Dec. 2829, 2012
- Natural Balance Vegetarian, 5 lb., Lot Code #NBV1201, best by Dec. 9, 2012
- Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Large Breed Bites, 28 lb., Lot Code #NLB1202, best by Dec. 12, 2012
- Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Large Breed Bites, 28 lb., Lot Code #NLB1203, best by Dec. 2021, 2012
- Natural Balance Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Dog Small Breed Bites, 5 lb. and 12.5 lb., Lot Code #NSL1201, best by Dec. 21, 2012
June 2010Cause:Potential for salmonella.Announcement:FDA report dated June 18, 2010 (archived here).What was recalled: The following batches of Natural Balance dry dog foods:
- Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Formula, 5 lb., UPC #7-23633-9000-4, best by June 17, 2011
- Natural Balance Sweet Potato & Chicken Dry Dog Formula, 28 lb., UPC #7-23633-99002-8, best by June 17, 2011
July 2007Cause:Potential for ofbotulinum (bacteria thatcauses botulism).Announcement:FDA report dated July 21, 2007 (archived here).What was recalled: The following 4 varieties of Natural Balance canned dog food, all best by dates:
- Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs Irish Stew With Beef, Potatoes & Carrots, 15 oz., UPC #2363359860
- Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs Chinese Take-Out With Sauce With Vegetables and Chicken, 15 oz., UPC #2363359861
- Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs HOBO Chili With Chicken & Pasta, 15 oz., UPC #2363359863
- Natural Balance Eatables for Dogs Southern Style Dumplings With Chicken & Vegetables, 15 oz., UPC #2363359862
March 2007Cause:Melamine.Announcement: American Veterinary Medical Association report dated Aug. 22, 2007 (archived here) and FDA report dated May 31, 2007 (archived here). What was recalled:The following Natural Balance foods:
- Natural Balance Ultra Premium Beef dog food, 13 oz. cans, UPC #723633001533
- Natural Balance Ultra Premium Chicken dog food, 13 oz. cans, UPC #723633001526
- Natural Balance Ultra Premium Lamb dog food, 13 oz. cans, UPC #723633001519
- Natural Balance Beef Formula dog food, 13 oz. cans
- Natural Balance Chicken Formula dog food, 13 oz. cans
- Natural Balance Lamb Formula dog food, 13 oz. cans
- Natural Balance Venison and Brown Rice dog foods, all cans and bags
- Natural Balance Venison and Brown Rice Formula Baked Dog Treats, 14 oz.
- Natural Balance Premium Ocean Fish cat food, 3 oz. and 6 oz. cans
- Natural Balance Ocean Fish Formula cat food, 3 oz. and 6 oz. cans
- Natural Balance Venison and Green Pea dry cat food, all sizes
Natural Balance Company Complaints
2019 Heart Disease InvestigationWe also want to alert readers to the fact that, in lateJune 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified Natural Balance as one of 16 pet food brands that may be linked to heart disease in dogs and cats. None of those 16 brands have been recalled as part of the agencys ongoing investigation, though. Most, but not all, of the pet foods are grain-free and/or dry (kibble) dog food formulations.The FDA says this is a complex scientific issue that may involve multiple factors, and that it cannot even be certain that diet is a cause of the heart problems. For full details, see our article on the subject.
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- VMG Partners Invests In Natural Balance Pet Foods. Mergr.https://mergr.com/vmg-partners-invests-in-natural-balance-pet-foods.
- Mackinnon, Jim. J.M. Smucker Adds Major Pet Food Brands in Transformational $5.8 Billion Purchase.Akron (Ohio) Beacon Journal. Feb. 4, 2015.https://www.beaconjournal.com/article/20150204/NEWS/302048782.
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- The J.M. Smucker Company Issues Voluntary Recall of One Lot of Natural Balance Ultra Premium Chicken & Liver Pat Formula Canned Cat Food. FDA. July 3, 2020. Archived athttps://www.petful.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/The-J.-M.-Smucker-Company-Issues-Voluntary-Recall-of-One-Lot-of-Natural-Balance%C2%AE-Ultra-Premium-Chicken-Liver-Pate%CC%81-Formula-Canned-Cat-Food-_-FDA.pdf.
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