Life’s Abundance Dog Food Review (2020)

Life’s Abundance has many levels. They are a marketing company that sells cleaning products, skin-care products, and cat and dog food. Life’s Abundance sells directly to consumers through direct marketers, so you won’t see this dog food in pet stores.

Before buying this dog food, you must consider the multilevel marketing (MLM), business side of Life’s Abundance, and the dog food itself. We’ll start by looking at the dog food ingredients first.

Life’s Abundance hasn’t been offering dog food for very long, so not much is known about the quality of the ingredients they use. Also, it’s worth knowing that this company doesn’t make the actual dog food. Instead, they outsource it and use their own branding and packaging. Furthermore, below the ingredients list on the package, you’ll see verbiage that reads, “manufacturer for Life’s Abundance”. This verbiage is required by FDA law and is meant to inform the buyer that Life’s Abundance is simply the distributor, not the maker, of the product.

The truth is that the maker of this dog food is mostly unknown. Though, Life’s Abundance states that the product is made in New York and Ohio. That’s as much information as you’ll get.

Major Ingredients

The first major ingredient in Life’s Abundance dog food is chicken meal. This is meat concentrate that contains nearly 300% more protein than conventional chicken.

The second major ingredient is ground brown rice. Also known as rice flour, it is considered a gluten-free substitute for wheat flour. It is made from either brown or white rice.

The third major ingredient is a minimally processed form of oats, known as oat groats. This whole grain ingredient has an average nutritional value.

The fourth major ingredient is chicken fat. Chicken fat is collected from rendering chicken. This process is similar to making soup and involves skimming fat from the surface of the liquid. Chicken fat contains high levels of linoleic acid, which is an essential omega-6 fatty acid. Though it doesn’t sound appetizing, chicken fat is a nutritional ingredient.

The fifth major ingredient is egg product. Unspecified as to whether it is wet or dry, egg product is a form of shell-free eggs. The quality of this ingredient can vary greatly. Low-grade egg products from commercial hatcheries may contain eggs that have failed to hatch. But, high-grade eggs have an especially high biological value and are easy to digest.

The sixth major ingredient is tomato pomace. This is somewhat of a controversial ingredient. Tomato pomace is a by-product that remains after processing tomatoes into soup, ketchup, and juice. Many dog owners like tomato pomace since it’s high in fiber and nutrient content, however, other dog owners dislike it and claim it’s an inexpensive dog food filler. But to be honest, there’s not enough tomato pomace in Life’s Abundance to make much of a difference.

The seventh major ingredient is barley. This is a cereal grain that supplies healthy nutrients and fiber. Though it supplies energy content, this starchy carbohydrate has modest nutritional value for dogs.

The eighth major ingredient is flaxseed meal. This is one of the best plant-based sources of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. However, this ingredient contains roughly 19% protein, which must be considered when gauging the meat content of this dog food.

Additional Noteworthy Ingredients

Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids like EPA and DHA. Both of these quality fats offer the highest bio-availability to dogs, as well as humans. Depending on the purity and freshness of the fish oil, it is a commendable addition.

Beet pulp is a by-product of sugar beet processing. As a debated ingredient, beet pulp is considered by some to be an inexpensive filler, while others praise its exceptional benefits to blood sugar and intestinal health. Though this is a controversial ingredient, in moderate amounts, beet pulp is an acceptable addition to dog food.

Inulin is generally sourced from chicory root and it’s a natural source of soluble dietary fiber. In addition, it’s a prebiotic that promotes the growth of healthy bacteria in a dog’s digestive tract. This ingredient is a starch-like compound that is formed of repeating units of carbohydrates.

Yeast extract is a common name for a broader group of products made by removing cell walls from yeast organisms. Some of these products are added as specific nutritional supplements, and others are utilized as flavor enhancers. However, glutamic acid and monosodium glutamate found in some yeast extracts are controversial. Many argue that these two yeast extracts are to blame for obesity. Since Life’s Abundance dog food reveals very little about the types of yeast extract included in their recipe, it’s impossible to know the quality of this ingredient.

Chelated minerals are minerals that have been attached to proteins chemically, which makes them easier to absorb. Generally, you find chelated minerals in higher quality dog food.

Selenium yeast is a natural yeast supplement that is considered to be a safer anti-cancer alternative.

Full List of Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Whitefish Meal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Chickpeas, Field Peas, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Egg Product, Beets, Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil, Flaxseed Meal, Sunflower Lecithin, Yeast Culture, Carrots, Parsley, Lettuce, Celery, Watercress, Spinach, Cranberries, Blueberries, Salt, DL-Methionine, Fructooligosaccharide, Potassium Chloride, Yeast Extract, L-Lysine, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Choline Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Taurine, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Iron Proteinate, Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Inositol, Niacin Supplement, Copper Proteinate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Manganese Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Acetate, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Dried Lactobacillus reuteri Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium animalis Fermentation Product.

Life’s Abundance Dog Food Review

The nutrient breakdown for this dog food is fair. 33.3% of protein content is pretty good. 40.6% of carbs is decently low, which is what you want to see in dog food. However, when you look at the ingredient list, it doesn’t look very good. The top sources of protein are chicken meal

The nutrient division for this dog food is fair. The protein content is a respectable 33.3% and carbohydrates are a low 40.6%. This is what most dog owners want to see in their dog’s food.

The full ingredient list doesn’t look very good on the surface. Chicken meal and turkey meal are the top sources of protein, followed by chickpeas, field peas, and potatoes. This is likely an indication that they use a lot of vegetable proteins. And these proteins lack the amino acids that actual meat contains.

Though they have no legal definition, “natural flavors” are listed as an ingredient, but these flavors could be anything. It’s not uncommon in dog food to see this ingredient but it’s not something you want to see listed.

The list of ingredients includes fruits and vegetables but they make up such a small percentage of the actual dog food.

The average cost for their large 36 lb bag is $2.38 per lb and $2.49 per lb for the 18 lb bag. This cost is somewhat higher than the average cost of dog food, which is $2.19.

Should I Feed Life’s Abundance Dog Food to My Dog?

From a nutrition perspective, I’m comfortable recommending the Grain Free formula. However, the cost is higher than I like to see. There are much better dog food products from real dog food companies that make their own food at a lower price.

If you’re on a budget, a great option is Crave dog food. They have a high-quality dog food at $1.86 per lb, making it a nice option for price-conscious buyers.

Conclusion

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