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Category |
Fresh Food (Leo’s Organic Bowl) |
Kibble |
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Processing Level |
Low, gently cooked |
Ultra-processed, cooked at extremely high temperatures |
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Ingredient Quality |
Human-grade meats + whole grains + vegetables you can see |
Feed-grade ingredients; may include fillers, by-products, and rendered meals |
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Nutrient Retention |
High — minimally processed; vitamins stay intact |
Lower — high heat destroys heat-sensitive nutrients |
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Digestibility |
Excellent — fresh proteins, natural moisture |
Moderate — dry, compressed pellets harder to digest |
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Taste & Palatability |
Very high — real food dogs love |
Depends on sprayed-on fats/flavor enhancers |
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Additives & Preservatives |
No artificial preservatives or colors |
Often contains preservatives, stabilizers, and artificial flavors |
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Moisture Content |
High (natural moisture improves hydration) |
Extremely low — contributes to dehydration |
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Health Benefits |
Supports coat shine, digestion, energy, weight, stool quality |
Adequate for basic survival; may contribute to skin, digestive, or weight issues |
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Nutritional Transparency |
Clear ingredients you can recognize |
Ingredient lists often vague (e.g., “meat meal,” “natural flavor”) |
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Customization |
Easy to rotate recipes and adjust portions |
Limited; one-size-fits-all formulas |
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AAFCO Compliance |
Complete & balanced to adult standards |
Varies by brand |
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Cost |
Higher quality = higher cost |
Cheaper to produce, lower cost |
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Overall Summary |
Fresh, real, vet-guided nutrition for long-term health |
Processed convenience food made to be shelf-stable |