Keos
Adult Dog Beef & Vegetables
Rating
Is Keos Adult Dog Beef & Vegetables dry dog food good?
Keos Adult Dog Beef & Vegetables is a dry dog food rated 0.5 stars, with low ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. However, several animal ingredients are described in generic terms, which reduces sourcing transparency. This recipe is free from Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish but contains Gluten grains, Legumes, Poultry, Unknown Poultry Meal.
Allergy Highlights
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Cons
- Contains several unnamed animal ingredients, which reduces ingredient transparency.
- Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Nutrition Breakdown
- Protein 22%
- Fat 11%
- Est. Carbs 49%
- Fiber 4%
- Ash 13%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
- Protein 20%
- Fat 10%
- Est. Carbs 44%
- Fiber 4%
- Moisture 10%
- Ash 12%
As-fed values are the raw percentages printed on the product label.
Tips
- Protein is Low (22% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. Some lower-activity adult dogs may do fine on lower-protein complete foods, but growth, pregnancy, nursing, and medical needs change the answer.
- Fat is Medium (11% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many adult dogs, assuming the full diet matches activity and body condition.
Ingredients Analysis
35 of 37 matched
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1 Wheat
CarbsDescription
The most common inexpensive filler in lower-grade pet foods. Other than carbs and fiber, it does not contain important nutrients for dogs / cats.
Why Concerned?
A common filler with gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
Allergen Concern
Contains gluten, which is one of the most common allergens that can cause skin rashes, itchiness, and irritation.
Digestion Concern
Gluten intolerances can cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract, may result in diarrhea and discomfort stomach.
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2 Corn
CarbsDescription
A grain that is often referred as "cheap filler" in pet foods, mainly due to its high carbs content and low to moderate nutrition profile.
Why Concerned?
A controversial filler with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
Allergen Concern
One of the most reported ingredients to be the likely cause of allergies. This could be due to the undiscovered contaminants within corns. Contrary to the real situation, studies show that the chance of getting corn allergy is 14% and only accounts for 3% of allergies.
Digestion Concern
It is high in cellulose, which is an insoluble fiber that is hard to digest.
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3 Rice
CarbsDescription
Without its bran and germ (the main source of nutrients), white rice is considered as "empty carbs".
Why Concerned?
A common filler without gluten, with limited nutrition value to dogs / cats.
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4 Soybean Meal
Plant Protein ConcentrateDescription
Made by milling soybeans, it contains around 45% protein, is a relatively inexpensive source to boost up the protein level of pet foods.
Why Notice?
High level of plant-based protein is not easy to digest and offers less biological value. Good quality pet foods should obtain sufficient protein from animal sources.
Allergen Concern
Soy is one of the most reported allergens, causing itchy skin, hair loss, and excessive scratching.
Digestion Concern
Legume contains oligosaccharides, which is a 3 - 5 carbon short-chain sugar that are indigestible by dogs / cats.
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5 Poultry Meal
Animal ProteinDescription
A dehydrated form of unnamed poultry products, a meat concentrate that could contain 400% more protein than fresh form. Poultry is a generic name that could include any domestic fowl like chicken, turkey, or duck of any condition.
Why Notice?
Often times generic name like poultry is used to cover the inferior meat quality from unknown sources, commonly found in low quality pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
Unnamed poultry products could be made of "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter), turkey, chicken, roadkill, birds, which are not safe for consumption.
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6 Poultry Fat
FatDescription
Leftover fat during the production of unknown poultry meat meal. Poultry is a generic name that could include any domestic fowl like chicken, turkey, or duck of any condition.
Why Notice?
Often times generic name like poultry is used to cover the inferior meat quality from unknown sources, commonly found in low quality pet foods.
Uncertain/Risky
Unnamed poultry products could be made of "4-D animals" (dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter), turkey, chicken, roadkill, birds, which are not safe for consumption.
- 7 Bovine Meal
No match found in database
- 8 Dried Vegetables
No match found in database
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9 Iron
SupplementDescription
An inorganic form of iron. It is essential for the transport and movement of oxygen around the body. Compare to organic form, it has 5 - 15% less absorption rate to the body.
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10 Copper
SupplementDescription
An inorganic form of copper, which is important for the production of blood cells, hair coat color pigmentation, and maintaining the nervous system. Compare to organic form, it has 5 - 15% less absorption rate to the body.
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11 Manganese
SupplementDescription
An inorganic form of manganese that has 5 - 15% less absorption rate than the organic form. It is essential for the transport and movement of oxygen around the body.
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12 Zinc
SupplementDescription
An inorganic form of zinc, which is vital in skin function and wound healing, cell replication, the structure and function of biological membranes. Compare to organic form, it has 5 - 15% less absorption rate to the body.
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13 Iodine
SupplementDescription
Supplement for iodine, a rare mineral essential for healthy thyroid function, usually found in seaweed.
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14 Selenium
SupplementDescription
An inorganic form of selenium, has 5 - 15% less absorption rate than the organic form. It is essential to protect the body from oxidative damage by free radicals.
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15 Vitamin A
SupplementDescription
Supplement of vitamin A, it is essential for healthy skin, normal vision, and immune function.
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16 Vitamin D3
SupplementDescription
Supplement for vitamin D3 (animal-derived), which is essential for calcium homeostasis - to maintain a constant concentration of calcium. A deficiency will result in osteopenia (lower bone mass).
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17 Vitamin C
SupplementDescription
Supplement for vitamin C, which can help to prevent oxidative damages by radicals, maintain healthy skin, and boost the immune system.
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18 Vitamin K3
SupplementDescription
Menadione, a synthetic form of vitamin K essential for blood clotting.
Why Concerned?
A synthetic vitamin that has been controversial due to potential toxicity at high doses.
Uncertain/Risky
Synthetic form with potential toxicity concerns at high doses.
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19 Vitamin B1
SupplementDescription
Supplement for vitamin B1, which is important for energy production and glucose metabolism.
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20 Vitamin B2
SupplementDescription
Supplement for vitamin B2, which is vital for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients. A deficiency will result in symptoms like anorexia and weight loss.
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21 Vitamin B6
SupplementDescription
Supplement for vitamin B6, which is vital for producing glucose, red blood cells, and synthesis of niacin, taurine, dopamine. A deficiency will result in symptoms like anemia, seizures, and heart-related issues.
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22 Vitamin B12
SupplementDescription
Supplement for vitamin B12, which is vital for carbon transfer and propionate metabolism. A deficiency will result in symptoms similar to gastrointestinal disorders, such as diarrhea and weight loss.
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23 Niacin
SupplementDescription
Known as vitamin B3, essential to maintain healthy GI tracts, skin/coat, and nervous system.
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24 Vitamin E
SupplementDescription
Supplement for vitamin E, which is an important antioxidant that protects oxidative damages on cellular membranes by free radicals. A deficiency will result in symptoms like anorexia, depression, and dermatitis.
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25 Calcium D-pantothenate
SupplementDescription
An inorganic form of calcium, it is essential in the formation of bones / teeth and different cellular functions. Compare to organic form, it has 5 - 15% less absorption rate to the body.
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26 Biotin
SupplementDescription
A water-soluble vitamin B that is important for maintaining healthy skin, coat, and nails.
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27 Folic Acid
SupplementDescription
A synthetic form of folate, which is also known as vitamin B9. It plays an important role to support the body's functions, such as cell growth.
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28 Choline
SupplementDescription
Vital molecule for various functions in the body, lack of choline can result in weight loss, vomiting, and fatty liver.
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29 Dicalcium Phosphate
SupplementDescription
A supplement for calcium and phosphorus. It is mainly used to improve the texture of pet foods. It is also found in some toothpaste as a polishing agent.
Why Notice?
A risky supplement that can cause health issues, backed by research studies.
Digestion Concern
It does not absorb any water, almost insoluble, and becomes very hard in digesting.
Uncertain/Risky
Studies show that it can cause the formulation of kidney stones.
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30 Calcium Carbonate
SupplementDescription
An inorganic form of calcium, it is essential in the formation of bones / teeth and different cellular functions. Compare to organic form, it has 5 - 15% less absorption rate to the body.
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31 Sodium Chloride
OthersDescription
Mainly added to enhance the flavor, might cause kidney and blood pressure issues in a larger dose. High-quality pet foods should get a sufficient amount from raw meat, additional salt is not necessary.
Why Concerned?
A controversial ingredient that might cause health issues, unnecessary for the risk.
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32 Preservative
(Detected): Preservatives
Food AdditiveDescription
A food preservative to extend shelf life.
Why Concerned?
An unnamed preservative - the specific compound is not disclosed.
Uncertain/Risky
Unnamed preservatives may include controversial compounds.
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33 Anti-oxidants
(Detected): Antioxidants
SupplementDescription
Helps protect the body from damage caused by free radicals caused by oxidative stress.
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34 Palatants
Food AdditiveDescription
Substances added to improve palatability of pet food.
Why Concerned?
Unnamed palatability enhancers lack transparency about their composition.
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35 L-lysine
SupplementDescription
One of the essential amino acids that dogs and cats cannot produce by themselves therefore must be obtained from the diet. Usually, pet foods with a high amount of meat and legumes do not require this supplement as they are high in lysine naturally.
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36 Dl-methionine
SupplementDescription
Added to balance the amino acids profile of pet foods with limited amounts of meat protein. Meat / fish naturally contains methionine, which does not require extra supplements. It is sometimes used to help support urine acidification.
Why Concerned?
A safe supplement to improve the completeness of essential amino acids profile (the building block of protein). However, it could imply the lack of meat protein - usually in lower quality pet foods.
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37 Yucca Schidigera Extract
CarbsDescription
Yucca schidigera is a desert plant found in the arid southwestern US and Mexico. It has been shown to reduce fecal aroma (poop's smell) without any harmful effect.
Tips
- Some protein sources are less clear: Poultry Meal appear near the top without a clearly defined animal source.
- Plant protein signal: Soybean Meal may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
- Higher-priority ingredients to review: Soybean Meal, Poultry Meal, Poultry Fat.
- Higher-caution ingredients: Poultry Meal, Poultry Fat, Vitamin K3, and 2 more have caution notes in the ingredient database.
- Possible allergy triggers: Wheat, Corn, Soybean Meal have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
Low- Unnamed 100%
Low clarity: only 0% of Keos Adult Dog Beef & Vegetables's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named. 100% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and spot allergens; vague ones don't.
Contributing ingredients
Unnamed
Animal Protein
Low- Animal 50%
- Plant concentrate 50%
Protein in Keos Adult Dog Beef & Vegetables leans on plant signals: only 50% comes from animal sources, while plant-protein concentrates make up 50% and whole plant proteins 0%. Plant concentrates like pea or soy isolate are cheap protein boosters but lack the amino-acid profile pets need from meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Plant concentrate
Keos Adult Dog Beef & Vegetables dry dog food Review
Keos Adult Dog Beef & Vegetables scores 0.5 stars on this analysis, with low ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. There are several concerns in this label that may make it a poor fit.
Avoid if
- Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity
- You're avoiding legumes
- You need to know the exact animal source of every protein
Key takeaways
- Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Soybean Meal.
- Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Legumes, Poultry, Unknown Poultry Meal.
- On a dry-matter basis: 22% protein, 11% fat, 49% estimated carbohydrates.
- Free from Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish.
- Overall rating: 0.5 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Keos Adult Dog Beef & Vegetables good for dogs?
This recipe scored 0.5 stars, with low ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. Worth understanding the concerns before choosing it for your dog.
Does Keos Adult Dog Beef & Vegetables contain Dairy?
No — based on the ingredient list, Keos Adult Dog Beef & Vegetables doesn't include Dairy or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Dairy can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does Keos Adult Dog Beef & Vegetables contain Egg?
No — based on the ingredient list, Keos Adult Dog Beef & Vegetables doesn't include Egg or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Egg can typically avoid this allergen here.
Does Keos Adult Dog Beef & Vegetables contain Legumes?
Yes — based on the ingredient list, Keos Adult Dog Beef & Vegetables contains Legumes, so pets sensitive to Legumes should generally avoid this product or consult a vet first.
Does Keos Adult Dog Beef & Vegetables contain Nuts?
No — based on the ingredient list, Keos Adult Dog Beef & Vegetables doesn't include Nuts or related ingredients, so pets sensitive to Nuts can typically avoid this allergen here.
Is Keos Adult Dog Beef & Vegetables grain-free?
No — the recipe contains Gluten grains.
What are the main protein sources in Keos Adult Dog Beef & Vegetables?
Animal proteins include Poultry Meal, though some are listed in generic terms rather than by species.
