Restricted Diet Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Delicate Dinner Dry Dog Food
Verified Jun 15, 2026
This is a dry, all-life-stages dog food designed for dogs with sensitive stomachs who do better on a blander, easy-to-digest diet. It uses chicken meal and egg as the main animal protein sources, with brown rice, oats, and other grains providing carbohydrates and fiber. Added fructooligosaccharides and a Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation extract offer targeted support for healthy gut bacteria and digestion.
Nutritionally, this is a well-balanced dry food that should suit many dogs with mild to moderate digestive sensitivity who don't need a prescription diet. It offers moderate protein and fat levels from named animal sources and uses gentle grains like brown rice and oats rather than heavy legumes. The inclusion of prebiotic fiber and a probiotic culture is a nice touch for dogs prone to loose stools or gut upset, though it still contains common protein allergens like chicken and egg, so it's not appropriate for dogs with those specific allergies.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Chicken meal as the first ingredient provides a concentrated, named animal protein source rather than vague or unnamed meats.
- Carbohydrates come mainly from brown rice, oat groats, sorghum, and millet, which are generally well tolerated and support a more bland, gentle diet.
- Formulated with prebiotic fructooligosaccharides and a Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation extract to help support a healthy intestinal microbiome.
- Moderate protein (25% min) and fat (10% min) levels and reasonable calorie density (366 kcal per cup) are appropriate for many adult dogs, especially those who do better on less-rich diets.
Considerations
- Contains chicken meal and spray-dried egg, so it is not suitable for dogs with known chicken or egg allergies or sensitivities.
- While designed as a “restricted” or bland diet, it is not a prescription veterinary diet; dogs with significant gastrointestinal disease may still need a true therapeutic formula overseen by a veterinarian.
- Fiber level is modest rather than high (3% max crude fiber), so dogs who need a very high-fiber diet for specific medical reasons may require a different product.
Full Ingredient List
Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.
Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.
Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
02
Brown Rice
Brown rice is a whole-grain carbohydrate and fiber ingredient commonly used in dog and cat foods to provide digestible energy, dietary fiber, and modest amounts of B‑vitamins and minerals; it typically offers more nutrients and fiber than white rice. It’s generally well tolerated and can help with sensitive stomachs, but because it is high in carbohydrates (not a primary protein source) and can contain trace inorganic arsenic depending on sourcing, it should be included in balanced formulations and monitored in overweight or diabetic pets.
03
Oat Groat
Oat groats are the whole, minimally processed oat kernels (hull removed) used in pet foods as a source of complex carbohydrates, soluble fiber (including beneficial beta‑glucans), and modest amounts of protein, B vitamins, and minerals. They provide digestible energy and can support gastrointestinal health and weight management when cooked or processed for improved digestibility, but should be used in moderation—especially in cat diets and in pets with grain sensitivities or carbohydrate‑restricted conditions such as diabetes.
04
Sorghum
Sorghum is a cereal grain commonly used in pet foods as a source of complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber and modest plant protein, often chosen as a gluten‑free alternative to wheat or corn. It can provide fermentable fiber and antioxidant compounds that may support digestion and glycemic control, but is generally less digestible than some grains unless properly processed and certain tannin‑rich varieties can reduce nutrient availability, so quality sourcing and appropriate formulation are important—particularly for cats, whose diets should remain primarily animal‑based.
05
Millet
Millet is a small, gluten-free cereal grain used in pet foods primarily as a carbohydrate and fiber source that also contributes modest amounts of protein, B vitamins and minerals such as magnesium and phosphorus. It is generally well tolerated by dogs and may be used in some cat recipes, but because cats are obligate carnivores and millet is relatively high in carbohydrates and contains phytic acid (an anti‑nutrient), it is usually cooked/processed for better digestibility and should be part of a formula that meets species‑specific protein and taurine needs; pets with specific grain sensitivities may still react, so consult your veterinarian if concerned.
Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Specs
Brand
Dave's Pet Food offers budget-friendly, nutritious dog and cat food made with a focus on quality ingredients and transparency. The brand caters to pet owners seeking a balance between affordability and nutritional value, offering grain-free, sensitive diet, and specialized formulations.
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Dave's Pet Food develops its recipes in the United States and works with third-party manufacturing partners (co-packers) that follow FDA regulations and AAFCO nutritional standards for pet food labeling and safety. The company maintains oversight through rigorous quality control and supplier standards.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Dave's Pet Food Restricted Diet Chicken Meal & Brown Rice Delicate Dinner Dry Dog Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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