Hi-Protein 27 Dry Dog Food
Verified Jun 8, 2026
This is a high-protein, all-life-stages dry dog food designed for active and working dogs. It uses pork meat and bone meal, soybean meal, corn, and wheat as its main protein and energy sources, with added chicken fat and fish meal for extra calories and fatty acids. The formula includes beet pulp and yeast culture for digestive support plus a full vitamin and mineral premix to meet AAFCO standards for all life stages, including growth and reproduction.
This food offers solid, all-life-stages nutrition with a focus on higher protein and calories to support active or working dogs. The protein level is appropriate for growing and adult dogs, and the calorie density is moderate enough to be adjustable for both house pets and performance dogs. It does rely on multiple common allergen ingredients (pork by-products, soy, wheat, chicken fat, fish), so it’s best suited to dogs without known food sensitivities who need an affordable, higher-protein option.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages by formulation, so it’s appropriate for puppies, adults, and pregnant/lactating dogs when fed as directed.
- 27% protein and 10% fat on an as-fed basis provide adequate support for muscle maintenance and active or working dogs when portioned correctly.
- Includes animal-based protein sources (pork meat and bone meal, fish meal, chicken fat) along with plant proteins to supply essential amino acids and fatty acids.
- Contains beet pulp and yeast culture, which can support healthy digestion and stool quality, plus a complete vitamin-mineral premix for overall health.
Considerations
- Primary protein sources are meat and bone meal and plant proteins rather than fresh meat, which is perfectly acceptable nutritionally but may be slightly less digestible for some dogs than higher-end formulations.
- Contains multiple common allergens (pork by-products, soy, wheat, chicken fat, and fish meal), so it’s not a good fit for dogs with known food allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients.
- Calorie density is moderate; very high-performance dogs may still need larger portions to maintain weight, while less active dogs could gain weight if amounts are not carefully controlled.
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
01
Pork Meat
Pork meat is used in dog and cat foods as an animal-based protein source and palatability enhancer, supplying complete amino acids along with fats that contribute to energy and flavor. It provides B vitamins, iron and zinc supportive of metabolism and muscle health, but can be higher in fat and calories (relevant for weight control or pancreatitis), may trigger reactions in pets with pork sensitivities, and should be properly processed/cooked and formulated into a complete diet to ensure safety and balanced nutrition.
02
Pork Bone
Pork bone is commonly used in pet foods as a source of calcium, phosphorus and other minerals and is often rendered into bone meal or incorporated as bone broth or ground bone to add minerals, collagen and flavor. It can contribute to skeletal mineral balance and provide gelatinous collagen that may support joint and gut health, but whole or cooked pork bones can splinter and cause choking or intestinal injury, excessive bone can upset the calcium:phosphorus ratio or cause constipation, and products should be properly processed and sourced to minimize bacterial or parasite risks.
03
Corn
Corn is commonly used in dog and cat foods as a digestible source of carbohydrates and calories, and it also provides some plant protein, fiber, B vitamins and minerals while helping with kibble structure and palatability. While generally safe and economical, corn is relatively high in starch and has an incomplete amino acid profile for obligate carnivores (cats), can be a source of mycotoxin contamination if poorly stored, and although true corn allergies are uncommon, some pets may be sensitive, so quality and proper formulation with animal proteins are important.
04
Soybean
Soybean is a common plant-based ingredient in pet foods used as a concentrated protein and fat source (in forms such as soybean meal, soy protein concentrate/isolate, and soybean oil) that supplies essential amino acids, calories, and beneficial polyunsaturated fats. It can be a cost-effective, digestible protein for many dogs but is less ideal as the sole protein for obligate carnivores like cats and may trigger allergies or deliver phytoestrogens and antinutritional factors (e.g., trypsin inhibitors, phytates) that are typically reduced by proper processing, so diets using soy should be balanced and monitored.
05
Wheat Middling
Wheat middlings are a milling by-product commonly used in dry pet foods as a source of digestible carbohydrate, fiber and modest plant protein that also helps with kibble texture, binding and supplies B-vitamins and some minerals. They can be a cost-effective fiber/energy ingredient but may increase stool volume, contain gluten (problematic for dogs with wheat sensitivity), have variable nutritional quality, and are of limited value for obligate carnivores like cats, so inclusion levels and storage (to prevent mold/mycotoxins) should be considered.
Nutritional Breakdown
How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter
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Product Specs
AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional
adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.Brand
The Kent brand offers premium livestock and pet nutrition products focused on science-based formulations and consistent quality. It includes dog and cat foods, livestock feed, and equine products crafted in the United States with an emphasis on trusted nutrition and regional sourcing.
Visit KentManufacturer
Kent Nutrition Group maintains strict quality control and safety processes across its manufacturing facilities. The company uses HACCP-based safety systems and adheres to FDA and AAFCO guidelines for pet food manufacturing. Its manufacturing operations focus on ingredient traceability and consistent product quality.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Kent Hi-Protein 27 Dry Dog Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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We have no recalls on record for Kent. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.
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