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Our Verdict
Mossy Oak Nature’s Menu dry product range consists of two recipes with ratings varying from 4 to 5 stars. The average rating of the whole range is 4.5 stars.
Pros
- Real chicken or lamb as the #1 ingredient
- Contain probiotics
- Budget-friendly
Cons
- Limited recipes
The table below shows each recipe in this range including our rating and the AAFCO nutrient profile: Growth (puppy), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.
| Product line | Rating | AAFCO |
|---|---|---|
| Mossy Oak Nature’s Menu Lamb and Brown Rice | 4 | M |
| Mossy Oak Nature’s Menu Chicken and Brown Rice | 5 | A |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Mossy Oak Nature’s Menu Chicken and Brown Rice was selected to represent both products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Mossy Oak Nature’s Menu Chicken and Brown Rice
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Deboned chicken, ground brown rice, ground barley, chicken meal (source of glucosamine), oat groats, rice bran, natural flavor, sweet potatoes, salt, dried chicory root, dried carrots, dried blueberries, dried cranberries, dried apples, calcium chloride, vitamin E supplement, niacin, D-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid, copper sulfate, manganese sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese proteinate, zinc proteinate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried lactobacillus reuteri fermentation product, dried bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried enterococcus faecium fermentation product
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 4%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 25% | 15% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 28% | 17% | 47% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 24% | 36% | 40% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient in this dog food is chicken. Although it is a quality item, raw chicken contains up to 73% water. After cooking, most of that moisture is lost, reducing the meat content to just a fraction of its original weight.
After processing, this item would probably account for a smaller part of the total content of the finished product.
The second ingredient is brown rice, a complex carbohydrate that (once cooked) can be fairly easy to digest. However, aside from its natural energy content, rice is of only modest nutritional value to a dog.
The third ingredient is barley. Barley is a starchy carbohydrate supplying fiber and other healthy nutrients. However, aside from its energy content, this cereal grain is of only modest nutritional value to a dog.
The fourth ingredient is chicken meal. Chicken meal is considered a meat concentrate and contains nearly 300% more protein than fresh chicken.
The fifth ingredient is oat groats, a whole grain, minimally processed form of oats. With the exception of their caloric content and the fact they’re also gluten free, oat groats can be considered average in nutritional value.
The sixth ingredient is rice bran, a healthy by-product of milling whole grain rice. The bran is the fiber-rich outer layer of the grain containing starch, protein, fat as well as vitamins and minerals.
After natural flavor we find sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are a gluten-free source of complex carbohydrates in a dog food. They are naturally rich in dietary fiber and beta carotene.
The ninth ingredient is salt (also known as sodium chloride). Salt is a common additive in many dog foods. That’s because sodium is a necessary mineral for all animals – including humans.
However, since the actual amount of salt added to this recipe isn’t disclosed on the list of ingredients, it’s impossible to judge the nutritional value of this item.
From here, the list goes on to include a number of other items.
But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of this product.
With three notable exceptions…
First, we note the inclusion of dried fermentation products in this recipe. Fermentation products are typically added as probiotics to aid with digestion.
Next, chicory root. Chicory is rich in , a starch-like compound made up of repeating units of carbohydrates and found in certain roots and tubers.
Not only is inulin a natural source of soluble dietary fiber, it’s also a used to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in a dog’s digestive tract.
Last we find this food also contains chelated minerals, that have been chemically attached to protein. This makes them easier to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually found in better dog foods.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Mossy Oak Nature’s Menu Chicken and Brown Rice looks like an above-average dry product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 28.8%, a fat level of 17.4% and estimated carbohydrates of about 41.5%.
As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 27.2% and a mean fat level of 14.7%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 45.9% for the overall product line.
And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 54%.
Below-average protein. Near-average fat. And near-average carbs when compared to a typical dry dog food.
Mossy Oak Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Mossy Oak through February 2026.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Mossy Oak Nature's Menu Dry Dog Food
Mossy Oak Nature’s Menu is a grain-inclusive dry dog food using a moderate amount of named meat as its dominant source of animal protein, thus earning the brand 4.5 stars.
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