Fresh Mix Medium/Large All Life Stages Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag

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   chicken

   Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.

   protein animal
2. 2

   chicken meal

   Chicken with the water cooked out. Per pound, packs more protein than fresh chicken.

   protein animal
3. 3

   turkey

   Real meat. Lean protein, good amino acid profile, often well-tolerated by dogs sensitive to chicken.

   protein animal
4. 4

   barley

   Whole grain with a low glycemic profile and some soluble fiber. Easy on blood sugar.

   grain
5. 5

   brown rice

   Whole grain that's easy to digest. Steady carb energy plus a little fiber.

   grain
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   oatmeal

   Gentle on the stomach. Slow-release carbs and soluble fiber that supports stool quality.

   grain
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   millet

   Gluten-free whole grain. Fine for most dogs, often used as an alternative to rice.

   grain
8. 8

   peas

   Cheap protein bulk. Fine in small amounts, but when peas stack with lentils and chickpeas in the top ingredients, it's the pattern the FDA flagged in its heart-disease investigation. See why →

   legume
9. 9

   pea flour

   Powdered peas, usually used as a binder or filler. Counts toward the legume stack the FDA flagged.

   legume
10. 10

    egg product

    Processed whole eggs. Same nutritional profile as fresh eggs, just shelf-stable.

    protein animal
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    chicken fat

    Despite the name, a high-quality energy source. Concentrated calories plus essential fatty acids like linoleic acid.

    fat
12. 12

    tomato pomace

    The fiber-rich byproduct of tomato processing. Sometimes flagged unfairly. It's a real fiber source, not a filler shortcut.

    fiber
13. 13

    duck

    Real meat. Often used as a novel protein for dogs with sensitivities to chicken or beef.

    protein animal
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    salmon

    Real fish meat. Natural source of omega-3s, which kibble usually has to add back from oil.

    protein animal
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    flaxseed

    Plant source of omega-3. Helpful for skin and coat, though dogs absorb omega-3 from fish more efficiently.

    fat
16. 16

    natural flavor

    Legal term for animal-derived flavoring, usually hydrolyzed liver or broth. Adds taste, says nothing about quality.

    other
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    fish meal

    Concentrated fish protein, usually whitefish, herring, or mackerel. Strong amino acid profile.

    protein animal
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    salmon oil

    Pure omega-3s. The thing skin-and-coat formulas are usually built around.

    fat
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    choline chloride

    Essential nutrient for liver and brain function. Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.

    supplement
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    dried chicory root

    Natural prebiotic. Feeds beneficial gut bacteria. The same compound (inulin) used in human gut-health products.

    fiber
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    kelp

    Seaweed source of iodine. Trace mineral support, common in better formulas.

    supplement
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    carrots

    Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.

    vegetable
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    apples

    Real fruit, some fiber and antioxidants. The amount in kibble is too small to matter much.

    fruit
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    tomatoes

    Real fruit. Lycopene and trace antioxidants. Different from tomato pomace, which is the fiber byproduct.

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    blueberries

    Antioxidants, real. But the amount in any kibble is too small to do much. Mostly marketing.

    fruit

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