Pure Goodness All Stages Grain-Free Limited Ingredient Duck & Turkey Recipe Canned Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 41%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

1. 1

   duck

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

   protein animal
2. 2

   duck broth
3. 3

   turkey broth

   Real broth from named meat. Adds flavor and moisture, signals a recipe that leans on real meat.

4. 4

   turkey liver

   Organ meat. Same nutrient-density story as chicken or beef liver: protein, iron, B vitamins, vitamin A.

   protein animal
5. 5

   turkey heart

   protein animal
6. 6

   turkey

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

   protein animal
7. 7

   ground 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 →

8. 8

   pea protein

   Concentrated plant protein. Inflates the protein number on the label without matching the amino acid quality of meat.

   protein plant
9. 9

   sunflower oil

   Common plant oil. Useful in moderation for omega-6, though too much skews the omega ratio against the dog's favor.

   fat
10. 10

    dicalcium phosphate

    Calcium and phosphorus combined. Required source of both minerals, especially in formulas without much bone content.

    mineral
11. 11

    guar gum

    Thickener common in wet food. Emerging research on emulsifiers and the gut microbiome, but no smoking gun in dogs yet.

    fiber
12. 12

    potassium chloride

    Required mineral. Sometimes used as a salt substitute. Standard inclusion in complete diets.

    mineral
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    salt

    Sodium chloride. Required at small doses for normal physiology. Not a quality concern in standard amounts.

    mineral
14. 14

    cassia gum

    Thickener common in wet food. Functional, no major concerns at typical inclusion.

15. 15

    xanthangum
16. 16

    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
18. 18

    iron sulfate

    mineral
19. 19

    zinc oxide

    Inorganic zinc. Cheapest mineral form on the market. Functional but less bioavailable than chelated alternatives.

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    vitamin e supplement

    Required nutrient and a natural antioxidant. Often pulls double duty as a preservative.

    vitamin
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    copper proteinate

    Copper bound to protein for better absorption. Common in better-formulated diets.

    mineral
22. 22

    sodium selenite Flagged

    Inorganic selenium. Effective at AAFCO levels, no documented safety concern in dogs despite what some pet food blogs claim. Selenium yeast is a marginal upgrade, not a necessity. See why →

    mineral
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    manganese proteinate

    Manganese bound to protein for better absorption. The chelated form most premium brands use.

    mineral
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    thiamine mononitrate

    B vitamin (B1). Essential for nervous system function. Cooked-in vitamin loss is why thiamine is always added back.

    vitamin
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    niacin supplement

    B vitamin (B3). Required in complete dog foods, added as a supplement to standardize the dose.

    vitamin

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