N&D Brown Coat Canine Formula Adult GMO-Free Lamb, Carrot & Kelp Mini Dry Dog Food, 4.4-lb bag

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   lamb

   Real meat. Often used for dogs with chicken or beef sensitivities. Slightly higher fat content than chicken.

   protein animal
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   dehydrated lamb

   Real meat. Often used for dogs with chicken or beef sensitivities. Slightly higher fat content than chicken.

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   sweet potato

   Complex carb with fiber and beta-carotene. Gentle on the stomach.

   vegetable
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   pea starch

   Refined starch from peas, mostly carbs after the protein is removed. Counts toward the legume stack the FDA examined.

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   dehydrated pork

   Real meat. Dense protein and fat, though less common in dog food than chicken or beef.

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   pork fat

   Real animal fat from a named species. Clean energy source.

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   hydrolyzed fish
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   chicken fat

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

   fat
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   herring oil

   Concentrated omega-3 from herring. Same role as salmon oil, skin and coat support.

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    dehydrated fish
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    natural flavors

    Same as natural flavor. Usually hydrolyzed liver or broth, adds palatability.

    other
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    dried kelp

    Natural source of iodine and trace minerals. A common premium-brand inclusion.

    supplement
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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
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    dried carrot

    Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, antioxidants. Same as carrots, sometimes singular on labels.

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    turmeric

    Spice with anti-inflammatory compounds. Real research in humans, but the dose in kibble is small. Mostly there for label appeal.

    supplement
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    pea fiber

    Insoluble fiber from peas. Doesn't carry the protein-inflation concern of pea protein. Mostly there for stool quality.

    fiber
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    suncured alfalfa meal

    Sun-dried alfalfa, preserving more of the natural vitamins than heat-dried versions.

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    inulin

    Prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Same compound found in chicory root.

    fiber
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    fructooligosaccharide

    Prebiotic fiber, often abbreviated FOS. Feeds beneficial gut bacteria.

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    chamomile
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    dried spinach

    Leafy green. Some iron, vitamin K, and fiber. The dose in kibble is small but it's real food.

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    psyllium seed husk

    Soluble fiber. Supports stool quality. The same fiber humans use for digestive regularity.

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    brewers dried yeast

    Yeast left over from brewing. Rich in B vitamins and amino acids. A traditional and well-tolerated inclusion.

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    dicalcium phosphate

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

    mineral
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    potassium chloride

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

    mineral

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