Natural & Delicious Chicken Grain-Free Mini Breed Formula Dry Dog Food, 5.5-lb bag

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   chicken

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

   protein animal
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   dehydrated chicken

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

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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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   chicken fat

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

   fat
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   pork fat

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

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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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   natural flavors

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

   other
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   dried whole eggs
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    herring

    Whole fish, naturally high in omega-3s and very digestible protein. Common in premium formulas.

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    dehydrated herring

    Whole fish, naturally high in omega-3s and very digestible protein. Common in premium formulas.

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    herring oil

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

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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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    dried carrot

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

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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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    dried pomegranate

    Antioxidants, real. Like other fruit additions, the dose in kibble is mostly cosmetic.

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    dried apple

    Whole apple with the moisture removed. Real fruit, fiber, modest nutrition contribution.

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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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    dried sweet orange
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    dried blueberry
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    salt

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

    mineral
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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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