Homestyle Creations Fresh Beef, Chicken & Turkey Recipe Dog Food, 1-lb bag, case of 6

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 46%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

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   beef

   Real meat. Dense in protein and iron. Some dogs are sensitive to it, but for most it's an excellent base.

   protein animal
2. 2

   chicken

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

   protein animal
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   turkey

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

   protein animal
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   eggs

   Whole eggs. The highest-quality protein on any ingredient label by amino acid score.

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   carrots

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

   vegetable
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   brown rice

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

   grain
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   pumpkin

   Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.

   vegetable
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   green beans

   Real vegetable. Fiber and a small amount of vitamins. Often used in weight-management formulas because it bulks up a meal without adding calories.

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   natural flavors

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

   other
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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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    canola oil

    Plant oil. Some omega-3 from the parent plant, though dogs absorb it less efficiently than fish-derived omega-3. Fine in moderation.

    fat
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    milk
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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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    tapioca starch

    Refined cassava starch, used as a binder. Easy to digest, low on nutrition.

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    spinach

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

    vegetable
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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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    calcium carbonate

    Source of calcium. Functional. Required in complete dog foods, especially those without bone-in meat meals.

    mineral
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    iron proteinate

    Iron bound to protein for better absorption. The premium form versus inorganic iron sulfate.

    mineral
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    zinc proteinate

    Zinc bound to protein for better absorption. The premium form of the mineral, versus zinc oxide which sits cheaper on the label.

    mineral
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    potassium iodide

    Source of iodine, an essential trace mineral for thyroid function. Required for AAFCO-complete formulas.

    mineral
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    copper proteinate

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

    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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    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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    choline chloride

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

    supplement
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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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