Holistic Complete Digestive Health Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Puppy Dry Dog Food, 3.5-lb bag

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   deboned chicken

   Real meat with the bones removed before grinding. The cleanest version of chicken on an ingredient label.

   protein animal
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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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   chickpeas

   Also called garbanzo beans. Affordable plant protein source, part of the legume stack the FDA examined in its heart-disease investigation. See why →

   legume
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   pork

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

   protein animal
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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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   chicken fat

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

   fat
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   sweet potato

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

   vegetable
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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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    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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    natural flavor

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

    other
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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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    yeast culture

    Fermented yeast. Source of B vitamins and beta-glucans that some research suggests support immune function.

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    salmon oil

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

    fat
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    barley

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

    grain
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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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    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
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    inulin

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

    fiber
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    taurine

    Amino acid critical for heart health. Especially important in grain-free or pulse-heavy formulas where natural taurine precursors run thin.

    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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    niacin supplement

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

    vitamin
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    d-calcium pantothenate

    B vitamin (B5). Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.

    vitamin
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    riboflavin supplement

    B vitamin (B2). Required in complete dog foods. The standardized form ensures consistent dosing.

    vitamin
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    vitamin a supplement

    Vitamin A in stable, standardized form. Required for vision, immune function, and growth.

    vitamin
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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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