Turkey & Duck Recipe Grain-Free Small Breed Canned Dog Food, 5.5-oz, 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 50%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

1. 1

   turkey

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

   protein animal
2. 2

   turkey broth

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

3. 3

   turkey liver

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

   protein animal
4. 4

   ground dried peas
5. 5

   duck

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

   protein animal
6. 6

   carrots

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

   vegetable
7. 7

   dried egg whites

   Pure egg-white protein, no yolk. Very high amino acid quality.

8. 8

   tricalcium phosphate

   Calcium and phosphorus source. Same role as dicalcium phosphate, slightly different ratio.

   mineral
9. 9

   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
10. 10

    flaxseed oil
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
13. 13

    salt

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

    mineral
14. 14

    zinc amino acid chelate

    Zinc bound to amino acids for better absorption. Same idea as zinc proteinate, the premium form of the mineral.

15. 15

    iron amino acid chelate

    Iron bound to amino acids for better absorption. Premium form versus inorganic iron sulfate.

16. 16

    copper amino acid chelate

    Copper bound to amino acids for better absorption. Premium form versus copper sulfate.

17. 17

    manganese amino acid chelate

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

18. 18

    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
19. 19

    cobalt amino acid chelate

    Cobalt bound to amino acids for better absorption. Trace mineral needed for B12 synthesis.

20. 20

    potassium iodide

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

    mineral
21. 21

    agar-agar

    Seaweed-derived gel used as a thickener. Functional alternative to carrageenan, generally well-tolerated.

22. 22

    choline chloride

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

    supplement
23. 23

    vitamin e supplement

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

    vitamin
24. 24

    thiamine mononitrate

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

    vitamin
25. 25

    niacin supplement

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

    vitamin

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23 of 25 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.