Adult Small Breed & Mini Breed Lamb Meal & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 15.5-lb bag

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   lamb meal

   Lamb cooked down to a dry concentrate. Per pound, more protein than fresh lamb.

   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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   brewers rice

   Broken rice kernels left over from milling, usually destined for human beer-making. Cheaper than whole or even white rice. Same carbs, less nutrition than the brown version.

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   whole grain corn

   Whole corn with the kernel intact. Decent fiber and B vitamins, though it can crowd out meat in cheaper recipes.

   grain
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   wheat gluten

   Concentrated wheat protein. Like other plant gluten meals, it pads the protein number on the label without contributing meat-quality amino acids.

   protein plant
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   wheat

   Whole wheat. Fine for most dogs, though a portion are sensitive. Not a quality concern, just a fit-for-your-dog question.

   grain
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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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   sorghum

   Whole grain with a low glycemic index. Gluten-free, well-tolerated, decent fiber content.

   grain
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   cracked pearled barley

   Pre-cracked pearled barley for better digestibility. Same whole-grain story.

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    pea protein

    Concentrated plant protein. Inflates the protein number on the label without matching the amino acid quality of meat.

    protein plant
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    chicken liver flavor

    Hydrolyzed chicken liver used as a flavor enhancer. Real ingredient, used in tiny amounts for palatability.

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    dried beet pulp

    Soluble fiber from sugar-beet processing. Sometimes treated as a filler, but it's actually one of the better fiber sources in kibble.

    fiber
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    soybean oil

    Plant oil. High in omega-6, which is required but commonly oversupplied. Fine in moderation.

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    lactic acid

    Natural acid used as a mild preservative and pH adjuster. Found in fermented foods too. Safe at typical inclusion.

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    potassium chloride

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

    mineral
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    pork liver flavor

    Hydrolyzed pork liver used as a flavor enhancer. Same role as chicken liver flavor.

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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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    calcium carbonate

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

    mineral
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    l-lysine

    Essential amino acid. Plant-protein-heavy formulas sometimes add it to round out the amino acid profile.

    supplement
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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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    oats

    Whole grain. Steady energy, soluble fiber, and well-tolerated by most dogs.

    grain
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    dl-methionine

    Essential amino acid. Often added when plant proteins dominate, since methionine is naturally lower in pulses than meat.

    supplement
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    fructooligosaccharides

    Prebiotic fiber, often called FOS. Feeds beneficial gut bacteria, similar in function to inulin.

    fiber
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    choline chloride

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

    supplement
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    pumpkin

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

    vegetable

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