New Zealand Lamb & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag

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   lamb

   Real meat. Often used for dogs with chicken or beef sensitivities. Slightly higher fat content than chicken.

   protein animal
2. 2

   lamb meal

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

   protein animal
3. 3

   brown rice

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

   grain
4. 4

   grain sorghum

   Same as sorghum. Whole grain with a low glycemic index. Gluten-free, well-tolerated.

5. 5

   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
6. 6

   chicken fat

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

   fat
7. 7

   dried yeast

   Natural source of B vitamins and trace minerals. Adds a savory flavor that dogs respond well to.

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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
9. 9

   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
10. 10

    millet

    Gluten-free whole grain. Fine for most dogs, often used as an alternative to rice.

    grain
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    hydrolyzed wholechicken
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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
13. 13

    natural flavors

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

    other
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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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    dehydrated alfalfa meal

    Dried alfalfa. Fiber and trace minerals. Not exciting but it's a real plant ingredient.

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    menhaden fishmeal
17. 17

    potassium chloride

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

    mineral
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    dried kelp

    Natural source of iodine and trace minerals. A common premium-brand inclusion.

    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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    choline chloride

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

    supplement
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    dried chicory root

    Natural prebiotic. Feeds beneficial gut bacteria. The same compound (inulin) used in human gut-health products.

    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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    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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    l-carnitine

    Amino acid derivative that helps the body convert fat into energy. Common in weight-management formulas.

    supplement
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    tomato pomace

    The fiber-rich byproduct of tomato processing. Sometimes flagged unfairly. It's a real fiber source, not a filler shortcut.

    fiber

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