Duck & Trout Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 6-lb box

1. 1

   duck

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

   protein animal
2. 2

   beef

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

   protein animal
3. 3

   beef liver

   Organ meat. Among the most nutrient-dense ingredients available, rich in B vitamins, iron, and vitamin A.

   protein animal
4. 4

   flaxseed

   Plant source of omega-3. Helpful for skin and coat, though dogs absorb omega-3 from fish more efficiently.

   fat
5. 5

   lentils

   Same concern as peas. Affordable plant protein, but when they pile up in the top 5 ingredients, it's a flag. See why →

   legume
6. 6

   trout
7. 7

   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.

8. 8

   apples

   Real fruit, some fiber and antioxidants. The amount in kibble is too small to matter much.

   fruit
9. 9

   ground krill
10. 10

    ground pumpkin seeds
11. 11

    spinach

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

    vegetable
12. 12

    turmeric

    Spice with anti-inflammatory compounds. Real research in humans, but the dose in kibble is small. Mostly there for label appeal.

    supplement
13. 13

    sea salt

    Same as salt. Required at small doses for normal physiology.

    mineral
14. 14

    dried kelp

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

    supplement
15. 15

    dried yeast

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

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    mixed tocopherols

    Natural vitamin E used to keep fats from going rancid. The good kind of preservative.

    preservative natural

13 of 16 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.