Harvest Chicken & Ancient Grains Dog Kibble

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   chicken

   Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.

   protein animal
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   oats

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

   grain
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   whitefish meal

   Whitefish cooked into a dry concentrate. Strong protein source, common in premium formulas.

   protein animal
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   millet

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

   grain
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   quinoa

   Pseudo-grain with a complete amino acid profile. Rare in dog food because it's expensive.

   grain
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   coconut oil

   Saturated fat with medium-chain triglycerides. Mostly marketing in the doses kibble uses, but harmless.

   fat
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   herring meal

   Concentrated herring with the water removed. Carries protein and omega-3s in one ingredient.

   protein animal
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   sorghum

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

   grain
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   pumpkin

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

   vegetable
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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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    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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    salmon oil

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

    fat
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    cranberries

    Often added with a urinary-tract-support marketing angle. Real cranberry compounds help in concentrate form, but kibble doses are small.

    fruit
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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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    vitamin e supplement

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

    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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    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 d3 supplement

    The active form of vitamin D dogs need. Required for calcium absorption and bone health.

    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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    vitamin b12 supplement

    Essential for red blood cell formation and neurological function. Plant ingredients lack B12, so it has to be added.

    vitamin

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