FreshPrey Chicken & Duck Recipe

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 55%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

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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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   chicken liver

   Organ meat. Dense in protein, iron, vitamin A, and the B vitamins. Among the most nutrient-rich ingredients a dog can eat.

   protein animal
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   chicken heart

   Organ meat. Dense in taurine, B vitamins, and CoQ10. One of the best ingredients dogs can eat.

   protein animal
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   duck

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

   protein animal
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   chicken bone broth
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   carrot

   Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, antioxidants. Same as carrots, sometimes singular on labels.

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   kale

   Leafy green with antioxidants and fiber. Small dose in kibble, but it's not just for marketing.

   vegetable
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   sweet potato

   Complex carb with fiber and beta-carotene. Gentle on the stomach.

   vegetable
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   bell pepper
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    cranberry

    Same as cranberries. Real ingredient, dose in kibble is small.

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    salmon oil

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

    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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    tricalcium phosphate

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

    mineral
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    vinegar

    Mild acid used for flavor or pH adjustment. Safe at typical inclusion.

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    citric acid

    Natural antioxidant preservative. Helps keep fats from going rancid.

    preservative natural
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    potassium chloride

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

    mineral
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    choline bitartrate
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    magnesium phosphate

    mineral
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    dried kelp

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

    supplement
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    inulin

    Prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Same compound found in chicory root.

    fiber
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    turmeric

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

    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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    vitamin d3 supplement

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

    vitamin
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    mixed tocopherols

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

    preservative natural
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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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21 of 25 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.