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Premium dog food ingredients.
Curious about what makes up our formulas? The ingredient analyzer will break it down for you.
It's important to point out what's not in our food:
no fillers, no artificial colors, no artificial preservatives and no artificial flavors.
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Alpha-linolenic acid
fatty acid
An omega-3 fatty acid which may be an essential fatty acid for the cat and dog.
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Amino Acids
amino acid
Amino acids are smaller subunits of protein or protein building blocks. Proteins are chains of amino acids. There are about 20 amino acids, and they can be arranged in almost infinite sequences, resulting in a wide variety of proteins. These are found in hair, skin, muscle, antibodies, enzymes and hormones. Lack of amino acids in the proper amounts, or when the chain is not complete or interrupted, leads to health problems. When amino acids are not produced or consumed in the proper amounts, the body may continue to "run" but the animal may develop signs due to the loss from continuous protein turnover. Animal/meat proteins contain all the essential amino acids in at least the minimum amounts required by carnivores to best supply their needs.
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Arachidonic Acid
fatty acid
An omega-6 polyunsaturated acid found only in animal fats. Arachidonic and linoleic acid are essential fatty acids for cats. Dogs only require linoleic acid.
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Ascorbic Acid
vitamin
A dietary source of vitamin C.
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Beef By-Products
protein
Beef by-products is a protein source that includes beef muscle meat as well as beef organ meat. It provides essential amino acids for muscle building, tissue repair, hormone synthesis and other metabolic processes.
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Beef Heart
protein
Whole, trimmed, boneless heart from beef. It provides essential amino acids for muscle building, tissue repair, hormone synthesis and other metabolic processes.
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Beef Liver
protein
Whole or ground liver from beef. It provides essential amino acids for muscle building, tissue repair, hormone synthesis and other metabolic processes.
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Beet Pulp
fiber
Beet pulp is the material which remains after sugar is extracted from sugar beets -- not red beets. Beet pulp is a source of fiber in dog and cat diets. It is a moderately fermentable fiber, and provides bulk for normal feces and energy for cells lining the intestine. It also enhances intestinal health and is broken down by intestinal bacteria to provide short-chain fatty acids, an energy source for intestinal cells. There is nothing in beet pulp that can affect coat pigment. The inside is light in color. The outside peel, which is dark, is not used. By definition, beet pulp is that material that remains after the sugar is removed from sugar beets. Therefore, beet pulp contains little or no sugar.
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Beta-Carotene
vitamin
A naturally occurring compound found in many foods that can be converted by the liver to vitamin A in dogs and other species. It is present in plants. Cats require preformed vitamin A because they lack the enzyme necessary to break down beta-carotene. It optimizes types of cells present in the blood, increases antibody levels in the blood, optimizes vaccine recognition by dogs.
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Biotin
vitamin
A water-soluble B vitamin, important for formation of fatty acids, nonessential amino acids, and production of energy from glucose metabolism.
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Brewers Dried Yeast
vitamin
The dried non-fermentative, non-extracted yeast of the botanical classification saccharomyces or candida, resulting as a by-product from the brewing of beer and ale. It does not contain or produce alcohol in our foods. This is a source of protein and B vitamins. It is used to help promote a healthy coat and assists with vitamin availability.
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Brewers Rice
carbohydrate
An excellent source of quick energy. Small kernels of white rice that have been separated from the larger kernels of milled rice, ground and cooked at high temperatures to optimize digestibility. Essentially the same as rice flour.
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Calcium
mineral
Principle component of bones and teeth. It is important in blood clotting, necessary for contraction of skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle and necessary for secretion of a number of hormones.
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Calcium Carbonate
mineral
A source of calcium.
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Calcium�Pantothenate
vitamin
Added as a source of vitamin B (pantothenic acid). Involved in the process of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism.
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Caramel Color
coloring
A natural coloring that is GRAS (generally recognized as safe) approved in animal feeds by AAFCO.
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Carbohydrates
carbohydrate
A class of nutrients that consists of sugars, starches, and fibers. The sugars and starches provide energy and the fibers provide intestinal benefits. Common carbohydrate sources are plants and grains. Also see fiber.
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Carrageenan
fiber
A fermentable fiber derived from red seaweed. It is used to stabilize and thicken the product.
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Cellulose
fiber
A chain of sugar units, which forms the skeleton for most plant structures. It is human grade and is used in products such as ice cream, shredded cheese, and as a binding agent (carrier) in pills and supplements. In pet foods it is used as a source of fiber. Our research has shown that cellulose, in combination with beet pulp, improved the efficiency of hair movement through the digestive tract of cats. Our Iams and Eukanuba Hairball diets contain the fiber combination of cellulose and beet pulp. As with any fiber, cellulose cannot be broken down/digested by the intestinal enzymes of the dog or cat.
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Chelated minerals
mineral
Chelated minerals andChelated minerals and vitamins are bound to a carrier, such as an amino acid or metal. For example, copper proteinate is a chelated mineral. In theory, chelation protects the mineral as well as increases its absorption and utilization.
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Chicken
protein
Muscle meat; the clean combination of flesh and skin with or without accompanying bone, derived from parts or whole carcasses of chicken or combination thereof, exclusive of feathers, heads, feet and entrails. It contains none of the internal organs. It provides essential amino acids for muscle building, tissue repair, hormone synthesis, and other metabolic processes. It is a natural source of taurine, an essential amino acid for cats that helps maintain normal eye, heart and reproductive functions.
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Chicken By-Product Meal
protein
Chicken by-product meal is flesh and skin, internal organs including intestines, and bone that have been cleaned, dried, cooked, and ground. It provides essential amino acids for muscle building, tissue repair, hormone synthesis, and other metabolic processes. Internal organs are rich sources of protein, fats, and minerals, such as iron, that are essential to dog and cat health and add to the palatability of the pet food.It is made from chickens that have been through USDA inspection.
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Chicken Cartilage
other
A blend of chicken cartilage and connective tissue that naturally provides glucosamine and chondroitin-sulfate, as well as, other components of the healthy joint.
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Chicken Fat
fat
A high-quality energy source, provides the essential fatty acid, linoleic acid. It is a source for omega-6 fatty acids and is important for maintenance of skin and coat and proper membrane structure.
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Chicken Liver
protein
Provides essential amino acids for muscle building, tissue repair, hormone synthesis, and other metabolic processes.
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Chicken Meal
protein
Chicken meal includes flesh, skin, and bone that have been cleaned, dried, cooked, and ground. Provides essential amino acids for muscle building, tissue repair, hormone synthesis, and other metabolic processes.
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Choline Chloride
vitamin
A source of vitamin B, choline. Best described as a "helper" vitamin because it becomes a part of the body structure. Choline is found in many animal tissues and plants; also a basic constituent of lecithin. It is a structural component of fat and nerve tissue and is present in all fat containing foods. It is added for vitamin balance.
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Chondroitin Sulfate
other
Naturally occurring compounds that aid in the nourishment and maintenance of healthy joint cartilage. They help build strong cartilage and ensure joint lubrication. It aids in building strong cartilage and ensuring joint lubrication.
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Chromium Tripicolinate
mineral
Promotes the movement of glucose into the muscle through its action on insulin. Also enhance lean body composition.
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Cobalt
mineral
A trace mineral - meaning that its requirement is relatively small. An integral part of vitamin B12 which maintains appetite, growth and coat quality.
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Cobalt Carbonate
mineral
Dietary source of cobalt.
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Copper
mineral
Copper is Involved in tissue pigment and protein synthesis. Used for hemoglobin formation, hair and coat formation.
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Copper Amino Acid Chelate
mineral
A source of copper. Chelated minerals and vitamins are bound to a carrier, such as an amino acid or metal. In theory, chelation protects the mineral as well as increases its absorption and utilization.
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Copper Sulfate
mineral
A source of copper. Chelated minerals and vitamins are bound to a carrier, such as an amino acid or metal. In theory, chelation protects the mineral as well as increases its absorption and utilization.
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Corn Bran
fiber
Corn bran is the outer coating of the corn kernel and is largely fiber.
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Corn Gluten Meal
protein
Common source of vegetable protein for pet foods. Corn gluten meal is a dried protein source. It remains after the corn�s bran has been separated and removed and a large portion of the carbohydrate and germ have been removed.
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Corn Grits
carbohydrate
An excellent source of energy. It is the hard, coarse portions of ground corn that contain little or no fiber or protein.
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Corn Meal
carbohydrate
An excellent source of energy; corn kernels that have been finely ground to break up the outside covering of each kernel, then cooked at high temperatures to increase digestibility. Of the many dogs that regularly eat a food containing corn, only a very few will develop an allergy to corn.
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Corn Oil
fat
Is a source for omega-6 fatty acids and is essential for maintenance of skin and coat and proper membrane structure.
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DHA
fatty acid
DHA or docosahexaenoic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid important for neural development of young mammals. DHA is a major structural component of the brain, as well as, playing a vital role in the development of the central nervous system and retinal function. Puppies nourished on diets with enhanced levels of DHA had improved trainability performance.
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Dicalcium Phosphate
mineral
A source of calcium and phosphate to balance the mineral content of the food.
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DL-Methionine
amino acid
An essential amino acid
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Docosahexaenoic Acid
fatty acid
See DHA
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Dried Beet Pulp
fiber
See Beet Pulp.
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Dried Egg Product
protein
Provides essential amino acids for muscle building, tissue repair, hormone synthesis, and other metabolic processes.
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Durum flour
carbohydrate
Produced from durum wheat, which is the hardest variety of wheat cultivated in the U.S. It is the wheat used for making premium pasta.
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Ethoxyquin
preservative
A synthetic antioxidant that stabilizes meat based ingredients and extends the nutrient value of the food, I.e. fat and the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
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Fat
fat
A class of nutrients that provides energy, increased palatability, and performs important functions in the body, including helping maintain body temperature. Fats are found in meats, fish, and plant oils, such as flax and vegetable oils. Fats also provide the important fat subunits, omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids.
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Ferrous Sulfate
mineral
A dietary source of iron; see Iron.
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Fiber
fiber
A complex carbohydrate broken down by the intestinal bacteria. The degree to which the fiber is broken down is determined by its fermentability. Fermentation provides short chain fatty acids which are used as an energy source by the intestinal cells. Highly fermentable fiber sources, such as vegetable gums, provide high amounts of short-chain fatty acids. Moderately fermentable fibers, such as beet pulp, provide moderate levels short-chain fatty acids AND bulk for moving waste. Slightly fermentable fibers, such as cellulose, provide mainly bulk for moving waste through the digestive tract and only a few short-chain fatty acids.
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Fish Meal
protein
The cleaned, dried, ground tissues of non-decomposed whole fish cuttings from which most of the oil has been removed. It is an excellent source of high quality protein that is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Provides essential amino acids for muscle building, tissue repair, hormone synthesis, and other metabolic processes.
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Fish Oil
fat
Extracted from deep, cold water fish and an excellent source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosapentaenoic acid (DHA).
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Flax Meal
Flax Meal
Flax meal is the ground seed of the flax plant. The oil in flax is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids such as alpha-linolenic acid, which is the parent compound of other omega-3 fatty acids.
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Folic Acid
vitamin
A B vitamin important for synthesis of DNA.
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Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
fiber
A fiber that enhances intestinal health by favorably modulating intestinal bacteria. Frequently referred to as FOS.
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Gelatin
other
A gelling agent used in cooking. Can be found in human foods such as gelatin desserts, marshmallows, gummy bears, etc.
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Glucosamine Hydrochloride
other
A naturally occurring compound that aids in the nourishment and maintenance of healthy joint cartilage. It helps build strong cartilage and ensure joint lubrication.
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Glycerin
other
Glycerin is a three-carbon molecule that is found in fats and oils. It is considered GRAS or generally recognized as safe in animal foods. It can be found as a component of many human foods and beverages. It also adds palatability, because it lends a sweet taste to the treats.
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Ground Corn
carbohydrate
See Corn Meal.
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Ground Whole Grain Barley
carbohydrate
Iams studies have revealed that including sorghum or barley in the diet of dogs resulted in a lower blood glucose level, compared with that from diets containing wheat or rice. It is an excellent source of quick energy; Iams uses ground whole grain barley that is cooked at high temperatures and finely ground in Iams and Eukanuba dry dog formulas as part of our patented carbohydrate blend.
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Ground Whole Grain Sorghum
carbohydrate
An excellent source of quick energy; Grain sorghum, also called milo, is cracked, finely ground, and cooked before it is added to Iams and Eukanuba dry dog and cat foods. It is the other carbohydrate source in our carbohydrate blends.
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Guar Gum
fiber
A highly fermentable fiber used as a thickener. Guar gum is also a component of the Nitrogen Trap Fiber System, a feature found in the Eukanuba Veterinary Diets renal foA highly fermentable fiber used as a thickener. Guar gum is also a component of the Nitrogen Trap Fiber System, a feature found in the Eukanuba Veterinary Diets renal formulas.
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Inositol
other
Technically not a vitamin but functions like one. Important component of animal cell membrane found in animals.
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Iodine
mineral
An essential trace mineral . A component of the thyroid hormones, which controls cellular energy exchange, metabolic rate, tissue and growth development.
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Iron
mineral
A component of hemoglobin, in red blood cells, which is used to transport oxygen in the body. Comes mainly from meat sources.
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Kangaroo
protein
An excellent protein source consisting of muscle meat. Used as a protein source in the therapeutic diet designed for the food allergic patient. Provides essential amino acids for muscle building, tissue repair, hormone synthesis, and other metabolic processes.
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Lamb
protein
Muscle meat sourced from New Zealand. Provides essential amino acids for muscle building, tissue repair, hormone synthesis, and other metabolic processes.
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Lamb Liver
protein
Provides essential amino acids for muscle building, tissue repair, hormone synthesis, and other metabolic processes.
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Lamb Meal
protein
Lamb meal is rendered lamb tissues such as skeletal muscle, some bone and internal organs that have been dried and ground. Skeletal muscle and internal organs are sources of high-quality protein and fats. Our lamb meal is sourced from New Zealand and refined in the U.S.
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Lamb Tripe
protein
Provides essential amino acids for muscle building, tissue repair, hormone synthesis, and other metabolic processes.
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L-Carnitine
other
A vitamin-like compound made in the body from the amino acids lysine and methionine. It is naturally found in animal-based sources of protein. Helps achieve and maintain optimal body weight and composition by transporting fatty acids into cellular mitochondria (part of the cell that converts fat into a usable form of energy) where they are broken down through oxidation and converted to energy for all tissues including the heart, liver, and skeletal muscles.
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Linoleic Acid
fatty acid
An essential fatty acid for the dog and cat. Found in common pet-food ingredients such as corn and chicken fat.
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Lutein
antioxidant
Optimizes immune system�s B-cell activation and helps vaccine recognition by dogs and cats. Supplied by the ingredient, marigold extract.
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Magnesium
mineral
An essential mineral that activates many of the enzyme systems involving energy exchange. Helps to maintains normal nerve functions.
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Magnesium Oxide
mineral
A source of magnesium.
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Magnesium Sulfate
mineral
A source of magnesium.
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Manganese
mineral
An essential mineral for normal reproduction and growth.
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Manganese Sulfate
mineral
A source of manganese.
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Manganous Oxide
mineral
A source of manganese.
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Mannanoligosaccharides (MOS)
fiber
A fiber that helps promote an optimal intestinal environment by binding and aiding in the elimination of intestinal pathogens. Frequently referred to as MOS
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Marigold Extract
antioxidant
A dietary source of lutein.
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Meat By-Products
protein
A high-quality pork protein when referred to in the ingredient panels of The Iams Company.
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Minerals
mineral
Inorganic elements essential for sustained health. They serve as structural components for bones, teeth, and hair. They maintain body fluid balance and are catalysts in chemical reactions that are necessary for body functions. Important minerals in dog and cat nutrition: calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sodium, chloride, manganese, iron, copper, zinc, cobalt, iodine, selenium.
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Mixed tocopherols
preservative
See Vitamin E.
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Monosodium Phosphate
mineral
A dietary source of sodium and phosphorous.
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Natural Chicken Flavor
other
A common chicken-based ingredient in pet foods of high-quality protein and fat material that has been enzymatically reduced to amino and fatty acids to provide increased palatability.
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Natural Flavors
other
Natural Flavors are chicken and herb-based flavors used to enhance the palatability of the products.
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Niacin
vitamin
A source of vitamin B. Important in growth, metabolism of carbohydrates, functioning of stomach, intestine, and nervous system.
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Omega-3 fatty acids
fatty acid
A fatty acid that is essential for maintenance of skin and coat condition, normal growth, proper membrane structure, normal brain development, and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Omega-3 fatty acids promote less inflammatory responses that omega-6 fatty acids. Cold water fish and mammals are the major sources, though flax is also an excellent source.
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Omega-6 fatty acids
fatty acid
A fatty acid that is essential for maintenance of skin and coat condition, normal growth, proper membrane structure, and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Omega-6 fatty acids promote more inflammatory responses that omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-6 fatty acids are found in high levels in animal fats and terrestrial plants, such as soy and corn.
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Pea Protein
protein
A source of protein and can also be used as a colorant. It has been used as an ingredient in biscuits for astronauts, in breads, desserts, pasta, and more recently in low fat, low carb foods as well as in Japanese beer.
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Phosphorus
mineral
An essential mineral that is important for bone formation/maintenance, development of teeth, lactation and energy utilization and transfer. Intimately involved with calcium.
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Potassium
mineral
An essential mineral electrolyte that effects osmotic pressure and acid-base balance within the cell. Maintains water balance and activates enzyme systems involved in energy transfer/utilization, protein synthesis, and carbohydrate metabolism.
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Potassium Chloride
mineral
A source of potassium.
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Potassium Iodide
mineral
A source of potassium and iodine
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Potassium Sorbate
preservative
A naturally occurring ingredient that helps to protect food by inhibiting mold. It is considered Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) as a food additive. It is used in many human foods such as: baked goods, chocolate, soda fountain syrup, fruit cocktails, cheeses, artificially sweetened jellies, and fruit waxes.
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Protein
protein
A class of nutrients that supplies amino acids, or protein subunits, to build hair, skin, nails, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. Common pet food protein sources include meat, fish, and some plant ingredients, such as corn gluten and soybean meal.
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Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
vitamin
A source of pyridoxine, a B vitamin important in the formation of hemoglobin.
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Riboflavin Supplement
vitamin
A source of riboflavin, a B vitamin necessary for fat and protein metabolism.
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Rice
carbohydrate
A commonly used carbohydrate source in pet foods that provides quick energy.
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Rice Flour
carbohydrate
An excellent source of quick energy. Small kernels of white rice that have been separated from the larger kernels of milled rice, ground and cooked at high temperatures to optimize digestibility. Essentially the same as Brewers Rice.
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Rosemary Extract
preservative
An antioxidant found in plants used to retard flavor deterioration.
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Salt
mineral
A dietary source of sodium and chloride. Sodium is an essential mineral for life. Found in the blood and in the fluid that surrounds cells, sodium maintains the cellular environment and prevents cells from swelling or dehydrating. Sodium is also important for maintaining proper nerve and muscle cell function. Meat, poultry, fish, and eggs contain sodium. Inclusion of these ingredients in high quality pet foods will minimize the amount of sodium chloride (salt) that must be added separately, which means that salt may or may not appear in the ingredient list.
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Selenium
mineral
An essential trace mineral involved with vitamin E, essential to metabolic processes. Also functions as an antioxidant.
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Sodium Bisulfate
preservative
An ingredient that helps preserve product by promoting a slightly acidic pH. Also improves palatability.
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Sodium caseinate
protein
An animal-based protein that comes from milk. It is considered GRAS or generally recognized as safe in animal foods. It can be found as a component of many human foods and beverages such as: bakery mixes, whipped toppings, coffee creamer, infant formulas, ground meat and sausages, etc. It provides a source of animal-based protein and helps to provide the unique texture and form of a product.
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Sodium Chloride
mineral
A free flowing source of sodium chloride. It is an essential component of the acid-base mechanism in the body and helps maintain proper osmotic relationships.
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Sodium Hexametaphosphate
mineral
A natural source of phosphorous that is also a component of our dental technology, which helps reduce tartar buildup in the dog.
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Sodium Selenite
mineral
A dietary source of selenium an essential trace mineral important in immune system function. It may also provides antioxidant benefits to the dog and cat.
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Tapioca Starch
carbohydrate
A dietary source of carbohydrates. It is commonly used as a thickener and can be found as a component of many human foods including: puddings, pie-fillings, noodles, etc. Tapioca starch helps provide unique form and texture for many products.
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Taurine
amino acid
An essential amino acid for cats.
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Thiamine Mononitrate
vitamin
A dietary source for thiamine, a component of the nervous system.
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Titanium dioxide
coloring
A natural colorant; provides a light color (cream).
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Vitamin A
vitamin
A fat soluble vitamin necessary for growth, eyes, and structure and function of cells of skin and mucous membranes. In weight loss diets, at elevated levels, it is helpful in reducing the chance of weight regain.
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Vitamin B-1
vitamin
A dietary source for thiamine, a component of the nervous system.
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Vitamin B12
vitamin
A dietary source of cobalamin important in the fat and carbohyA dietary source of cobalamin important in the fat and carbohydrate metabolism.
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Vitamin B-2
vitamin
A dietary source of riboflavin necessary for fat and protein metabolism
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Vitamin B-6
vitamin
A dietary source of pyridoxine important in the formation of hemoglobin.
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Vitamin C
vitamin
A water soluble vitamin that has antioxidant properties. Not required by the dog and cat, but may be helpful in stress situations.
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Vitamin D3
vitamin
A fat soluble vitamin that is required for growth, maintenance of bones and teeth, and regulation calcium and phosphorus metabolism.
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Vitamin E
vitamin
A fat soluble vitamin that protects skin cells from oxidant damage. It also optimizes immune system�s T-cell activation and is important in the nervous system, vascular system, and reproductive system.
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Vitamin K
vitamin
A fat soluble vitamin that promotes blood clotting.
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Vitamins
vitamin
Organic substances that are essential, in minute quantities, to the nutritional needs of animals
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Water
other
An essential nutrition for all life forms.
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Wheat Gluten
protein
A common source of vegetable protein in pet foods.
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Xanthan Gum
fiber
A highly fermentable fiber used as a thickener
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Zinc
mineral
A trace mineral. Important in the processes of cell division and skin health. It is also necessary for protein and fat metabolism.
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Zinc Oxide
mineral
A source of zinc.
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Zinc Sulfate
mineral
A source of zinc
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