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Ingredient Library

Learn what common dog food ingredients are and what they do

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B5 ingredients

Barley

A whole grain providing carbohydrates, fiber, and nutrients.

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Beef

Allergen

Whole beef muscle meat used as a protein source in dog food.

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Beet Pulp

The fibrous material remaining after sugar is extracted from sugar beets.

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Blueberries

A nutrient-dense berry rich in antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins, used to support cognitive health and provide natural vitamins.

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Brown Rice

A whole grain carbohydrate source that retains its bran and germ layers.

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C5 ingredients

Carrots

A root vegetable used as a source of fiber, vitamins, and natural color.

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Chicken Fat

Rendered fat from chicken, used as an energy source and palatability enhancer.

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Chicken Meal

Allergen

A concentrated protein source made from rendered chicken with moisture and fat removed.

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Chicken

Allergen

Whole chicken muscle meat used as a primary protein source in dog food.

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Corn

Allergen

A cereal grain used as a carbohydrate and protein source in dog food.

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D1 ingredients

Duck

Poultry meat from ducks used as a protein source in dog food.

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E1 ingredients

Eggs

Whole eggs or egg products used as a highly digestible protein source.

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F2 ingredients

Fish Meal

Rendered and dried fish tissue used as a concentrated protein source.

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Flaxseed

Seeds from the flax plant, rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.

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G2 ingredients

Glucosamine & Chondroitin

Joint-supporting supplements that help maintain cartilage health and reduce inflammation in dogs with arthritis or joint issues.

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Green Beans

A low-calorie vegetable high in fiber and vitamins, often used as a healthy filler for weight management.

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H1 ingredients

Heart

A lean muscle meat (not technically an organ) from beef, chicken, or other animals, rich in taurine and B vitamins.

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K2 ingredients

Kangaroo

An extremely lean red meat from Australian kangaroos, used as an exotic novel protein in specialty dog foods.

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Kelp

A nutrient-rich seaweed providing natural iodine, minerals, and trace elements for thyroid and overall health support.

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L3 ingredients

Lamb

Meat from young sheep, used as a protein source in dog food.

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Lentils

Legumes used as a protein and carbohydrate source in grain-free dog foods.

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Liver

A nutrient-dense organ meat, typically from chicken, beef, or lamb, rich in vitamins A, B12, iron, and other essential nutrients.

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O1 ingredients

Oats

A whole grain providing digestible carbohydrates and soluble fiber.

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P4 ingredients

Peas

Legumes used as a protein and carbohydrate source in dog food.

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Potatoes

Starchy vegetables used as a carbohydrate source in dog food.

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Probiotics

Live beneficial bacteria added to support digestive and immune health.

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Pumpkin

A nutrient-rich squash used as a fiber and vitamin source in dog food.

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R2 ingredients

Rabbit

A lean, highly digestible meat used as a novel protein source in limited ingredient and hypoallergenic dog foods.

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Rice

A highly digestible grain used as a carbohydrate source in dog food.

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S4 ingredients

Salmon Oil

Oil extracted from salmon, rich in omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.

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Salmon

A fatty fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, used as a protein source in dog food.

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Spinach

A nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable providing vitamins A, K, C, iron, and antioxidants in dog foods.

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Sweet Potato

A starchy root vegetable used as a grain-free carbohydrate source in dog food.

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T2 ingredients

Tapioca

A starch extracted from cassava root, used as a carbohydrate source in grain-free foods.

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Turkey

Allergen

Poultry meat from turkeys, used as a lean protein source in dog food.

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V1 ingredients

Venison

Lean red meat from deer, commonly used as a novel protein in limited ingredient and hypoallergenic diets.

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W1 ingredients

Wheat

Allergen

A cereal grain used as a carbohydrate source in dog food.

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