Original Small Breed Salmon Formula Dry Dog Food, 4-lb bag

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   salmon meal

   Salmon cooked into a dry concentrate. Carries both protein and natural omega-3s in one ingredient.

   protein animal
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   brown rice

   Whole grain that's easy to digest. Steady carb energy plus a little fiber.

   grain
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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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   oats

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

   grain
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   lamb meal

   Lamb cooked down to a dry concentrate. Per pound, more protein than fresh lamb.

   protein animal
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   pearled barley

   Barley with the outer hull removed. Easy to digest, steady carb release.

   grain
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   canola oil

   Plant oil. Some omega-3 from the parent plant, though dogs absorb it less efficiently than fish-derived omega-3. Fine in moderation.

   fat
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   fish meal

   Concentrated fish protein, usually whitefish, herring, or mackerel. Strong amino acid profile.

   protein animal
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   menhaden oil
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    dried tomato pomace

    The fiber-rich byproduct of tomato processing. Sometimes flagged unfairly. It's a real fiber source, not a filler shortcut.

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    dried apples

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

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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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    dried chicory root

    Natural prebiotic. Feeds beneficial gut bacteria. The same compound (inulin) used in human gut-health products.

    fiber
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    flax seed meal
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    marine microalgae oil

    Plant-source omega-3 from algae. Useful especially in vegetarian or limited-fish formulas.

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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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    dl methionine
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    blueberries

    Antioxidants, real. But the amount in any kibble is too small to do much. Mostly marketing.

    fruit
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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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    l-lysine

    Essential amino acid. Plant-protein-heavy formulas sometimes add it to round out the amino acid profile.

    supplement
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    taurine

    Amino acid critical for heart health. Especially important in grain-free or pulse-heavy formulas where natural taurine precursors run thin.

    supplement
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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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    l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate

    A stable form of vitamin C used in pet food. Provides antioxidant support and survives processing better than plain ascorbic acid.

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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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    biotin

    B vitamin that supports skin and coat health. Required for AAFCO-complete formulas.

    vitamin

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