Bowls Chicken Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 16-oz bag

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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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   brown rice

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

   grain
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   sweet potato

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

   vegetable
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   green beans

   Real vegetable. Fiber and a small amount of vitamins. Often used in weight-management formulas because it bulks up a meal without adding calories.

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   dried egg product

   Whole eggs with the water removed. Same nutritional value as fresh eggs, just shelf-stable.

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   flaxseed

   Plant source of omega-3. Helpful for skin and coat, though dogs absorb omega-3 from fish more efficiently.

   fat
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   carrots

   Real vegetable. Fiber, beta-carotene, and a small amount of antioxidant value.

   vegetable
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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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    inulin

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

    fiber
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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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    potassium chloride

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

    mineral
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    monosodium phosphate

    Mineral source and preservative. Standard inclusion at small doses.

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    spinach

    Leafy green. Some iron, vitamin K, and fiber. The dose in kibble is small but it's real food.

    vegetable
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    vegetable

    Unnamed vegetable. No way to know what species. Named vegetables are far more transparent.

    vegetable
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    broccoli

    Real vegetable. Adds fiber and some antioxidants. Fine in the small amounts used in kibble.

    vegetable
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    ginger

    Real spice. Some anti-nausea evidence in humans, but the dose in kibble is small. Mostly for flavor.

    supplement
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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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    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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    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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    zinc amino acid complex

    Zinc bound to amino acids for better absorption. Same idea as zinc proteinate, the premium form of the mineral.

    mineral
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    iron amino acid complex

    Iron bound to amino acids for better absorption. Premium form versus inorganic iron sulfate.

    mineral
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    copper amino acid complex

    Copper bound to amino acids for better absorption. Premium form versus copper sulfate.

    mineral

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