Wilderness Red Meat & Grains Rocky Mountain Recipe High-Protein Adult Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag

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   beef

   Real meat. Dense in protein and iron. Some dogs are sensitive to it, but for most it's an excellent base.

   protein animal
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   beef meal

   Beef cooked down to a dry concentrate. More protein per pound than fresh beef.

   protein animal
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   dried chicken

   Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.

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   oatmeal

   Gentle on the stomach. Slow-release carbs and soluble fiber that supports stool quality.

   grain
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   barley

   Whole grain with a low glycemic profile and some soluble fiber. Easy on blood sugar.

   grain
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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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   potato

   Standard white potato. Steady carb source, common starch in grain-free recipes.

   vegetable
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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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   salmon meal

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

   protein animal
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    fish meal

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

    protein animal
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    chicken fat

    Despite the name, a high-quality energy source. Concentrated calories plus essential fatty acids like linoleic acid.

    fat
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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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    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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    dried egg product

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

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    chicken meal

    Chicken with the water cooked out. Per pound, packs more protein than fresh chicken.

    protein animal
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    direct dehydrated alfalfa pellets

    Pelleted alfalfa with the moisture removed. Same role as alfalfa meal, fiber and minerals.

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    venison

    Real meat, lean and gamey. Used as a novel protein for dogs with sensitivities.

    protein animal
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    lamb

    Real meat. Often used for dogs with chicken or beef sensitivities. Slightly higher fat content than chicken.

    protein animal
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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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    dried chicory root

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

    fiber
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    alfalfa nutrient concentrate

    Concentrated alfalfa, rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. A legitimate functional ingredient.

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    l-threonine

    Essential amino acid. Sometimes added when plant proteins dominate, since threonine is naturally lower in plants than meat.

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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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    dl-methionine

    Essential amino acid. Often added when plant proteins dominate, since methionine is naturally lower in pulses than meat.

    supplement

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