Classic Cuts in Gravy Chicken, Brown Rice & Vegetables Recipe Adult Dog Food, 13-oz can, case of 12

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 44%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

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   chicken

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

   protein animal
2. 2

   chicken broth

   Real broth, adds flavor and moisture. Negligible nutrition on its own but tells you the recipe leans on real meat.

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   water sufficient for processing

   The regulatory phrase for cooking water in wet food. Has no nutritional implication, just labeling formality.

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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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   dried egg product

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

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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 starch

   Refined potato. Pure carb energy, low on other nutrition. Often used as a binder in grain-free recipes.

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   carrots

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

   vegetable
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   guar gum

   Thickener common in wet food. Emerging research on emulsifiers and the gut microbiome, but no smoking gun in dogs yet.

   fiber
10. 10

    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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    flaxseed meal
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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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    salt

    Sodium chloride. Required at small doses for normal physiology. Not a quality concern in standard amounts.

    mineral
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    sodium phosphate

    Mineral source and preservative. Standard inclusion at small doses.

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    sunflower oil

    Common plant oil. Useful in moderation for omega-6, though too much skews the omega ratio against the dog's favor.

    fat
16. 16

    natural flavor

    Legal term for animal-derived flavoring, usually hydrolyzed liver or broth. Adds taste, says nothing about quality.

    other
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    potassium chloride

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

    mineral
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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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    inulin

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

    fiber
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    choline chloride

    Essential nutrient for liver and brain function. Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.

    supplement
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    ferrous sulfate

    Inorganic iron. Standard mineral source. Iron proteinate is the gentler, better-absorbed premium form.

    mineral
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    zinc oxide

    Inorganic zinc. Cheapest mineral form on the market. Functional but less bioavailable than chelated alternatives.

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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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    copper proteinate

    Copper bound to protein for better absorption. Common in better-formulated diets.

    mineral
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    sodium selenite Flagged

    Inorganic selenium. Effective at AAFCO levels, no documented safety concern in dogs despite what some pet food blogs claim. Selenium yeast is a marginal upgrade, not a necessity. See why →

    mineral

Showing first 25 of 37. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

24 of 25 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.