Vegetarian Entree Canned Dog Food, 12.5-oz, 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 29%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

1. 1

   sweet potato

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

   vegetable
2. 2

   vegetable

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

   vegetable
3. 3

   water sufficient for processing

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

4. 4

   brown rice

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

   grain
5. 5

   carrots

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

   vegetable
6. 6

   vegetable oil

   Unnamed plant oil. Could be soy, canola, corn, or a blend. Named oils like sunflower or canola are more transparent.

7. 7

   peas

   Cheap protein bulk. Fine in small amounts, but when peas stack with lentils and chickpeas in the top ingredients, it's the pattern the FDA flagged in its heart-disease investigation. See why →

   legume
8. 8

   blueberries

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

   fruit
9. 9

   cranberries

   Often added with a urinary-tract-support marketing angle. Real cranberry compounds help in concentrate form, but kibble doses are small.

   fruit
10. 10

    kale

    Leafy green with antioxidants and fiber. Small dose in kibble, but it's not just for marketing.

    vegetable
11. 11

    brewers dried yeast

    Yeast left over from brewing. Rich in B vitamins and amino acids. A traditional and well-tolerated inclusion.

12. 12

    dried eggs

    Whole eggs. The highest-quality protein on any ingredient label by amino acid score.

13. 13

    guar gum

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

    fiber
14. 14

    taurine

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

    supplement
15. 15

    vitamins {vitamin e supplement
16. 16

    niacin supplement

    B vitamin (B3). Required in complete dog foods, added as a supplement to standardize the dose.

    vitamin
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    l-ascorbyl-2 polyphosphate
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    thiamine mononitrate

    B vitamin (B1). Essential for nervous system function. Cooked-in vitamin loss is why thiamine is always added back.

    vitamin
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    calcium pantothenate

    Same as d-calcium pantothenate. Vitamin B5 in standardized form.

    vitamin
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    vitamin a supplement

    Vitamin A in stable, standardized form. Required for vision, immune function, and growth.

    vitamin
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    pyridoxine hydrochloride

    B vitamin (B6). Essential for protein metabolism. Standard inclusion in complete formulas.

    vitamin
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    riboflavin supplement

    B vitamin (B2). Required in complete dog foods. The standardized form ensures consistent dosing.

    vitamin
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    folic acid

    B vitamin (B9), essential for cell function. Standard in complete dog foods.

    vitamin
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    vitamin b12 supplement

    Essential for red blood cell formation and neurological function. Plant ingredients lack B12, so it has to be added.

    vitamin
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    biotin

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

    vitamin

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