Freshly-Made Adult Grain-Free Combo Turkey Fare & Chicken Cuisine Frozen Dog Food, 8.8-oz pouch, case of 10

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 32%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

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   turkey fare: ground turkey
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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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   egg

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

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   carrots

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

   vegetable
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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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   water sufficient for processing

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

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   dicalcium phosphate

   Calcium and phosphorus combined. Required source of both minerals, especially in formulas without much bone content.

   mineral
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   citric acid

   Natural antioxidant preservative. Helps keep fats from going rancid.

   preservative natural
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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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    vinegar

    Mild acid used for flavor or pH adjustment. Safe at typical inclusion.

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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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    potassium chloride

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

    mineral
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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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    natural flavors

    Same as natural flavor. Usually hydrolyzed liver or broth, adds palatability.

    other
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    fish oil

    Concentrated omega-3s. The reason 'EPA' and 'DHA' get to show up on the bag.

    fat
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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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    dimagnesium phosphate
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    zinc gluconate
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    iron amino acid chelate

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

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    potassium iodide

    Source of iodine, an essential trace mineral for thyroid function. Required for AAFCO-complete formulas.

    mineral
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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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    copper gluconate
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    manganese gluconate
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    selenium amino acid chelate
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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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