VFS PowerHound Red Meat High Protein Dry Dog Food, 22-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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   pork

   Real meat. Dense protein and fat, though less common in dog food than chicken or beef.

   protein animal
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   potato

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

   vegetable
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   lamb meal

   Lamb cooked down to a dry concentrate. Per pound, more protein than fresh lamb.

   protein animal
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   pork meal

   Pork cooked into a dry concentrate. Per pound, more protein than fresh pork.

   protein animal
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   pork fat

   Real animal fat from a named species. Clean energy source.

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   herring oil

   Concentrated omega-3 from herring. Same role as salmon oil, skin and coat support.

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   miscanthus grass

   Perennial grass used as a fiber source. Replaces cellulose in some recipes. Functional but unremarkable.

   fiber
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   natural vegetarian flavor
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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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    sunflower oil

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

    fat
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    tomatoes

    Real fruit. Lycopene and trace antioxidants. Different from tomato pomace, which is the fiber byproduct.

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    apples

    Real fruit, some fiber and antioxidants. The amount in kibble is too small to matter much.

    fruit
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    carrots

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

    vegetable
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    chicory root

    Prebiotic fiber that supports gut bacteria. A genuine functional ingredient, not marketing.

    fiber
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    potassium chloride

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

    mineral
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    choline chloride

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

    supplement
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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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    ascorbic acid

    Vitamin C. Pulls double duty as a natural antioxidant preservative.

    vitamin
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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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    vitamin a supplement

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

    vitamin
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    vitamin d3 supplement

    The active form of vitamin D dogs need. Required for calcium absorption and bone health.

    vitamin
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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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    d-calcium pantothenate

    B vitamin (B5). Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.

    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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