Freshly-Made Frozen Human-Grade Beef Stew Dog Food, 32 to 36-oz pouch, 9 count bundle

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 18%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

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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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   chickpeas

   Also called garbanzo beans. Affordable plant protein source, part of the legume stack the FDA examined in its heart-disease investigation. See why →

   legume
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   eggs

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

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   green beans

   Real vegetable. Fiber and a small amount of vitamins. Often used in weight-management formulas because it bulks up a meal without adding calories.

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   carrots

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

   vegetable
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   sweet potato

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

   vegetable
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   beef liver

   Organ meat. Among the most nutrient-dense ingredients available, rich in B vitamins, iron, and vitamin A.

   protein animal
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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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   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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    tricalcium phosphate

    Calcium and phosphorus source. Same role as dicalcium phosphate, slightly different ratio.

    mineral
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    salmon oil

    Pure omega-3s. The thing skin-and-coat formulas are usually built around.

    fat
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    beet powder
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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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    vitamins & minerals
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    yeast culture

    Fermented yeast. Source of B vitamins and beta-glucans that some research suggests support immune function.

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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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    d-calcium pantothenate

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

    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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    niacin supplement

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

    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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    vitamin d3 supplement

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

    vitamin
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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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    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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    folic acid

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

    vitamin
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    pyridoxine hydrochloride

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

    vitamin

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