Surf & Turf Grain-Free Freshly Crafted Dog Food

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 35%, 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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   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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   carrots

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

   vegetable
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   kale

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

   vegetable
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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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   salmon

   Real fish meat. Natural source of omega-3s, which kibble usually has to add back from oil.

   protein animal
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   vegetable

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

   vegetable
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   pumpkin

   Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.

   vegetable
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   water

   Just water. Counted on the label of any wet or fresh food. The number tells you the moisture content.

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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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    salt

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

    mineral
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    tricalcium phosphate

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

    mineral
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    pyridoxine hydrochloride

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

    vitamin
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    folic acid

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

    vitamin
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    coconut oil

    Saturated fat with medium-chain triglycerides. Mostly marketing in the doses kibble uses, but harmless.

    fat
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    chia seeds

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