The nutritional requirements of a dog vary throughout its life and are governed by factors such as age, reproductive status, level of activity, state of health and environmental conditions. It is important to give your pet the required amount (and correct balance) of energy and essential nutrients that can only be found in good quality pet food as home food often lacks in vital nutrients.
Indeed, it is important to know what you're feeding your dog. But knowing what the ingredients are is not the same thing as knowing their nutritional value and how they help your dog. So let's take a look at some of the good stuff we use in our pet food -
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Ingredient
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Main Purpose
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Nutritional Benefit
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Needs Addressed
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Ground Whole Corn
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Essential amino acids, carbohydrate source, linoleic acid, fiber
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Source of energy, lean muscles
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Skin, coat and digestion
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Meat and Bone Meal
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Concentrated essential amino acids, calcium & phosphorous
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Lean muscles, strong teeth & bones
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Oral care
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Corn Gluten Meal
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Concentrated essential amino acids, antioxidants, linoleic acid
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Build, maintain & repair tissue, immune system, healthy skin & coat
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Skin, coat and immunity.
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Animal Fat
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Source of linoleic acid, fat source
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Source of energy, healthy skin & coat
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Skin and coat
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Ground Whole Wheat
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Carbohydrate source
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Source of energy and fiber
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Digestion
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Chicken By-Product Meal
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Concentrated essential amino acids, glucosamine & chondroitin, antioxidants
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Lean muscle, immune system, bone & joint health
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Immunity
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Beet Pulp
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Soluble fiber source
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Added for digestion
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Digestion
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Vegetable Oil
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Source of linoleic acid
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Healthy skin & shiny coat
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Skin and Coat
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Brewers Rice
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Carbohydrates & fiber
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Energy source, aids proper digestion
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Digestion
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