Pets need Protein, Carbohydrates, Fat, Vitamins, Minerals and Water to maintain and repair the body and to help fight disease and illness. What your pet is fed is a major factor in keeping him healthy. A fresh nutritious diet will provide your pet with energy and the nutrients to run the body and repair damaged cells. A Pet that is fed a nutritious balanced diet will have more resistance to infections and disease and will recover more quickly if he becomes ill or injured. Vitamins A, E and C plus minerals such as Zinc, Selenium and Iodine are essential for a strong immune system. High meat protein foods provide amino acids which are critical for the body to deal with stress conditions such as healing of wounds, disease and infection. Dogs are Carnivores they require a meat based diet. They have sharp teeth, small molars, simple stomachs and short digestive tracts to chew and digest meat. PROTEIN is used for building and maintaining the body. It is essential for healthy growth and muscle tone. It supplies the body with the building material for tissue. Protein can be found in the pet's body: bones, ligaments, hair, skin, organs and muscles. Protein food sources come from animals and plants. Animal (meat) protein is higher in quality and more digestible than vegetable protein Proteins are made up of 22 amino acids. Eleven are called essential amino acids and are not manufactured in sufficient quantity by the pet's body, they must be added to the diet. They are: arginine, histodine, leucine, valine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, tryosine, threonine and trypyophan. CARBOHYDRATES usually come from plants, they vary in digestibility.
There are two forms of carbohydrates: Simple and Complex. Simple Carbohydrates - include starches and sugars. Good sources are rice and oats. These are easily digested by the pet. One of the functions of simple carbohydrates is to supply energy (glucose) for the organs and the central nervous system. Carbohydrates provide energy. Reserve energy is stored as glycogen. Complex Carbohydrates - include soluble and insoluble fiber. Fiber is essential for proper digestion and stool formation. FAT is the main source of energy. Animal fat contains essential fatty acid and provide a highly digestible energy source. Fatty acids are needed for metabolic regulation. Fat is a carrier of fat soluble vitamins. Animal fats help promote glossy hair coat and healthy skin. Chicken fat is highly digestible and an excellent source of unsaturated fatty acids. |
A BRIEF EXPLANATION OF OUR INGREDIENTS: Chicken Meal - Ground chicken meat. Source of animal protein and minerals. Highly digestible.
Pearled Barley - Barley after the hulls and bran removed. Source of carbohydrates and protein.
Oats - Oats after the hulls have been removed. Source of carbohydrates and protein.
Brown Rice - Rice kernels after the hulls have been removed. Source of carbohydrates and protein.
Chicken Fat(preserved with Mixed tocopherols, a source of vitamin E) - Highest grade of animal fat. Highly digestible. Source of energy.
Whole flaxseed - source of Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids that promote healthy skin and coat.
Salt - Mineral - Works with Vitamin E.
Potassium Chloride - Mineral - Helps growth and muscle development. Maintains fluid balance.
Calcium Carbonate - Mineral - Needed for for skeletal density, teeth and bones.
Choline Chloride - Vitamin - Involved in proper transmission of nerve impulses.
Cenplex Zinc - Mineral - Promotes healthy skin and coat.
Vit E - Antioxidant - Keeps muscles from degenerating.
Vit B - Helps red blood cells and the nervous system.
Zinc Sulphate - Mineral - Promotes healthy skin and coat.
Ferrous Sulphate - Iron Mineral - Prevents anemia, helps carry oxygen.
Cenplex Copper - Mineral - Prevents anemia.
Cenplex Manganese - Mineral - Helps promote maintenance of body.
Vit A 1000 - also called retinol, helps keep eyes healthy.
Lime - Mineral - for strong Bones.
Copper Sulphate - Mineral - Prevents anemia.
Niacin -Vitamin B3 - Helps cells process carbohydrates, protein and fat.
Manganese Sulphate - Mineral - Helps promote maintenance of body.
Biotin - Vitamin B - Component of several enzyme systems.
Vit D3 (D-activated animal sterol) - Promotes a healthy heart, nervous system and blood clotting. Helps the pet use calcium and phosphorus.
Selenium - Mineral - Antioxidant
Cobalt Proteinate - Trace Mineral - Component of Vitamin B12.
Cenplex Iron - Mineral - Prevents anemia, helps carry oxygen.
Selenium Yeast - Mineral - Antioxidant
Niacin -Vitamin B3 - Helps cells process carbohydrates, protein and fat.
Vitamin D - Promotes a healthy heart, nervous system and blood clotting. Helps the pet use calcium and phosphorus.
Cobalt Carbonate - Trace Mineral - Component of Vitamin B12.
Rosemary Extract - Natural Preservative.
Chicken Meal - Ground Chicken Meat. Source of animal protein and minerals. Highly digestible.
Lamb Meal - Ground Lamb Meat. Source of animal protein and minerals. Highly digestible.
Salmon Meal - Ground Salmon Meat. Source of protein and vitamin-rich fish oil.
Brown Rice- Rice kernels after the hulls have been removed. Source of carbohydrates and protein.
Milo - Milo is another name for sorghum. Sorghum is a member of the grass family. Sorghum is a good source of carbohydrates.
Oat Groats - Oats after the hulls have been removed. Source of carbohydrates and protein.
Chicken Fat (Preserved with Natural Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E) - Highest grade of animal fat. Highly digestible. Source of energy.
Dried Beet Pulp - Beet pulp is a source of fiber, and provides bulk for normal feces and provides energy for cells lining the intestine.
Millet - Grain - is considered to be one of the least allergenic and most digestible grains available. Highly nutritious.
Potato Product - consists of potato pieces. Good source of vitamins and minerals.
Fish Meal - excellent source of high-quality protein that is rich in fish oil. It is a source of omega-3 fatty acids.
Egg Product - Protein - provides essential amino acids for muscle building and tissue repair.
Brewers Dried Yeast - source of B vitamins such as biotin, trace minerals such as zinc, proteins, and amino acids.
Flax Seed - source of Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids that promote healthy skin and coat.
Chicken Cartilage - a natural source of glucosamine and chondroitin-sulfate, as well as other components for the Pet’s joints.
Salt - Mineral - Works with Vitamin E.
Potassium Chloride - Mineral - Helps growth and muscle development. Maintains fluid balance.
Lecithin - Mineral - Help Protect the Central Nervous System.
DiCalcium Phosphate - Mineral - needed for skeletal density and bones.
Carrots - Carrots are an excellent source of antioxidant compounds, and the richest vegetable source of the pro-vitamin A carotenes. Carrots' antioxidant compounds help protect against cardiovascular disease and cancer and also promote good vision.
Celery - provides an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber. It is a very good source of folic acid, potassium, and vitamins B1 and B6.
Beets - high in carbohydrates and low in fat. It contains phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, calcium, iron and potassium, as well as fiber, vitamins A and C, niacin, and biotin.
Parsley - excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K. It is a good source of iron and folate.
Lettuce - is a good source of chlorophyll and vitamin K. Lettuce provides a good source of choline, vitamins A, B1, B2, and C, folic acid, manganese and chromium.
Watercress - is high in vitamins A and C. These help to keep the body nourished and provide antioxidants that the body can use to fight off damaging free radicals.
Spinach - is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, magnesium, folate, manganese, iron, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B6.
Fish Oil - are high in the omega 3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These fatty acids are needed for the proper function of nearly every cell in the nervous system, brain, eyes, hormones and organs.
Calcium Carbonate - Mineral - Needed for for skeletal density, teeth and bones.
L-Lysine - important essential amino acid needed for tissue repair and growth.
DL Methionine - essential amino acid aids in the body's detoxification process.
Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product Dehydrated - is the normal probiotics, or "friendly", bacteria that live in our intestines (called flora). Helps regulate digestion and stool patterns.
Cranberry - a type of acidic berries that are rich in vitamin C and believed to contain excellent infection fighting properties.
Oligofructose (prebiotic) - promotes positive effects on digestive health and regularity.
Glucosamine HCL - rebuilds joint cartilage and improves joint flexibility.
Yucca Schidigera Extract - is a product derived from the Yucca cactus.Helps Digestion.
Kelp Meal - is used to strengthen and promote the glands and regulates metabolism. It contains over 30 essential minerals and vitamins.
Canola Oil - Essential fatty acids Linoleic acid (Omega-6) and Linolenic acid (Omega 3).
Tomato Pomace - A dried mixture of tomatoes packed with Vitamin C and antioxidants. |
