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FIRST INGREDIENT MISCONCEPTIONS
| Ingredients on a pet food label are listed in the order of the amount included in the product. However, this can lead to misconceptions about how much actual meat is in a product in comparison to grain, since they are listed in a manner that includes their water weight. Simply listing the word "chicken" or "lamb" indicates an ingredient that is high in water, diluting its protein and nutrient content. The word "meal" seen behind a meat source indicates it is a dry form ingredient which provides denser protein and nutrient levels. In many foods that list meat as the first ingredient, grain content can actually be higher since the moisture is cooked out of the "chicken" or "lamb" during production. The names of the pet foods below are the property of their respective companies. |
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| Kumpi® |
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| California Natural L/R | |
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| Chicken Soup Adult | |
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| Natural Balance | |
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| Nature's Best | |
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| Nature's Recipe L/R | |
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| Nature's Variety C/R | |
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| Nutro Max Natural | |
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| Pet Promise | |
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| Precise | |
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| ProPlan C/R | |
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Meat Meal (normally less than 5% water) |
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Liquid Meat (normally 65% - 70% water) |
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Other than Meat/Grain (fat, beet pulp, egg, etc.) |
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DENVER, COLORADO 303.693.6533 Dry coat, lack of mobility or failure to thrive may be symptoms of a serious health condition. Even though superior nutrition is vital to your dog, please consult your veterinarian if your dog exhibits these symptoms. |
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