Ascorbic Acid A source of Vitamin C Helps prevent common diseases, anemia, and hemmorhage Biotin A type of vitamin B that helps metabolize fats, carbohydrates and proteins Helps prevent anemia, muscular pain and skin disorders, as well as heart disease Calium Iodate A source of calcium as well as nutritional iodine Calcium is necessary for bone density while iodine is essential for the functioning of the thyroid gland and metabolic regulation. Calcium Panthothenate Also called coenzyme A, an important metabolic cofactor; source of calcium as well as part of B-Complex group of vitamins Vital for many essential for the proper functioning of the adrenal glands & production of steroid hormones Canola Oil A type of vegetable oil A secondary source for Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids Chicken Meal Chicken muscle, fat or skin which has been ground Provides high quality protein and amino acids that pets need for energy and physical development/maintenance Choline Chloride Vitamin B4 Essential for the nervous system, it also increases rate of growth and decreases the fat content in the liver Chondroitin Sulfate A mucopolysaccharide that has anti-inflammatory properties Helps alleviate arthritic symptoms Cobalt Carbonate Mineral (Cobalt) supplement Increases the building of red blood cells, helps elevate anemia, slow growth rate, poor circulation and fatigue Copper Polysaccharide Complex Source of mineral, copper Supports metabolism, immune and cetral nervous system Copper Sulfate Mineral (Copper) supplement Important for the hemo globin system, reproduction, and a healthy skin Dried beet pulp Residue resulting from the extraction of simple sugars in the manufacture of table sugar Prevents blood sugar spikes and enables the pet to receive most of its energy from volatile fatty acids; good source of calcium Dried Egg Product Source of protein, amino acids, fat, and fatty acids Supports growth, skin, coat and muscle development Dried Kelp Dried seaweed of the families Laminaricae and Fu-caeae Increases apetite, improves digestion and promotes healthy skin and coat Flaxseed Source of Omega-3 & Omega-6 fatty acids Helps reduce skin irritations. Omega-3 is shown to help prevent coronary heart disease, hypertension, non-insulin dependant diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis Folic Acid A type of Vitamin B Important in the cellular reproduction and formation of choline for a healthy nervous system Glucosamine Hydrochloride A source of glucosamine, an amino sugar that is important in the synthesis of proteins and lipids Combined with chondroitin, glucosamine helps prevent the formation of osteoarthritis Ground Rice Entire ground clean rice kernels including bran, germ and starch A good source of high quality starch, which provides energy with very little or no allergenic effect Iron Polysaccharide Complex A source of mineral, iron Necessary for the formation and function of red blood cells that carry oxygen through the blood stream Lamb Meal The rendered product from lamb tissues, exclusive of blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide trimmings, manure, stomach and rumen contents Source of high quality protein that is required for body energy as well as muscle development and maintenance Manganese Polysaccharide Complex A source of mineral, manganese Needed for proper glucose utilization to release energy for the body Manganese Sulfate A source of mineral, manganese Helps the formation of connective tissue, bones, blood-clotting factors and plays a role in fat and carbohydrate metabolism, calcium absorption, and blood sugar regulation Mixed Tocopherols Naturally occurring compunds used as a natural preservative Function as antioxidants, preventing the oxidation of fatty acids, vitamins and some other nutrients Natural Flavors Flavors derived from natural resources. Such as plants, fruits and vegetables Provides flavor without any artificial ingredients added Niacin Vitamin B3 Helps maintain good growth & transformation of fat, carbohydrates and proteins Oatmeal any crushed oats, rolled oats, or cut oats used in a recipe Its high content of complex carbohydrates and fiber encourage slow digestion and stable blood-glucose levels. Potassium Chloride A source of potassium Essential for the electrical conduction that makes muscles and nerves work Poultry Fat Fat primarily obtained from the tissue of poultry and in the commercial process of rendering or extracting A source of fat that provides energy to the body Pyridoxine Hydrochloride A source of Vitamin B6 Important in the protein transformation, releasing energy from the food consumed Riboflavin Supplement A source of Vitamin B2 Helps prevent neurological disorders and maintains healthy skin and coat Rice bran The pericarp or bran layer and germ of rice. A source of antioxidant Slows down the aging process by reducing the speed of the oxidation process which damages cells Rice Flour Finely granulated powder of rice A good source of high quality starch, which provides energy with very little or no effect Salt A natural mineral maintains the electrolyte balance inside and outside of cells, which is essential for good health Sodium Selenite Similar to Vitamin E functions Helps prevent diseases such as muscular dystrophy and myocardosis Thiamin Mononitrate A source of Vitamin B1 May prevent certain neurological disorders and maintains weight; can affect formation of vitamin C in the intestine Vitamin A Supplement Vitamin A metabolizing agent Helps metabolize Vitamin A, which is imprtant for eye health as well as the natural development of teeth, and skeletal tissue Vitamin B12 Supplement Vitamin B12 metabolizing agent Helps maintain normal concentration of hemoglobin in blood; helps growth; especially during weaning period Vitamin D3 Supplement Vitamin D3 metabolizing agent Helps the absorption of calcium and phosphorous necessary for healthy bones and teeth; prevents rachitis Vitamin E Supplement Vitamin E metabolizing agent Useful for reporduction function; also a natural fat preservative Zinc Polysaccharide Complex A source of mineral zinc Aids in the normal growth and hair development Zinc Sulfate A source of mineral, zinc Necessary to maintain healthy skin and hair; important for the body metabolism, coenzymes, and calcification