Adult Pate Chicken, Turkey & Duck Recipe Canned Dog Food, 13-oz, case of 12

Wet and fresh foods contain more water than kibble (typically 65-78%). On a dry-matter basis, this food's protein content is roughly 36%, comparable to premium kibble (typically 30-45% DMB protein).

1. 1

   chicken

   Real meat. Primary protein source, with the amino acid profile dogs actually evolved to eat.

   Position 1: primary protein source. After cooking removes water, this may drop in proportional weight, but it anchors the recipe.

   protein animal
2. 2

   turkey

   Real meat. Lean protein, good amino acid profile, often well-tolerated by dogs sensitive to chicken.

   Position 2: co-primary protein. Two named animal proteins in the top 2 is a strong protein build.

   protein animal
3. 3

   chicken broth

   Real broth, adds flavor and moisture. Negligible nutrition on its own but tells you the recipe leans on real meat.

   Position 3: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.

4. 4

   turkey broth

   Real broth from named meat. Adds flavor and moisture, signals a recipe that leans on real meat.

   Position 4: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.

5. 5

   duck

   Real meat. Often used as a novel protein for dogs with sensitivities to chicken or beef.

   Position 5: significant protein contributor. Adds amino-acid diversity to the top of the deck.

   protein animal
6. 6

   salmon

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

   Position 6: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.

   protein animal
7. 7

   chicken liver

   Organ meat. Dense in protein, iron, vitamin A, and the B vitamins. Among the most nutrient-rich ingredients a dog can eat.

   Position 7. Functional organ inclusion. Adds amino acids and micronutrients even at smaller weight.

   protein animal
8. 8

   carrots

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

   Position 8: meaningful whole-food inclusion. Source of vitamins, antioxidants, or natural fiber.

   vegetable
9. 9

   brown rice

   Whole grain that's easy to digest. Steady carb energy plus a little fiber.

   Position 9: minor grain inclusion.

   grain
10. 10

    oatmeal

    Gentle on the stomach. Slow-release carbs and soluble fiber that supports stool quality.

    Position 10: minor grain inclusion.

    grain
11. 11

    ground flaxseed

    Cracked flaxseed for better digestibility. Same plant omega-3s as whole flaxseed, just easier for the dog to extract.

    Position 11: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.

    fat
12. 12

    peas

    Cheap protein bulk. Fine in small amounts, but when peas stack with lentils and chickpeas in the top ingredients, it's the pattern the FDA flagged in its heart-disease investigation. See why →

    Position 12. Trace inclusion. Below the level associated with the FDA's DCM-pattern concerns.

    legume
13. 13

    potato

    Standard white potato. Steady carb source, common starch in grain-free recipes.

    Position 13: garnish-level inclusion. Marketing-prominent but minimal nutritional impact at this position.

    vegetable
14. 14

    barley

    Whole grain with a low glycemic profile and some soluble fiber. Easy on blood sugar.

    Position 14: minor grain inclusion.

    grain
15. 15

    dried egg product

    Whole eggs with the water removed. Same nutritional value as fresh eggs, just shelf-stable.

    Position 15: trace protein. Likely there for amino-acid diversity or label appeal more than nutritional weight.

16. 16

    potassium chloride

    Required mineral. Sometimes used as a salt substitute. Standard inclusion in complete diets.

    mineral
17. 17

    salt

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

    mineral
18. 18

    cassia gum

    Thickener common in wet food. Functional, no major concerns at typical inclusion.

19. 19

    xanthan gum

    Thickener common in wet food and gravies. Same emulsifier-microbiome conversation as guar gum, not a clear flag. See why →

    fiber
20. 20

    apples

    Real fruit, some fiber and antioxidants. The amount in kibble is too small to matter much.

    fruit
21. 21

    cranberries

    Often added with a urinary-tract-support marketing angle. Real cranberry compounds help in concentrate form, but kibble doses are small.

    fruit
22. 22

    dried kelp

    Natural source of iodine and trace minerals. A common premium-brand inclusion.

    supplement
23. 23

    inulin

    Prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria. Same compound found in chicory root.

    fiber
24. 24

    choline chloride

    Essential nutrient for liver and brain function. Standard inclusion in complete dog foods.

    supplement
25. 25

    thiamine mononitrate

    B vitamin (B1). Essential for nervous system function. Cooked-in vitamin loss is why thiamine is always added back.

    vitamin

Showing first 25 of 43. Position 1-5 has the largest weight in the recipe.

25 of 25 ingredients have a curated note. Coverage grows over time.