Raw Blend Red Meat Recipe Small Breed Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 10-lb bag

1. 1

   beef

   Real meat. Dense in protein and iron. Some dogs are sensitive to it, but for most it's an excellent base.

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

   protein animal
2. 2

   pork meal

   Pork cooked into a dry concentrate. Per pound, more protein than fresh pork.

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

   protein animal
3. 3

   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 3. Pulse-family ingredient this high in the deck is a notable build choice. When stacked with other pulses in the top 10, matches the formulation pattern the FDA flagged in its diet-associated DCM investigation.

   legume
4. 4

   lentils

   Same concern as peas. Affordable plant protein, but when they pile up in the top 5 ingredients, it's a flag. See why →

   Position 4. Within the FDA's top-5 DCM-pattern threshold. Especially notable if multiple pulses stack here.

   legume
5. 5

   salmon meal

   Salmon cooked into a dry concentrate. Carries both protein and natural omega-3s in one ingredient. See why →

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

   protein animal
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   chickpeas

   Also called garbanzo beans. Affordable plant protein source, part of the legume stack the FDA examined in its heart-disease investigation. See why →

   Position 6. Moderate inclusion. Contributes carbohydrate and some plant protein.

   legume
7. 7

   pea protein

   Concentrated plant protein. Inflates the protein number on the label without matching the amino acid quality of meat.

   Position 7. Moderate inclusion. Contributes carbohydrate and some plant protein.

   protein plant
8. 8

   sunflower oil

   Common plant oil. Useful in moderation for omega-6, though too much skews the omega ratio against the dog's favor.

   Position 8: trace fat. Below the level that materially shifts the fat profile.

   fat
9. 9

   lamb

   Real meat. Often used for dogs with chicken or beef sensitivities. Slightly higher fat content than chicken.

   Position 9: supporting protein. Modest contribution to total protein weight.

   protein animal
10. 10

    tomato pomace

    The fiber-rich byproduct of tomato processing. Sometimes flagged unfairly. It's a real fiber source, not a filler shortcut.

    Position 10: functional fiber for digestion or satiety.

    fiber
11. 11

    beef liver

    Organ meat. Among the most nutrient-dense ingredients available, rich in B vitamins, iron, and vitamin A.

    Position 11. Small organ inclusion. Functional but not a primary contributor to the protein profile.

    protein animal
12. 12

    beef kidney

    Organ meat. Dense in B vitamins, iron, and trace minerals. Among the most nutritious ingredients on any label.

    Position 12. Small organ inclusion. Functional but not a primary contributor to the protein profile.

    protein animal
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    venison

    Real meat, lean and gamey. Used as a novel protein for dogs with sensitivities.

    Position 13: trace protein. Likely there for amino-acid diversity or label appeal more than nutritional weight.

    protein animal
14. 14

    beef fat

    Real animal fat, a clean energy source. Stable on the shelf without synthetic preservatives.

    Position 14: trace protein. Likely there for amino-acid diversity or label appeal more than nutritional weight.

15. 15

    natural vegetable flavor
16. 16

    flaxseed

    Plant source of omega-3. Helpful for skin and coat, though dogs absorb omega-3 from fish more efficiently.

    fat
17. 17

    suncured alfalfa
18. 18

    beef heart

    protein animal
19. 19

    beef tripe

    Stomach lining. Strong-smelling but nutrient-dense, with natural digestive enzymes.

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    fenugreek seed

    Herb seed. Trace inclusion, mostly for flavor and label appeal.

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    pumpkin

    Soluble fiber that supports stool quality. Mild and well-tolerated.

    vegetable
22. 22

    coconut flour
23. 23

    pumpkin seed

    Real seed. Source of magnesium, zinc, and traditionally used as a mild dewormer (the evidence is folkloric, not clinical).

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    cranberries

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

    fruit
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    spinach

    Leafy green. Some iron, vitamin K, and fiber. The dose in kibble is small but it's real food.

    vegetable

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