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Bison is the read meat of North American buffalo. It is a rare ingredient used only in a handful of dog foods. What is Bison? Bison is a relatively rare protein source in commercial dog food, making it an interesting novel protein for manufacturers. Bison meat is also leaner than beef. Along with domestic cattle, … Read more

Lamb is a common ingredient in dog foods, used as a source of animal protein. But is it good for your dog? Fresh Lamb Lamb is not as common as chicken, beef, or turkey[2]. The US produces lots of lamb meat, but Australia and New Zealand are the world’s largest producers of pasture-raised lamb. Sheep … Read more

Beef is an ingredient derived from cattle. In dog food, beef is one of the most widely used sources of animal protein. Fresh Beef Most dog foods contain chicken as the main source of animal protein. But beef is the second most common meat ingredient[1]. Beef provides an excellent source of protein and contains taurine, … Read more

Chicken is one of the most common ingredients in dog food. In this article, we’ll explore different types of chicken in dog food from chicken meal to chicken by-products. Definition of Chicken Ingredients When it comes to pet food, manufacturers can choose between lots of different chicken ingredients to include in their products. Some manufacturers … Read more

Chicken broth in dog food is used for enhanced flavor and nutrition. In this article, you’ll learn what it is and why manufacturers include it in their formulas. What is Chicken Broth? Chicken broth in dog food is used to enhance commercial products by providing flavor and nutrition. It’s abundant in protein, easily digestible, and … Read more

Chicken digest in dog food is used as a flavoring agent. It’s made from artificially digested chicken tissues and provides a meaty or brothy flavor to products. What is Chicken Digest? Chicken digest is used as a palatant, a source of added flavor, in some commercial dog foods because it smells and tastes very appetizing … Read more

In this article, you’ll learn how chicken fat in dog food is made, and about its purpose in your dog’s food. What is Chicken Fat? Chicken fat is a common ingredient found in many dog foods. Beef fat is the main animal fat ingredient used in pet foods […], followed by animal fat ingredients and … Read more

This article will explain how poultry meal in dog food is made and its purpose in our pet’s food. What is Poultry Meal? Poultry Meal is the rendered product from a combination of clean flesh and skin with or without bone, derived from the parts or whole carcasses of slaughtered poultry or a combination thereof, … Read more

This article will explain what poultry by-product meal in dog food is and why it’s in your dog’s food. What is Poultry By-Product Meal? A poultry by-product meal is a rendered protein powder made from poultry parts such as necks, feet, undeveloped eggs, heads, viscera, or whole carcasses, but without added feathers[1]. Viscera are the … Read more

Chicken meal in dog food is a very common ingredient. In this article, you’ll learn what it is and why it’s in your dog’s food. What is Chicken Meal? Chicken meal is one of the more common protein sources used in dog foods, much like beef meal or poultry meal. But it’s not real chicken. … Read more