Canidae All Life Stages Chicken Meal & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food

Chicken Meal is a dry, rendered product from whole chickens that has been through some processing to remove water and fat. It looks like brown flour, and it's a highly concentrated protein/mineral resource.

Chicken meal is basically chicken with a longer storage time. It's a protein-rich food and also Vitamin B12, Tryptophan, Choline, Zinc, Iron, and Copper resource. However, it's an already processed material in dog food manufacturing and makes the food ultra-processed.

Brown rice is a wholesome source of fiber and carbohydrates. A perfect choice for dogs, because this kind of complex carbohydrate is easier for them to digest than other kinds of carbohydrates, such as corn and wheat.

Brown rice is low in fat and is an excellent fiber source which promotes digestive health. It is also a good source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids as well as Vitamin E.

White Rice is a grain and considered to be a better than average carbohydrate source (basically starch). White rice undergoes further processing vs. brown rice and due to this fact that it loses some of the nutritional properties. Still, white rice does provide some proteins, vitamins and minerals.

The kind of minerals and vitamins that can be found in white rice include Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E.

May be a filler ingredient, contributing to a feeling of fullness after your pet eats it.

Cracked Pearled Barley is a whole grain that provides many health benefits for dogs when included in their diet. It is a good source of fiber, which can help support healthy digestion and prevent constipation. Barley is also rich in essential vitamins and minerals, such as manganese, selenium, and vitamin B3.

The pearling process used to make cracked pearled barley helps to reduce the grain's natural hard outer layer, making it easier for dogs to digest.