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NAMED ANIMAL PROTEIN

Beef Spleen

The spleen of cattle, an organ meat used in whole-prey style recipes.

Why It Turns Up In Dog Food

  • Exceptionally rich in iron, and a good source of B12, zinc and selenium. Strongly palatable, so it is used in small proportions.
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