Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy Recipe with Smoked Salmon Dry Dog Food
Top 5 ingredients of Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy Recipe with Smoked Salmon Dry Dog Food are Salmon, Ocean Fish Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, and Potatoes.
Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy Recipe with Smoked Salmon Dry Dog Food Ingredients
Salmon is a high protein food and also rich in omega-3 fatty acids while having very low saturated fat.
Omega-3s moisturize the skin and fight skin disorders and the vitamin B12 in salmon keeps blood and nerve cells healthy.
These particular components are considered meat concentrates and contain a great deal more protein than other sources of protein content.
Sweet Potatoes are an excellent source of fiber and complex carbohydrates. They don’t cause food sensitivities in dogs and also are an excellent source of beta-carotene, phytochemicals, and carotenoids – all which are healthy immune supporting antioxidants.
Peas are healthy, grain-free filter alternative that contain complex carbohydrates, fiber, protein, phytonutrients, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. They are also rich in protein and high in fiber.
Lutein in peas is an anti-oxidant good for heart, skin, and eye health. Sterols content in peas help lowering cholesterol. However, peas may be related to Canine Heart Disease and FDA is actively investigating this. 93 percent of reported foods in DCM cases contained peas and/or lentils.
Potatoes are a fantastic source of complex carbohydrates which provide fuel for energy for dogs. They are also rich in many minerals and vitamins. Key elements include thiamin, manganese, folate, niacin, copper, phosphorus, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
Potatoes are also a key source of dietary fiber as they are good source of digestible carbohydrates.
Starch Meter
According to the guaranteed analysis, Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy Recipe with Smoked Salmon Dry Dog Food has 27% protein, 15% fat, 5% fiber, and 10% moisture. If we assume 5% ash, then the starch amount in this dog food is 38%.
We calculated the starch ratio in Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy Recipe with Smoked Salmon Dry Dog Food as 38%. Basically, around two fifth (almost half) of the food you feed to {your dog} is starch.
Average starch ratio of dry dog foods on inthekibble.com is 38.67% - and that means this Taste of the Wild kibble has less starch ratio than the average.
