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This is a lil info on protein and dogfood www.drsfostersmith.com

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"Is meat meal good for my pet?
In its simplest, purest form, meat meal is meat with the water and fat removed. The dried meat is then ground into small granules or powder for use in pet food. Pure meat meal, as opposed to meat and bone meal or meat by-product meal, is a good source of concentrated protein which is nutritionally excellent for your pet. Pure meat meal cannot contain blood, hair, hoof, horn, hide trimmings, manure, or stomach or rumen contents, except for amounts that may be unavoidably included during processing. It cannot contain any added extraneous materials, and may not contain any more than 14 percent indigestive materials. Also, no more than 11 percent of the crude protein in the meal can be ingredients the dog cannot digest."

I have seen how the Protein Plant opperates and Believe me their is Fur, Hide, Feathers and all entrails and their contence.. Dead Cattle (that look like huge round balls in the summer) to pick-up trucks loaded with dead Turkeys and Chickens..
We live in the Poltry Capital of the World..
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Ingredient Description and Function
Alfalfa In addition to being highly palatable, alfalfa is rich in calcium, vitamins, carotene, and fiber.
Beef Beef is a delicious, highly digestible protein source with an excellent balance of essential amino acids.
Beef broth Beef broth is obtained by steam-cooking edible, wholesome beef bones containing meat and muscle tissue. The flavorful broth, rich in proteinaceous solids, enhances palatability.
Beef liver The liver from cattle is a source of protein and Vitamin A.
Beet pulp Beet pulp is the portion of the sugar beet that remains after the sugar and water have been extracted. It is an excellent fiber source, and helps to decrease the growth of "bad" bacteria in the colon, thus supporting intestinal health. The fiber in beet pulp also helps promote and regulate normal bowel function and maintain proper stool firmness.
Beta-carotene A powerful antioxidant, beta-carotene is a "free-radical scavenger," which neutralizes "free radicals" that cause cell damage and cell death. In dogs, beta-carotene is converted into Vitamin A, which is necessary for growth and maintenance of healthy bones, teeth, muscle, hair and skin. It is also required for maintaining healthy linings of the digestive tract, reproductive system, lungs, and mucous membranes.
Biotin Biotin, sometimes referred to as Vitamin H, but often considered in the Vitamin B complex of vitamins, is active in the metabolism of fat, carbohydrates, and protein. It is necessary for normal growth, digestion, and muscle function. Along with fatty acids, it is necessary for healthy skin and coat.
Brewer's dried yeast Brewer's dried yeast is of the genus Saccharomyces. It is used for flavor, and is also very nutritious, containing a natural source of B vitamins, zinc, and not less than 35% protein.
Brown rice Brown rice is the unpolished rice, which remains after the hulls have been removed. Brown rice contains carbohydrates and fiber. The bran portion of brown rice also contains B vitamins.
Brown rice flour
[Back to top] Brown rice flour is finely ground unpolished rice, which remains after the hulls have been removed. Brown rice flour contains carbohydrates and fiber. The bran portion of brown rice also contains B vitamins.

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Ingredient Description and Function
Calcium iodate Calcium iodate, the calcium salt of iodic acid, is a source of iodine, necessary for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland.
Calcium pantothenate Calcium pantothenate is a form of Vitamin B5, also called Pantothenic Acid. It enables the body to create usable energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It is necessary for the production of fatty acids and certain hormones.
Carrageenan Carrageenan, a polysaccharide obtained from the cartilaginous seaweed, Chondrus crispus, functions as a stabilizer, emulsifier, and thickener to enhance the texture of canned pet food.
Caseinate Caseinate is derived from casein, which is milk protein, such as that found in cottage cheese. Casein contains 80% protein, and as an ingredient it is one of the highest-quality proteins available.
Chicken Chicken is a delicious, highly digestible protein source, with an excellent quantity and ratio of essential amino acids.
Chicken broth Chicken broth is obtained by steam-cooking edible, fresh, wholesome chicken bones containing meat and muscle tissue. The flavorful broth, rich in proteinaceous solids, enhances palatability.
Chicken fat Chicken fat, a high-quality source of fat energy and a delicious flavor enhancer, contains essential fatty acids (especially linoleic acid, an Omega-6 fatty acid) for healthy skin and coat.
Chicken liver Liver is high in vitamins including A, D, E, and the B vitamins. Liver is also high in mineral content, including iron, zinc, and selenium. Liver contains the essential sulfur-bearing amino acids cysteine and methionine. It also enhances palatability.
Chicken meal Chicken meal is produced by cooking and drying chicken tissues, then grinding the product into a meal. It is a highly digestible, delicious protein source with essential amino acids, essential fatty acids, and minerals.
Choline chloride Choline chloride is a form of the B vitamin choline, which is necessary for maintaining the health of the liver and thymus. It is also required for maintaining cell membrane integrity, and the proper functioning of the nervous system.
Chondroitin Chondroitin is necessary for the production of glycosaminoglycans, which are the building blocks of cartilage. It also helps to maintain healthy joint fluid.
Citric acid Naturally occurring in citrus fruit, citric acid prevents growth of an array of organisms and is used as a food preservative.
Cobalt proteinate Cobalt proteinate is a chelated form of cobalt. Cobalt, a trace element and essential mineral, is a component of Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin. Vitamin B12 is necessary for normal DNA synthesis, nervous system function, and the production of red blood cells.
Copper amino acid complex Copper amino acid complex is a form of chelated copper. Copper is essential for the functioning of many body systems, including the production of red blood cells, formation and maintenance of healthy connective tissue and bone, and the proper functioning of the heart, immune system and nervous system. Copper also has antioxidant properties, which help prevent cell damage.
Copper proteinate Copper proteinate is a form of chelated copper. Copper is essential for the functioning of many body systems including the production of red blood cells, formation and maintenance of healthy connective tissue and bone, and the proper functioning of the heart, immune system and nervous system. Copper also has antioxidant properties, which help prevent cell damage.
Copper sulfate
[Back to top] Copper sulfate provides a very useful source of copper. Copper is essential for the functioning of many body systems including the production of red blood cells, formation and maintenance of healthy connective tissue and bone, and the proper functioning of the heart, immune system and nervous system. Copper also has antioxidant properties, which help

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Fish broth Fish broth is obtained by steam-cooking edible, wholesome fish bones containing meat and muscle tissue. The flavorful broth, rich in proteinaceous solids, enhances palatability.
Fish meal Fish meal is produced by cooking and drying fish tissues, then grinding the product into a meal. It is an excellent source of high quality protein, plus Omega-3 essential fatty acids, including EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid).
Folic acid Folic acid, a B vitamin, is necessary for the proper functioning of many organs and systems. It is necessary for the proper transmission of nerve impulses, production of red and white blood cells, protein metabolism, and normal immune function.
Garlic Flavorful garlic is present in a small, safe amount as a flavor enhancer.
Garlic powder Flavorful garlic powder is present in a small, safe amount as a flavor enhancer.
Glucosamine Glucosamine belongs to a group of naturally occurring compounds called Glycosaminoglycans, which consist of a sugar plus an amino acid. Glycosaminoglycans are the building blocks of cartilage.
Guar gum Guar gum is extracted from the seed of the Cyamopsis tetragonoluba, an annual leguminous plant. Its easy solubility and water-binding properties make it an excellent stabilizer.
Herring Atlantic Herring, considered a table delicacy, live in the cold waters of the North Atlantic, and have a fat content between 10% and 25%. Herring fat is more unsaturated than other animal fats and is high in essential Omega-3 fatty acids.
Herring oil Delicious herring oil, extracted from whole herring, enhances the flavor of pet food. Herring oil also supplies energy from fat and provides essential Omega-3 fatty acids, which are necessary for proper functioning of the immune system.
Iron amino acid complex Iron amino acid complex is a form of chelated iron. Chelated forms of minerals may be more easily absorbed from the intestine. Iron is a key component of hemoglobin in red blood cells, which carries oxygen to all tissues of the body. Iron is also necessary for the proper functioning of many of the enzymes in the body.
Iron proteinate Iron proteinate provides an extremely usable source of iron through the process of chelation, which may make it more easily absorbed from the intestine. Iron is a key component of hemoglobin in red blood cells, which carries oxygen to all tissues of the body. Iron is also necessary for the proper functioning of many of the enzymes in the body.
Iron sulfate Iron sulfate provides a very usable source of iron. Iron is a key component of hemoglobin in red blood cells, which carries oxygen to all tissues of the body. Iron is also necessary for the proper functioning of many of the enzymes in the body.
Kelp
[Back to top] Kelp, dried seaweed of the families Laminariacae and Fucaeae, contains several essential vitamins, trace minerals, and amino acids. Kelp also contains fiber, which promotes and maintains digestive health.

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A complete run down of all the nutrients in your bag of dog food.

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