ANP Grain Free

In the wild your dog's diet would consist of primarily meat based proteins, and the occasional fruit and vegetable. Grain was are are consumed very little. Grain has in fact been found to cause or irritate some pet's allergies.
Grain is also very hard to digest especially in aged pets.
Some natural occurring benefits from feeding grain free food is Shiny coat, decreased allergies, healthy skin, increased appetite in picky eaters, increased energy, ease in passing of stools, reduced stools and decrease in weight for obese dogs.

Most of the grains found in dog food are fillers, used to create bulk and maintain the consistency of the kibble These fillers include corn, soy and cereal grains. A grain-free diet may help arthritic dogs in that it reduces weight and improves mobility.
Grain-Free Dog Food is beneficial for Arthritic dogs
Because  grain-free dog foods have less filler, they maintain a higher protein and fat content.
A grain-free diet reduces how much food your dog is eating because it is maintains all the nutrients required in a concentrated formula.

Eliminating the grains will help your dog absorb food nutrients more efficiently

LABELED INGREDIENTS IN
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Ocean Fish & Potato Recipe}

Ocean Fish Meal: Select choices of fish "Meal" is the product you get after rendering fish to remove the water, fat and kills bacterial contaminants, allowing a more pure source of protein.  Fish are naturally an excellent source of protein and Omega 3 Fatty Acids.

 Peas: A good source of Protein, Vitamin A, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Phosphorus and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Thiamin and Manganese

Potatoes: An excellent source of carbohydrates for dogs with grain related alergies.Higher in Potassium than bananas. Also a source of Vit. C.

Pea Flour: Has a beneficial effect on the beneficial bacterial that live in the gastrointestinal tract. A good source of protein, pea flour has a low glycemic index, will have minimal impact on blood sugar. High levels of branched amino acids, glutamic acid and arginine, rich in lysine.

 Pork Meal: Naturally low in salt and a very good source of protein, very high in thiamin.
 There are fatty acids which are considered to be good for heart health such as N3 fatty acids Great taste.

Salmon Oil (preserved with Tocopherals): Contains Esentioal omega 3 fatty acids. Known to reduce the ‘bad’ cholesterol in the body as it increases the HDL in the blood. Helps in reducing the inflammation.

Canola Oil (preserved with Tocopherals): One of the "good" fats, contains the highest amount of omega-3 fats.

Tomato Pomace: A good source of antioxidants, an excellent amino acid source. Contains concentrated Lycopene.  Helps prevent excessive free radical production for healthy cells.

Vegetable Broth: Rich in chlorophyll, amino acids, iron, phosphorous, and calcium, all in a natural form.

Flaxseed:  Omega-3 essential fatty acids. Has Lignans, which have both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities,  contains both the soluble and insoluble fiber.

Potassium Chloride - pH adjuster in food.

Carrots: Vitamin A, contains  beta-carotene an anti-oxident combating the free radicals.

Celery: High in Calcium,high content of vitamin A, excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C with rich supplies of potassium, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, sodium and plenty essential amino acids.High in fiber.

Parsley: Is a nutrient powerhouse containing high levels of beta carotene, vitamin B12, folate, chlorophyll, calcium, more vitamin C than citrus fruits, abundant in chlorophyll. Also contains Calcium, phosphorus,potassium,manganese, inositol, and sulphur.

Lettuce: A good source of chlorophyll and vitamin K. Excellent source of vitamins A, B1, B2, and C, folic acid, manganese and chromium.

Spinach: Loaded with flavonoid that functions as antioxidant and anti-cancer agent. This leafy green is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, magnesium, folate, manganese, iron, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B6. It’s a very good source of protein, phosphorus, vitamin E, zinc, dietary fiber, and copper. Plus, it’s a good source of selenium, niacin, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Natural Flavors:  Fish

Salt - To satisfy the requirement for sodium and chloride.

Chicory Root Extract: Contains Vitamin C. Provides the soluble fiber inulin, which feeds digestive flora in the intestines. Aids in decreasing the levels of serum LDL cholesterol in the blood

Yucca Schidigera Extract: Interacts with Bile and thereby lower cholesterol levels. Helps form a protective coating on the intestinal walls. Destroys deadly viruses. Encourages growth of friendly bacteria. Relief of constipation, intermittent diarrhea, intestinal gas.has a high content of calcium, potassium, phosphorus, iron, manganese and copper.

Lactobacillus: Significant part of the natural intestinal flora.Improves the absorption of calcium-rich foods.

Acidophilus: Live bacteria, important roles played by them are suppressing the growth of pathogenic bacteria, boosting the digestive system, helping in the production of vitamins and improving the immune system.

Bifidobacterium Longum: Probiotics that naturally colonize in the human gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and vagina. Maintains a normal digestive tract, inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria, and also boosts the immune system.

Lactobacillus Plantarum: Creates a healthy barrier in your colon to keep dangerous bacteria from penetrating the lining of your intestines and entering your blood stream. One of the best probiotics to address digestive distress.

Enterococcous Faecium: Probiotic, aiding digestion, helps in intestenal distress.

Vitamin A Supplement - Helps the immune system.

Vitamin D3 Supplement - Regulates the body's calcium and phosphorus levels, mediator of immune function.

Vitamin E Supplement - Tocopherol (natural preservative), antioxidant.

B12 Supplements - Helps maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood cells.

Choline Chloride - Vit. B4, building and maintaining cell structures.

Niacin - Vit. B3, maintaining your health, vitality and well being.

Pantotheinic Acid - A B-complex vitamin, for growth, reproduction, and normal physiological functions.

Ascorbic Acid - Vit. C, Class IV preservative: fats/oils.

Riboflavin - Vit. B2, important to energy metabolism.

Thiamine Mononitrate - Vit. B1, necessary for carbohydrate metabolism and normal neural activity.

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride - Vit. B6, plays an active role in the immune system.

Folic Acid - Vit. B9, proper brain function.

Biotin - Vitamin H, part of the B complex, cell growth, the production of fatty acids, metabolism of fats, and proteins, releases energy from food.

Zinc Sulfate - Used to supply the supplement zinc.

Iron Carbonate - Aids in transport of oxygen in the blood, makes red blood cells.

Manganous Oxide - Derived from manganese. For healthy cartilage and bone, improved insulin metabolism, helps lipoprotein metabolism and improved reproduciton functions.

Copper Oxide - For insuring against an insufficiency of copper in the diet.

We want to guarantee you that our food is made in Wisconsin and is free of any wheat, wheat gluten, corn, or corn gluten and we use the whole rice in our recipe, no parts or by-products are used and nothing is shipped in from other countries.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
Crude Protein, min..............28%
Crude Fat,min.........17%
Crude Fiber, min.............3.5%
Moisture, max..............10%
Total: 100,000,000
Microorganism's CFU/lb Min

Standard 8oz. measuring cup 

Typical Analysis:
Calcium 1.0%
Phosphorus 0.9%
Sodium 0.4%
Potassium 0.6%
Magnesium 0.12%
Zinc 135 mg/kg
Iron 229 mg/kg
Manganese 70 mg/kg
Copper 11.0 mg/kg
Cobalt 0.4 mg/kg
Iodine 1.53 mg/kg
Selenium 0.47 mg/kg
Glucosamine 400 ppm
Chondroiten 40 ppm
Vitamin A 18,200 IU/kg
Vitamin D 1,300 IU/kg
Vitamin E 180 IU/kg
Vitamin K 1.52 mg/kg
Vitamin B12 0.10 mg/kg
Choline Chloride 2,320 mg/kg
Niacin 82 mg/kg
Pantothenic Acid 26 mg/kg
Ascorbic Acid (Vit C) 38 mg/kg
Riboflavin 7 mg/kg
Thiamine 8.7 mg/kg
Pyridoxine 4.2 mg/kg
Folic Acid 1.4 mg/kg
Biotin 0.3 mg/kg

Daily Feeding Recommendations:
Weight of Dog 5 lbs 15 lbs 30 lbs 50 lbs 75 lbs 100 lbs
Cups/Day 1/2 1-1/4 1-3/4 3 3-1/2 4-1/2
Weight of Dog 2.5 kg 6.5 kg 13.5 kg 22.5 kg 34 kg 45.5 kg
Grams/Day 50 115 190 290 390 450

 Animal feeding testing using AAFCO procedures substantiate that American Natural Premium Ocean Fish & Potato Recipe
provides complete and balanced nutrition for all life stages.