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PrimalFresh Topper for Cat & Dog Food – Awesome Squash
Allergy Risk
This food contains possible allergens for sensitive pets.
Notable Benefits
Ingredients
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Fresh Topper for Cat & Dog Food – Awesome Squash ingredients, explained
The recipe is built on squash, the first ingredient on the label. Common dog food allergens on the label: pork.
What this food is made of
A plant fat high in medium-chain triglycerides, fats the body can burn quickly without the usual digestion steps. Those fats are the reason coconut oil appears in some senior and brain-support foods, where small studies of medium-chain fats in older dogs showed modest cognitive benefits; a food's coconut oil is a lower dose of the same fats. It supplies almost no essential fatty acids, so a food cannot rely on it as the only fat. It is calorie-dense and fine in the small amounts used.
A spice added for color and for its curcumin, a compound studied for anti-inflammatory effects. In people and lab animals curcumin is poorly absorbed unless paired with black pepper or fat, and the amounts in a pet food are far below those used in supplement studies. It is safe and gives kibble a warm color, which is most of what it is doing here; the joint and anti-inflammatory claims rest on doses far higher than a food provides.
Vitamins, minerals and additives (2)
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A root added for its inulin, a fiber that gut bacteria ferment. A prebiotic feeds the beneficial bacteria in the gut, and the pet gets the benefit second-hand. Studies in dogs show modest changes in gut bacteria and stool quality at the levels used in food. It is safe, and in large amounts can loosen stools, so it appears near the bottom of the list.
Live bacteria added to support digestion, listed by strain name such as Lactobacillus acidophilus or Bacillus coagulans. The difficulty is that most are killed by the heat of cooking and by months on a shelf, so unless the maker coats the kibble after cooking and states a live count on the bag, the listing does not tell you much. Bacillus strains form spores and survive processing better than the others. The strains used are considered safe.
About this food
Primal’s Awesome Squash Fresh Topper for cat and dog food is packed with specialized, functional ingredients to support your pet’s digestion.
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*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
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