Portland Pet FoodSalmon And Pumpkin Wet Cat Food Toppers

A fatty fish used as a protein source and as a natural source of omega-3 fats. Fresh salmon is mostly water, so a salmon meal lower on the list may be contributing more protein. Salmon is a common alternative protein for pets that react to chicken or beef, though fish allergies exist too. Farmed and wild salmon differ in fat profile, and labels rarely say which.

A complete, highly digestible protein, which is why formulators like it. It is also a documented allergen in about 4% of dogs with food reactions. Egg allergy does not implicate chicken meat; the proteins are different. Dried egg product is the same thing with the water removed. A good ingredient for most pets and a fine-print one for the allergic few.

A plant oil with the source unspecified, usually soybean, canola or a blend. It supplies the omega-6 fat linoleic acid, which dogs and cats need for skin and coat. The unnamed source means it can change between batches, which matters little nutritionally since the common vegetable oils are similar. Its omega-3 is the plant form, which pets convert poorly, so a food relying on it will add fish oil or flaxseed for balance.

The familiar white potato, used as a carbohydrate source in many grain-free foods. Potato starch binds kibble; potato protein is a concentrated plant protein that lifts the protein figure on the bag. Cooked potato is safe and well digested. Grain-free foods built on potatoes and legumes were part of the FDA's 2018 to 2022 look at diet-associated heart disease in dogs, which did not establish a cause; the agency has not asked for any to be withdrawn.