The protein is even more concentrated after they are removed. The fourth ingredient is tapioca. Tapioca is percent carbohydrates. It is pure starch and provides little nutrition of any kind. This kind of starch gives the food structure and holds it together. The fifth ingredient is pork fat naturally preserved with mixed tocopherols. Most dogs will also love the taste it gives the food. According to Back To Basics, 40 percent of the calories in the food come from fat. This fat includes the pork fat, and the menhaden fish oil and sunflower oil listed later in the ingredient list.
Back To Basics notes that their foods do not include any artificial preservatives, colors or dyes. They do not use animals in their foods that have been fed any hormones or steroids. They follow strict USDA standards and regulations. Compared to many dog foods, this is a relatively basic food. Other interesting ingredients in the food include peas.
Peas usually refers to chickpeas or field peas. They have about 22 to 24 percent protein and provide good sources of vitamin K and other vitamins and minerals. However, in large quantities, many dogs have trouble digesting them, especially if pea fiber is included.
The food also includes whole flaxseed. Flaxseed is an excellent source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid, as well as dietary fiber. However, flaxseed is also a phytoestrogen and it can mimic estrogen in the body, interfering with hormones. If you are a dog breeder, in particular, you should be careful about feeding intact female dogs foods that contain flaxseed. The food also contains menhaden fish oil which is a good source of omega-3 fatty acid. It also contains sunflower oil — a good source of vitamin E.
Vitamin E is often used as a natural preservative in dog foods. The food also contains L-Carnitine, an amino acid. L-Carnitine is often added to dog foods because it helps the body turn fat into energy, keeping dogs slimmer. It could help dogs use the fat as energy instead of storing it as body fat. We also note that the food has chelated minerals.
Minerals are bonded to proteins so dogs can digest them more easily. Chelated minerals are often used in more expensive dog foods. This is a moderately rich dog food in terms of calories. Back to Basics Pork Formula for dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.
The dry matter basis figures for this food are: Over time, some dogs may develop food sensitivities to more commonly used protein sources and grains. That's why Back to Basics is the best option for dogs with allergies. Each recipe starts with less commonly used proteins, plus nutrient-rich organ meat to create an ultra-premium food sure to satisfy your dog's natural instincts!
See all items by Back to Basics. My vet recommended this product My dog loves it, and its very good to her stomache too. Our Labs really like the food. Coats are better and shedding has really slowed down. My dog is older now, 11 year old English setter. She is still an active hunter. I mixed the two according to the recommendations when introducing the new brand, however she only picked out the Back to Basics and refused the old stuff.
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