The anatomical specialisation of Puppies to a high protein meat based diet can be seen in the length of their gastro-intestinal tract, the development of their teeth and jaws, and their lack of the digestive enzymes needed to break down carbohydrate.
The Biologically Appropriate nutritional analysis for ORIJEN Puppy is high in meat proteins and fats, and very low in carbohydrate - exactly what Nature intended puppies to eat.
Organic calcium and phosphorus are naturally balanced for growing bones and teeth, and essential fatty acids - including DHA and EPA from fresh Lake Whitefish - nutritionally support immune and nervous system development.
Naturally occurring probiotic bacteria (micro organisms) promote healthy bacterial flora in the intestinal tract, and select botanicals help soothe, nourish and tone the digestive tract, and control insulin levels.
FRESH REGIONAL INGREDIENTS: Deboned chicken, chicken meal, turkey meal, russet potato, lake whitefish, chicken fat, sweet potato, whole eggs, turkey, salmon meal, salmon and anchovy oils, salmon, natural chicken flavour, sunflower oil, sun-cured alfalfa, dried brown kelp, carrots, spinach, peas, tomatoes, apples, psyllium, dulse, glucosamine Hcl, cranberries, black currants, rosemary extract, chondroitin sulfate, sea salt.
TONIC HERBS AND BOTANICALS: Chicory root, licorice root, tumeric root, funugreek, marigold flowers, sweet fennel, zea mays, peppermint leaf, chamomile flowers, dandelion, summer savory, rosehips.
ORGANIC MINERALS: Iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate.
PROBIOTIC MICROORGANISMS: Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product.
PREMIUM VITAMINS: Mixed tocopherols (source of vitamin E), choline chloride, vitamin A, vitamin D3, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin B12, folic acid, biotin.