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Ingredient Glossary

Want to know what a particular ingredient does for your pet? Read the ingredient definitions below for more information.

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C


Canola Oil
Naturally preserved. Provides a blend of omega fatty acids for optimal skin and coat health. Contains alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid. Also a source of vitamin E.
Citric acid
Used as a natural preservative.

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F


Flaxseed oil
An oil derived from the flaxseed plant. Excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, palatable and stable.

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G


Gelatin
Binder protein from collagen, used as a gelling agent in foods.
Glycerine
A sugar alcohol, derived from plant or animal fat. Helps keep the treat moist.

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L


Lecithin
Natural antioxidant, derived from plants or eggs, used as a lubricant in foods.

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M


Magnesium stearate
Magnesium salt, derived most commonly from plants, used as a binder in foods.
Monoglycerides of edible fatty acids
Edible fat or oil that is used to help two liquids mix together.

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P


Potato flour
Source of carbohydrates, heavy flour made from whole potatoes, including the potato skin.

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R


Rice Flour
The inner grain, free from the outer hull, ground to a flour consistency. It is a very highly digestible source of carbohydrates.

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T


Titanium dioxide (color)
A non-toxic, naturally occurring white pigment.

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