ANIMAL PROTEIN
Chicken
A high-quality source of animal protein supplying essential amino acids needed for healthy muscle, skin and coat. Highly digestible and central to the nutritional foundation of the Chicken recipe.
Chicken
Our Ingredients
Because this is food for every day, every ingredient should have a purpose. Perfection explains not only what we use, but the nutritional value and role behind each ingredient.
Ingredient Philosophy
Every ingredient on the label is there for a reason. Perfection goes beyond listing names—we explain what each ingredient contributes and why it belongs in the recipe.
Rather than rejecting an entire category, we choose ingredients for their nutritional value and function—from brown rice, pearl barley and oatmeal to meat, fish, plant ingredients, oils, vitamins and minerals.
Animal Protein
ANIMAL PROTEIN
A high-quality source of animal protein supplying essential amino acids needed for healthy muscle, skin and coat. Highly digestible and central to the nutritional foundation of the Chicken recipe.
ChickenANIMAL PROTEIN
A nutrient-rich source of quality protein along with B vitamins involved in energy metabolism. Pork brings both nutritional value and a naturally rich, savory flavor.
PorkFISH PROTEIN
Quality fish protein with omega-3 fatty acids including EPA and DHA. These nutrients support healthy skin and coat as well as joints, brain and cardiovascular health.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonOILY FISH
Naturally rich in omega-3 fatty acids including EPA and DHA. Sardines provide fatty acids widely studied in relation to skin and coat, joints, brain, cardiovascular and kidney health.
SalmonWHOLE EGG
A highly nutritious protein source with a well-balanced essential amino acid profile, supporting the building blocks of healthy muscle, skin, coat and the body as a whole.
Chicken / PorkDAIRY INGREDIENT
A dairy-derived ingredient containing protein and calcium. It contributes nutrition while adding aroma and richness that help support palatability.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonNATURAL FLAVOR
Natural flavors are matched to each recipe—chicken-derived, pork-derived or salmon-derived—to complement the primary ingredient and support everyday palatability.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonGrains & Carbohydrates
WHOLE GRAIN
A quality carbohydrate source for everyday energy. Compared with white rice, brown rice retains more fiber, B vitamins and minerals, offering a useful balance of nutrition and digestibility.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonGRAIN
Polished barley prepared for easier eating. It provides fiber including soluble beta-glucan, which supports a healthy intestinal environment and is known for helping moderate post-meal glucose absorption.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonOATS
A nutritious grain made from processed oats. It provides fiber and minerals such as iron; its beta-glucan is known for supporting gut health and moderating post-meal glucose absorption.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonCARBOHYDRATE
A digestible source of starch that efficiently supplies energy and adds satisfying texture to the Salmon recipe.
SalmonLEGUME
A legume providing plant protein and fiber. It broadens the nutritional profile of the Salmon recipe and has also been studied for digestibility and use in canine diets.
SalmonPlants & Fiber
FIBER
Fiber derived from oats, included to support healthy intestinal movement and stool quality as part of everyday digestive care.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonBOTANICAL
A nutrient-dense plant containing fiber along with vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll and saponins. It contributes a broad range of plant-derived compounds to the formula.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonPLANT FIBER
A plant ingredient made from nutrient-rich parts of the tomato such as skins and seeds. It contributes fiber along with lycopene and polyphenols, plant compounds known for antioxidant activity.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonVEGETABLE
A source of beta-carotene and fiber. Beta-carotene acts as an antioxidant and can be converted to vitamin A, a nutrient involved in healthy skin, coat, mucous membranes and vision.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonBOTANICAL EXTRACT
An extract from yucca containing plant compounds such as saponins. Research in dogs and cats has reported reduced fecal odor when yucca is included in the diet; yucca saponins are also studied for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonOils & Essential Fatty Acids
ANIMAL FAT
An energy-dense animal fat that contributes calories for daily activity while adding richness and aroma to support palatability.
PorkANIMAL FAT
An energy-dense animal fat containing linoleic acid, an essential omega-6 fatty acid. It contributes to healthy skin and coat while enhancing aroma and flavor.
ChickenMARINE OIL
A quality marine oil containing omega-3 fatty acids including EPA and DHA. These nutrients support skin and coat, joints, brain, cardiovascular and kidney health; salmon is also associated with the antioxidant astaxanthin.
SalmonMARINE OIL
A rich source of omega-3 fatty acids including EPA and DHA. Their relationship with skin and coat, joints, brain and cognitive health, cardiovascular health, kidney health and blood lipids has been widely studied.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonPLANT OIL
A plant oil rich in linoleic acid, an essential omega-6 fatty acid involved in the skin barrier and the maintenance of healthy skin and coat.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonPHOSPHOLIPIDS
A source of phospholipids, structural components of cell membranes. Its affinity for both water and oil also makes it useful in supporting the handling of fats within the formula.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonNutrition & Functional Ingredients
MICRONUTRIENTS
Includes vitamins A, D3, B1, B2, B6, B12, biotin, folic acid, E, C and niacin. Required in small amounts, vitamins support metabolism and functions involving skin, coat, bones, nerves, vision and immunity.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonMICRONUTRIENTS
Includes iron amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, zinc amino acid chelate, copper amino acid chelate, ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, manganese oxide, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, cobalt carbonate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide, calcium D-pantothenate and potassium chloride. The Chicken recipe also contains calcium carbonate. These micronutrients support bones and teeth, muscles, nerves, enzymes and fluid balance.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonMINERAL SOURCE
A source of sodium and chloride—essential nutrients involved in fluid and electrolyte balance as well as normal nerve and muscle function.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonESSENTIAL AMINO ACID
An essential amino acid dogs cannot synthesize in sufficient amounts. Lysine is involved in protein and collagen synthesis and supports healthy muscle, skin and coat; it is also associated with carnitine synthesis and calcium utilization.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonESSENTIAL AMINO ACID
A sulfur-containing essential amino acid involved in metabolism and keratin formation, supporting healthy skin and coat. It can also influence urinary pH and is used in veterinary nutrition for urine acidification.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonGUT NUTRITION
Compounds that nourish beneficial intestinal bacteria. They help support a balanced gut microbiome and an environment in which useful microbial metabolites can be produced.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonFERMENTATION PRODUCTS
Dried fermentation products derived from beneficial microorganisms, included to support digestive function and a healthy intestinal environment as part of everyday nutrition.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonJOINT NUTRITION
A compound found in cartilage and widely used as a nutritional component for supporting healthy joints and comfortable movement through the years.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonJOINT NUTRITION
A naturally occurring component of cartilage involved in retaining water and resilience. Together with glucosamine, it supports healthy joints and comfortable movement.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonQuality & Preservation
NATURAL ANTIOXIDANT
A naturally derived antioxidant used to help protect fats from oxidation and preserve freshness and flavor. Rosemary contains plant compounds including carnosic acid, rosmarinic acid and ursolic acid.
Chicken / Pork / SalmonNATURAL ANTIOXIDANT
Naturally derived antioxidants based largely on vitamin E, used to protect fats from oxidation and help preserve product freshness and quality without relying on synthetic preservatives.
Chicken / Pork / Salmon