Our Ingredients

Every ingredient has a reason to be here.

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

We go beyond
the ingredient list.

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.

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Animal Protein

Animal Protein & Animal Ingredients

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

ANIMAL PROTEIN

Pork

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.

Pork

FISH PROTEIN

Salmon

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 / Salmon

OILY FISH

Sardine

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.

Salmon

WHOLE EGG

Whole 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 / Pork

DAIRY INGREDIENT

Cheese Meal

A dairy-derived ingredient containing protein and calcium. It contributes nutrition while adding aroma and richness that help support palatability.

Chicken / Pork / Salmon

NATURAL FLAVOR

Natural 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 / Salmon
02

Grains & Carbohydrates

Grains & Carbohydrates

WHOLE GRAIN

Brown Rice

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 / Salmon

GRAIN

Pearl Barley

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 / Salmon

OATS

Oatmeal

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 / Salmon

CARBOHYDRATE

Potato

A digestible source of starch that efficiently supplies energy and adds satisfying texture to the Salmon recipe.

Salmon

LEGUME

Fava Bean

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.

Salmon
03

Plants & Fiber

Plants & Fiber

FIBER

Oat Fiber

Fiber derived from oats, included to support healthy intestinal movement and stool quality as part of everyday digestive care.

Chicken / Pork / Salmon

BOTANICAL

Alfalfa

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 / Salmon

PLANT FIBER

Tomato Pomace

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 / Salmon

VEGETABLE

Dried Carrot

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 / Salmon

BOTANICAL EXTRACT

Yucca 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 / Salmon
04

Oils & Essential Fatty Acids

Oils & Essential Fats

ANIMAL FAT

Pork Fat

An energy-dense animal fat that contributes calories for daily activity while adding richness and aroma to support palatability.

Pork

ANIMAL FAT

Chicken 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.

Chicken

MARINE OIL

Salmon 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.

Salmon

MARINE OIL

Fish 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 / Salmon

PLANT OIL

Sunflower 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 / Salmon

PHOSPHOLIPIDS

Lecithin

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 / Salmon
05

Nutrition & Functional Ingredients

Nutrition & Functional Ingredients

MICRONUTRIENTS

Vitamins

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 / Salmon

MICRONUTRIENTS

Minerals

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 / Salmon

MINERAL SOURCE

Sea Salt

A source of sodium and chloride—essential nutrients involved in fluid and electrolyte balance as well as normal nerve and muscle function.

Chicken / Pork / Salmon

ESSENTIAL AMINO ACID

L-Lysine

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 / Salmon

ESSENTIAL AMINO ACID

DL-Methionine

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 / Salmon

GUT NUTRITION

Prebiotics

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 / Salmon

FERMENTATION PRODUCTS

Probiotics

Dried fermentation products derived from beneficial microorganisms, included to support digestive function and a healthy intestinal environment as part of everyday nutrition.

Chicken / Pork / Salmon

JOINT NUTRITION

Glucosamine

A compound found in cartilage and widely used as a nutritional component for supporting healthy joints and comfortable movement through the years.

Chicken / Pork / Salmon

JOINT NUTRITION

Chondroitin

A naturally occurring component of cartilage involved in retaining water and resilience. Together with glucosamine, it supports healthy joints and comfortable movement.

Chicken / Pork / Salmon
06

Quality & Preservation

Freshness & Quality Protection

NATURAL ANTIOXIDANT

Rosemary Extract

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 / Salmon

NATURAL ANTIOXIDANT

Mixed Tocopherols

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

Perfection

Quality means explaining why we choose it.

See each product page for the complete ingredient list and guaranteed analysis for every recipe.