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Ingredient Definitions

Animal Fat  – used for flavor, provides essential fatty acids and helps keep skin healthy.

Annatto Extract Color – food coloring derived from seed of the achiote tree that adds flavor and aroma.

Beef Trim – provides protein and many vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12, Niacin, zinc, iron, calcium and others.

Beef Fat – provides essential fatty acids, helps keep skin healthy, used for flavor.

Beef Liver – a natural source of protein, iron, and other vitamins and minerals.

Beef Lung – a natural source of protein that is rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, B12, and C, zinc, calcium, copper, and others.

Brown Sugar – blend of cane sugar and cane syrup used to keep product soft in texture.

Buffered White Distilled Vinegar – natural acidifier that helps maintain freshness.

Cane Sugar – is in a more natural state than refined sugar, used for product texture.

Casein protein –  from milk with gel forming capabilities.

Chicken trim– provides protein, vitamin A, B-6, and B-12, iron, magnesium, and other vitamins and minerals.

Citric Acid – natural acidifier that helps maintain freshness.

Collagen Casing  – made from the skins of cattle, used to make the link products.

Dried Beef Pizzle  – good source of protein and a taste dogs love.

Dried Cheese  – source of calcium and protein, used for cheese flavor.

Dried Cultured Skim Milk  – good source of calcium, used to preserve freshness.

Guar Gum –  used as a thickening and binding agent made from the guar bean.

Lamb Lung  – a natural source of protein and other vitamins and minerals.

Lecithin  – an emulsifier that is an antioxidant and flavor protector.

Liquid Smoke Flavoring  – hardwood smoke that is condensed into liquid, used for natural flavoring. It is an antimicrobial and antioxidant.

Molasses  – contains vital minerals and vitamins, used as a flavorant and softener.

Natural Flavor  – made from meat, used as flavoring.

Natural Mixed Tocopherols  – a liquid product that is an antioxidant designed to protect food and preserve freshness.

Oat Bran  – good source of fiber, used as a binder.

Rabbit  – natural source of protein and other essential vitamins and minerals.

Rice Flour –  long grain rice flour is a good source of fiber and vitamins.

Rosemary Extract – a natural herb to enhance flavor and preserve freshness.

Rye Flour  – good source of fiber, calcium, iron, and potassium.

Salt  – used for flavoring.

Vegetable Glycerin  – used to keep treats moist and soft, made from coconut or palm oil.

Vegetable Oil  – a good source of vitamin E used to help maintain product moisture.

Venison  – natural source of protein and other essential vitamins and minerals.

Whey  – a by-product of cheese-making is a good source of protein, used for flavor.

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