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Nulo Dog Food Ingredients


According to our research, Nulo manufactures 78 dog food recipes using 189 unique ingredients. To evaluate the quality of ingredients used by Nulo, we've studied all 189 ingredients. In this article, we'll share our findings on Nulo ingredients.

Dog Food Recipes78
Unique Ingredients189
Artificial Colors0
Animal By-Products0
Anonymous Meats0
Controversial2
Harmful0

First 5 Ingredients

Dog food ingredients in the United States are listed in descending order of pre-cooked weight. The first 5 ingredients typically constitute a significant portion of the recipe.

For Nulo, these are the most common ingredients found within the first 5 dog food ingredients.

  1. turkey
  2. turkey meal
  3. turkey liver
  4. whole pea
  5. sweet potato

As you can see, the most common first ingredient in Nulo is turkey. The most common 2nd ingredient is turkey meal, followed by turkey liver, whole pea, and sweet potato.

Artificial Food Coloring Dyes

Nulo does not use any artificial food coloring dyes. According to our records, none of the 78 Nulo dog foods contain artificial food dyes.

Artificial food coloring dyes are unnecessary and potentially harmful ingredients. In general, we not not recommend feeding any pet foods that contain artificial dyes.

In 2010, the CSPI raised serious concerns regarding the safety of many artificial dyes. Most of the studies referenced by the CSPI involved prolonged or excessive consumption. Since most dogs consume the same foods throughout their lives, concerns raised by the CSPI are alarming to say the least.

To read more about Artificial Food Dyes, click here.

Animal By-Products

According to our records, Nulo does not contain any animal by-products.

Animal by-products are basically the leftover parts of the the carcass after its been processed for meat. AAFCO defines by-products as the non-rendered, clean parts, other than meat, derived from slaughtered mammals.

Although by-products are still fairly nutritious ingredients, consumers have equated them with slaughterhouse waste. Therefore, most premium brands, including Nulo have decided to remove by-products and instead use named organ meats (beef liver, chicken gizzards).

For further reading on the controversy over animal by-products, click here.

Anonymous Meat Ingredients

Anonymous meats are inexpensive low-quality ingredients that can come from practically any animal. These type of ingredients are often used to produce very inexpensive dog foods.

In general, we prefer ingredients which specify the animal source used to derive the ingredient. For example, ingredients such as duck fat are much better than animal fat or poultry fat.

In our analysis, we've looked through all 189 Nulo ingredients. According to our data, Nulo does not contain any anonymous animal-based ingredients.

Controversial Ingredients

In most cases, ingredients which are given the controversial classification can be substituted with higher-quality alternatives. You should evaluate each controversial ingredient independently to see if there is truly a valid cause for concern.

Keep in mind, certain sacrifices often must be made to produce dog foods at a reasonable price. In general, the more expensive the product, the fewer controversial ingredients you'll find.

In our analysis, we've identified 2 controversial ingredients inside Nulo products. These controversial ingredients are listed below. Click on each ingredient for more information.

canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid)
4 Recipes

Canola oil is a plant-derived oil from the seeds of canola plants. Although fat is an essential component of any diet, canola oil is controversial in pet food. Proponents claim that canola oil provides a better fat profile in comparison to other plant based oils. However, opponents claim that canola oil is typically produced with genetically modified rapeseed and that rapeseed oil has multiple adverse health affects.

The following recipes contain canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols and citric acid):

Potentially Harmful Ingredients

Harmful ingredients are those which have been linked to adverse health effects. In general, we do not recommend feeding any product which contains any harmful ingredients.

During our review, none of the Nulo ingredients analyzed were classified as harmful by our system. The absence of harmful ingredients is indicative of a relatively premium dog food brand.

Nulo Dog Food Ingredient Lists

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Challenger
Northern Catch Haddock, Salmon & Acadian Redfish Recipe For Puppy & Adult Dogs
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Challenger Northern Catch Haddock, Salmon & Acadian Redfish Recipe For Puppy & Adult Dogs
First Five Ingredients
haddock
salmon
salmon meal
turkey meal
chicken meal

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Challenger
Northern Catch Haddock, Salmon & Acadian Redfish Recipe For Small Breed Dogs
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Challenger Northern Catch Haddock, Salmon & Acadian Redfish Recipe For Small Breed Dogs
First Five Ingredients
haddock
salmon
salmon meal
turkey meal
chicken meal

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Challenger
Alpine Ranch Beef, Lamb & Pork Recipe For Large Breed Puppies
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Challenger Alpine Ranch Beef, Lamb & Pork Recipe For Large Breed Puppies
First Five Ingredients
beef
lamb
turkey meal
chicken meal
salmon meal

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Challenger
Alpine Ranch Beef, Lamb & Pork Recipe For Puppy & Adult Dogs
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Challenger Alpine Ranch Beef, Lamb & Pork Recipe For Puppy & Adult Dogs
First Five Ingredients
beef
lamb
salmon meal
turkey meal
pork

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Challenger
Game Bird Quarry Duck, Turkey & Guinea Fowl Recipe For Puppy & Adult Dogs
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Challenger Game Bird Quarry Duck, Turkey & Guinea Fowl Recipe For Puppy & Adult Dogs
First Five Ingredients
duck
turkey
turkey meal
salmon meal
chicken meal

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MedalSeries
Adult Chicken & Peas Recipe
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MedalSeries Adult Chicken & Peas Recipe
First Five Ingredients
chicken
chicken meal
turkey meal
whole pea
sweet potato

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MedalSeries
Adult Lamb & Lentils Recipe
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MedalSeries Adult Lamb & Lentils Recipe
First Five Ingredients
lamb
turkey meal
chicken meal
whole pea
sweet potato

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MedalSeries
Adult Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe
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MedalSeries Adult Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe
First Five Ingredients
salmon
turkey meal
chicken meal
whole pea
sweet potato

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MedalSeries
Large Breed Turkey & Peas Recipe
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MedalSeries Large Breed Turkey & Peas Recipe
First Five Ingredients
turkey
chicken meal
menhaden meal
whole pea
sweet potato

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MedalSeries
Puppy Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe
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MedalSeries Puppy Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe
First Five Ingredients
chicken
chicken meal
turkey meal
whole pea
sweet potato

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MedalSeries
Senior Chicken & Lentils Recipe
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MedalSeries Senior Chicken & Lentils Recipe
First Five Ingredients
chicken
turkey meal
menhaden meal
whole pea
sweet potato

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FreeStyle Limited+
Puppy & Adult Alaska Pollock & Lentils Recipe
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FreeStyle Limited+ Puppy & Adult Alaska Pollock & Lentils Recipe
First Five Ingredients
pollock
pollock meal
green lentil
red lentil
canola oil

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FreeStyle
Small Breed Salmon & Red Lentils Recipe
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FreeStyle Small Breed Salmon & Red Lentils Recipe
First Five Ingredients
salmon
turkey meal
menhaden meal
lamb meal
red lentil

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FrontRunner
Ancient Grains Beef, Barley & Lamb Recipe For Adult Dogs
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FrontRunner Ancient Grains Beef, Barley & Lamb Recipe For Adult Dogs
First Five Ingredients
beef
chicken meal
oats
barley
brown rice

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FrontRunner
Ancient Grains Chicken, Oats & Turkey Recipe For Adult Dogs
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FrontRunner Ancient Grains Chicken, Oats & Turkey Recipe For Adult Dogs
First Five Ingredients
chicken
chicken meal
oats
barley
brown rice

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FrontRunner
Ancient Grains Chicken, Oats & Turkey Recipe For Puppies
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FrontRunner Ancient Grains Chicken, Oats & Turkey Recipe For Puppies
First Five Ingredients
chicken
chicken meal
oats
barley
brown rice

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FrontRunner
Ancient Grains Turkey, Trout & Spelt Recipe For Adult Dogs
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FrontRunner Ancient Grains Turkey, Trout & Spelt Recipe For Adult Dogs
First Five Ingredients
turkey
chicken meal
oats
barley
turkey meal

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FrontRunner
Ancient Grains Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe For Small Breed Dogs
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FrontRunner Ancient Grains Turkey, Whitefish & Quinoa Recipe For Small Breed Dogs
First Five Ingredients
turkey
chicken meal
oats
barley
brown rice

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FrontRunner
Ancient Grains Pork, Barley & Beef Recipe For Adult Dogs
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FrontRunner Ancient Grains Pork, Barley & Beef Recipe For Adult Dogs
First Five Ingredients
pork
pork meal
barley
oats
millet

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FreeStyle Limited+
Puppy & Adult Salmon Recipe
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FreeStyle Limited+ Puppy & Adult Salmon Recipe
First Five Ingredients
salmon
salmon meal
chickpea
chickpea flour
canola oil

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FreeStyle Limited+
Small Breed Turkey Recipe
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FreeStyle Limited+ Small Breed Turkey Recipe
First Five Ingredients
turkey
turkey meal
chickpea
canola oil
sweet potato

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FreeStyle
Puppy Salmon & Peas Recipe
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FreeStyle Puppy Salmon & Peas Recipe
First Five Ingredients
salmon
turkey meal
menhaden meal
whole pea
chicken fat

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FreeStyle
Puppy Turkey & Sweet Potato Recipe
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FreeStyle Puppy Turkey & Sweet Potato Recipe
First Five Ingredients
turkey
turkey meal
salmon meal
chickpea
chicken fat

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FreeStyle
Senior Trout & Sweet Potato Recipe
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FreeStyle Senior Trout & Sweet Potato Recipe
First Five Ingredients
trout
turkey meal
salmon meal
yellow pea
sweet potato

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FreeStyle
Adult Salmon & Peas Recipe
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FreeStyle Adult Salmon & Peas Recipe
First Five Ingredients
salmon
turkey meal
menhaden meal
whole pea
sweet potato

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FreeStyle
Adult Lamb & Chickpeas Recipe
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FreeStyle Adult Lamb & Chickpeas Recipe
First Five Ingredients
lamb
turkey meal
salmon meal
yellow pea
chickpea

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FreeStyle
Adult Trim Cod & Lentils Recipe
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FreeStyle Adult Trim Cod & Lentils Recipe
First Five Ingredients
cod
turkey meal
salmon meal
lentil
yellow pea

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FreeStyle Limited+
Puppy & Adult Turkey Recipe
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FreeStyle Limited+ Puppy & Adult Turkey Recipe
First Five Ingredients
turkey
turkey meal
chickpea
sweet potato
canola oil

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FreeStyle
Adult Turkey & Sweet Potato Recipe
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FreeStyle Adult Turkey & Sweet Potato Recipe
First Five Ingredients
turkey
turkey meal
salmon meal
chickpea
chicken fat

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FreeStyle Freeze-Dried Raw
Lamb Recipe With Raspberries
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FreeStyle Freeze-Dried Raw Lamb Recipe With Raspberries
First Five Ingredients
lamb
lamb liver
ground lamb bone
lamb kidney
raspberry

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FreeStyle Freeze-Dried Raw
Salmon & Turkey Recipe With Strawberries
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FreeStyle Freeze-Dried Raw Salmon & Turkey Recipe With Strawberries
First Five Ingredients
salmon
turkey neck
turkey liver
turkey heart
strawberry

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FreeStyle Freeze-Dried Raw
Beef Recipe With Apples
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FreeStyle Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Recipe With Apples
First Five Ingredients
beef
beef heart
beef liver
beef kidney
ground beef bone

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FreeStyle Freeze-Dried Raw
Duck Recipe With Pears
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FreeStyle Freeze-Dried Raw Duck Recipe With Pears
First Five Ingredients
duck
duck neck
duck heart
duck wings
duck liver

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FreeStyle Freeze-Dried Raw
Turkey Recipe With Cranberries
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FreeStyle Freeze-Dried Raw Turkey Recipe With Cranberries
First Five Ingredients
turkey
turkey neck
turkey heart
turkey liver
cranberry

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Challenger
Harvest Turkey Stew
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Challenger Harvest Turkey Stew
First Five Ingredients
turkey
turkey bone broth
turkey liver
carrot
green bean

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Challenger
Homestyle Beef Stew
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Challenger Homestyle Beef Stew
First Five Ingredients
beef
beef bone broth
beef liver
carrot
green bean

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FreeStyle
Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe For Small Breed Dogs
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FreeStyle Lamb & Sweet Potato Recipe For Small Breed Dogs
First Five Ingredients
lamb
turkey
lamb broth
turkey broth
lamb liver

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MedalSeries
Beef, Peas & Carrots Recipe (Canned)
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MedalSeries Beef, Peas & Carrots Recipe (Canned)
First Five Ingredients
beef
turkey
beef broth
beef liver
pea

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MedalSeries
Duck & Chickpeas Recipe For Small Breed Dogs (Canned)
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MedalSeries Duck & Chickpeas Recipe For Small Breed Dogs (Canned)
First Five Ingredients
duck
duck broth
turkey liver
chickpea
dicalcium phosphate

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MedalSeries
Lamb & Lentils Recipe (Canned)
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MedalSeries Lamb & Lentils Recipe (Canned)
First Five Ingredients
lamb
turkey
turkey liver
lamb broth
turkey broth

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MedalSeries
Turkey, Salmon & Chickpeas Recipe (Canned)
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MedalSeries Turkey, Salmon & Chickpeas Recipe (Canned)
First Five Ingredients
turkey
salmon broth
turkey liver
salmon
chickpea

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MedalSeries
Turkey & Lentils Recipe For Small Breed Dogs (Canned)
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MedalSeries Turkey & Lentils Recipe For Small Breed Dogs (Canned)
First Five Ingredients
turkey
turkey broth
turkey liver
lentil
dicalcium phosphate

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MedalSeries
Chicken, Carrots & Peas Recipe (Canned)
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MedalSeries Chicken, Carrots & Peas Recipe (Canned)
First Five Ingredients
chicken
chicken broth
chicken liver
carrot
pea

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MedalSeries
Chicken, Salmon & Lentils Recipe For Puppies (Canned)
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MedalSeries Chicken, Salmon & Lentils Recipe For Puppies (Canned)
First Five Ingredients
chicken
chicken broth
salmon broth
chicken liver
salmon

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MedalSeries
Turkey & Sweet Potato Recipe (Canned)
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MedalSeries Turkey & Sweet Potato Recipe (Canned)
First Five Ingredients
turkey
turkey broth
turkey liver
pea
sweet potato

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FreeStyle
Adult Trim Turkey & Cod Recipe (Canned)
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FreeStyle Adult Trim Turkey & Cod Recipe (Canned)
First Five Ingredients
turkey
turkey broth
salmon broth
turkey liver
cod

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FreeStyle
Chicken, Salmon & Lentils Recipe For Puppies (Canned)
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FreeStyle Chicken, Salmon & Lentils Recipe For Puppies (Canned)
First Five Ingredients
chicken
chicken broth
salmon broth
chicken liver
salmon

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FreeStyle
Duck & Chickpeas Recipe For Small Breed Dogs
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FreeStyle Duck & Chickpeas Recipe For Small Breed Dogs
First Five Ingredients
duck
duck broth
turkey liver
chickpea
dicalcium phosphate

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FreeStyle
Turkey, Cod & Sweet Potato Recipe For Puppies (Canned)
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FreeStyle Turkey, Cod & Sweet Potato Recipe For Puppies (Canned)
First Five Ingredients
turkey
turkey broth
salmon broth
turkey liver
cod

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FreeStyle
Turkey & Lentils Recipe For Small Breed Dogs (Canned)
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FreeStyle Turkey & Lentils Recipe For Small Breed Dogs (Canned)
First Five Ingredients
turkey
turkey broth
turkey liver
lentil
dicalcium phosphate

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FreeStyle
Chicken, Carrots & Peas Recipe (Canned)
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FreeStyle Chicken, Carrots & Peas Recipe (Canned)
First Five Ingredients
chicken
chicken broth
chicken liver
carrot
pea

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FreeStyle
Lamb & Lentils Recipe (Canned)
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FreeStyle Lamb & Lentils Recipe (Canned)
First Five Ingredients
lamb
turkey
turkey liver
lamb broth
turkey broth

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FreeStyle
Turkey, Salmon & Chickpeas Recipe (Canned)
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FreeStyle Turkey, Salmon & Chickpeas Recipe (Canned)
First Five Ingredients
turkey
salmon broth
turkey liver
salmon
chickpea

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FreeStyle
Turkey & Sweet Potato Recipe (Canned)
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FreeStyle Turkey & Sweet Potato Recipe (Canned)
First Five Ingredients
turkey
turkey broth
turkey liver
pea
sweet potato

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FreeStyle
Beef, Peas & Carrots Recipe (Canned)
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FreeStyle Beef, Peas & Carrots Recipe (Canned)
First Five Ingredients
beef
turkey
beef broth
beef liver
pea

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MedalSeries
Beef Recipe Tasty Toppers
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MedalSeries Beef Recipe Tasty Toppers
First Five Ingredients
beef
beef heart
beef liver
pumpkin
ground beef bone

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MedalSeries
Chicken Recipe Tasty Toppers
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MedalSeries Chicken Recipe Tasty Toppers
First Five Ingredients
chicken
chicken heart
chicken liver
pumpkin
chicken neck

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MedalSeries
Turkey Recipe Tasty Toppers
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MedalSeries Turkey Recipe Tasty Toppers
First Five Ingredients
turkey
turkey heart
turkey liver
pumpkin
turkey neck

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MedalSeries
Beef, Beef Liver & Kale In Broth
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MedalSeries Beef, Beef Liver & Kale In Broth
First Five Ingredients
beef
beef broth
beef liver
kale

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MedalSeries
Chicken, Duck & Kale In Broth
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MedalSeries Chicken, Duck & Kale In Broth
First Five Ingredients
chicken
chicken broth
duck
duck broth
kale

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MedalSeries
Chicken & Green Beans In Broth
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MedalSeries Chicken & Green Beans In Broth
First Five Ingredients
chicken
chicken broth
green bean

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MedalSeries
Chicken, Salmon & Carrot In Chicken Broth
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MedalSeries Chicken, Salmon & Carrot In Chicken Broth
First Five Ingredients
chicken
chicken broth
salmon
carrot

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MedalSeries
Lamb, Mackerel & Kelp In Broth
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MedalSeries Lamb, Mackerel & Kelp In Broth
First Five Ingredients
lamb
lamb broth
mackerel
mackerel broth
kelp

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MedalSeries
Mackerel, Chicken & Mussel In Broth
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MedalSeries Mackerel, Chicken & Mussel In Broth
First Five Ingredients
mackerel
mackerel broth
chicken
chicken broth
mussel

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FreeStyle
Beef, Beef Liver & Kale In Broth
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FreeStyle Beef, Beef Liver & Kale In Broth
First Five Ingredients
beef
beef broth
beef liver
kale

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FreeStyle
Chicken, Duck & Kale In Broth
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FreeStyle Chicken, Duck & Kale In Broth
First Five Ingredients
chicken
chicken broth
duck
duck broth
kale

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FreeStyle
Chicken & Green Beans In Broth
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FreeStyle Chicken & Green Beans In Broth
First Five Ingredients
chicken
chicken broth
green bean

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FreeStyle
Chicken, Salmon & Carrot In Broth
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FreeStyle Chicken, Salmon & Carrot In Broth
First Five Ingredients
chicken
chicken broth
salmon
carrot

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FreeStyle
Lamb, Mackerel & Kelp In Broth
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FreeStyle Lamb, Mackerel & Kelp In Broth
First Five Ingredients
lamb
lamb broth
mackerel
mackerel broth
kelp

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FreeStyle
Mackerel, Chicken & Mussel In Broth
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FreeStyle Mackerel, Chicken & Mussel In Broth
First Five Ingredients
mackerel
mackerel broth
chicken
chicken broth
mussel

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FreeStyle Jerky Strips
Turkey Recipe With Cranberries
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FreeStyle Jerky Strips Turkey Recipe With Cranberries
First Five Ingredients
turkey
cranberry
coconut glycerin
distilled vinegar
citric acid

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FreeStyle Jerky Strips
Beef Recipe With Coconut
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FreeStyle Jerky Strips Beef Recipe With Coconut
First Five Ingredients
beef
coconut
coconut glycerin
distilled vinegar
citric acid

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FreeStyle Jerky Strips
Chicken Recipe With Apples
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FreeStyle Jerky Strips Chicken Recipe With Apples
First Five Ingredients
chicken
apple
coconut glycerin
distilled vinegar
citric acid

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FreeStyle Jerky Strips
Duck Recipe With Plums
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FreeStyle Jerky Strips Duck Recipe With Plums
First Five Ingredients
duck
sweet potato
plum
coconut glycerin
distilled vinegar

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FreeStyle Jerky Strips
Salmon Recipe With Strawberries
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FreeStyle Jerky Strips Salmon Recipe With Strawberries
First Five Ingredients
salmon
strawberry
coconut glycerin
distilled vinegar
citric acid

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FreeStyle Trainers
Duck Recipe
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FreeStyle Trainers Duck Recipe
First Five Ingredients
duck
dried ground chickpea
honey
coconut glycerin
gelatin

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FreeStyle Trainers
Salmon Recipe
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FreeStyle Trainers Salmon Recipe
First Five Ingredients
salmon
dried ground chickpea
dried ground pea
honey
coconut glycerin

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FreeStyle Trainers
Turkey Recipe
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FreeStyle Trainers Turkey Recipe
First Five Ingredients
turkey
dried ground chickpea
honey
coconut glycerin
gelatin