One of the most popular products in the pet food market is a “whole food concentrate.” Vitamin Research Products has created what we consider an outstanding formula called Natural Whole Food Concentrate for Dogs.
Liver powder is the first ingredient. Flax seed powder provides important omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Xylitol improves dental health, improves breath odor and inhibits the growth of various microbes, including Candida albicans, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae. [13] Rice bran extract, alfalfa grass, and chicory inulin all provide frutooligosaccharides (FOS). [14] FOS have been shown to beneficially modify intestinal friendly bacteria in adult dogs, and also reduce fecal putrefactive toxins. [15]
Omega fish powder provides EPA and DHA, the ultimate omega-3 fatty acids, which may be helpful in promoting healthy skin/coat. [6] Kelp and dulse provide a rich store of ultra-trace minerals, including iodine. Spirulina, alfalfa and barley grass provide chlorophyll and other phytonutrients. Blackberry powder provides important proanthocyanidin antioxidants. Rosemary extract is a great herbal antioxidant. Garlic provides natural antimicrobial action. Carrots provide multiple natural carotenes, and lecithin yields beneficial phosphatides, such as phosphatidylcholine.
Dogs seem to love this product, but most cats do not. We therefore recommend this product only for dogs.
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