•ascorbic acid/ascorbyl palmitate:
These are both forms of Vitamin C. Ascorbyl palmitate is sometimes used in pet foods as part of a natural preservative system, because by itself it is a weak preservative.
•barley, ground/pearled:
Ground/Pearled barley is produced from whole barley seeds that have been scoured to remove the seed hull and bran. An excellent choice for specialized obesity and diabetic pet diets due to its unique nutritional make-up, modest amounts of slowly digested starch and the soluble fiber ß-glucan. It is more digestible than whole or cracked barley.
•barley, de-hulled:
De-hulled barley is produced from whole barley seeds that have been scoured to remove the hull. An excellent choice for specialized obesity and diabetic pet diets due to its unique nutritional make-up, modest amounts of slowly digested starch and the soluble fiber ß-glucan. It is more digestible than whole or cracked barley.
•beta-carotene:
Beta-Carotene is an antioxidant. Research has shown that cell death occurs due to the process of oxidation, which is caused by what are called "free radicals". Antioxidants such as beta-carotene neutralize these free radicals and the oxidation process is stopped. Beta-Carotene may also protect against certain cancers, cataracts and heart disease. Carrots and sweet potatoes are good sources of beta-carotene.
•biotin:
This B-vitamin is included in most diets for most pets. It is found in the intestinal tract and helps prevent dermatitis. It is essential for normal metabolism of fat and protein.
•broth:
Broth is obtained by cooking meat, chicken or fish. The protein content of the stock must be greater than 90% on a dry matter basis. It is used mostly as a source of flavor.
•calcium carbonate:
Calcium carbonate is a mineral used to provide calcium.
•choline chloride:
A source of the nutrient choline. Choline helps regulate body acid balance and helps the liver clean waste from the body.
•chondroitin sulfate:
Chondroitin sulfate is part of a large protein molecule which gives cartilage its elasticity. It is extracted from the cartilage of sharks. It is believed to be helpful in maintaining and rebuilding cartilage in the animal.
•cobalt carbonate:
Cobalt carbonate is a source of cobalt. When consumed the microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract use the cobalt to make vitamin B12.
•copper proteinate/copper sulfate:
Two compounds which are used as a source of copper. The copper from copper proteinate is highly available while the copper from copper sulfate is less so. A trace mineral found in all body tissues. It works in respiration, synthesis of hemoglobin and production of collagen. It is also an antioxidant and helps prevent oxidation of fatty acids.
•dicalcium phosphate:
A mineral supplement which contains 20% calcium and 18% phosphorus. The phosphorus is essentially 100% available.
•ferrous (iron) proteinate/ferrous sulfate:
Two compounds which are used as a source of iron. The iron from ferrous proteinate is highly available while the iron from ferrous sulfate is less so. It provides oxygen to blood and helps digestion of fatty acids.
•flaxseed (ground or meal):
Also known as linseeds, flaxseed is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Flaxseeds are high in fiber that adds bulk to the diet. Omega-3 fats in flaxseed also improve the shine of the dog's coat. It also aids in movement of food through digestive system. Flaxseed meal is the ground product of whole flaxseeds.
•glucosamine hydrochloride (HCl):
Glucosamine is an amino sugar that plays a role in cartilage formation and repair. It is extracted from shellfish (shrimp and crabs) and is believed to be useful in helping repair and rebuild cartilage.
•kelp (dried):
Dried kelp is the dried product from two families of seaweed. It is an excellent natural source of iodine and also provides beneficial fiber.
•lamb meal
Lamb meal is the dry rendered product from a combination of clean flesh with or without bone derived from the parts of whole lambs. It may not contain added blood, hair, horn, hide, stomach or rumen content. It is an excellent source of high quality protein, calcium, phosphorus and trace minerals. Regal Pet Foods uses ethoxyquin-free meat and fish sources, free off added hormones.
•manganese proteinate/manganese sulfate/manganous oxide:
Three compounds which are used as a source of manganese. Manganese proteinate is an antioxidant. It slows down process of aging, activates many enzymes and helps utilize fatty acids.
•menhaden fish meal:
Menhaden fish meal is the clean, dried and ground tissue of un-decomposed whole menhaden fish. It is an excellent source of high quality protein, calcium, phosphorus and long chain omega-3 fatty acids which are critical for healthy skin and coat, proper body function and enhanced learning of young puppies. Regal Pet Foods uses ethoxyquin-free fish sources.
•mixed tocopherols:
This a mixture of differing forms of vitamin E most often used as a preservative or antioxidant to stabilize fats to prevent them from becoming rancid. Their stabilizing effect depends on the type of fat used.
• natural flavor:
Natural flavor is a powder or liquid made by taking clean animal tissue (usually liver) and breaking it down using enzymes. Natural flavor is used for its ability to improve the taste of dry foods. It is sprayed on the exterior of dry food or dusted on after canola oil is sprayed on the dry food.
•niacin/niacinamide:
While the B-vitamin niacin is present at high levels in most grains, unless properly treated, most of the niacin in these ingredients is in a bound form and hence unavailable to the pet. For this reason most manufacturers supplement their diets with one of these two forms of niacin. It helps process protein, carbohydrates, and fat and promotes healthy nervous and brain function.
•oats:
A highly digestible natural whole grain, providing excellent quality protein, carbohydrates and fiber. It is an excellent source of B vitamins and water soluble fiber.
•oatmeal:
Oatmeal is obtained in the manufacture of rolled oat groats or rolled oats and consists of broken oat groats, oat groat chips and floury portions of the oat groats with only such quantity of finely ground oat hulls as is unavoidable in the usual process of commercial milling. Oatmeal is an excellent source of highly digestible carbohydrates, protein and nutritional fiber.
•oat fiber:
Oat fiber is a purified form of fiber extracted from oat hulls. An excellent source of both soluble and insoluble fiber.
•potassium chloride:
A potassium supplement typically found in pet food. It contains 40% potassium and 60% chloride. It is important in helping the pet maintain proper acid-base balance.
•probiotics:
Natural micro-flora (friendly bacteria) that may help the digestion process, thus providing more efficient utilization of food and produce bacteriocins which act as natural antibiotics that kill undesirable microorganisms.
•pyridoxine hydrochloride:
Pyridoxine hydrochloride is the most common form used when supplementing pet foods with the B-vitamin pyridoxine. Pyridoxine is very important in helping the pet metabolize protein.
•riboflavin:
Riboflavin is used to supply the diet with vitamin-B complex. It helps promote growth and helps assimilation of carbohydrates and amino acids.
•rice protein:
Rice protein is the dried material from rice after the removal of the starch and separation of the bran by milling.
•rye flour:
Rye flour consists of flour and fine particles of rye bran.
•salmon meal:
Salmon meal is the clean, dried and ground tissue of un-decomposed whole salmon or salmon cuttings with or without the extraction of part of the oil. It is an excellent source of high quality protein, calcium, phosphorus and long chain Omega 3 fatty acids which are critical for healthy skin and coat, proper body function and enhanced learning of young puppies.
•salmon oil:
Salmon oil is the oil extracted from whole or parts of salmon. It is one of the best sources of long chain Omega 3 fatty acids which are critical for healthy skin and coat, proper body function and enhanced learning of young puppies.
• sodium selenite:
A source of the trace mineral selenium. Since animals require only about 0.1 parts per million of selenium, sodium selenite does not contribute any significant amounts of sodium. Helps regulate the body's water balance.
•sunflower oil:
Sunflower oil is obtained by extracting the oil from sunflower seeds. The oil provides the animal with calories needed for energy and the essential fatty acid alpha-linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid) essential for a shiny coat and healthy skin.
•sweet potato, whole ground:
Sweet Potatoes are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and beta-carotene. The starch in sweet potatoes converts to sugar easily and provides quick energy.
•taurine:
Taurine is a compound similar to amino acids. It is essential for the proper functioning of the eyes and heart. Because processing decreases the availability of taurine in the diet taurine is added to all Regal dry pet foods.
•thiamin mononitrate/thiamin hydrochloride:
These two compounds are both forms of thiamin or vitamin B-1. The mononitrate form is typically more stable than the hydrochloride form. Thiamin is easily destroyed by high heat, so most dry foods and all canned foods should be supplemented with additional thiamin.
•tomato pomace:
Tomato Pomace is the mixture of tomato skins, pulp and crushed seeds. It is an excellent source of soluble fiber and rich in the anti-oxidant lycopene.
•tricalcium phosphate:
A mineral supplement which contains 38% calcium and 20% phosphorus. The phosphorus is essentially 100% available.
• turkey/deboned turkey:
Turkey is the clean combination of skin and flesh without bone derived from the parts or whole carcasses of turkey. Regal Pet Foods uses ethoxyquin-free meat sources.
•venison:
The clean flesh derived from deer and is limited to that part of the striate muscle which is skeletal or that which is found in the tongue, or heart, with or without the accompanying and overlying fat and the portions of the skin, sinew, nerve, and blood vessels which normally accompany the flesh. Venison is an excellent source of protein. The digestibility and palatability will vary depending upon the source. Regal Pet Foods uses ethoxyquin-free meat sources.
•vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E & vitamin K:
These supplements are added to almost all pet foods as a vitamin source. Vitamin A is sometimes labeled as vitamin A-acetate, Vitamin D as cholecalciferol, Vitamin E as d-alpha-Tocopherol acetate and Vitamin K as menadione sodium bisulfite complex. All of these fat soluble vitamins are required in the diet, although diets containing liver are often not supplemented with vitamin A, because liver is an excellent source of vitamin A.
•vitamin B-12 supplement/cyanocobalamin:
Although usually referred to on labels as vitamin B-12, this B-vitamin is sometimes called by its chemical name cyanocobalamin. Vitamin B-12 is only found in animal based ingredients, and most animals obtain enough vitamin B-12 from the microbes in their gut. Animals on antibiotics may require supplemental vitamin B-12.
•whitefish/ocean whitefish:
Whitefish is the clean tissue of un-decomposed whole whitefish or whitefish cuttings. It is a source of essential long chain omega-3 acids which can help balance omega-6 acids, for a dog's healthy skin and coat. These fatty acids stimulate growth, benefit skin and hair, influence the inflammatory response and affect the development of the nervous system. Regal Pet Foods uses ethoxyquin-free meat and fish sources.
• yucca schidigera:
Yucca is a desert plant, it is a natural source of digestive aid. It is also known to reduce fecal odor. It has been used for treatment of arthritis for centuries. It is rich in minerals due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
•zinc proteinate/zinc sulfate/zinc oxide:
Three compounds which are used as a source of zinc. The zinc from zinc proteinate is highly available and is important for proper maintenance of hair, skin, bones, muscles and blood. It also helps with digestion and reproduction.
