Ingredients
You only want the best for your dog. But do you know what's in his food? In this section, you'll find everything you need to know about the ingredients in dog food. We explain which ingredients are healthy and which you should avoid. We also give you lots of tips on how to choose the right food for your four-legged friend. You'll be surprised what you can learn about dog food!
Common ingredient in dog food
Food
Gluten free
Meat
Can support muscle health
Supports digestion
Natural source of taurine
Rich in essential substances
Source of healthy unsaturated fats
Rich in proteins
Can be eaten fresh
Safe feeding
Suitable for allergy-sensitive dogs
Chicken meat
Low calorie content
Low protein content
Common ingredient in dog food
Food
Vegetable
Beneficial for visual function
Good for the teeth
Can help regulate blood sugar levels
Supports digestion
Plant
Low fat content
Rich in antioxidants
Rich in fiber
Rich in vitamins
Can be eaten fresh
Safe feeding
Suitable for allergy-sensitive dogs
Suitable for raw food
Suitable for vegan diets
Suitable for vegetarian diets
Carrots
Fish & Seafood
Can support the immune system
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Supports joint health
Supports liver function
Food supplements
Rich in essential substances
Rich in proteins
Can be eaten fresh
Suitable for allergy-sensitive dogs
Green-lipped mussel
Rich in proteins
Meat
Safe feeding
Beef
May have antibacterial properties
Can improve the absorption of nutrients
Aroma
Calming effect
Supports digestion
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Naturopathy
Plant
Spice plant
Medicinal plant
Rich in antioxidants
Potential allergy trigger
Herbs
Can improve the absorption of nutrients
Low glycemic index
Superfood
Colorants
Natural colorant
Natural sweetener
Can help regulate blood pressure
Can support heart health
Can support kidney function
Can support wound healing
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Can support skin and coat health
Source of nitrate
Important for cell health
Plant
Rich in essential substances
Rich in antioxidants
Rich in fiber
Rich in iron
Rich in folic acid
Rich in minerals
Rich in nutrients
Rich in trace elements
Rich in vitamins
Safe feeding
Beet
Medicine
Naturopathy
Topical application
Plant
Medicinal plant
Herb
Safe feeding
Compatibility unknown
Bach flower essence
Rich in minerals
Rich in trace elements
Rich in vitamins
Vegetable
conditionally compatible
Tolerated in small quantities
Celery
Food
Fruit
conditionally compatible
Tolerated in small quantities
Apples
Common ingredient in dog food
Mushroom
conditionally compatible
Tolerated in small quantities
Yeast
Oil
Plant
Tolerated in small quantities
Thyme
Common ingredient in dog food
Food
Plant
conditionally compatible
Algae
Tolerated in small quantities
Mannan oligosaccharides
Can help regulate blood sugar levels
Can support the immune system
Supports digestion
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Can support skin and coat health
Naturopathy
Plant
Medicinal plant
Rich in essential substances
Rich in antioxidants
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Safe feeding
Nettles
Low carbohydrate content
By-product
Food
Animal product
Meat
Giblet
Product from livestock
Natural source of taurine
Natural source of zinc
Rich in essential substances
Rich in amino acids
Rich in B vitamins
Rich in iron
Rich in proteins
Rich in water / moisture
Safe feeding
Suitable for raw food
Tolerated in small quantities
Pig hearts
May have antibacterial properties
Low glycemic index
Biotechnology
Microorganism
Food
Can support the immune system
Can help regulate blood sugar levels
Can have a positive effect on cholesterol levels
Can have a detoxifying effect
May have anti-inflammatory properties
Can contribute to the promotion of intestinal health
Natural probiotic
Supports digestion
Food supplements
Rich in essential substances
Rich in fiber
Safe feeding
Beta-glucans
Rich in fiber
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Vegetable
Fruit
Plant
Tolerated in small quantities
Tomatoes
Rich in amino acids
Animal product
Compatibility
Safe feeding
Protein
Rich in minerals
Tolerated in small quantities
Salt
Food
Meat
Safe feeding
Poultry protein
Rich in vitamins
Plant
conditionally compatible
Tolerated in small quantities
Parsley