Salmon is the star ingredient and main source of protein for this formula, while rice and oatmeal provide easily digestible carbohydrates. Furthermore, fish meal contains omega-3 fatty acids as well as glucosamine to promote joint health in your pup.
This diet is free from wheat, corn and soy – which many dogs with sensitive stomachs find suitable.
Contents
Source of Protein
Salmon-rich ingredients in this formula provide essential nutrition for skin and stomach health while fish oil helps improve joint mobility for an active lifestyle.
This high-protein meal for your dog contains natural ingredients that are easily digestible for them, including sweet potatoes and peas which provide healthy sources of carbohydrates compared to wheat or corn. Furthermore, this food doesn’t include eggs, chicken by-product meal, corn gluten feed, soy protein feed or any additional colours or flavours, making it the ideal food choice for sensitive stomachs or skin conditions, providing your pup with all the nutrition he or she needs to thrive!
Source of Carbohydrates
This formula features salmon as the primary source of protein. Furthermore, prebiotic fiber for sensitive stomachs makes this highly-digestible formula suitable for maintaining beneficial bacteria within your pet’s digestive system.
This dog food provides rice as its carb source without wheat or corn – an important consideration when selecting pet food, as some pets require a grain-free diet due to health reasons or sensitivities.
Similar to our food for humans, this product does not include meat by-products that may be considered inferior and less desirable ingredients. Furthermore, dairy products can sometimes trigger allergic reactions in dogs; additionally this recipe does not include artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives in its ingredients list.
Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
EPA and DHA are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) with a long carbon chain containing multiple double bonds, found both in animal oils and plant oils, such as canola oil. For human consumption, these PUFAs may come either naturally as triglycerides or synthetically as ethyl esters and re-esterified triglycerides.
Multiple observational studies support that increasing fish or LC omega-3 intakes could lower colorectal cancer risk, although results may depend on genetic risk [108]. Furthermore, both EPA and DHA support cognitive functioning through dose-response meta-analyses conducted on 21 cohort studies [109-110].
Source of Omega-6 Fatty Acids
This gluten-free formula is tailored for dogs with sensitive skin or stomachs, perfect for dogs who struggle to digest glutenous ingredients like bread. Salmon makes up the main ingredient, offering plenty of protein. Alongside that are other natural ingredients like rice and oatmeal – easily digestible sources of carbohydrates – as well as fish meal, which provides essential omega-6 fatty acids.
Dietary omega-3 and -6 fatty acid consumption has an impactful impact on inflammation. Eicosanoids produce by omega-6 fatty acids have two opposing effects, either stimulating or suppressing it; yet their optimal ratio remains unknown. Raising levels of EPA and DHA while simultaneously decreasing arachidonic acid is suggested to help decrease inflammatory response; fish meal is an excellent source of omega-6s that provide essential anti-inflammatory agents such as ALA for balance purposes.
Source of Fiber
Purina Pro Plan Focus Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Adult Formula features salmon as its first ingredient, an excellent source of protein. In addition, this formula includes brewers rice – an extremely coarsely ground powder composed of cooked and ground cereal grains used as filler in dry food products to maintain its shape and maintain the kibble shape – as a filler material.
This formula includes rice as a carb source and does not contain wheat or corn, however it’s important to take your pet’s individual needs into consideration and seek guidance from your veterinarian when selecting their diet.
Purina Pro Plan Small & Mini Sensitive OptiDerma Salmon was specially formulated by nutritionists and veterinarians to meet the specific needs of small breed dogs, featuring high protein content and plenty of healthy fiber sources, in addition to including the OptiDerma formula which includes vital nutrients that promote healthy skin and an attractive coat.
