Alright, these are the ingredients in the royal canin dog food that I buy for my dachshund. How does it stand up you think?
Ingredients: Chicken meal, brown rice, rice, oatmeal, wheat gluten, corn gluten, chicken fat, chicken, natural chicken flavor, dried beet pulp (sugar removed), rice hulls, salt, anchovy oil (source of EPA/DHA), soya oil, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, cellulose, fructo-oligosaccharides, choline chloride, hydrolyzed vegetable oil (CLA), sodium tripolyphosphate, taurine, Vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol acetate (source of vitamin E), inositol, niacin supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), D-calcium pantothenate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), riboflavin (vitamin B2), thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement], borage oil, Trace Minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, copper sulfate, manganous oxide, sodium selenite, calcium iodate], glucosamine hydrochloride, L-carnitine, tea (green tea extract), chondroitin sulfate, preserved with natural mixed tocopherols (source of Vitamin E) and citric acid, rosemary extract.
According to the website, it also contains the following products especially for dachshunds. Do you think those extra products actually matter? or you think it's more-so a load of bull?
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Reduces Tartar
Sodium tripolyphosphate and specialized kibbles help to reduce dental plaque and limit tartar formation.
Healthy Joints
Supplemental levels of Glucosamine and Chondroitin may enhance joint mobility.
-Antioxidant Supplement
Optimal levels of Vitamins E and C and green tea extracts help inhibit cellular deterioration. Because Dachshunds are so long-lived, you may gradually notice some signs of aging: loss of energy, a dull coat or even the appearance of white hairs.
-L-Carnitine - Burns Fat
Helps burn fat and promotes a lean muscle mass. His popularity owes much to his characteristic body shape and very short legs. However the shorter an animal's legs, the less ability they have to absorb shock. An optimal bodyweight can reduce strain on the vertebrae.
EDIT: okay, I just did some more research and I found out this dog food SUCKS. As far as the quality of dog food. I cannot believe I spending my money on this junk! I'm so disappointed. I kind of feel like the extra additive they put in for joint etc. I not worth it. But I could be wrong. Some input would be great.
