- Chicken
- Chicken meat sourced from U.S. suppliers. An excellent natural source of protein, amino acids, and essential fatty acids.
- Chicken Meal
- Consisting of ground flesh (chicken meat), skin, and some bone, and exclusive of feathers, heads, feet and entrails. It is very digestible protein and contains chelated minerals and bone and joint nourishing proteoglycans. Chicken meal differs from fresh/frozen chicken in that the moisture has been removed. It therefore permits a more concentrated and dense quantity of meat and protein.
- Chicken Fat
- High quality, naturally preserved.
- Potato Protein
- Potato protein is potato minus the starch. It is one of the highest value vegetable proteins there is.
- Brown Rice
- A nutritious source of vitamins, minerals, tocotrienols, and fiber. Carbohydrate and starch sources such as brown rice are not a necessary component of a companion animal's diet, but they can be fed in moderation and variety with nutritional benefits. For an alternative, see our Epigen™ diet.
- Peas
- A nutritious vegetable rich in protein, phyto-nutrients, phytosterols, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. Peas are also a good source of vitamins A, C, K and B.
- Flaxseeds
- A plant source of omega-3 fatty acids.
- Meat Protein Isolate
- This is the required regulatory term for a highly beneficial and bioavailable protein isolate derived exclusively from pork meat. One of the most pure forms of protein available, and utilized by Wysong as a direct replacement for less ideal starch ingredients.
- Dried Plain Beet Pulp
- Wrongfully recognized as a "filler" or source of sugar in pet foods, beet pulp contains excellent fiber and galacto-oligosaccharides that exert a prebiotic effect. Additionally, the pulp contains ferulic, gentisic, and p-Coumaric phenolic acids.
- Natural Flavor
- Derived from natural ingredients, and included for the purposes of palatability enhancement.
- Sesame Seeds
- Particularly rich in the amino acid methionine. They also contain B-complex vitamins, protein, essential fatty acids, and essential minerals such as calcium, iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, selenium, and zinc.
- Cheese
- Protein, vitamin- and mineral-rich cheese.
- Whey
- A dense source of high value dairy protein. Low in carbohydrates and fat. Provides an excellent spectrum of amino acids.
- DL-Methionine
- DL-methionine is an essential amino acid, meaning the body does not produce it and it therefore must be provided through the diet. It contains sulfur and serves as a building block for producing proteins. It also helps naturally acidify urine.
- Salt
- Not standard, refined table salt. Wysong whole salt is mined from ancient trace mineral rich geological deposits.
- Tomato Pomace
- Tomato skins, pulp, and seeds. It is a source of digestible fiber and lycopene.
- Taurine
- An essential amino acid for cats and arguably for dogs as well. Taurine can be diminished in food processing and should be supplemented. It exerts a host of benefits for the cardiovascular, ocular, and central nervous systems. It is also an antioxidant and is important in muscular response to exercise. Many Wysong ingredients are excellent sources of taurine. However, as insurance, taurine is also supplemented to the diets.
- Calcium Carbonate
- Calcium in a natural form to help balance the phosphorus levels in meats. Calcium is crucial to bones, teeth, and metabolic processes.
- Calcium Propionate
- A preservative.
- Choline Chloride
- Choline is a B-complex vitamin which helps to build cell membranes, promote nerve function, and maintain normal growth. Choline also plays a significant role in fat metabolism, liver regulation, and renal protection.
- Coconut Oil
- Coconut oil is a natural source of healthful fatty acids.
- Organic Barley Grass Powder
- Harvested before the first joint rises above ground, this grass contains a wealth of bioavailable nutrients.
- Dried Kelp
- A particularly good source of trace minerals, such as iodine, potassium and calcium as well as vitamins.
- Yogurt
- An excellent substrate for probiotics and a source of protein, calcium, vitamin B2, B12, potassium, and magnesium.
- Citric Acid
- Acts as a preservative by chelating oxidizing minerals.
- Dried Spinach
- A vegetable source of calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, magnesium, and folic acid.
- Apple Fiber
- A high fiber ingredient derived from apples.
- Fish Oil
- A source of omega-3 fatty acids.
- Mixed Tocopherols
- A natural preservative.
- Minerals
- While minerals are in food ingredients themselves, fortification is wise. The safety and benefits of fortification are supported by countless scientific studies.
- Vitamins
- While vitamins are in food ingredients themselves, processing diminishes their levels and thus fortification is wise. The safety and benefits of fortification are supported by countless scientific studies.
- Probiotics
- Probiotic microorganisms exert a number of benefits including improving intestinal microbial balance, enzyme and vitamin production.