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Dried beet pulp. It is a high fiber by-product of sugar beet processing, is probably what she was referring to. Also,
Potassium Chloride is a form of salt, Salt (real salt is listed), Canola Oil is often a controversial ingredient but I don't know exactly why or if canola oil is "bad". Also, "dried beets" is another one that had me
I just don't see why this stuff is necessary in our carnivores food. And what does 'natural flavors' even mean? Since both brewers yeast and flaxseed meal are high in plant-based protein, they are capable of raising the amount of protein reported in this dog food, and plant based protein is not good.
Dried beet pulp is high in fiber as well as containing significant amounts of calcium. Unfortunately, due to the oxalate count, a percentage of the calcium is chemically-bound to these oxalates, and excreted out. Canola oil, once processed for use in dog foods or as cooking oil, looses all its omega 3 benefits and essentially transforms into a trans-fatty acids. Canola oil also comes from the rapeseed which is toxic to humans before processing, and has been commonly used as a pesticide. Potassium chloride is used as a substitute for sodium chloride(table salt) and is basically used just like salt, as a flavor enhancer. The problem lies in the fact that even though potassium is needed for the bodies functions, if you have a kidney compromised pup the excretion of excess potassium could lead to issues, compromising the kidneys even more.