Natural Ingredients
Active Dog Treats™ are made with the following ingredients:
Elk Velvet Antler – is composed of the following naturally occurring elements:
- Chondroitin sulfate - relieves arthritis symptoms
- Glycosaminoglycan – building block needed for body to repair and makes cartilage
- Pantocrine - increases muscle performance
- All essential Amino Acids – the building blocks of all tissue
- Fatty Acid C18:3 (Omega 3 & 6) – lowers cholesterol, boosts energy
- Alkaline Phosphatase – promotes tissue healing and cell repair
- Hyaluronic Acid – lubricates the joints
- Prostaglandins – reduces inflammation
- Neutrophils – promotes the body’s resistance to disease and injury
- Uronic Acid – improves circulation and decreases stroke risk
- Bone Morphogenetic Protein – regulates bone growth
- Calcium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosperous, Potassium, Selenium, Sulphur & Zinc – essential minerals
- Polysaccharides – improves circulation and decreases stroke risk
- Collagen Cartilage – provides mechanical strength to muscle tissue
- Growth Factors – promote bone cell growth and tissue repair
- Monoamine-Oxidase Inhibitors – work as an antidepressant
Soy Protein Concentrate (SPC) /Isolate (SPI)
- Nutritious dietary protein source for pets, providing high protein content, as well balanced amino acid profile with high amino acid digestibility. Therefore, they are high quality alternative to anima proteins for vegetarian dog food.
- Soy protein contains isflavones genistein and diadzein, which are antioxidant properties and can reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease and other diseases.
Brown Rice
- Brown rice is a highly digestible carbohydrate source for pets.
- The process that the produces brown rice removes only the outermost layer, the hull, of the rice kernel, thereby maximizing the nutritional value.
Dried Whole Ground Apple, Saskatoon Berry, Carrot & Parsley
- Fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of vitamins, minerals, fiber and various nutraceuticals. They offer a multitude of health benefits including antioxidant protection, antibacterial protection, cardiovascular protection and cancer prevention and therefore reduce the risk of chronic diseases and age-related macular degeneration
Yeast Extract
- Yeast Extract is a strong palatability enhancer for dogs.
- Incorporating yeast extract into the treat fortifies naturally occurring B-Vitamins.
- Yeast Extract is also a rich source of digestive enzymes, nucleotides and many other important nutritional factors.
Sunflower Oil, Flax Oil & Ground Whole Flaxseed
- Sunflower oil supplies Omega 6 fatty acids, which promote shiny coats
- Flaxseed Oil contains 56% Omega 3 Fatty Acids, which help reduce inflammation in many conditions including allergies, arthritis and kidney disease. Omega 3 fatty acids are also needed to produce flexible cell membranes. The body uses these fatty acids to form substances that offer protection against heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
- Flaxseeds are not only abundant in Omega 3 Fatty Acids, but also a very good source of fiber that lowers cholesterol levels, reduces the exposure of colon cells to cancer-causing chemicals, relieves constipation or diarrhea, and helps stabilize blood sugar levels in dogs.
Kelp Meal
- This sea vegetable contains almost every mineral and trace mineral necessary for the health of dogs.
- Kelp meal also contains amino acids and vitamins.
- Kelp boosts the immune system, regulates the glands, promotes regular heat cycles, promotes a healthy coat and detoxifies the body.
Lechithin
- Lechithin provides functional and nutritional benefits to semi-moist pet food. It functions as an emulsifier and a binder and acts as an anti-oxidant to improve the stability of the pet food.
- It also enhances the absorption of other nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and dietary fats. Reported benefits to dogs included; healthy looking skin and coats, and reduced stiffness and painful movement of senior dogs.
Yucca Schidigera Extract
- Yucca Schidigera extract reduces offensive urine and stool odors. The extract also provides other health benefits such as improved digestion and preventing arthritis.
Inulin
- Inulin (fructooligosaccharides) acts like a fiber and it passes through the upper digestive system undigested. However, it is fermented in the large intestine and exerts beneficial effects on gut health.
- Besides improving overall gut health, Inulin has been reported to reduce amino acid catabolites which are associated with fecal odor and carcinogenesis in the colon.
Glycerol, Glucose Syrup, Potassium Sorbate, Phosphoric Acid & Citric Acid
- These are humectants and mold and bacteria growth inhibitors, which are essential for semi-moist products.
Mixed Tocopherols & Rosemary Extract
- They are natural antioxidants used to preserve oils from getting rancid and maintain the freshness and flavor of the product.
Molasses
- Molasses contains valuable B vitamins. A tablespoon of molasses contains as much calcium as a glass of milk.
- Molasses is also a very rich source of usable iron and provides a variety of other trace minerals.
- Molasses also contains an ingredient called ‘wulzen factors’, a proven remedy for wrist stiffness and arthritis.
