sion in the food. his is part of the sell based on how we as
customers relate to those products in our own diet.

Next item in most Working dog formulae will be a grain.
Wheat is probably the most common but is normally the
most expensive, so oen you will see language like “ce-
real grains” which means that any of the grains that re-
duce the cost of production or are available when others
are not can be included. Grain does supply some protein
to the product. Keep a watchful eye for grain related illers
such as various brans (rice, wheat etc), middens or millrun.

A lot of these products are by products of lour production
and are relatively cheap and may have very little nutrient value
but do work as a ibre in the diet. Quite oen, closely follow-
ing on from these products will be a protein source from pulse
plants like soybean. hese grains can quickly li protein levels
in the product because of their high protein levels.

Oils make the list around about this time and can be derived
from animals or vegetable. Examples are beef tallow (rendered
fat), canola, soybean of lax seed oil. All are contributing to
the energy levels in the product plus delivering good levels of
Omega three and six.

From here on it is normally the ingredients that are added

in very small amounts and will include a vitamin/mineral

mix, salt and other ingredients that may have a beneit for

the dog, or it may be thought that they help control leas and

ticks (Garlic), reduce the smell of faeces (Yucca Schidiigera)

or act as a preservative/ antioxidant for the product (Vitamin

E). hey may include Kelp (a natural source of vitamins and

minerals), Rosemary extract (contain oils such as carnosic ac-

ids and carnosol which inhibit lipid pre-oxidation in cells; im-

portant for dogs that are working hard or running) and Sugar

Beet Pulp an insoluble ibre source beneicial to the bacteria

in a dogs gut.

In summary it is the buyers choice, but I always look for an en-

ergy statement before moving on to any other information on

packaging. If there is not an energy statement don’t be hesitant

in contacting the manufacture to ask about the energy level or

any other aspect of the diet.

Most display contact details and encourage consumers to con-

tact them. here is always a summary sheet produced when

a product is formulated that sets a host of information on

protein levels, fat content, vitamin and mineral levels etc. All

good manufacturers regularly test a sample of their product

at regular intervals during manufacture to ensure that the in-

ished product meets those speciications set out in the original

formulation sheet.

Chandler

Dogs

CRWD

River

Working

Bendemeer NSW

0428997734

60 AWSDM http://www.stockdogs.com.au