Description
Albright’s Salty Dog offers complete and balanced nutrition featuring a unique blend of turkey, pork heart, sardines, and organic fermented fruits and vegetables for comprehensive health benefits. The diet is naturally low in carbohydrates and high in quality protein, aiding in everything from improved digestion to enhanced joint mobility and cognitive function.
Nutritional Information
Albright’s Salty Dog formula is a grain-free, minimally processed food that is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including the growth of large-breed puppies.
- Key Ingredients: The primary ingredients include turkey, pork heart, turkey gizzard, sardines, turkey liver, eggs, beef trachea, and beef kidney. It also incorporates “Gussy’s Gut,” a blend of organic fermented blueberries, broccoli, cabbage, kale, cranberries, dried kelp, dandelion, cod liver oil, and turmeric.
- Guaranteed Analysis: According to sources like WhiteDogBone.com, the senior formula provides the following minimums and maximums:
- Crude Protein: 14.5% min
- Crude Fat: 11% min
- Crude Fiber: 0.70% max
- Moisture: 69.8% max
- Metabolizable Energy: 1,580 kcal/kg or 359 kcal/cup
- No Fillers or Synthetics: The recipe avoids fillers like corn, wheat, soy, rice, potatoes, peas, or beans, and all nutrition comes from real food ingredients rather than synthetic vitamin powders.
Health Benefits
The specific composition of the Salty Dog recipe provides numerous health advantages, particularly for senior dogs:
- Enhanced Digestion and Gut Health: The inclusion of Gussy’s Gut fermented produce introduces natural probiotics and enzymes, which support a balanced gut microbiome and help prevent common issues like constipation, gas, and diarrhea, while also improving overall nutrient absorption.
- Joint and Mobility Support: Natural sources of glucosamine and chondroitin, such as beef trachea, work in tandem with omega-3 fatty acids from sardines and cod liver oil to help reduce joint inflammation and support mobility in aging dogs.
- Immune System and Cognitive Function Boost: The combination of human-grade proteins, antioxidants from the organic fruits and vegetables (like blueberries and kale), and omega-3s supports a robust immune system and brain health, potentially helping to slow cognitive decline.
- Healthy Weight Management: The diet’s high protein, low carbohydrate, and high fiber content help maintain lean muscle mass and promote satiety, aiding in healthy weight management for dogs.
- Skin and Coat Health: The omega fatty acids also contribute to a healthy skin and a soft, shiny coat.
