Also known as chickpea flour, Garbanzo Bean Flour is made from ground garbanzo beans. Garbonzo Bean Flour is used in Instinct Biscuits as a grain-free, gluten-free starch source. This nutritious ingredient is made from a leguminous plant – Garbanzos – which have been cultivated for thousands of years and serve as a staple crop in many cultures. In human cuisine, Garbanzo Bean Flour is most commonly used to make hummus, falafel, vegetarian "burgers," or baked goods for celiacs. It is a good source of molybdenum, manganese, and folate.

Garlic is a flavoring/herb from the garlic plant (Allium sativum), a member of the lily family. Garlic is often used in culinary applications and in herbal medicine. Garlic contains powerful sulfur compounds such as allicin and diallyl, which may support the cardiovascular and immune systems. Garlic also possesses antioxidant properties and is extremely palatable.

Ginger is made from the root of a ginger plant (Zingiber officinale) that has been peeled, dried, and powdered. Ginger is often used as a natural way to alleviate the symptoms of nausea, and it also possesses antioxidant properties. Ginger is used in culinary applications and in herbal medicine, and is best known for its soothing properties.

Glucosamine is naturally found in the outer “shells” of marine crustaceans, shellfish, and arthropods. It is also found in lesser amounts in animal bone and marrow. Biochemically, Glucosamine serves as the precursor to the major component of joint cartilage (glucosaminoglycan or GAG). In conjunction with Chondroitin, Glucosamine may support healthy joints, which is the primary reason for its inclusion in our Prairie Large Breed Puppy Kibble.

Ground beef bone is an excellent source of minerals, essential fatty acids, proteins, and enzymes, and has always been important part of a dog and cat’s natural diet. Bone contains calcium and phosphorus in the correct ratio and is the most bio-available source. It is also a significant source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin, naturally occurring compounds associated with joint health.

Raw ground bone is an excellent source of minerals, essential fatty acids, proteins, and enzymes, and has always been an important part of a dog and cat’s natural diet. Bone contains calcium and phosphorus in the correct ratio and is the most bio-available source, required by pets to maintain strong teeth and bones. Our bison meat, bison organs, and bison bones are sourced from a USDA-inspected human food facility. Moreover, our bison ingredients are considered “natural” according to USDA definitions; they do not contain any added growth hormones or antibiotics.

Ground chicken bone is an excellent source of minerals, essential fatty acids, proteins, and enzymes, and has always been important part of a dog and cat’s natural diet. Bone contains calcium and phosphorus in the correct ratio and is the most bio-available source. It is also a significant source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin, naturally occurring compounds associated with joint health.

Ground lamb bone is an excellent source of minerals, essential fatty acids, proteins, and enzymes, and has always been important part of a dog and cat’s natural diet. Bone contains calcium and phosphorus in the correct ratio and is the most bio-available source. It is also a significant source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin, naturally occurring compounds associated with joint health.

Guar gum is an all natural ingredient from the ground endosperm of the guar plant, Cyamopsis tetragonalobus, which is from the legume (bean/pea) family. Guar beans have a large endosperm that contains galactomannan, a substance which forms a gum or gel in water. Compared to other gelling agents, the molecular linkage in guar gum galactomannan is readily fermented by probiotics and thus has a low caloric content for dogs and cats.