- Apple
- A source of many phytonutrients, antioxidants and fiber. Contains notable quantities of vitamin C, beta-carotene and B-complex vitamins.
- Apple Pectin
- A high fiber, antioxidant-rich ingredient derived from apples.
- Beets
- A root vegetable that is recognized for its nutritional value for the liver and cardiovascular system. A source of carotenoids and antioxidants.
- Dried Plain Beet Pulp
- Wrongfully recognized as a "filler" or source of sugar in pet foods, beet pulp contains excellent fiber and galacto-oligosaccharides that exert a prebiotic effect. Additionally, the pulp contains ferulic, gentisic, and p-Coumaric phenolic acids.
- Bentonite
- A natural mineral clay that aids in the formation and binding of the kibble, and also serves to adsorb toxins.
- Blueberry
- A source of many nutrients and fiber, with high levels of antioxidants.
- Brown Rice
- A nutritious source of vitamins, minerals, tocotrienols, and fiber. Carbohydrate and starch sources such as brown rice are not a necessary component of a companion animal's diet, but they can be fed in moderation and variety without ill effects and with nutritional benefits. For a Starch Free™ alternative, the only of its kind, see Wysong Epigen™.
- Calcium Carbonate
- Calcium in a natural form to help balance the phosphorus levels in meats. Calcium is crucial to bones, teeth, and metabolic processes.
- Calcium Propionate
- A preservative.
- Carrots
- Carrots contain in beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant, other carotenoids and potassium which are helpful in proper blood-sugar regulation. Carrots promote HDL (good cholesterol), and help to balance the acid-alkaline body ratio.
- Celery
- A healthy vegetable containing riboflavin, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. Celery is also a very good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, potassium and manganese.
- Cheese
- A blend of healthful, protein, vitamin, and mineral-rich cheeses, that also exert beneficial dental effects.
- Chia Seeds
- An excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids important to cardiovascular, immune, anti-inflammatory, and neurological functions. Chia seeds may also aid in maintaining proper weight and cholesterol levels. Chia seeds provide natural sources of fiber, antioxidants, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and manganese.
- Chicken
- Chicken meat sourced from U.S. suppliers. An excellent holistic source of protein, amino acids, and essential fatty acids.
- Chicken Cartilage
- Cartilage is a source of glucosamine and chondroitin. Chondroitin in food provides building blocks for and gives elasticity to cartilage. Glucosamine also occurs naturally in cartilage and joints helping to cushion them and ease mobility. Glucosamine also helps the nutriture of all connective tissue, tendons, and ligaments.
- Chicken Fat
- High quality, naturally preserved, and a source of essential linoleic acid and fat soluble vitamins.
- Chicken Meal
- Consisting of ground flesh (chicken meat), skin, and some bone, and exclusive of feathers, heads, feet and entrails. It is very digestible protein and contains chelated minerals and bone and joint nourishing proteoglycans. Chicken meal differs from fresh/frozen chicken in that the moisture has been removed. It therefore permits a more concentrated and dense quantity of meat and protein.
- Choline Chloride
- Choline is a B-complex vitamin which helps to build cell membranes, promote nerve function, and maintain normal growth. Choline also plays a significant role in fat metabolism, liver regulation, and renal protection.
- Chondroitin Sulfate
- As animals age, natural chondroitin production slows. Typical activity begins to wear and tear on cartilage and joints because the chondroitin necessary for recovery is diminished. Consuming chondroitin restores adequate levels, encourages the restoration of cartilage, and the lubrication of joints.
- Citric Acid
- Acts as a natural preservative by chelating oxidizing minerals.
- Coconut Oil
- Coconut oil is a natural source of short chain fatty acids. It exerts beneficial effects on cholesterol, thyroid hormone, and blood sugar levels, and improves immune function. Coconut oil in a special Wysong processing step helps protect long-chain unsaturated fats (omega-3 and 6) from oxidation.
- Colostrum
- Colostrum is a pre-milk that is produced from the mammary glands just prior to giving birth. Colostrum is a rich source of protein, nutritious fatty acids, globulins, growth factors, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, calcium, sodium, magnesium, and zinc.and provides high energy to growing animals.
- Corn
- Corn is a natural source of carbohydrates, protein, and fiber. Corn is easily digestible and contains small amounts of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Carbohydrate (starch) sources such as corn are not a necessary component of a companion animal's diet, but they can be fed in moderation and variety without ill effects and with nutritional benefits. (Especially when they are incorporated in modest amounts and in a form that is low glycemic index.) For a Starch Free™ alternative, the only of its kind, see Wysong Epigen™.
- Corn Protein
- Corn protein is obtained by removal of the starch, germ, and bran layers of whole corn. Corn protein is highly digestible and low in ash content.
- Crab Meal
- An excellent source of protein that is naturally rich in chitosan.
- Cranberry
- A powerful source of antioxidants and antimicrobials.
- D-Ribose
- Ribose is present in raw meats (particularly red), but like many nutrients is lost during typical pet food processing. Ribose has been shown to boost the level of ATP in the heart, thus strengthening its output and function.
- Dicalcium Phosphate
- Dicalcium phosphate is a source of calcium and phosphorus with high bioavailability. Calcium and phosphorus are essential for healthy bone and teeth formation. They also play vital roles in blood metabolism, muscle contraction, and nerve function.
- DL-Methionine
- DL-methionine is an essential amino acid, meaning the body does not produce it and it therefore must be provided through the diet. It contains sulfur and serves as a building block for producing proteins. It also helps naturally acidify urine. It is essential to both cats and dogs, but cats exhibit a higher demand for this amino acid.
- Dried Apple Pectin Pulp
- A high fiber, antioxidant-rich ingredient derived from apples.
- Organic Barley Grass Powder
- Harvested before the first joint rises above ground, this grass contains a wealth of bioavailable nutrients including enzymes, vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids.
- Chicory Root
- An herb that is rich in antioxidants, and known to enhance digestive health through its inulin prebiotic effects.
- Dried Kelp
- A particularly good source of trace minerals, such as iodine, potassium and calcium as well as vitamins.
- Yogurt
- An excellent excellent substrate for probiotics and a source of protein, calcium, vitamin B2, B12, potassium, and magnesium.
- Eggs
- Widely recognized as the "perfect protein," eggs also contain a number of other important nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and nutraceuticals.
- Enzymes
- Enzymes are naturally occurring in raw foods, but are lost through traditional food manufacturing and heat processing. Without enzymes, the digestive burden is placed wholly on the body. Digestive enzymes are included in Wysong Diets to assist in digestion and spare the pancreas. Active enzymes are produced by Bacillus licheniformis fermentation, Aspergillus oryzae fermentation, and Aspergillus niger fermentation.
- Fish Meal
- Consisting of meat, skin, and bone. A nutritious, dense source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Fish Oil
- A source of omega-3 fatty acids. Essential fatty acids are recognized as vital for the health of the animal's skin, coat, cardiovascular, immune, nervous and reproductive systems.
- Flaxseeds
- A plant source of omega-3 fatty acids vital for the health of the animal's skin, coat, cardiovascular, immune, nervous and reproductive systems.
- Flaxseed Oil
- A plant source of omega-3 fatty acids. Essential fatty acids are recognized as vital for the health of the animal's skin, coat, cardiovascular, immune, nervous and reproductive systems.
- Flaxseeds
- A source of a number of nutrients, fiber, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids vital for the health of skin, coat, cardiovascular, immune, nervous and reproductive systems.
- Freezedried TNT™ Chicken
- Wysong freezedried chicken consists of gently processed meat, skin, bone, and organs.
- Fructooligosaccharides
- These natural short chain oligosaccharides from plants exert prebiotic (probiotic enhancing) effects beneficial to the gastrointestinal system and overall health.
- Garlic
- For millennia garlic has been used for myriad health benefits and as a palatant. Although there have been recent claims about its toxicity, such claims are only backed by studies using exceedingly high levels, far beyond those commonly used in foods. Anything can be toxic in high enough dose. It would be a mistake to let such sensationalism set aside the enormous evidence of garlic's many health benefits to the cardiovascular and immune systems and as a prebiotic, antibiotic, and antioxidant.
- Gelatin
- A source of collagen important for connective tissue, bone, and joint health.
- Glucosamine Hydrochloride
- Glucosamine occurs naturally in cartilage and joints helping to cushion them and ease mobility. Glucosamine also helps the nutriture of all connective tissue, tendons, and ligaments.
- Grapeseed Extract
- A source of antioxidants with many nutraceutical effects.
- Oat Groats
- Oats that are dehulled are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Carbohydrate and starch sources such as oat groats are not a necessary component of a companion animal's diet, but they can be fed in moderation and variety without ill effects and with nutritional benefits. For a Starch Free™ alternative, the only of its kind, see Wysong Epigen™.
- Hemicellulose Extract
- A source of prebiotics and metabolizable energy.
- L-Tryptophan
- L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid, meaning the body does not produce it and it must be provided through the diet. It serves as a building block for protein production and nitrogen balance. It is best known for maintaining nerve cell conduction, relaxation, restfulness, and sleep.
- Lactoferrin
- A dairy protein that has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties.
- L-Carnitine
- Shuttles fatty acids into cell mitochondria where they are oxidized for energy. By so doing it decreases body fat and builds lean muscle by utilizing body fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. Proper fat metabolism becomes increasingly important as companion animals age and are prone to fat storage. L-carnitine also slows aging, protects bone mass, improves heart, kidney, liver, and brain functions, and benefits diabetes.
- Lamb Meal
- A high protein alternative protein source.
- Lecithin
- Lecithin is a phospholipid important in fat metabolism, cell membranes, neurological function, and gall bladder, liver, and skin function.
- Lettuce
- A good source of antioxidants, beta-carotene, and potassium.
- Lysine
- Lysine is commonly insufficient in modern diets and is important for the synthesis of proteins to promote proper growth and bone development. It also plays a role in the production of enzymes, antibodies, and hormones.
- Mannanoligosaccharides
- Short chain natural oligosaccharides derived from yeast cell walls that are prebiotic and are known to exert beneficial digestive and immune functions.
- Minerals
- While minerals are in food ingredients themselves, processing and modern farming practices may diminishes their levels and thus fortification is wise. Wysong minerals are in their most bioavailable forms including both inorganic and chelated proteinates.
- Mixed Tocopherols
- A natural mix of epimers of vitamin E.
- Molasses
- A rich source of minerals and natural flavoring for non-meat based diets.
- Montmorillonite Clay
- Sourced form an ancient geologic deposit of marine life.
- Natural Chicken and Fish Flavor
- Enzymatically pre-digested, dried chicken and fish. Contains high levels of high value protein in an easy to digest form.
- Oregano Extract
- Antioxidant, anti-fungal, anti-parasite, anti-bacterial activities, and immune enhancing properties.
- Organic Chicken
- Organic chicken meat sourced from U.S. suppliers. A superior source of protein, amino acids, essential fatty acids, and micronutrients.
- Parsley
- An herb that is a rich source of vitamin K, folic acid, and flavonoids that act as antioxidants.).
- Peas
- A nutritious vegetable rich in protein, phyto-nutrients, phytosterols, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. Peas are also a good source of vitamins A, C, K and B.
- Pea Protein
- A concentrated source of protein with an excellent spectrum of amino acids.
- Pepper
- Piperin is an extract of pepper that greatly enhances the digestive absorption of micronutrients.
- Potato
- Provides high quality protein, minerals and other micronutrients. It also aids in the binding of the kibble. Carbohydrate (starch) sources such as potato are not a necessary component of a companion animal's diet, but they can be fed in moderation and variety without ill effects and with nutritional benefits. (Especially when they are incorporated in modest amounts and in a form that is low glycemic index.) For a Starch Free™ alternative, the only of its kind, see Wysong Epigen™.
- Potato Protein
- Potato protein is potato minus the starch. It is one of the highest value vegetable proteins there is.
- Probiotics
- Probiotic microorganisms exert a number of benefits including improving intestinal microbial balance, enzyme and vitamin production, and immune system health. Wysong probiotics include: Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bacillus subtilis, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus lactis.
- Prunes
- A source of various micronutrients including vitamins and minerals. Plums possess antioxidants and antimicrobial properties. Fruits and vegetables are incidentally consumed in the natural carnivorous diet as part of the viscera of the prey animal.
- Rice Bran Oil
- A concentrated source of tocotrienols, fatty acids, and other antioxidants. It is extremely stable under processing conditions
- Rosemary Extract
- Exerts potent antioxidant and preservative effects.
- Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
- Live yeast culture that exerts both prebiotic and probiotic effects (synbiotic) and also contains protein, fiber, B vitamins, and folic acid.
- Salt
- Not standard, refined table salt. Wysong whole salt is mined from ancient trace mineral rich geological deposits.
- Sesame Seeds
- Are particularly rich in the amino acid methionine. They also contain B-complex vitamins, protein, essential fatty acids, and essential minerals such as calcium, iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, selenium, and zinc.
- Soybeans
- Soybeans are a well balanced source of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. They provide a balanced amino acid profile and polyunsaturated fats. Soybeans also contain minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, and zinc.
- Soybean Oil
- Contains both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
- Spinach
- A vegetable source of calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, magnesium, and folic acid.
- Sweet Potatoes
- A rich source of beta-carotene (antioxidant), vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, calcium, potassium, and iron. Carbohydrate and starch sources such as sweet potatoes are not a necessary component of a companion animal's diet, but they can be fed in moderation and variety without ill effects and with nutritional benefits. For a Starch Free™ alternative, the only of its kind, see Wysong Epigen™.
- Taurine
- An essential amino acid for cats and arguably for dogs as well. Taurine can be diminished in food processing and should be supplemented. It exerts a host of benefits for the cardiovascular, ocular, and central nervous systems. It is also an antioxidant and is important in muscular response to exercise. Wysong ingredients processed using Wysong special processing provide an excellent source of taurine. However, as insurance, taurine is also supplemented to the diets.
- Tomato Pomace
- Tomato skins, pulp, and seeds. It is a source of digestible fiber and lycopene. Contrary to internet lore, tomato pomace is not a cheap filler nor is it toxic in moderation.
- Turkey
- Turkey meat sourced from U.S. suppliers. An excellent holistic source of protein, amino acids, and essential fatty acids.
- Turkey Meal
- Consisting of ground flesh (turkey meat), skin, and some bone, and exclusive of feathers, heads, feet and entrails. It is very digestible protein and contains chelated minerals and bone and joint nourishing proteoglycans. Turkey meal differs from fresh/frozen turkey in that the moisture has been removed. It therefore permits a more concentrated and dense quantity of meat and protein.
- Vitamins
- While vitamins are in food ingredients themselves, processing diminishes their levels and thus fortification is wise. The safety and benefits of fortification are supported by hundreds of thousands of scientific studies. (See article No Vitamin, Mineral Processed foods.) Wysong fortifying vitamins include: Ascorbic Acid [source of Vitamin C], Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex [source of Vitamin K activity], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid.
- Watercress
- A source of protein, folate, pantothenic acid and copper, as well as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and manganese.
- Whey
- A dense source of high value dairy protein. Low in carbohydrates and fat. Provides an excellent spectrum of amino acids, and in particular the branched-chain amino acids that encourage muscle development and strength.
- Wheat
- Wheat is a source of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Wheat is easily digestible and provides quick energy.
- Wheat Grass
- NOT WHEAT GRAIN. Wheat grass contains a wealth of bioavailable nutrients including enzymes, vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids.
- Wheat Protein
- Wheat protein is derived from whole wheat after most of the carbohydrates have been removed through processing. It is a high protein source that is easily digestible.
- Yeast Culture
- A living yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) that exerts probiotic effects, assists digestion, secretes enzymes, provides immune system health, and produces vitamins.
- Yeast Extract
- The cell walls of yeast that exert probiotic effects and support immune system health.