Wilderness™ Duck Recipe
for Adult Cats

Chicken Meal
Chicken meal is a highly digestible protein source produced by cooking chicken at high temperatures, extracting the fat and drying the meat residue. It is a meat protein, providing essential amino acids and fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals for muscle development and energy. It is naturally stabilized with mixed tocopherols and rosemary to preserve freshness.

Turkey Meal
Dry, rendered or cooked ground clean whole turkey that is a high-quality protein source.

Potato Starch
A form of carbohydrate, with similar health benefits as fiber.

Peas
BLUE uses fresh, green peas. A good source of protein and Vitamin A. Peas are packed with fiber to help manage cholesterol and blood sugar. Also a good source of potassium.

Natural Chicken Flavor
Liquefied or dried chicken tissue that is used as a flavor enhancer.

Cranberries
An antioxidant that fights free radicals (toxins) in the body; a natural acidifier that contributes to urinary tract health, preventing bacterial infection in the urinary tract, and aid in the prevention of struvite crystals in the bladder and urethra.

Blueberries
Blueberries are an excellent source of Vitamins A & C, potassium, and fiber.

Barley Grass
A good source of chlorophyll, fiber and phytochemicals. It has been known to be beneficial in the treatment of arthritis, diabetes, kidney, liver disease, and cancer.

Dried Kelp
Kelp is a good source of essential vitamins and minerals (including iodine). It is a good antioxidant and has been known to be beneficial in helping to protect against cancer.

Taurine
Taurine is an amino acid required by cats and kittens. It is associated with growth, eye health, and cardiac health.

L-Carnitine
Carnitine is an amino acid that increases fat metabolism, lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Also promotes enhanced endurance.

L-Lysine
Needed for proper growth and bone development. Aids in the production of antibodies, hormones, and enzymes as well as collagen formation and tissue repair.

Turmeric
Turmeric is an herb associated with aiding digestion by helping to stimulate the flow of bile, which helps digest fat.

Beta-Carotene
Beta-Carotene plays an important role in animal health as a precursor of Vitamin A, which is an essential nutrient needed for normal growth development, reproduction, immune function, and vision. In addition to its role as a precursor of Vitamin A, it also acts as an antioxidant and a potent quencher of singlet oxygen. Singlet oxygen and free radicals are unstable chemical species that can arise from normal body metabolism or from environmental exposure to cigarette smoke, air pollutants, radiation, certain drugs and environmental toxins, and if not neutralized can cause serious cellular damage leading to certain chronic diseases.

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Riboflavin is important for the digestion of fats and carbohydrates and for healthy skin and coat. Key for normal growth and development.

Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Vitamin B3 is also called Nicotinic Acid or Nicotinamide. It is essential for healthy nerves and skin. It is important in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats and reduces cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Important for the proper health of the central nervous and GI systems.

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
Vitamin B6 is essential for the metabolism of proteins. It acts as a cofactor for the large hydrochloride number of enzymes involved in amino acid and metabolism. It is also involved in the metabolism of the precursor of heme—a compound of blood that helps in the normal function of the brain.

Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
A water soluble B-vitamin that plays an important role in various cellular functions.

Vitamin B12 Supplement
Vitamin B12 is a coenzyme in nucleic acid, protein and lipid synthesis. It is necessary for growth. Necessary for normal processing of carbohydrates, protein, and fat in the body.

Choline Chloride
Choline Chloride protects nerve function and maintains fat metabolism. Also helps regulate the liver and helps maintain acid and water balance.

Sodium Selenite
Sodium Selenite is a source of selenium. Selenium is important to healthy muscles and nerves. It is also important in fertility and enhances the antioxidant characteristics of Vitamin E.