Kelp

Dried kelp is a powerhouse of an ingredient with many benefits for our furry friends. Kelp is defined as dried seaweed usually from the families Laminariace and Fucaeae. They can be found growing in the cool ocean waters of the world.

Kelp has been used as a supplement in Chinese medicine for centuries. It is an ideal natural source of many essential nutrients such as naturally chelated (sequestered) trace minerals including iron, iodine, magnesium and sulfur. There are essential Omega 3 fats and several vitamins including Vitamins A, D, B12 and folic acid that are naturally found in kelp.  Some species of kelp can contain as many as 20 amino acids, the building blocks for cell replacement and development. In addition, kelp contains antioxidants such as alpha- and beta-carotenes.

The dried kelp used in the Holistic Select Food for Dogs and Cats is dried seaweed from the family Ascophyllumm found growing naturally in the cool Northern waters off the coast of Canada and Europe. Also known as Norwegian Kelp, it is harvested and processed under the strictest conditions to assure it’s quality and nutritional value. To learn more about the ingredients in Holistic Select Pet Food, visit our ingredient dictionary.

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