FOOD SENSITIVITIES
SquarePet® VFS Skin & Digestive Support formula has been designed by SquarePet’s team of veterinary professionals to support food sensitivities/ingredient intolerances. VFS Skin & Digestive Support formula for dogs is a unique, limited ingredient, hydrolyzed protein dog food. Similar to proteins used in some infant formulas, hydrolyzed proteins are proteins that have been broken down into smaller components. The result is an exceptionally digestible protein source that can be beneficial for dogs that may be sensitive to common pet food ingredients.
- Limited ingredient hydrolyzed protein dog food
- Novel single source protein featuring hydrolyzed pork
- Essential omega 3 & 6 fatty acids including DHA & EPA
- Complete and balanced nutrition for any adult dog
- Supports dogs with food sensitivities
- Promotes healthy skin and a shiny hair coat
- All-natural nutrition – no artificial ingredients
- Made in the USA by a family-owned company within an SQF certified manufacturing facility
- Veterinarian formulated
Hydrolyzed pork is derived from fresh pork meat that has been naturally broken down into much smaller protein pieces and free amino acids. Hydrolyzed proteins may benefit pets that have sensitivities to certain protein ingredients.
Source: USA, Canada
Whole Brown Rice is a high quality source of carbohydrates and natural fiber. After the rice hulls have been removed the brown rice is ground on site just prior to production.
Source: Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri
Rice is the most digestible grain for pet foods and is the least allergenic of all grains. Rice is gluten-free and a high quality source of carbohydrates.
Source: Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri
Cold Pressed Natural Sunflower Oil is obtained by extracting oil from sunflower seeds. Cold Pressed Sunflower Oil is rich in linoleic acid, an omega 6 fatty acid important for skin and coat health. SquarePet harvests the sunflowers within miles of our production facility.
Source: Minnesota
Pork fat provides important fatty acids, facilitates the absorption of fat soluble vitamins and provides a natural source of energy.
Source: North Carolina, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, South Dakota, Virginia, California
Flaxseed oil provides a concentrated source of the essential omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
Source: North Dakota
Tricalcium phosphate provides a source of the essential minerals calcium and phosphorus. These minerals are important for strong bone development, healthy muscle activity, and nerve transmission.
Source: USA
Potassium chloride is an essential mineral important for regulating fluid balance and controlling the electrical activity of the heart and other muscles.
Source: Canada
Choline is a water soluble vitamin that plays a role in the structural function of membranes and acts as a type of co-factor in the formation of the amino acid methionine and for the formation of neurotransmitters.
Source: USA
Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin important for healthy vision, a strong immune system, bone and muscle development and a healthy skin and hair coat.
Source: USA
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin important for maintaining calcium and phosphorus at levels that support healthy skeletal growth as well influencing the regulation of the parathyroid gland, the immune system, healthy skin, and the metabolism of foreign chemicals.
Source: USA
Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin and acts as an antioxidant, helps support a healthy immune system and promotes skin and coat health.
Source: USA, Switzerland, France
Niacin is a water soluble vitamin (Vitamin B3) and plays important roles in the healthy metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
Source: USA
Riboflavin is a water soluble vitamin (Vitamin B2) and is important for healthy skin and helps turn fat into energy.
Source: USA
Thiamine Mononitrate is a water soluble vitamin (Vitamin B1) and is essential to the nervous system as well as for generating energy for cells.
Source: USA
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride is a water soluble vitamin (Vitamin B6) and is important for building healthy hair, nails, enzymes, and growth hormones.
Source: USA
Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin that helps to improve the skin barrier. Biotin can also help convert certain nutrients into energy. It also plays an important role in the health of hair, skin, and nails.
Source: France
Vitamin B12 is a water soluble vitamin that is important for the formation of proteins from amino acids, metabolizing carbohydrates and fats, and maintaining nervous system integrity.
Source: USA
Folic acid is a water soluble vitamin (Vitamin B9) that is essential for the normal growth and maintenance of all cells. Folic acid is also needed to maintain the immune system.
Source: USA
Methionine is an important sulfur containing amino acid. In addition to being a building block of protein it plays many roles within our pets bodies – including helping in the synthesis or production of the amino acid Taurine.
Source: USA
Marine microalgae is a sustainable source of the essential omega 3 fatty acid DHA. DHA plays a significant role in the control of inflammation, cognitive function, and immune system health.
Source: South Carolina
Salt is a natural mineral, necessary for life and good health. Also known as sodium chloride, salt is an essential nutrient needed to help absorb other nutrients, regulate fluid balance and maintain blood pressure.
Source: USA
A source of mannan oligosaccharides (MOS) derived from the outer cell wall of yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It functions as a prebiotic to promote the growth of the beneficial intestinal bacteria in the gut.
Source: USA
Dandelion greens are an excellent source of vitamins and are utilized in SquarePet formulas as a natural source of vitamin K. Dandelion greens also provide several minerals, including iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium.
Source: Bulgaria
Taurine is an essential amino acid in the diet of cats and may be conditionally essential for dogs. Taurine is a sulfur containing amino acid and plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy heart and is important for eye, brain, and kidney health.
Source: Japan
Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin, occurring naturally in citrus fruits, green vegetables, etc. Ascorbic acid is a form of Vitamin C, which is an antioxidant essential for normal metabolism.
Source: France
Kelp is a type of seaweed that has been dehydrated and provides a great source of iodine, potassium, vitamin K, vitamin A, calcium, iron, and magnesium.
Source: Iceland
L-Carnitine is a vitamin-like molecule that plays a critical role in energy production and heart health. L-carnitine assists with fat metabolism and may help reduce weight in overweight dogs and cats.
Source: Czech Republic
Zinc Proteinate (a chelated source of Zinc) is an essential mineral important for immune system health, metabolism health, and supporting healthy skin & coat.
Source: USA
Iron Proteinate (a chelated source of iron) is an essential mineral critical for blood production and the creation of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is essential for transferring oxygen to the bloodstream from the lungs.
Source: USA
Copper Proteinate (a chelated source of Copper) is an essential mineral, important for bone growth, iron absorption, and promoting red blood cell formation.
Source: USA
Manganese Proteinate (a chelated source of Manganese) is an essential mineral important for nervous system function and bone growth.
Source: USA
Calcium Iodate is a source of iodine, an essential mineral important for thyroid health.
Source: USA
Selenium is an essential mineral and major antioxidant nutrient. Selenium yeast is a natural and organic form of selenium produced by yeast. Selenium yeast closely mimics the form of the selenium found in fresh food.
Source: USA
Veterinarians are witness to the ill effects that poor nutrition can have on our beloved pets — from the inside and out. This has led me to take my experiences as a practicing veterinarian to develop pet foods that first do no harm, and then attempt to maximize the nutritional benefits from high quality ingredients and formula combinations. As an owner and co-founder of SquarePet™ I am committed to our sole mission to create nutrition products to provide a healthier, longer, and happier life full of playing and companionship for all of our beloved pets.
