Hund-n-Flocken Adult Dog

Hund-n-Flocken means dog food flakes in German.  The ingredients we use are USDA Choice, range fed lamb and USDA Grade 1 and II grains. Our lamb is free of all hormones and medications, and the grains are bought with a guarantee that they are free of pesticides.

Hund-n-Flocken is a dry dog food for all dogs, especially those with food allergies. The most common causes of allergies in dogs are soybeans (#1), wheat (#2), and corn (#3).  These ingredients should be avoided as they can cause digestive problems, chronic licking at the feet, persistent ear infections and chewing at the feet and base of the tail.

Wheat and corn are often genetically modified in the U.S.  We do not use genetically modified grains in our food. Instead of these cheap, allergic “filler” grains, we use the following wholesome grains:

Millet - A nutritious, ancient grain thought to be one of the first ever cereal grains used for domestic purposes. Millet is renowned for being a “soothing”, non-allergenic and easily digestible grain.

Cracked Pearl Barley – A wholesome grain, which helps to keep the arteries clear. Barley is recognized as one of the most readily assimilated grains for dogs and is commonly recommended for dogs with joint problems or allergies.

Brown Rice – We use stone-ground brown rice, never white rice, which is devoid of up to 75% of its nutrients.  Brewers rice is of an even lower quality – the official AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) definition of Brewers Rice is “The small fragments of rice kernels that have been separated from the larger kernels of milled rice.”  It is considered one of the by-products of rice milling.  Brown rice is a much richer source of B-Vitamins.  We use rice bran, an important part of the whole grain, which as cancer and heart disease fighting properties.

All the grains used in our Solid Gold foods are bought with a guarantee that they are free of disease such as Aflatoxin and Vomitoxin.

Lamb
The lamb meal used in our adult and puppy foods is certified free of hormones, growth promoter and medications such as antibiotics.  We never use poultry or meat by-products, the AAFCO definitions of which include necks, feet, underdeveloped eggs, intestines (poultry by-products) and offal such a spleens, lungs, brains, kidneys, livers, blood, bone, fatty tissue, stomachs and intestines freed of their contents (meat by-products).  We never use “animal digest” which may be the full guts, including manure.

Orean Fish
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (Aug 1999 issue) recommends eating fish to reduce the risk of cancer.  This protective effect is attributable to the high level of Omega 3 fatty acids found in fish.

No Preservatives
Solid Gold Foods are free of all chemical preservatives such as BHA, BHT, and Ethoxyquin, (which “may be harmful by ingestion, inhalation and through skin contact” and is a “skin & eye irritant”, according to the manufacturer”s Material Safety Data Sheet).

We never use Vitamin E (tocopherol) or Vitamin C as preservatives in our foods – these are ineffective preservatives, which last for only a month or so.  A manufacturer is only required to list the chemical preservatives it adds to the product itself, not the chemicals that have already been added to raw ingredients.  Our foods are regularly assayed by an independent laboratory to prove that the finished products and ingredients are all free of these harmful chemicals.

See article on “Revolutionary Packaging” for information on why we don”t need to use artificial chemicals to preserve our foods.

Oils
We use flax oil and canola oil in our foods.  These unsaturated oils have balanced Omega 3 and 6 fatty acid ratios.  Saturated fats such as those found in meat, poultry and dairy products may contribute to cancer and heart disease.  We never add animal or poultry fats to our pet foods.  Saturated animal fats are often preserved with potent chemicals such as ethoxyquin.  Monounsaturated fats such as canola oil are beneficial in the management of blood cholesterol.  Polyunsaturated fats such as flax seed and fish oils contain Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids which help maintain the fluidity of cell membranes and fight diseases such as cancer (reported in “Whole Foods Magazine” September 1997).

Other ingredients
Our dry foods are free of any added salt or sugar.  The only sodium in our products is that which occurs naturally in the meat and grains.  Salt may contribute to heart and blood pressure problems.  Sugar may contribute to chronic ear infections, diabetes and pancreas problems.  We never use sugar beet pulp, which is a by-product of the sugar industry.  It is added to some pet foods as a “filler” to slow down the transition of (rancid) animal fats, which are essentially toxic waste.  The body tries to expel these fats as quickly as possible and diarrhea is the most effective way.  Sugar Beet Pulp is used to hold this toxic waste in.  This may cause the feet to swell, which in turn may cause the dog to lick its feet.

Blueberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) – Renowned for their ability to improve vision and protect the sensitive mechanisms in the retina.  Current research is also examining the memory-enhancing qualities of blueberries, which have powerful anti-oxidant (anti-aging) properties.  Blueberries also have an inhibiting effect on the ability of bacteria such as E. Coli to adhere to the urethra and bladder wall.  (See article on Urinary Tract Disorders.)

Ingredients
Lamb | Lamb Meal | Brown Rice | Cracked Pearled Barley | Millet | Rice Bran | Oatmeal | Ocean Fish Meal | Canola Oil | Tomato Pomace | Flaxseed | Natural Flavor | Salmon Oil (source of DHA) | Choline Chloride | Taurine | Dried Chicory Root | Parsley Flakes | Pumpkin Meal | Almond Oil | Sesame Oil | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Thyme | Blueberries | Cranberries | Carrots | Broccoli | Vitamin E Supplement | Iron Proteinate | Zinc Proteinate | Copper Proteinate | Ferrous Sulfate | Zinc Sulfate | Copper Sulfate | Potassium Iodide | Thiamine Mononitrate | Manganese Proteinate | Manganous Oxide | Ascorbic Acid | Vitamin A Supplement | Biotin | Calcium Panthothenate | Manganese Sulfate | Sodium Selenite | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Riboflavin Supplement | Vitamin D Supplement | Folic Acid

Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein, Min    22%
Crude Fat, Min    10%*
Crude Fiber, Max    4%
Moisture, Max        10%
Calories per cup    367

*The Pet Food Guaranteed Analyses “Fat” Category also covers Oil (for which there is no separate category).  There is no animal fat added to our foods; we use only flax seed, canola and rice bran oils.