Nutrition
At Sierra Tails, we strive to provide the highest nutritional content in our products. We select the finest ingredients and curate our recipes to maximize the nutrition absorption and flavor of each item we create.
To ensure the finest quality, flavor and safety, we roast all of our meats and steam all of our vegetables in-house.
Dogs have a much shorter digestive tract than humans and they don’t chew their food like we do. They also don’t possess the digestive enzymes to break down vegetables. Because of this, food passes through their bodies much quicker and they have less ability to break down large chunks. We want your pet to extract the most nutrition from the food they eat, so we finely chop our meat and puree our vegetables to enhance its digestibility.
Fresh Meats
Our pets love meat and their bodies crave the complete protein that fresh whole meats provide.
At Sierra Tails, we know that quality matters. We only use the freshest whole meats purchased at local butcher shops and grocers, so that we can provide our pets with high quality proteins that are flavorful and rich in nutrients and amino acids. We never use scrap meat, meat meal, pre-cooked or rendered meat products from industry supply houses.
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Fresh Beef
Fresh roasted lean beef is an excellent source of high quality protein. It contains 19 amino acids and a 100g serving can supply your pet with up to 26g of protein.
Beef is rich in taurine containing up 40 mg per serving.
Beef also contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, manganese, and selenium.
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Fresh Whole Chickens
Fresh roasted whole chicken is a protein powerhouse. It contains 18 amino acids and a 100g serving can supply your pet with up to 28g of protein.
Chicken is an excellent source of taurine, with dark meat supplying up to 170mg per serving.
Chicken also contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, manganese, and selenium.
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Fresh Pork
Fresh roasted lean pork is one of the finest proteins available. It contains 19 amino acids and a 100g serving can provide your pet with up to 28g of protein.
Pork is rich in taurine containing up to 48mg per serving.
Pork also contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, manganese, and selenium.
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Fresh Whole Turkeys
Fresh roasted whole turkey is the king of protein. It contains 18 amino acids and a 100g serving can provide your pet with up to 29g of protein.
Dark turkey meat is one of the best sources of taurine providing up to 306mg per serving.
Turkey also contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, manganese, and selenium.
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Fresh Organ Meats
Quality organ meats like hearts, livers and kidneys are full of beneficial nutrients.
Hearts are rich in natural taurine.
Livers are full of vitamin A, B, iron, magnesium, phosphorous and CoQ10.
Kidneys are rich in selenium, B vitamins and omega 3 fatty acids.
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Rich Meat & Bone Broths
Fresh meat and bone broths are not only delicious but also very nutritious.
They are rich in minerals, vitamins, amino acids and essential fatty acids that are easily absorbed into the body. These nutrients may help fight inflammation and improve joint health.
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Bone Puree
Bones are a good source of minerals and other nutrients.
The bone itself is rich in calcium and phosphorous in the proper ratios. Bone marrow is full of vitamins A, B2, B12 and E, plus omega-3s, omega-6s, calcium, iron, selenium and zinc. The connective tissue provides glucosamine and chondroitin.
Bones, marrow, and connective tissue are largely made up of collagen which is particularly high in the amino acid glycine.
Cooking and pureeing the bones ensures they are safe to consume, and the nutrition contained within them are easily absorbed.
Fresh Vegetables
Like us, our pets need to eat their veggies too. Fresh vegetables provide our pets with the vitamins, minerals and micronutrients that they need to thrive. These nutrients are essential for regulating cell growth and immune function. The antioxidants they contain protect cells against damage caused by free radicals. Studies are also showing that they may protect against cancer.
At Sierra Tails, we only use the freshest vegetables purchased from local grocers. We never use pre-cooked or frozen vegetable products from industry supply houses.
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Fresh Butternut Squash
Butternut squash provides a sweetness that our pets love.
Butternut squash is not only tasty, but packs a nutritional punch with vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.
It is an excellent source of provitamin A carotenoids, vitamin C, B vitamins, magnesium, potassium and manganese.
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Fresh Broccoli
Broccoli is high in many nutrients like fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron and potassium.
Broccoli is rich in antioxidants and plant compounds like sulforaphane which may protect against cancer.
Recent research is showing that gently steaming broccoli like we do provides the most health benefits.
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Fresh Carrots
We all know that carrots are rich in beta carotene which promotes good vision and eye health. Absorption is up to 6.5 times better when the carrots are cooked.
Carrots are also a good source of vitamin B6 which helps to convert food into energy.
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Fresh Zucchini
Zucchini is a versatile squash that is rich in vitamins, minerals and plant compounds. Its mild flavor makes it a favorite of our pets.
In addition to being a good source of vitamin A, zucchini is rich in carotenoids such as lutein, zeaxanthin and beta-carotene. These antioxidants may benefit the eyes, skin, and heart.
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Fresh Cabbage
Cabbage is an exceptionally healthy food. It is packed with nutrients like vitamin K and vitamin C.
Cabbage is full of both soluble and insoluble fiber which helps keep the digestive system healthy and happy.
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Fresh Celery
We don’t normally think of our pets eating celery, but we should. Celery is full of nutrients like potassium, calcium and vitamins.
Celery contains at least 12 antioxidants including vitamin C, beta carotene, and flavonoids. Its abundance of flavonoids can give celery anti-inflammatory properties.
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Fresh Parsley
Parsley is not just for garnishes anymore.
Often labeled as one of the most powerful disease fighting plants, parsley is a versatile herb that is particularly rich in vitamins A, C and K.
The anti-inflammatory properties of parsley, along with its ability to regulate urinary pH, may aid kidney health.
Legumes & Whole Grains
Recently, there has been much controversy regarding legumes and grains in dog food. Legumes provide additional protein and glucose to our dogs. Whole grains supply glucose for energy, as well as fiber and prebiotics to keep their digestive system running smoothly.
At Sierra Tails, we include legumes and whole grains as part of a healthy balanced diet.
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Garbanzo Beans
Garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, have an impressive nutritional profile.
They are rich in plant-based protein and are an excellent source of manganese, folate, and copper. Also, the fiber in garbanzo beans is mostly soluble which helps to promote gut health.
Plus, their mild, nutty flavor and grainy texture make them very palatable.
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Brown Rice
This complex carbohydrate provides your pet with sustained energy and packs a serious nutritional punch.
Brown rice is a rich source of the antioxidants, phenols and flavonoids. It is an exceptional source of manganese and also provides many other vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, phosphorous, selenium, vitamin B1 and vitamin B6.
Also, we only use California Brown Rice to limit arsenic exposure.
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Flax Seeds
Flax seeds are gaining in popularity as a health food, primarily due to their high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Flax seeds are the best plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids. They’re also one of the richest dietary sources of alpha-linolenic acid.
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Chia seeds
These tiny seeds are nutrient giants.
Chia seeds are the best dietary source of the omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid.
They are also an excellent source of the antioxidants chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, myricetin, quercetin, and kaempferol.