Protein · the source
Not all fish is equal, and "fresh" isn't the flex it sounds like
Fish is an excellent protein for dogs, but how it's processed makes all the difference. "Fresh fish" sounds premium, yet it's 60–75% water. Once that's removed, very little protein is left in the finished food.
If a bag doesn't clearly say whole fish, assume it isn't. "Fresh salmon" and "salmon meal" often mean the parts left after filleting. Frames, skin and trimmings, not the fillet. It's a simple test you can apply to any label on the shelf, including ours.
Diversity · the blend
Seven fish, one complete profile
Most pet foods are built on one or two fish. LT71 is a blend of seven wild caught whole species, each bringing something different, together delivering a broader amino acid and omega spectrum than any single fish can. In the wild, no predator eats just one prey; neither should your dog's food.
All wild-caught. All whole fish. No trimmings.
Exceptionally rich in omega-3s and natural amino acids.
High in omega-3s, vitamin D and easily digestible protein.
One of the richest oily fish! Natural oils for skin and coat.
An outstanding source of natural fat and energy.
Packed with protein, minerals and a strong amino-acid profile.
Lean, clean protein with a well-balanced amino acid profile.
Remarkably rich in protein and natural fat.
Species numbers and ratio may vary seasonally with the wild catch.
Omegas · the balance
Where the fat comes from decides the ratio
Omega 3 and omega 6 both belong in a dog's diet. The balance between them is what does the work, and that balance is set by the fat source. Land animal fats and seed oils sit naturally on the omega 6 side. Oily fish sits on the omega 3 side. Nutramare's fat comes from whole oily fish and 8% salmon oil, which is why the food lands where it does.
We publish both figures. Declaring them isn't standard practice, but we'd rather you could see the balance for yourself.
So why does that matter?
They do opposite jobs
Omega 6 drives the body's response to injury and irritation. Omega 3 is the signal that settles it back down again. Both are needed, and neither works properly without the other.
The importance of the balance
Diets built on animal fats and plant oils tend to tip the ratio towards omega 6. When omega 6 runs high without enough omega 3 to balance it, the research links that pattern to chronic low grade inflammation, and to allergies, joint problems and itchy skin getting worse over time.
Which is why the omega 3 side of the balance is worth paying attention to, not just the total fat figure on the bag.
Carbohydrates · the choice
Carb quality matters. Grains aren't the enemy, cheap ones are.
Carbs deserve the same scrutiny as protein. Grains get judged too broadly; what matters is the quality of the ingredient and the job it does. We chose sorghum and buckwheat as functional carbs, naturally gluten-free, highly digestible, and a source of steady energy, fibre and antioxidants.
| How common carbs compare | Steady energy | Gluten-free | Antioxidants | Mineral rich | Fibre | Low allergen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White rice | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Sweet potato | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brown rice | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Corn / maize | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Wheat | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Oats | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Barley | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Potato | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Peas / lentils | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
If you have seen the recent recall coverage
The reported issues relate to a specific recall involving contaminated raw ingredients and a different manufacturing process, not to buckwheat itself. The manufacturer involved has pointed to contaminated raw buckwheat rather than to the ingredient as a whole.
Nutramare is not connected to that recall. It is completely different product, made by our own manufacturer in germany, under strict regulations, with different raw material sourcing and a different production process.
Clean, processed buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is a highly digestible, nutrient dense, gluten free carbohydrate source, and there is no established link between it and the conditions reported.
GMP certified sourcing
Our buckwheat comes exclusively from a GMP certified source, which means rigorous batch testing and strict quality controls, with the raw material checked against specification before it is accepted.
Removal before milling
The compounds of interest in buckwheat are concentrated in the flower and the leaf rather than the seed. Flower and plant material is removed before processing, so what reaches the recipe is the seed.
Processing
Our buckwheat is extruded under high heat and pressure. This breaks down starches for digestion and gives a second line of defence against microbial contamination.
If you would like more detail on our quality control standards, just ask.
The exclusions
What you won't find in here
Just as telling as what's in the bag is what we deliberately left out, and why.
Often used to inflate the headline protein figure. Plant protein is far less digestible for dogs, so the number on the bag doesn't reflect what's actually absorbed.
Usually the real reason dogs react to grain-based foods, not the grain itself. We use sorghum and buckwheat, both naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients that bulk out the food without contributing nutrition. Every ingredient in Nutramare is there because it does something.
We use tocopherol-rich extracts (natural vitamin E) to protect the oils. No BHA, BHT or ethoxyquin.
Vitamins & minerals · The precision
Great ingredients still need balancing. That's the real work.
Great raw ingredients only get you so far, they lose some of their natural vitamins in production, and levels vary from batch to batch. The premix closes that gap: a precise blend of vitamins, minerals and trace elements that completes the kibble nutritionally. Most brands buy a standard one off the shelf. We developed our own with our manufacturing partner in Germany, and we're involved in the formulation directly, not picking from a catalogue.
Made for us, not off a shelf
Developed with our partner rather than bought as an anonymous stock blend, so we shape exactly what goes in.
Controlled to the milligram
Regional, transparent and quality checked at every step, so the spec is what actually reaches the bowl.
Built on nutritional science
Formulated by specialists and updated as the science moves, not locked to a generic template.
Functional extras
We don't do label dressing
Some brands add botanical ingredients at levels too low to do anything meaningful, just enough to put them on the label. We don't. Where we use botanical extracts rather than dried herbs, it's because the extract delivers the active compounds at a far higher concentration. Everything is in there at a level that actually contributes.
Traditionally associated with liver support. As a concentrated extract rather than a dried herb, the active compounds are present at levels that matter.
A natural antimicrobial and gut-health support. Extract form means far higher potency than dried oregano.
A natural source of soluble fibre that supports healthy digestion, stool consistency and gut motility.
Included to support digestive comfort, particularly useful during dietary transitions.
Natural vitamin E from plants. Supports cell health and acts as a natural preservative to protect the oils in the food.
Nothing added for label appeal. Everything included at a level that contributes.
Every ingredient is here for a reason — chosen by what it does, not how it reads on a label.
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