HUNGER TAIL PUPPY CHIC & OATS DRY FOOD (S)

Hunger Tail Puppy Power Kibble - Chicken and Oats by Hunger Tail is a specially formulated, complete dry food designed to address the most critical nutritional challenge of the canine developmental stage: fuelling healthy, balanced growth from puppyhood through to 18 months of age, across all breeds. Indian puppies face a unique set of nutritional demands shaped by the country's diverse and often extreme climate, frequent dietary transitions, and the abundance of low-quality, filler-laden commercial kibble options in the market. Hunger Tail Puppy Power tackles this directly with a fresh chicken-first, gluten-free recipe baked at low temperatures to preserve maximum nutrient integrity, enriched with superfoods and fortified with essential oils, vitamins, and minerals to support every dimension of puppy development from bones and muscles to coat, brain, and immunity. Free from artificial colours, additives, fillers, and GMO ingredients, and developed under veterinary supervision, this is a vet-recommended, clean-label puppy food proudly made in India. Animeal is proud to offer Hunger Tail Puppy Power Kibble - Chicken and Oats as part of its carefully curated selection of honest, high-quality nutrition for growing dogs.

Ingredients:

Minced Fresh Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus): Fresh minced chicken is the primary and first-listed ingredient in Hunger Tail Puppy Power, reflecting the brand's commitment to using real, unprocessed animal protein rather than dehydrated chicken meal or by-product concentrates. As a complete protein source, fresh chicken delivers all essential amino acids including leucine, lysine, and methionine, which are the building blocks required for skeletal muscle hypertrophy, organ development, and the production of enzymes and hormones during the rapid growth phase of puppyhood. The use of non-dehydrated chicken ensures a higher moisture content at the point of baking, contributing to the kibble's palatability and digestibility for growing pups.

Oats (Avena sativa): Oats are the primary carbohydrate and energy source in this recipe, selected specifically as a slow-release, gluten-free alternative to wheat or corn-based fillers that are commonly found in budget kibbles. The complex carbohydrates in whole oats are digested gradually through the action of amylase enzymes, providing a sustained energy release that prevents the blood glucose spikes and crashes associated with simple carbohydrate sources. Oats are also naturally rich in soluble beta-glucan fibre, which supports the colonic microbiome by acting as a prebiotic substrate for beneficial bacteria, promoting healthy stool consistency and efficient nutrient absorption. Crucially, oats are naturally free from gluten, making this recipe appropriate for puppies with gluten sensitivities or a tendency toward digestive inflammation.

Brown Rice (Oryza sativa): Brown rice provides an additional layer of complex carbohydrate energy alongside oats, and contributes B vitamins including thiamine (B1), niacin (B3), and pyridoxine (B6), all of which are critical cofactors in energy metabolism, nervous system function, and haemoglobin synthesis in rapidly growing puppies. The naturally occurring fibre in brown rice further reinforces gastrointestinal regularity and helps bulk digesta, supporting healthy bowel movements.

Sweet Potato Flour (Ipomoea batatas): Sweet potato flour is a nutrient-dense, easily digestible carbohydrate source that supplies a rich complement of beta-carotene (a precursor to Vitamin A), Vitamin C, manganese, and potassium. Beta-carotene functions as a powerful antioxidant in mucosal tissue and supports the integrity of the puppy's immune barrier, while also contributing to healthy vision development. Sweet potato's naturally low glycaemic index relative to standard potato or corn further supports stable blood sugar levels throughout the day.

Linseed Oil (Linum usitatissimum): Linseed (flaxseed) oil is included as a premium plant-based source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid precursor that the body partially converts to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These longer-chain omega-3s are critical for the development of the central nervous system and retinal photoreceptors in young puppies, and contribute to the modulation of pro-inflammatory cytokine cascades, reducing the risk of chronic low-grade inflammation that can interfere with healthy growth. Linseed oil also contributes to the epidermal lipid barrier, directly supporting the development of a healthy, hydrated skin surface and glossy coat.

Sunflower Oil (Helianthus annuus): Sunflower oil provides linoleic acid (LA), the primary omega-6 essential fatty acid required for the maintenance of epidermal barrier function and the production of prostaglandins that regulate inflammatory response. Together with linseed oil's omega-3 content, sunflower oil helps establish an optimal omega-6 to omega-3 ratio in the diet, which is critical for managing the balance between pro- and anti-inflammatory signalling in developing puppies. Sunflower oil is also a natural source of Vitamin E, reinforcing the antioxidant defence of cell membranes.

Salmon Oil: Salmon oil is the richest source of preformed EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in this recipe, delivering the marine-origin long-chain omega-3 fatty acids most efficiently utilised by the canine body. DHA is a structural phospholipid in neural and retinal tissue, and its dietary supplementation during puppyhood has been validated in veterinary nutrition research to support cognitive development, trainability, and neurological maturation. EPA simultaneously supports cartilage health, joint development, and the integrity of the cardiovascular system in growing dogs.

Vitamins D3, B12, and B6: This targeted vitamin complex addresses three of the most clinically significant micronutrient requirements in fast-growing puppies. Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) regulates calcium and phosphorus absorption in the small intestine via interaction with the vitamin D receptor, and is essential for the mineralisation of growing bone tissue. Deficiency during puppyhood leads to rickets and skeletal deformity. Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is essential for DNA synthesis, red blood cell maturation, and the integrity of the myelin sheath that insulates nerve fibres. Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) is a coenzyme in over 100 enzymatic reactions involving amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis including serotonin and dopamine, and immune cell proliferation.

Minerals: Iron, Potassium, and Zinc: Iron is the central component of haemoglobin and myoglobin, the oxygen-carrying proteins in red blood cells and muscle tissue respectively, making it essential for the energy metabolism of active, growing puppies. Potassium is the primary intracellular electrolyte, supporting muscle contraction, nerve impulse transmission, and fluid balance, all of which are critical to the physical activity and rapid tissue growth of the puppy life stage. Zinc is a cofactor for over 300 enzymatic reactions and plays a central role in immune cell activation, skin and coat integrity, wound healing, and reproductive development, making it one of the most functionally important minerals in puppy nutrition.