Hi Lynda, rosemary extract is considered safe for dogs, and when it comes to dog food it’s only a small part of the formulation. Rosemary essential oil on the other hand is a concentrated form which should not be fed to dogs, but these are vastly different. Unfortunately the nature of the Internet skews information – it’s the same for ingredients such as garlic and avocado, but generally anything in excess can be problematic (even a single brand of poor quality kibble in excess!). Rosemary extract is in many pet foods which opt for this “natural” preservative to cheaper chemical alternatives.

** Artemis Fresh Mix Small Breed Dog All Life Stages
This formula is especially for small breed dogs of all ages including puppies.
No corn, no wheat, no soy, no beet pulp.
Product Information
Ingredients –
Chicken, Chicken Meal,Turkey, Egg Product,Brown Rice, Peas, Pea Flour, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols),Pea Protein, Tomato Pomace, Millet, Duck, Salmon Flaxseed, Natural Flavour, Salmon Oil (A source of DHA) Choline Chloride,Dried Chicory root, Kelp, Carrots, Apples, Tomatoes, Blueberries, Spinach, Cranberries, Rosemary Extract, Parsley Flake, Green Tea Extract, Barley Grass Extract, L-carnitine, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus reuteri fermentation product, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Vitamin D Supplement, Folic Acid.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein. min 28% Crude Fat, min 17% Crude Fibre, max 4.5% Moisture, max 10% Vitamin E, min 200IU/kg Biotin, min 0.33mg/kg Omega-6 Fatty Acids, min 3.3% Omega-3 Fatty Acids, min 0.4% DHA ( Docosohexaenoic Acid),min 0.05%
Calorie Contents Calculated ME-3,683kcal/kg 345kcal/Cup (250ml) Calculated on an as-fed basis.
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** Artemis Fresh Mix Large Breed All Life Stages
This formula is especially for medium and large breed dogs of any age including Large Breed Puppies
No corn, no wheat, no soy, no beet pulp.
Product Information
Ingredients
Chicken, Chicken meal,Turkey, Barley, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Millet, Peas, Pea Flour, Egg Product, Chicken Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Tomato Pomace, Duck, Salmon, Flaxseed, Natural Flavour, Fish Meal, Salmon Oil (A source of DHA) Choline Chloride, Dried Chicory root, Kelp, Carrots, Apples, Tomatoes, Blueberries, Spinach, Cranberries, Rosemary Extract, Parsley Flake, Green Tea Extract, Barley Grass Extract, L-carnitine, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus reuteri fermentation product, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Vitamin D Supplement, Folic Acid.

Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein. min 23% Crude Fat, min 14% Crude Fibre, max 4% Moisture, max 10% Vitamin E, min 200IU/kg Biotin, min 0.25mg/kg Omega-6 Fatty Acids, min 2.2% Omega-3 Fatty Acids, min 0.4% DHA ( Docosohexaenoic Acid),min 0.05%
Calorie Contents Calculated ME-3,615 kcal/kg 338kcal/Cup (250ml) Calculated on an as-fed basis.
AAFCO Guarantee

** Artemis Fresh Mix Weight Management/Senior all Breeds.
This formula is especially for dogs that need to reduce their calorie intake. It is also great for our older dogs who have a tendancy to gain weight. Full of flavour and keeps dogs feeling satisfied. Added glucosamine and chondroitin for joint health.
No corn, no wheat, no soy, no beet pulp.
Product Information
Ingredients
Rice, Chicken Meal, Chicken, Turkey, Peas, Pea Flour, Tomato Pomace, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Salmon, Duck, Fish Meal, Salmon Oil (A Source of DHA), Choline Chloride, Dried Chicory Root, Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Dried Kelp, Carrots, Apples, Tomatoes, Blueberries, Spinach, Cranberries, Rosemary Extract, Parsley Flake, Pea Powder, Green Tea Extract, Barley Grass, L-Carnitine, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus reuteri fermentation product, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Manganese Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Chondroitin Sulfate, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin, Vitamin D Supplement, Folic Acid.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein. min 20% Crude Fat, min 6% Crude Fibre, max 3% Moisture, max 10% Vitamin E, min 300IU/kg Biotin, min 0.25mg/kg Omega-6 Fatty Acids, min 1.7% Omega-3 Fatty Acids, min 0.3% DHA ( Docosohexaenoic Acid),min 0.05%
Calorie Contents Calculated ME-3,293kcal/kg 308kcal/Cup (250ml) Calculated on an as-fed basis.
AAFCO Guarantee

Hi Daniel, we can be assured the protein comes mostly from meat, and chicken meal above grains shows this is a meat-first food. That in itself is a big plus.

4 grains in the top 7 is irrelevant. You could substitute those 4 grains for 1 single grain in a higher quantity – the food would have the exact same amount of grain, but given your argument lure you into believing it’s a better food.

The grain inclusions are solid choices, with barley and oatmeal being a good source of nutrition and energy for a canine, and brown rice is far superior than the white rice we find in most foods.

Which ingredients do you consider fake artificial nutrients?

Hi Ant, I wouldn’t be overly concerned as this will be in a trace amount and adds calcium. That said, lactose intolerance is common in dogs so could cause a potential problem if that were the case.