Protein runs higher than the average kibble we review (33.9% vs 30.1% on a dry matter basis).
Starch is lower than average, at 35% of the food as fed.
100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
60% of recipes are grain-free.
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 3,089 foods we review
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
Only Natural Pet is a Boulder, Colorado natural pet products brand and retailer owned by PetSmart. It sells foods, treats, supplements, grooming and flea and tick products for dogs and cats, including the RawBlends and PowerFood dry dog food lines. The company says it is a Certified B Corporation. 1, 2, 3
Only Natural Pet's product pages list different countries of origin for different lines. The PowerFood Grain Free page says the food is crafted in the USA, and the RawBlends Digestive Care page lists Canada as the country of origin. The brand does not name the plants that make its food, so it is not clear whether it runs its own facilities or uses contract manufacturers. 4, 5
Only Natural Pet says it was founded in Boulder, Colorado in 2002, and it was started by Marty Grosjean. Pet360 acquired the business in 2014, and PetSmart now describes it as a wholly owned subsidiary. 6, 7, 8, 1
Only Natural Pet earned B Corp certification in January 2019, and ColoradoBiz reported that it was the first pet food and treat company in North America to do so. The company also says it runs a Boulder flagship store and ships nationally. 9, 10, 11
Researched from the sources above. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
Our log holds FDA dog food recall notices from 2012 on, so this is not a guarantee that Only Natural Pet has never had one. See the recall log
Only Natural Pet announced support for a plastic recovery effort, which the post title says removed 250,000 pounds of plastic waste. Only Natural Pet
PetSmart announced wider sustainable product offerings and recycling pilots, and named Only Natural Pet as one of its partner brands. The release describes Only Natural Pet as a wholly owned PetSmart subsidiary and Certified B Corporation with more than 200 products. PR Newswire (PetSmart)
Only Natural Pet said it would donate 1 percent of its revenue from April 22 to 28, 2024 to the Pet Sustainability Coalition for Earth Day. Only Natural Pet
Ten everyday foods. Safe, In Moderation or Never. No googling, no second guesses. Then share your score with your friends, however embarrassing it turns out to be.
115 foods in the deck. Grapes are in there. So is cheese.
Ten foods, one at a time. Call each one Safe, In Moderation or Never, then flip the card to see if you had it right. The ones you miss are listed at the end.
Keys: 1 Safe 2 Moderation 3 Never Enter Next
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