Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula was designed for dogs with allergies caused by an intolerance to common food ingredients such as meat or dairy products. The Vegetarian Formula provides adult dogs with the same essential nutrients found in diets with meat as the protein source. Oatmeal is an exceptional source of: carbohydrates, fiber, thiamin and vitamin E. Green Peas used as an excellent source for B complex vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin A, protein, carbohydrates and fiber. Fresh Potatoes which are rich in potassium and a highly digestible energy source.
Why We Love It
- Great vegetarian option that offers a complete & balanced nutrition for all breeds and life stages!
- Unique blend of complex fiber sources for lower stool volume and less backyard clean up.
- Made in the USA
- Nutritious, balanced vegan recipe uses no animal or dairy products but still offers all the protein of a meat-based diet
- Whole grain brown rice, oat groats, barley, and green peas provide rich sources of wholesome fiber for digestive health
- Purposefully crafted to provide complete and balanced nutrition that supports your adult dog's overall health and wellbeing
- Balanced Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids support healthy skin and coat; added Taurine helps maintain your dog's healthy heart
- Our thoughtful, targeted recipes deliver positive results without ever sacrificing taste or quality
Limited Ingredient Vegetarian Recipe Dry Dog Food provides complete and balanced nutrition without any animal or dairy products. Crafted with limited ingredients, this wholesome recipe is rich in premium, plant-based protein. Made with easy to digest ingredients and balanced nutrition that supports full-body health, this delicious vegan recipe can be enjoyed by all dogs, not just those with dietary sensitivities.
About Natural Balance
Natural Balance has stood by their core beliefs since 1989, when Dick Van Patten founded the company with the philosophy of providing pets and their owners "the Food for a Lifetime.". Surrounded around four core principles of premium quality ingredients, safety testing, highly trained nutrition experts, and 100% customer satisfaction, Natural Balance has become the most trusted name in pet nutrition. Natural Balance chooses only the tastiest and most nutritious ingredients to formulate their food, including high quality, lean proteins like lamb, venison, salmon and duck, and healthy carbohydrates such as sweet potatoes and garbanzo beans. Not a single Natural Balance formula contains artificial flavors, chemical preservatives, soy, wheat, or corn, by-product meals, or refined grains. Natural Balance is the only pet food company with the "Buy With Confidence Program" which allows you to see the safety test results of every bag or can of Natural Balance that is made. Every member of Natural Balance's customer care team is a highly trained vet technician with a degree in Animal Health Science. Couple all of these staples together, and the result is a 100% satisfaction guarantee that Natural Balance lives by.
Ingredients
NEW FORMULA: FULL INGREDIENTS LISTBrown Rice, Oat Groats, Pearled Barley, Peas, Pea Protein, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potato Protein, Potatoes, Dicalcium Phosphate, Natural Vegetable Flavor, Tomato Pomace, Calcium Carbonate, Taurine, DL-Methionine, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Salt, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin Supplement, Biotin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D2 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid), Flaxseed, Citric Acid (Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Parsley, Spinach, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, Cranberries, L-Carnitine, Kelp Meal, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Rosemary Extract.
OLD FORMULA: FULL INGREDIENTS LIST
Brown Rice, Oat Groats, Barley, Peas, Potato Protein, Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Potatoes, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Salt, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D2 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin), Flaxseed, Dried Spinach, Parsley, Cranberries, L-Lysine Monohydrochloride, L-Carnitine, Citric Acid (Used As A Preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (Used As A Preservative), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Kelp, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source Of Vitamin C), Rosemary Extract.
NEW FORMULA: CALORIE CONTENT (CALCULATED)
Calorie Content (Calculated) ME = 3,480 kcal/kg; 365 kcal/8 oz cup
OLD FORMULA: CALORIE CONTENT (CALCULATED)
Metabolizable Energy (ME) 3480 kcal/kg; 365 kcal/cup
Guaranteed Analysis
NEW FORMULA: GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
OLD FORMULA: GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
Crude Protein 18.00% Min
Crude Fat 8.00% Min
Crude Fiber 5.00% Max
Moisture 10.00% Max
Omega-3 Fatty Acids* 0.30% Min
Omega-6 Fatty Acids* 1.50% Min
*Not Recognized As An Essential Nutrient By The AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.