Product Description
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Vegetarian Recipe is one of the only commercially available vegetarian dry dog foods formulated for adult dogs — and it's often the last resort for dogs with severe sensitivities to multiple animal proteins. By eliminating all meat and dairy, this formula removes the most common allergen triggers entirely, making it a uniquely useful tool for elimination diets and managing dogs that react to chicken, beef, lamb, fish, and poultry simultaneously.
The plant-based protein blend draws from brown rice, oat groats, pearled barley, peas, and pea protein — delivering 18% crude protein from entirely plant-based sources. A superfood blend including spinach, parsley, cranberries, kelp meal, and L-carnitine rounds out the nutritional profile. Taurine is added for heart health. No corn, wheat, soy, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Third-party tested every batch.
Key Features
- 100% Meat-Free & Dairy-Free: No animal or dairy ingredients of any kind — the most comprehensive protein elimination possible in a dry dog food.
- Limited Ingredient: Simplified ingredient list for easy management of food sensitivities and allergies.
- Plant-Based Protein Blend: Brown rice, oat groats, barley, peas, and pea protein deliver complete amino acid nutrition from plant sources.
- Superfood Blend: Spinach, parsley, cranberries, kelp meal, and L-carnitine for immune support and metabolic health.
- Taurine Added: Supports heart health in dogs on plant-based diets.
- Omega-3 & Omega-6 Fatty Acids: From flaxseed for skin and coat health.
- No Corn, Wheat, Soy, Artificial Colors, Flavors, or Preservatives.
- Made in the USA: Third-party tested every batch.
- Customer Care by Registered Veterinary Technicians.
Ideal For
Adult dogs with sensitivities or allergies to multiple animal proteins. Also suitable for households following a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle who wish to extend that to their pet's diet. Always consult your veterinarian before placing a dog on a vegetarian diet long-term.
Feeding Guide
| Body Weight | Daily Amount (cups) |
|---|---|
| 5 lbs | ¼ – ½ cup |
| 10 lbs | ½ – ¾ cup |
| 20 lbs | 1 – 1¼ cups |
| 40 lbs | 1¾ – 2¼ cups |
| 60 lbs | 2½ – 3 cups |
| 80 lbs | 3 – 3¾ cups |
| 100 lbs | 3½ – 4¼ cups |
Divide into 2 meals daily. Adjust based on age, activity level, and body condition. Always provide fresh water.
Ingredients
Brown 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.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein (min.) | 18% |
| Crude Fat (min.) | 8% |
| Crude Fiber (max.) | 5% |
| Moisture (max.) | 10% |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (min.) | 0.3% |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids* (min.) | 1.5% |
| Taurine* (min.) | 0.1% |
| Calcium (min.) | 0.5% |
| Phosphorus (min.) | 0.4% |
| Vitamin E (min.) | 50 IU/kg |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Calorie Content
3,480 kcal ME/kg | 365 kcal/cup (calculated)
Nutritional Adequacy Statement
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Vegetarian Recipe dog food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs.
Transition Guide
When switching to Natural Balance, transition gradually over 7–10 days. Replace 25% of the current diet every 2–3 days until fully transitioned. Always keep fresh water available.
About Natural Balance
For over 30 years, Natural Balance has crafted premium dog food without compromise. Their Customer Care team is staffed entirely by Registered Veterinary Technicians, and every batch is third-party tested for quality, safety, and nutritional accuracy. No corn, wheat, soy, artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives — ever. Made in the USA.