Where Do Ingredients in Nature’s Logic Pet Food Come From?

We often get questions from conscientious pet parents that want to know more about the ingredients we use in Nature’s Logic^® 100% natural food for dogs and cats. This is understandable, especially in light of the nearly steady stream of pet food recalls in the industry these days. Most pet food recalls that have occurred over the past ten years have been due to either pathogenic bacteria contamination, like salmonella or e. coli, or due to synthetic additives, such as melamine (synthetic protein) or a man-made vitamin or mineral. Nature’s Logic takes many specific steps to ensure the safety of our pet foods.

Ingredients from Qualified Suppliers & Reputable Countries

Nature’s Logic selects vendors that can supply ingredients from the USA and other countries with good food safety practices, such as New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and Europe. We

The Safest Way to Supplement Your Pet’s Diet

In an effort to provide the best possible nutrition for their dogs and cats, pet guardians are increasingly feeding them vitamin and mineral supplements. According to the 2011-2012 American Pet Products Association National Pet Owners Survey, the average US pet owner spends $95 each year on vitamins for their dog and $43 annually on cat vitamins.¹ What many of these well-meaning pet parents don’t know is that the majority of these supplements are chemically-synthesized and carry unwanted and potentially harmful ingredients. The safest source of nutrients for your pet is food, or supplements made from whole foods, not chemicals.

Synthetic Vitamins

The man-made vitamins in most pet supplements contain processing aids and carriers, and many also contain chemical preservatives. Corn oil, starch,

Study Finds Hidden Ingredients in Dog Food Not on Label

Recently, we read a blog article questioning the accuracy of pet food labeling. The piece referenced a study in the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition first published October 29, 2010. The study analyzed four unidentified brands of dry venison dog food to determine if pet owners and veterinarians could safely use them in an elimination diet to test for food allergies in dogs. Venison or venison meal had to be listed as the first or second ingredient and the list could not contain a soy or beef ingredient. Three of the four venison canine dry foods with no soy products named in the ingredient list tested positive for soy, as well as other ingredients not listed on the package. ¹

Possible Reasons Soy Found

The soy found in three of the four dog foods tested may have come from the formula’s flavoring. The main ingredient in most "Natural Liver Flavors" is

Three Important Steps for Protecting Your Pet in Disasters

We’ve all seen the terrible images of natural or man-made disasters on television, and many people have experienced them first hand. There are hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, earthquakes, and floods. Occasionally there are hazardous material spills or other releases of toxic chemicals. Wherever you live, there is a chance that some catastrophic event may create the need for a quick evacuation for your family, including your pets.

Each year, on the second Saturday in May, Animal Disaster Preparedness Day gives pet guardians the opportunity to think about how they might ensure their pet’s safety in the event of a disaster. It is a gentle reminder that your pet relies on you for his safety. There are a number of simple things you can do to that will significantly increase the chances your pet will survive a disaster…unharmed.