Do your diets meet AAFCO nutrient profiles?

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• Where can I buy Balanced Blends' Species Balanced™ Diets?

  Balanced Blends' Species Balanced™ diets are only available for purchase online direct from us. We do this to allow us to produce in Small Batches to ensure freshness and avoid any mishandling in distribution. Shop Now!

• Do cats and dogs need carbohydrates?

  This is a common concern raised by pet parents who are used to feeding commercial diets that include carbohydrates (grains, potatoes, vegetables, etc.). The short answer is that neither cats or dogs need carbohydrates to survive.  The AAFCO Nutrition ...

• Can too much protein harm my cat/dog?

  This is a great question and why Balanced Blends' Species Balanced™ dinners conform to the AAFCO nutrient profiles for both cats and dogs as there are nutrient limits that can be exceeded if attention is not paid during recipe formulation. • Cats ...

• Do I need to add supplements to your Species Balanced™ dinners?

  No! Our Species Balanced™ dinners are formulated to meet and exceed AAFCO's requirements for "Complete and Balanced for All Life Stages". Any supplementation beyond AAFCO's requirements should be done in consultation with your trusted veterinarian.

• Can I cook your Species Balanced™ dinners?

  No! Cooking is not recommended for Species Balanced™ Raw diets as it degrades the available nutrients potentially unbalancing the dinners. Species Balanced™ Charcuterie Pâtés are gently cooked to a minimum of 165 degrees F in their final packaging.