Frequently Asked Questions
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Rachael Ray Nutrish® offers five varieties of dog food — Nutrish Real Chicken & Veggies, Nutrish Real Beef & Brown Rice, Nutrish® Healthy Weight with Real Turkey & Veggies, just 6® Lamb Meal & Brown Rice and Nutrish Naturally Delish™, Rachael’s first natural wet food for dogs in tasty flavors like Chicken Muttballs with Pasta, Hearty Beef Stew, Savory Lamb Stew, and Chicken Paw Pie. In addition, there’s also a full line of Nutrish dog treats — Nutrish just 6 crunchy dog treats are available in beef, chicken and lamb flavors. Nutrish just 6 Soft and Chewy treats are available in beef and chicken flavors. There's even a Nutrish Healthy Weight line of crunchy treats in three yummy flavors — Chicken & Veggies, Turkey & Rice and Oatmeal & Berries. Plus Nutrish Soup Bones™, savory long-lasting chews in tasty flavors like Real Beef & Barley, Real Turkey & Rice, and Real Chicken & Veggies.
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Rachael Ray Nutrish® is available almost everywhere you shop for your family's groceries. For a complete store listing, click here.
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Like you, Rachael Ray wants the best for furry family members, like her Isaboo. That's why she worked with experts in pet nutrition to create Rachael Ray Nutrish®. All Nutrish food and treats are made with simple, natural ingredients that dogs will love. And here's something else to love, all proceeds from Nutrish go to Rachael's Rescue™, a charity that helps animals in need.
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Heartbroken by the millions of mistreated and abandoned animals who don't have someone who loves them as much as Rachael loves her Isaboo, Rachael created Rachael's Rescue™. Dedicated to helping animals in need, Rachael's Rescue has raised over $3 million since it's inception. And all of Rachael's proceeds happily go to help these animals in need. To learn more, visit www.rachaelsrescue.org.
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Rachael Ray partnered with a group of pet food experts at Ainsworth Pet Nutrition® to create recipes inspired by Rachael's own kitchen that contain simple, natural ingredients.
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Just 6® is a limited ingredient recipe. just 6 doesn't contain any corn, wheat or soy. Lamb meal is the number one ingredient, followed by five other wholesome ingredients. Of course, just 6 has all the added vitamins and minerals your dog needs to keep him healthy and happy.
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It's no coincidence the product is called Nutrish®. Real meat, like chicken or beef, is always the number one ingredient. There are no by-products, artificial flavors or artificial preservatives. It's just simple, natural good-for-your-dog food that tastes great. And like all Nutrish foods, it's 100% complete and balanced nutrition for dogs.
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Rachael Ray Nutrish® foods are made by Ainsworth Pet Nutrition®. Like Rachael, we only want the best for our furry family members. That's why our commitment to safety surpasses anything in the marketplace today. In fact, we are the first pet food manufacturing company in the U.S. to receive a Facilities Food Safety audit rating of "Excellent" from the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Level II auditing standard in accordance with the Global Food Safety Initiative.
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Most of our Rachael Ray Nutrish® varieties are formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages, so the answer is yes, you can feed Nutrish® Chicken & Veggies and Beef & Brown Rice dry food varieties to your puppy, and all Nutrish® Naturally Delish wet varieties to your puppy. Check the detailed feeding instructions for when you should begin puppies on Nutrish® and how to adjust feeding levels as your puppy grows. And, don’t forget to see your vet regularly.
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Slowly mix Nutrish® with his other food over a five to ten day period until your dog is solely eating Rachael Ray Nutrish. Once your dog is only eating Nutrish, keep in mind that feeding guidelines on the bag are a guide. Your dog's individual needs will vary based upon his size, his activity level and even his age. And overfeeding is a common source of digestive upset. Be sure to check your dog's weight and adjust feeding levels to maintain a healthy weight. And, don't forget to see your vet regularly.
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Rachael Ray Nutrish® is formulated for overall health and nutrition. The first ingredient is real meat and Nutrish contains no artificial flavors or preservatives. So if your cat accidentally eats out of the wrong bowl, he'll be okay. Just don't let him make a habit of it.
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We are so sure that your dog will love Nutrish® that if you or your dog are not fully satisfied, we'll gladly provide a refund. Just call 1.800.323.7738 weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. EST.
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Rachael Ray Nutrish® is manufactured by Ainsworth Pet Nutrition®, a family-owned and operated company that has been making quality pet foods for five generations. In fact, all we make are pet food and treats. Everything is made right here in the USA. To learn more visit www.ainsworthpets.com.
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Because of fluctuating ingredient and manufacturing costs, we can’t give you an exact amount. What we can tell you is that proceeds from every bag of Nutrish go to Rachael’s Rescue™, an organization that helps animals in need. Click here to see how many millions of dollars have been raised to date. To learn more about Rachael’s Rescue and the animal organizations that we support, visit: www.RachaelsRescue.org
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You can learn more about the pet-related charities we currently support at www.rachaelsrescue.org. If you have a charity you would like to have considered for donations, please send your information to us and we will make sure to forward it on to Rachael's Rescue™.
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There is a lot of debate around corn. But nutrition is all about balance. And every ingredient has some pros and cons. Some people believe corn allergies are an issue. That may be so in some dogs or cats, but that's not the case for all of them. Unfortunately, if your dog has a known corn allergy, Rachael Ray Nutrish® may not be the best choice for you. If your dog has no corn allergies, we believe Rachael Ray Nutrish is a great choice for your dog because it's made with simple, natural ingredients. If, however, your dog does have a known corn allergy, you may want to try Rachael Ray Nutrish just 6® or our wet foods, Naturally Delish ™, which contain no corn, no wheat and no soy.
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Recognized experts in pet food nutrition still debate about what constitutes a by-product because they're difficult to define. But we can tell you that all by-products are definitely not created equal. We can tell you that Rachael Ray Nutrish® contains no animal meat by-products. But what about chicken meal you may ask? Chicken meal is made from real chicken with most of the water and fat removed. It DOES NOT contain heads, feet or intestines, which are common animal meat by-products. Chicken by-product meal on the other hand, may not only contain heads, feet and intestines, but also other unsavory parts. Rachael Ray Nutrish is made with simple, natural ingredients, like chicken meal, not chicken by-product meal. In addition, Rachael Ray Nutrish does not contain other commonly used by-products like meat and bone meal. On the other hand, ingredients like corn gluten meal and soybean meal are not by-products, but co-products of accepted manufacturing processes. Take soybean meal for example. The removal of soybean oil from the soybeans results in a highly concentrated plant protein of no less quality than the soybean itself, it's just a new ingredient. And dogs in particular need proteins from both animal and plant sources to deliver 100% complete and balanced nutrition.
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A timeline hasn't been established for cat products as of yet, but we will keep you informed of new product developments on www.nutrishforpets.com, as well as on our Nutrish® Facebook page. Visit us often, and you'll be the first to know about new products that will be available at a store near you.
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We currently offer a 28-pound bag in select flavors at select retailers. Click here to find a retailer near you that carries this larger size bag.
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Yes. Our new Rachael Ray Nutrish® Healthy Weight formula has 33% less fat and 10% fewer calories than original Nutrish®. The number one ingredient is real turkey, which helps maintain lean muscle mass. It even has the nutrient L-Carnitine, which is known to help turn fat into energy to promote a healthy weight.
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Just 6® is made with just six simple ingredients plus vitamins and minerals. It contains no corn, no wheat and no soy. There are no by-product meal or fillers. And no artificial flavors, colors or artificial preservatives. It's 100% complete and balanced nutrition for dogs.
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The olive oil in just 6® treats is preserved with mixed tocopherols, a form of vitamin E, to help keep the treats fresh and safe.
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Rachael Ray Nutrish® products are available almost everywhere you shop for your family's groceries. For a complete store listing, click here.
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Yes. Because the colors of Savory Bites ™ are achieved through natural ingredients, you may see slight color variations. This is normal, and the Savory Bites™ treats are completely safe to feed to your dog.
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Yes. However, we recommend that you watch your dog while he enjoys Savory Bites to ensure that he thoroughly chews the treat. Also be sure to provide plenty of clean, fresh water while he enjoys the treat. For small/toy breeds, you may need to break up the treat into small pieces appropriate for your dog's size and monitor them eating the treat.
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Yes. Savory Bites™ are formulated for dogs of all ages.
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As with any treat, we recommend that you watch your dog while he enjoys Savory Bites™ to ensure that he thoroughly chews the treat. Also be sure to provide plenty of clean, fresh water while he enjoys the treat.
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Absolutely. However, Savory Bites™ are intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only and should not be considered as part of your dog's daily nutritional requirements.
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Rachael Ray Nutrish® foods are made by Ainsworth Pet Nutrition®. Like Rachael, we only want the best for our furry family members. That's why our commitment to safety surpasses anything in the marketplace today. In fact, we are the first pet food manufacturing company in the U.S. to receive a Facilities Food Safety audit rating of "Excellent" from the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Level II auditing standard in accordance with the Global Food Safety Initiative.
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Absolutely. Each Savory Bites treat has carrots and peas that you can see as well as spinach in the Chicken & Veggie flavor and broccoli in the Beef & Veggie flavor.
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No, the colors of the Soup Bones™ are not from artificial colorants. The colors are achieved through natural ingredients called mineral compounds.
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Yes. We do not add any artificial color to Rachael Ray Nutrish® Soup Bones™. Because they are naturally-colored treats, you can expect slight color variations.
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No, the color will not bleed onto your carpet/couch/upholstery. However, your dog may smear some Soup Bones™ while he happily chews away. If so, then simply clean up the spot.
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Unfortunately, the current Soup Bones™ chews are not recommended for dogs who weigh less than 10 lbs. Therefore the chews may not be suitable for your toy breed.
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Our team of expert animal nutritionists is always working on exciting new product offerings. Click here to be the first to hear about the latest news and offers from Nutrish®.
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Soup Bones™ chews are perfect for small, medium, or large dogs. Soup Bones are not recommended for dogs who weigh less than 10 lbs. Therefore, they may not be suitable for toy breeds.
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Unfortunately, the current Soup Bones™ chews are not recommended for dogs younger than one year of age.
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As with all edible chew treats, we recommend that you watch your dog while he enjoys Soup Bones™ to ensure that he thoroughly chews the treat. Also be sure to provide plenty of clean, fresh water while he enjoys the treat.
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- Bored by the bland long-lasting chew options that were on the market, Rachael Ray wanted to give her dog Isaboo a tasty treat that she could enjoy for a longer period of time. Soup Bones™ are available in delicious flavors like recipes you’d expect from Rachael’s kitchen: hearty Beef & Barley; savory Chicken & Veggies; and wholesome Turkey & Rice.
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Absolutely – it just depends on the size of your dog. For very large dogs, you may be able to feed 7 chews per week. Just check the feeding guidelines to ensure that you’re feeding the appropriate number of chews each week. Also, you may want to reduce the amount of food you’re feeding, depending on your dog’s activity level and overall fitness.
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No, Soup Bones™ are safe, tasty alternatives to real bones. Soup Bones are highly digestible chews that won’t splinter or make a mess like real bones do.
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Yep, we do. Click here to print a coupon that is good for any Rachael Ray Nutrish® super-premium treat for dogs.
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Rachael Ray Nutrish® products are available almost everywhere you shop for your family's groceries. For a complete store listing, click here.
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Yes. Because the colors of Soup Bones™ Minis are achieved through natural ingredients, you may see slight color variations. This is normal, and the chews are completely safe to feed to your dog.
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No, the color will not bleed onto your carpet/couch/upholstery. However, your dog may smear some Soup Bones™ Minis while he happily chews away. If so, then simply clean up the spot.
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Unfortunately, the Soup Bones™ Minis chews are not recommended for dogs who weigh less than 10 lbs. Therefore, the chews may not be suitable for your toy breed.
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Due to their size, we only recommend Soup Bones™ Minis chews for dogs weighing between 10 lbs and 25 lbs.
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Unfortunately, the current Soup Bones™ Minis chews are not recommended for dogs younger than one year of age.
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As with all edible chew treats, we recommend that you watch your dog while he enjoys Soup Bones™ Minis to ensure that he thoroughly chews the treat. Also be sure to provide plenty of clean, fresh water while he enjoys the treat.
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Absolutely — it just depends on the size of your dog. Just check the feeding guidelines to ensure that you're feeding the appropriate number of chews each week based on your dog's size. Also, you may want to reduce the amount of food you're feeding, depending on your dog's activity level and overall fitness.
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No, Soup Bones™ Minis are safe, tasty alternatives to real bones. Soup Bones Minis are highly digestible chews that won't splinter or make a mess like real bones do.
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Rachael Ray Nutrish® foods are made by Ainsworth Pet Nutrition®. Like Rachael, we only want the best for our furry family members. That's why our commitment to safety surpasses anything in the marketplace today. In fact, we are the first pet food manufacturing company in the U.S. to receive a Facilities Food Safety audit rating of "Excellent" from the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Level II auditing standard in accordance with the Global Food Safety Initiative.
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Rachael Ray Nutrish® Naturally Delish™ is available almost everywhere you shop for your family's groceries. For a complete store listing, click here.
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Yes, Naturally Delish™ is formulated to meet nutritional levels established by Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) dog food nutrient profiles, so it is safe to feed every day. Check out our website, www.NutrishForPets.com, for detailed feeding instructions for the size, life stage, and activity level of your dog.
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Yes, Naturally Delish™ is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) dog food nutrient profiles for all life stages of dogs — this includes growing puppies, adults, and during reproduction. You may need to feed different amounts of food during these different life stages; check out www.NutrishForPets.com for specific feeding instructions.
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Simply use the resealable lid and refrigerate Naturally Delish™ after opening. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days after initial opening.
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Four of the six varieties of Naturally Delish™ are corn/wheat/soy-free. The Chicken Muttballs and Beef Stroganwoof varieties do contain a pasta piece that is made from semolina wheat flour.
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To deliver a range of fun flavors for your pooch that were inspired by recipes from Rachael's kitchen, we came up with "Chicken Muttballs with Pasta" and "Beef Stroganwoof" as two of the six delicious recipes. Of course there are 4 other recipes that do not contain wheat.
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No, Naturally Delish™ is a natural product with added vitamins and minerals. We do not add any artificial flavors to Naturally Delish. Instead, our recipes are made with simple, natural ingredients that are naturally delicious.
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Naturally Delish™ is designed to be enjoyed by dogs of all sizes! Not every dog will be able to enjoy an entire container of Naturally Delish during one mealtime. The convenient plastic tub is resealable and able to be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days!
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Of course! Naturally Delish™ is designed to be enjoyed by dogs of all sizes. Simply check out our website, www.NutrishForPets.com, for detailed feeding instructions for the size, life stage, and activity level of your dog.
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We recommend that you watch your toy dog while he eats Naturally Delish™ to ensure that he thoroughly chews all food pieces. Also, be sure to provide plenty of clean, fresh water while he's eating.
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Of course! Simply remove the foil seal from the Naturally Delish™ packaging before heating the food up in the microwave. And be sure to stir the food before serving to ensure that it's not too hot for your pet. Also, dogs love Naturally Delish at room temperature, so you don't have to heat it up! Just be sure to store any unused portion in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Naturally Delish™ is a natural food with added vitamins and minerals. Naturally Delish does not contain anything artificial — no artificial preservatives or flavors. Many competitive wet dog food brands in the grocery store are not natural foods because they do contain artificial ingredients.
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Yes, the plastic containers have a recycle code of "7." Be sure to check your local recycling guidelines to appropriately recycle the containers.
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Just like any new food, you should introduce your dog to small servings at first, gradually increasing the amount.
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Because Naturally Delish™ is cooked inside of the plastic container after it has the freshness seal applied to the top, the wholesome freshness is protected until you open it. You should refrigerate leftovers with the resealable cap provided.
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Rachael Ray Nutrish® Zero Grain™ is conveniently available where you already shop for your family's groceries, so there's no need to make an extra trip to the pet store for the natural, grain-free nutrition you and your dog will love. For a complete store listing, click here.
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Like you, Rachael Ray wants the best for furry family members like her Isaboo. That's why she worked with a team of pet nutrition experts to create Nutrish® Zero Grain™, a pet food made with simple, natural ingredients that doesn't contain any grains, glutens or fillers. U.S. farm-raised turkey is always the number one ingredient, as it's easily digestible and may help to avoid an allergic response to food allergies. Carefully selected ingredients like whole potatoes, peas and tapioca are the easily digestible vegetable carbohydrates in Zero Grain. It's a natural and wholesome grain-free food that may be more allergy-friendly for your dog. Plus, Zero Grain is available where you currently shop for your family's groceries, and proceeds benefit Rachael's Rescue™ — an organization that helps animals in need.
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Dogs' natural diets are low in grains. And while carbohydrates are an important part of their diet, they shouldn't be the staple of a healthy, balanced dog diet. That's why real meat is the number one ingredient in all Rachael Ray Nutrish® foods for dogs. Some dogs also have grain and gluten allergies that can cause skin irritations or other problems. These dogs can benefit from a natural, grain-free and gluten-free diet like Nutrish® Zero Grain™, which removes the grain and gluten allergens. Nutrish® Zero Grain Turkey & Potato Recipe is a natural food that doesn't contain any grains, glutens, by-products, fillers or artificial ingredients, so it may be a more easily digestible and allergy-friendly option for your dog.
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All Rachael Ray Nutrish® dry foods for dogs are super premium, natural foods that contain real meat as the number one ingredient. All Nutrish recipes are made in the USA with simple, wholesome ingredients and deliver 100% complete and balanced nutrition for your dog.
Nutrish offers a variety of natural foods to meet the personal, nutritional and lifestyle needs of a wide range of pets and pet parents: from original Nutrish Real Chicken & Veggies Recipe with U.S. farm-raised chicken as the 1st ingredient and no wheat, wheat gluten, by-products, fillers or artificial ingredients; to Just 6® Limited Ingredient Recipe made with just six natural ingredients and no corn, wheat or soy; to Nutrish Zero Grain™ Turkey & Potato Recipe, which delivers natural, grain-free nutrition. All Nutrish foods for dogs are natural foods made with real meat — not meat by-products, fillers or anything artificial. With wonderful Nutrish wet foods and treats to choose from too, there are Nutrish products that are perfect for you and your pet.
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Yes, of course! Rachael Ray worked with a team of pet nutrition experts to develop Nutrish® Zero Grain™ with 100% complete and balanced nutrition for dogs of all sizes and all life stages. Instead of grains, Nutrish Zero Grain contains other easily digestible vegetable carbohydrates from carefully selected ingredients like whole potatoes, peas and tapioca, which has no known food allergens.
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Yes. Rachael Ray Nutrish® Zero Grain™ is formulated to meet the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) nutrient profiles for all life stages of a dog. Check the detailed feeding instructions for when you should begin puppies on Nutrish Zero Grain and how to adjust feeding levels as your puppy grows. And don't forget to see your vet regularly.
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Rachael Ray Nutrish® foods are made by Ainsworth Pet Nutrition®. Like Rachael, we only want the best for our furry family members. That's why our commitment to safety surpasses anything in the marketplace today. In fact, we are the first pet food manufacturing company in the U.S. to receive a Facilities Food Safety audit rating of "Excellent" from the Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Level II auditing standard in accordance with the Global Food Safety Initiative.
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It's easy to switch your pet to Nutrish® Zero Grain™! Slowly mix Zero Grain with his other food over a 5- to 10-day period until your dog is solely eating Nutrish Zero Grain. Once your dog is only eating Nutrish Zero Grain, keep in mind that feeding guidelines on the bag are a guide. Your dog's individual needs will vary based upon his size, his activity level and even his age. And overfeeding is a common source of digestive upset. Be sure to check your dog's weight and adjust feeding levels to maintain a healthy weight. And don't forget to see your vet regularly.
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No, Rachael Ray Nutrish® Zero Grain™ is not formulated as a weight control formula. If your dog should be on a weight control formula, please try Rachael Ray Nutrish Healthy Weight Real Turkey & Veggies Recipe, and don't forget to see your vet regularly.
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