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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Rachael Ray Nutrish® is approved by AAFCO for all life stages, so the answer is yes, you can feed Nutrish to your puppy. We recommend starting puppies on Rachael Ray Nutrish as soon as they begin to chew solid food, usually at three to four weeks of age. Allow them to eat as much as they want until they are fully weaned, usually at about six to eight weeks of age. After they are fully weaned, feed them all they want three times daily to six months of age and two times daily to 12 months of age. If desired, Rachael Ray Nutrish can be fed moistened. To feed moistened, mix 1/4 cup of water to 2 cups of Rachael Ray Nutrish. 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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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 in our own manufacturing facilities. 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 100% of Rachael's proceeds from every bag are donated to Rachael's Rescue™ to help animals in need.
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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 a few 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®, which contains no corn, no wheat and no soy.
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Think about brewer's rice this way - when you go to the store to buy rice for your family's meals, you're probably purchasing long grain white rice. Open a bag or a box of this and you'll find all of the rice particles are uniform in size and shape. The only difference between this type of rice and brewer's rice is that the brewer's rice particles are often smaller and not uniform in size and shape. Since we grind all of the grains in our pet food before we cook it, the size and shape of the rice doesn't matter. And it certainly doesn't affect the high quality of the finished product.
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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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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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On average, studies showed that it took medium-sized dogs about 10 minutes to enjoy the Soup Bones™ chew.
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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.
- Also, all of the other long-lasting treat options on the market were full of junky ingredients and by-products. Like all Nutrish® super-premium foods and treats, Soup Bones™ are made with simple, wholesome ingredients like real chicken and garden vegetables, and never any meat by-products.
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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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