Nature's Variety - Prairie Whole, Fresh & Natural for All Life Stages
Dry Kibble, Freeze Dried, Frozen Raw & Canned. It's where you find the Meat. Nature's Variety is a USDA, FDA, and EU registered facility.It is also licensed and approved for the processing of USDA Organic Certified products. Raw Frozen diets, fresh frozen bones, slow roasted meat and bone treats, and nutritional supplements are produced in a plant designed and built to USDA and FDA human grade edible products standards. Nature's Variety has implemented the highest quality control and standards and programs to insure cleanliness, wholesomeness and superior product quality.
BIO-COATING
How does Nature's Variety put raw food benefits into a kibble?
* Freeze Dried Meats
* Enzymes
* Probiotics
* Amino Acids
* Essential Fatty Acids
Nature’s Variety recommends a high level of meat protein in a pet’s diet – including fresh meat such as Nature’s Variety Prairie Brand Raw Complete Diets. But what about kibble? Now, we’ve pioneered a unique and revolutionary concept called Bio-Coating. All Nature’s Variety Prairie Brand Kibble Diets are now coated with our freeze dried diets. Each kibble is coated with a special freeze dried raw food blend which provides microbials necessary for optimum nutrient absorption. This freeze dried food is made available in its natural, nutritious state – ready to release its health enhancing benefits when consumed by your pet.
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There's no substitute for nutritious ingredients. Natural, Wholesome Ingredients
Alfalfa Sprouts ** These certified organic sprouts are sources of vitamins, minerals, and protein. They are a complete food that is nutritionally rich with a high potency of over 50 different amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. They have a detoxifying characteristic, enhance the immune system, have a cholesterol reducing capacity, improve absorption, and also contain antioxidants.
Apple Cider Vinegar ** Many processed foods do not have a proper PH balance. Apple Cider Vinegar helps to maintain proper acid/alkaline balance in the body. It also contains numerous minerals and helps in calcium assimilation. It also has potential benefits to protect against certain parasites, fungus, and kidney and bladder.
Apples ** A natural source of calcium, iron, and vitamins A, C & K. Also high in fiber.
Blueberries ** Are outstanding sources of powerful antioxdants to suppoort urinary tract health.
Bones, Ground Bone ** A significant source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin, naturally occurring compounds associated with joint health.
Broccoli, Lettuce, and Spinach ** These vegetables are rich in calcium, natural antioxidants, lutein, Vitamin A and C.
Brown Rice ** Superior carbohydrate source. Rich in B vitamins.
Carrots ** This yellow vegetable is rich in Vitamin A, C, potassium, and natural fiber. Carrots supply nutrients necessary for the health of the eyes, immune and digestive systems.
Chelated Minerals ** Minerals which are absorbed more easily and retained longer.
Chicken, Duck, Quail, and Pheasant Eggs ** Often known as one of the best complete foods, eggs provide a complete amino acid profile including other essential nutrients necessary to ensure optimal health. Nature’s Variety has chosen a wide variety of eggs, including the shells for additional natural calcium and to ensure a better and more complete nutrient profile.
Flaxseed ** Source of essential fatty acids and other essential nutrients. Essential fatty acids are vital for the health of skin, coat, cardiovascular, immune, reproduction, and nervous system. Nutritionists recommend flaxseed for health conditions such as arthritis, cancer, heart, and reproductive problems.
Honey ** High in protein and enzymes and contain much of the necessary dietary amino acids. Other concentrated essential nutrients found in honey are minerals, B-complex vitamins, and vitamins C, D, and E. It has natural antiseptic characteristics and is a good source of energy.
Inulin ** Stimulates growth of beneficial bacteria in the digestive system.
Kelp ** A source of numerous trace minerals and is known for its anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory qualities. The iodine content of kelp is believed by some nutritionist's to be useful in treating some cases of hypothyroidism. Kelp is known to improve the circulatory stimulation and promotes growth of good hair coat.
Norwegian Virgin Salmon Oil and Virgin Olive Oil ** These oils are a great source of Vitamins and is a source of Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids. The source of the salmon is the pristine, unpolluted waters off the North Sea Coast of Norway. It is rich in astaxanthin and other trace elements. The oil blend is naturally rich in antioxidants and is naturally preserved. This oil blend provides dietary nutrients known to benefit the cardiovascular system, nervous, immune and reproductive systems and are good for health ailments such as cancer, heart disease, arthritis, and reproductive problems.
Menhadden Fish ** Aids in palatability of food and is a source of protein and omega 3 fatty acids.
Montmorillonite Clay ** A Sodium-Calcium Aluminosilicate which contains a combination of over 50 mineral compounds including Antimony, Barium, Beryllium, Boron, Bromine, Cadmium, Carbon, Cerium, Cesium, Chloride, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Dysprosium, Fluoride, Gadolinium, Gallium, Germanium, Iodine, Lanthanum, Lithium, Manganese, Neodymium, Nickel, Phosphorus, Rhenium, Rubidium, Samarium, Scandium, Silicon, Silver, Strontium, Sulfur, Tellurium, Thallium, Thorium, Tin, Titanium, Vanadium, Ytterbium, Yttrium, Zinc, and Zirconium. Recent feed studies by the Veterinary Medical Diagnostics Laboratory at Texas A&M University have shown that montmorillonite clays can effectively bind and remove toxins.
Persimmons ** Persimmons can be found growing naturally in the forest of many countries including the United States and are a favorite fruit of many animals foraging in the wild for food. This fruit is a good nutritional source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, carotenoids, and dietary fiber.
Parsley ** Source of Vitamin A, C, and Calcium. Also has antibacterial, antiviral, antiseptic, and antifungal characteristics.
Pork Fat ** Pork fat is high in Linoleic Acid and medium chain fatty acids. Pork fat has a balanced ratio of saturated and monounsaturated fat to help maintain cell membrane integrity. Also, new research suggests that pork fat may help support cardiovascular health and alleviate allergies.
Pork Heart ** Pork Heart is a lean protein that is low in Sodium. It is also a good source of Vitamin B6. Of all animal-based protein, pork protein is the most digestible, with the most favorable amino acid profile.
Pork Liver ** Pork liver is a very good source of lean protein. Our nutritious pork liver is also rich in vitamins and minerals, including Thiamin, Manganese, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Ribo avin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, and Selenium. These vitamins and minerals help provide complete and balanced nutrition for dogs and cats.
Rosemary, Sage, and Clove ** Herbal ingredients with antioxidant characteristics.
Tapioca ** Tapioca, from the root of the cassava plant, is grain-free and gluten-free. There are no known alergies to tapioca, and many veterinary teaching hospitals incorporate tapioca into their hypoallergenic, homemade recipes for food allergies and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
How does raw food compare to heat processed food?
Heat processing, which is standard in the pet food industry, changes or destroys many important nutrients. In fact, some nutrients now recognized as essential have only been identified in the last few years. Doesn’t it make sense to stay as close to food’s natural state as possible? Many pet owners have been convinced that so-called corrective diets (a special regimen for allergy, digestive troubles, obesity, etc.) are the best way to improve health problems. They may help certain symptoms simply by providing a change, but may not treat underlying causes. By feeding your pet a diet rich in raw foods, you’re letting nature provide the best - naturally balanced - nutrition.
Some of the Benefits of Raw Foods
minerals better assimilated
vitamins more bioavailable
beneficial antioxidants present
amino acids more bioavailable
natural digestive enzymes still present
probiotics spared
amino acids such as taurine are not destroyed
Some of the Negative Effects of Heat Processing
loss of up to 100% of certain vitamins
loss of up to 60% of certain amino acids
enzymes destroyed
probiotics destroyed
loss of up to 10% of certain fatty acids
fats can become toxic or rancid
oxidation of cholesterol