The mix of proteins and amino acids found in our formulas are the basic building blocks of your pet’s body and its immune system.  We also believe that by providing a variety of healthy meat proteins in each formula, Flint River Ranch is more successful at meeting the overall nutritional needs of your pet compared to those who rely on single source proteins.  Flint River Ranch uses “meat meal” which is meat ground to remove excess water for easy assimilation into our formulas “cook.”  All meat is muscle and skin flesh only, with little or no bone attached from processing.  Our meats can be considered human-quality, similar in ranking to store-brand meats you would buy for your own family.

Our Chicken meat is purchased from American sources and are certified hormone and antibiotic free. Chicken not only provides healthy amino acids to promote strong bones and muscles, but it’s one of the best sources of protein to help maintain your active pets’ energy level, along with calcium for strong teeth and healthy vision.

Lamb is free-range fed and imported from New Zealand. Lamb is also one of the easiest meat proteins for your pets to digest; making our Ultra Premium Lamb Meal, Millet, and Rice Formula a great choice for a high value nutritional meal.

Fish is generally a combination of ocean white fish (herring, trout, and menhaden). Some of our fish is farm raised, but our Bonita and Menhaden is caught directly from the clear blue oceans. Fish is a great source of Vitamin D & A and healthy Omega 3. These healthy vitamins and essential fats promote a strong immune system, healthy skin, and shiny coat, and assist in regulating calcium to promote good health and healing.

Grains are purchased from American commercial suppliers. They come to us tested and certified-free of natural toxins and molds. This testing & certification process insures the very best quality for our formulas. We believe that a combination of grains; like a combination of proteins, will provide your pets with a wide variety of helpful vitamins and minerals to maintain their overall good health and nutrition.

Flax is recognized for its potential in reducing the risk of some chronic diseases; it helps improve thickness and sheen of hair coat; it provides a great benefit to oven-baked food as it resists oxidation from the baking process and improves product shelf life. The different proteins in flax provide a high proportion base of unsaturated essential fatty acids and dietary fiber.

Whole wheat and selected parts of the wheat berry are used in some of our formulas as the base grain. The whole grain is ground into two sizes: a fine ground whole-wheat flour as a binder and a course ground whole-wheat flour for texture. Wheat grains are not only more digestible than corn; it is one of the most nutritionally balanced grains. It is also an easy-to-digest source of carbohydrate; and it adds fiber and energy to your pet’s diet.

Flint River Ranch uses a combination of White and Brown Rice. White rice is used to ease digestion and Brown rice is added for its nutritional, fiber and healing values. This combination helps to enhance the immune system of your pets with continual feedings.

Although, we feel that corn is a good grain it is not easily digested in a dog’s system. Therefore, we do not use corn when preparing our many dog recipes. However, corn is a good nutritionally balanced grain and an easy source of carbohydrates, fiber, and energy for cats if prepared properly. Using our unique pre-digestive process, we can provide the proper nutrition to your cat locked in this grain without adding strain on your cat’s digestive system.

Our vitamins and minerals work with your pet’s system in many different ways.  They help to reduce stress, formulate collagen, speed healing, and aid in digestion. They are essential for your pet’s growth and all around good health. Our chelated minerals are bonded to amino acids. This is highly effective in providing metabolic absorption in your pet’s digestive system. Our products are naturally preserved with a combination of mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E) and Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C).

Since our feline formulas are concentrated and nutrient dense; there is more value with less food consumed. Feeding oven-baked foods require 20-25% less food than steam-extruded foods. Pet owners will find fewer odors and less stool clean up. When feeding Flint River Ranch products, you will be able to see the difference in your pet’s health, skin, coat, energy level, and quality life-style.

PROTEIN: The amino acids provided by the Chicken and Lamb Meal are the basic building blocks of muscle,skin,coat,bone,blood and the immune system. The most important ingredient in a cat's diet is protein.

ESSENTIAL TAURINE: The high quality Chicken Meal provides Taurine, an essential amino acid for cats, at much higher levels than the poultry by-products used in most cat foods. It is important for eyes, heart, nervous and reproductive systems.

FATS: Our formulas are naturally preserved with Vitamin E. Fats provide energy and include essentials for cell structure, hormones, enzymes and fat soluble vitamins. Our Fat Source has no Ethoxyquin.

CAT AND KITTEN FEATURES Chicken Meal - highest grade for Taurine. Naturally preserved with Vitamin E. Promotes low urinary pH. Helps prevent F.U.S. Low levels of both Ash and Magnesium. Proteins helps promote acidic urine. Better nutrition,palatability, digestibility. No Artificial Colors. No Artificial Flavors. No By-Products. No Chemical Preservatives. No Ethoxyquin, BHA or BHT.

FEEDING

Adult cats (1 year) can be fed twice a day. This depends upon what keeps your cat happy. Your cat should be looking for food when the next meal is due.