Quality ingredients provide for a pet's healthy well-being by helping the pet's body holistically heal itself through healthy nutrition. All formulas are made from the highest quality ingredients and do not contain meat or grain by-products, color additives or chemical preservatives (BHA, Ethoxyquin, or BHT). The food is naturally preserved with mixed Tocopherols and Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin E and C). Some authorities indicate that Vitamin C is not required; however, we feel it is very important in supporting vitamin balance and to help handle daily stress and environmental pollution. MEAL: Meal means reduced in size. The flesh is cooked, some water removed and reduced in size (ground) in order for a uniform mix of the meat, ground grains, vitamins and chelated minerals. There are no rendered by-products, feet, heads, intestines or other meat products not fit for human consumption in Flint River Ranch products. SOURCE OF GRAINS: RICE: WHEAT: CORN: MEAT ORGANIC CHICKEN: It is possible to put one organic chicken in 50 tons of food and legally say we use organic, range fed chicken. Some manufacturers take this option. While we purchase as much organic chicken as possible, we prefer to more correctly say we use human quality chicken that is hormone free. Like all of our ingredients, we pay a premium price for the very best available. Chicken meat provides essential amino and fatty acids. LAMB: Lamb is range fed. FISH: Menhaden Fish - a herring like fish found along the North Atlantic coast of the United States - the flesh is an excellent source of menhaden oil for coat and skin. Fish is a prime source of a complete protein - it includes all the essential amino acids. Rich in unsaturated fats (Omega 3 fatty acids), Vitamins A, K and K, and also contains iodine, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium copper and fluoride. NUTRIENTS VITAMINS and MINERALS: Our minerals are chelated: bonded with amino acids (protein) and highly effective in providing metabolic absorption. Our products are preserved with a combination of mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E) and Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C). No harmful chemicals are used. FLAX: The different proteins in flax provide a high proportion base of unsaturated, essential fatty acids and dietary fiber. Flax is recognized for its potential in reducing the risk of some chronic diseases as well as improving the thickness and sheen of the hair coat. It provides a great benefit to oven-baked food by resisting oxidation from the baking process and improving product shelf life. LECITHIN: Lecithin protects cells from damage caused by oxidation. Lecithin is largely composed of the B vitamin choline - with linoleic acid and inositol. MINERALS: Minerals are Chelated (bonded with protein) which makes them easier to absorb into the animals systems. COPPER AND IRON: A deficiency of iron causes nutritional anemia. A small amount of copper will improve utilization of iron. PROTEINS: Proteins are organic chemical compounds and a major component of the structure of all living organisms. Protein functions to build and repair body structure. A good pet food should contain highly digestible protein sources that provide the essential amino acids in adequate amounts. Digestible food protein from several sources is more desirable for protein from only one source. CARBOHYDRATES: Carbohydrates serve primarily as an energy source while giving bulk to the diet. Plant material is made up of a high percentage of carbohydrates. FATS: Fats are complex molecules that are broken down by the digestive system into smaller molecules known as fatty acids. Fat is a concentrated source of energy and works toward making hormones, skins and coat oils, membranes and parts of body Cells. ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS: Linolenic Acid (Omega 3). Linoleic Acid (Omega 6)
Flint River Ranch pet food has a shelf life of about 6 months when stored in a cool, dry environment, whether opened or not. After the bag is opened, the open end should be rolled up and held closed by a clip or some other means to help keep insects and other pests out. The food will spoil more quickly if in a damp place, or where readily infested by moths, worms, or insects, and may last longer in a very cool and dry environment. Refrigeration is not necessary, but it's not a bad idea, particularly if your situation is borderline - high humidity, with several months storage before the food is used up. MILDEW SPOILAGE: Natural pet foods attract moisture quickly - which can turn into mildew spoilage overnight in the summer weather and high humidity areas. Store all pet food in a dry, cool place. INFESTATION: MOTHS - WORMS - INSECTS: The heat in manufacturing destroys any potential insect eggs that might be left after the cleaning process. Food not properly stored after purchase, or when the bag is left open will attract all types of ants, flying bugs and insects that lay eggs in the rich food. In an extremely short time, these eggs turn into worms and moths. This problem appears in all food and pet food; however, it is more frequent in natural pet foods like Flint River Ranch. All pet food must be stored in a dry, cool place and sealed to reduce the chance of insect infestation. Flint River Ranch Independent Distributor |