Trust that you are getting quality, safe nutrition for your pet with Natural Balance food and treats.
Today I’m going to shift away from people nutrition for a brief moment to talk about nutrition for the most important part of my family (besides my hubby, of course!). I’m talking about my pup, Ace. Mr. Table and I added him to our family as soon as we got married, and he has been our little baby and the center of our world for almost a year and a half. He’s made our lives so much better just by being alive, so naturally, we want to be the best dog parents we can. We want to protect him, make sure he is healthy and growing, and able to hang around with us for as long as possible (Yes, we are those people who think our dog is a kid).
Not only is Ace our cuddly house puppy, he’s a hunting dog as well. He makes us smile and laugh all day long with his funny personality. He keeps me company in the kitchen and inspects all of my photo shoots. He accompanies Mr. Table on quail and dove hunts (and keeps him safe from the snakes!) and truly is like our child. We’d been feeding him a brand of pet food that a friend was feeding to his hunting dogs, so we figured it was fine. Until his dogs got sick. Come to find out, a few batches of that pet food was contaminated with Salmonella that was making dogs ill. I was kind of shocked that pet food could even have salmonella, and wondered how I could make sure the next food I bought (which was immediately, needless to say) was safe for my pup to eat.
Luckily, Natural Balance® goes the extra mile. Not only are all of their pet foods and treats developed by animal nutrition experts (yay!) that are dedicated to my dog’s health and wellness, but they also perform 9 safety tests on every batch of food. You can even go online and see the results of all nine tests (Aflatoxin, Cyanuric Acid, DON (Vomitoxin), E. coli 0157H7, Fumonisin, Melamine, Ochratoxin, Salmonella, Zearalenone) for each batch of food, straight from their laboratory. Their nutrition experts can even help you choose the type of food best for you dog’s specific dietary needs. Each formula is made with high quality ingredients (hello chickpeas, sweet potatoes, real meat, and whole grains!) for balanced nutrition.
As if that weren’t enough, Natural Balance also has a Buy With Confidence® satisfaction guarantee. They stand behind all of their products and guarantee the highest quality ingredients, safety testing of every batch of food, and consulting top nutrition experts. They will do everything to make sure your dog has safe, quality nutrition.
Now, I wasn’t all in until I knew the cost of such a guarantee. I love my pup more than just about anything, but I’m also just getting out of school with a small mountain of student debt. I’m not about the spend more on a meal for my dog than I am for myself. I was relieved to know that I can find Natural Balance at PetSmart, Petco, independent pet retailers or buy it online. And it didn’t cost a fortune either. (Whew!)
Of course, no food will be nutritious if your pet doesn’t eat it. Taste is one of the most important parts. So what did Ace think of the food? He loved it! I had a hard time getting him to keep his head out of the bowl for me to get a picture of him. He also loved the variety of treats, which are perfect for training. I now feel better knowing I am feeding my dog high quality food that is tested for safety. I also love that it doesn’t cost too much! AND because they use trusted nutrition experts (which is kind of my thing, you know), I believe in Natural Balance to keep my pup running circles in the yard for years to come! Natural Balance is my saving grace in an industry full of food recalls and issues. Normally, paying more for a product means that it is higher quality but that isn’t a guarantee in today’s world. That is why Natural Balance goes the extra mile to test all of our products for safety. They care about your pet’s health and happiness above anything else!
To be sure you are buying safe food for your pet, follow these other tips:
- Purchase products in good condition (no damage or dents in the packaging).
- Discard food that is past the expiration date.
- Make sure your pet’s food and water bowls are clean.
- Don’t feed your pet people food that could be toxic. (psst… here’s a list!)
- Visit the FDA’s Pet Food Safety Tips for more information.
- You can also check your individual bag of food for safety on the Natural Balance website.
This post is sponsored by Natural Balance. I was compensated for my time, but all opinions are my own.
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yes! i have a dachshund who is spoiled rotten, he’s 8 years old now but still acts like a puppy.
people think i’m crazy for treating him like a BFF instead of a dog 🙂
I don’t have a pet right now but I’m planning to adopt a dog soon.
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I have a basset hound named Molly who is so cute with those big floppy ears and sad eyes. She is a real bundle of joy and makes me laugh all the time!
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Yes, my furbaby is an orange tabby cat named Buddy.
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I have a goldendoodle named Miles who is the friendliest dog ever! He loves to go on long runs with me.
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I have a furbaby named Nancy – she is 5 years old and a chug and loves to sleep!
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We have two furbabies, a dog and a cat.
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I have a spunky chihuahua named sammy
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I have two cats and two dogs.
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/797843300640096257
we have an amazing diva of a pom that is such a character
https://twitter.com/showstopper474/status/798213083537801216
https://twitter.com/Natashalamoreu1/status/798649592011046913
We have a fairly new edition to our family, a little pug.
We have 2 cats who are absolutely adorable. The male is especially loving and follows us around like a dog would.
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we don’t have a furbaby yet but wanted one badly. Totally love your pictures and thanks for your tip.
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I’ve had two sweet beagles.
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How sweet!
We have Mya she is now about 8 years old
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We have a couple fur babies in our house and we love them so much them get gift under the Christmas tree.
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we have a wonderful pom named teddy
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Not at the moment — my real baby is keeping us up enough at night that I can’t handle another reason why I might have to get up early (aka to let the dog out). Maybe once my kids are sleeping better though!
No I don’t but my husband really wants one!
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I have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Daisy. She is a lovable lap dog.
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We are planning to adopt a dog soon.
No pets at the moment, but I hope to adopt a dog sometime in the future 🙂
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Yes, our fur baby is full of love and we buy good food and treats to keep him healthy!
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I have a cat we adopted 2 months ago. He’s fun and sweet. He’d been returned twice to the Humane Society but he’s been a great fit with us 🙂
I have a cat and a dog, both rescues!
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We have a great dog that we adopted. He doesn’t bark much unless someone is at the door and he loves kids. We never have to worry if he’ll nip at people.
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We have 2 shar-peis, Paisley and Spike. Spike is a big baby who walks around with his eyes half shut running into furniture. We call him Magoo.
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I have a cat and a dog! They were both rescues 🙂
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we have a gorgeous pom named Teddy
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I do not have a furbaby
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My Tuc is the biggest goofball. He is 2 but acts like a puppy. Now that we have snow he has something new to amuse himself.
My family has two kittens that we adopted from the Humane Society. Each of my boys have their own and its kind of funny how they match each other’s personality. One is laid back and the other is more uptempo!
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/FireRunner2379/status/812700910094786561.
https://twitter.com/leighanne000/status/812844360308035584
I have two sweet furbabies that I love very much! They are our world.
i have 2 granddogs – they are corgis named percy and penny
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I have a sweet cat named Sophie. We are best friends.
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Yes, I have a black and white cat named Baby.
We have a playful, scruffy terrier mix who loves to hang out with us whatever we’re doing.
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I have a fur pup named Snuffles. She is such a character.
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I have two fur babies that are cats. Their names are Piggy & Oats and they are biological sisters with the same mom but different daddies but from the same litter. They are both 11 and I love them to death!
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/814844409191813124
Oh yes I have three fur babies and they are all so cool in their own way like Dunkin he is all of 5 lbs but think s he is as big as Rebel our Bull Mastiff!
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I have a black lab named Jack.
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Yes, I have 2 fur babies, Shadow & Ellie.
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I have five cats- Two are sisters from one litter, two are brothers from an entirely different litter and then there is my Maine Coon “Callie” who I rescued as a stray kitten when I lived in New Jersey – they all get along
I don’t currently have a dog due to apartment living but I sure miss my German Shepherds. I currently have two cats that are spoiled rotten.
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My furbaby is both my kitty cat and my pup. They are both very adorable.
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we just put our mastiff down not too long ago but now I’ve adopted 2 ouraise cats out of sympathy 😉
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Yes, we have a furbaby! Her name is Folly, she’s an obstinate Westie who somehow has taken on my personality. She is playful and knows her toys by name. She has a boyfriend next door who is a Boxer and they are great fence buddies. They run up and down and peak through the spaces in the fence. My neighbor and I allow them to visit sometimes in dog person, but, he’s 30 times bigger than her, so we watch carefully.
https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/816167549561962497
What an adorable cutie you have! I grew up with a Westie, and she was my best, best friend for 13 years.
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We have a 5 year old Brittany:)
Aw! We are about to get our second at the end of the month! They have the best personalities! 🙂
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We have brothers that we adopted from the human society, they were abandoned at birth. My boys each have their own and share in the responsibility. The larger of the two is Zeus and the other is Otis.
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/FireRunner2379/status/829050257065574400.
I have three fur babies.
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my fur baby is a cat with an old soul
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I have two furbabies! A dog and a kitty. My pup is a English Springer Spaniel mix.
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