Blends and Ingredients
Are your products formulated by a Certified Nutritionist?
We consult with a variety of animal nutritionists and veterinarians in the formulation of all our blends. We publish detailed nutrient profiles with comparisons to AAFCO nutrient profiles, and use only ingredients with decades of proven results in th
Are your ingredients sourced in the USA?
All our foods are sourced in the USA, except for lamb which may come from New Zealand or Australia, and coconut oil from the Philippines. Our fish, including Cod (Pacific and Atlantic), Salmon, and Tuna, are all wild caught and sourced from either th
Are your blends made in the USA?
My Perfect Pet products are all USA-made per FTC Compliance Standards. We are unique in that we do all manufacturing in our OWN facility in Sulphur Springs, TX, and have never used a co-packer. Our facility is licensed for human food manufacturing, m
Are your ingredients sourced from welfare-certified farms that treat food animals humanely?
At My Perfect Pet, we care about the compassionate treatment of all animals and are working to ensure that our turkey, chicken, and beef ingredients are sourced from welfare-certified farms and ranches and that select blend recipes earn a certificati
Are your blends free of meals, by-products, gluten, synthetic amino acids, dyes, added colors or flavors, sugars, fillers, and preservatives?
Yes! You'll never see meals, by-products, gluten, synthetic amino acids, dyes, added colors or flavors, sugars, fillers, or preservatives in our blends. Instead, you'll find fresh, whole foods that are naturally rich in nutrients. Foods My Perfect Pe
Are your ingredients organic?
We use all natural, highest quality whole food ingredients—and nothing from China. Every ingredient is human grade, meaning that every ingredient comes from the same suppliers used by restaurants and grocery stores. We prefer organic and use to the e
Are your ingredients non-GMO?
Yes, we source non-GMO ingredients. However, our facility is not certified non-GMO.
Are all of your supplements natural?
To the extent possible, we use natural, fresh whole foods that are the most digestible by dogs and cats and add human grade vitamin and mineral supplements only where needed to meet the desired nutrient profiles. All supplements are highest pharmace
Why do you use potatoes in your blends?
Whole potatoes with skin are rich in essential nutrients and eliminate the need for a variety of supplements. We use only highest quality whole potatoes, hand inspected, thoroughly baked, and flash cooled to convert starch into a resistant starch whi
Why do you use whole grain brown rice in your blends?
Whole-grain brown rice is rich in many essential nutrients as well as antioxidants. You will never see brewer’s rice, rice hulls, or rice starches in our blends. Our whole-grain rice is soaked, then rinsed, then baked until tender, then flash-cooled
Why do you add salt to your blends?
Sodium and Chloride are essential nutrients in dog and cat diets. We add only enough salt to meet nutritional needs - salt is never added as a preservative or additive.
Do you offer a senior diet?
We do not offer diets specifically for seniors - instead, we recommend selecting one of our blends based on your pet's specific dietary needs, if any, and adjusting the amount fed to maintain their ideal weight. Typical "Senior" or "Lite" formulas fo
Do you offer a diet for weight loss?
We recommend feeding your pet according to what they SHOULD weigh, not what they currently weigh. If you feed according to what they SHOULD weigh, your pet will be getting all the nutrients they need but not the extra calories. We offer a variety of
Do you have crunchy food to clean teeth?
Digestion begins in the mouth. Dry crunchy food is more likely to get lodged in your pet's teeth and gums which feeds the bacteria that result in plaque and tartar. Fresh whole food, like our blends, spends less time in your pet's mouth, which promot
Do you use bones for calcium?
No, cooked ground bones are more difficult for pets to digest and can be abrasive to the digestive tract, and because our proteins are gently but fully cooked, we add an easily digested supplement. While calcium is naturally present in most whole foo
Can I feed my dog your cat blends (or vice versa)?
While there is no ingredient in either our cat or dog food blends that would be considered harmful to either dogs or cats, we make sure that our ingredient lists are the most species-appropriate. Since the nutrient profiles for dogs and cats are diff
Do you use deboned meat?
No–never any pre-ground or mechanically deboned meat. All proteins used in our blends are boneless and skinless – the same ones you recognize in your grocery store or on your menu.
Are your ingredients human grade?
Yes, every ingredient is human-grade, meaning that every ingredient comes from the same suppliers used by restaurants and grocery stores. My Perfect Pet purchases only from packers who are under continual USDA inspection for human food manufacturing.
Do you offer grain-inclusive blends?
Yes! The following blends are grain-inclusive. Adult Dog Blends:Chicken & Beef BlendChicken Blend. Adult Dog Specialty Diet Blends:Lamb Controlled PhosphorusWhite Fish Recipe. Puppy and Mom Blend:Chicken for Puppies. Please note, if you have concerns
How do you prepare your blends?
All of our products are prepared in our own food-licensed commercial kitchen, so we maintain the highest possible standards. Our facility is licensed for human food manufacturing, meaning that we adhere to human food standards. We are unique in that
Which blend is best for my pet?
We recommend using our chat widget to find the perfect blend for your dog or cat. Just click the chat bubble icon in the lower left corner of our site and select "What is the best blend for my pet?" to get started answering some questions that will h
What's in your blends?
Every ingredient is selected for its contribution to the nutrient profile, including digestibility and nutrient absorption for the intended species. Every ingredient is human-grade, meaning that every ingredient comes from the same suppliers used by
How does "controlled phosphorus" food help pets?
Controlled-phosphorus pet food refers to pet food formulations that contain reduced levels of phosphorus compared to standard pet foods. Phosphorus is an essential mineral found in many foods, including pet food, but excessive phosphorus intake can b
How do I make temporary recipes for my dog at home if I run out of food?
If you've run out of My Perfect Pet food for your furry friend and are still awaiting your next delivery, we recommend using our store locator linked here to search for a retailer near you that carries our blends. This way, you can pick up your pet's
Do you have grain-free blends?
Yes, the following blends are grain-free. My Perfect Pet does not include peas or legumes in our grain-free blends. Adult Dog Blends:Beef RecipeTurkey & Wild Salmon RecipeLamb & Beef RecipeFish Recipe. Adult Dog Speciality Diet Blends:Beef Recipe - R
Do you add taurine to your blends?
Taurine is a nutrient that can be found in ample amounts in all-natural meat. Since we use all-natural meat in our blends, there’s no need for us to add additional taurine.
Why are some of your blends "for intermittent or supplemental feeding only"?
Because our specialty diet blends are formulated to be lower in some nutrients than recommended by AAFCO, we're required to label them as "for intermittent or supplemental feeding only". That said, so long as you've consulted your pet's veterinarian
Do you offer breed specific diets?
While some marketing claims may suggest that dietary needs are breed-specific, there have not been any unique essential nutrients identified that have been scientifically proven to be breed-specific. If one looks at the ingredient lists for other bra