NATURE’S VARIETY DOG FOOD
Nature’s Valley brand dog food formulas are produced and manufactured by Nature’s Variety, Inc. Nature’s variety is an independent company, which is currently headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The company employs several pet nutritional experts who assist in developing pet food formulas. Some of the Nature’s Valley have been on the FDA’s pet food recall list in the past.
NATURE’S VARIETY DOG FOOD REVIEW
Nature’s Variety has two different lines of dog food formulas: Instinct, and Prairie. Instinct is a grain-free formula, which is formulated with a high amount of protein. Prairie is a line of formulas that combine fruits, vegetables and grains with meat protein. All of Nature’s Variety dog food formulas are free of wheat, corn or soy.
NATURE’S VARIETY DOG FOOD FORMULAS
- Nature’s Variety Instinct Chicken Meal Formula contains chicken meal, tapioca, chicken fat, pumpkin seeds and menhaden fish meal as its first five ingredients. The Guaranteed Analysis of this formula contains 42% protein and 22% fat.
- Nature’s Variety Instinct Rabbit Meal Formula contains rabbit meal, salmon meal, tapioca, chicken fat, tomato pomace and pumpkin seeds as its first five ingredients. The Guaranteed Analysis of this formula contains 35% protein and 22% fat.
- Nature’s Variety Instinct Duck Meal and Turkey Formula contains duck meal, turkey meal, salmon meal, canola oil and tapioca as its first five ingredients. The Guaranteed Analysis of this formula contains 35% protein and 22% fat.
- Nature’s Variety Prairie Chicken Meal and Brown Rice contains chicken meal, brown rice, barley, oatmeal and chicken fat as its first five ingredients. The Guaranteed Analysis of this formula contains 26% protein and 14% fat.
- Nature’s Variety Prairie Beef Meal and Barley contains beef meal, barley, brown rice, oatmeal and chicken fat as its first five ingredients. The Guaranteed Analysis of this formula contains 26% protein and 14% fat.
- Nature’s Variety Prairie Lamb Meal and Oatmeal contains lamb meal, oatmeal, brown rice, barley and canola oil as its first five ingredients. The Guaranteed Analysis of this formula contains 26% protein and 14% fat.
- Nature’s Variety Prairie New Zealand Venison Meal and Millet contains venison meal, millet, oatmeal, barley and canola oil as its first five ingredients. The Guaranteed Analysis of this formula contains 26% protein and 14% fat.
- Nature’s Variety Prairie Salmon Meal and Brown Rice contains salmon meal, brown rice, oatmeal, barley and canola oil as its first five ingredients. The Guaranteed Analysis of this formula contains 26% protein and 14% fat.
NATURE’S VARIETY CUSTOMER RATINGS
Customer reviews of Nature’s Variety brand dog food formula are mostly positive. The dry dog food formulas are well received by most dogs, being found fairly palatable. Many dog owners report that their dogs have better digestion, improved temperament and other health benefits when fed Nature’s Variety dog food. Some dogs seem to have an “Adjustment” period when switched to Nature’s Variety dog food formulas, which may include digestive symptoms. Some dogs may have diarrhea for a short time when they are first introduced to Nature’s Variety dog food formulas.
8 Responses to “NATURE’S VARIETY DOG FOOD”
Why dont you just keep the last zipper bag and refill it with the fresh?? And goodness sakes I do like the chip clips!!
My baby Ginger is a hybrid mix and is part wolf. Recently, she has become very picky about her food. I switched to Wellness brand for grainfree food. She first loved it but as we got to the end of the bag it got so bad that she would only eat until she was absolutely starving…
I went to the local pet store and the associate told me about this brand. I bought the salmon and rabit forumula. At first she was pretty apprehensive. A lot of sniffing and a lot of skepticism. I finally said eat, please eat! She took one bite and then WENT TO TOWN on it!! I was SO RELIVIED! And HAPPY!! 
Dan from Petexpress was spot on! I hope she continues eating with this vigor… 
p.s. to those of you complaining about the zipper. I agree, that is rather silly. Buy a food bin, they are cheap and keep the food fresh!
Good Lord, you people are put out because they took out the zipper? The Zig (my canine friend) loves this stuff and I could care less about a zipper bag. He loves the chow, I can use a chip bag clip to seal the damn bag up. Get a life, hippies.
I personally have used Nature’s Variety for a total of 5 completely different dogs. A poodle/shih tzu mix, a minature poodle, a GSP, a GSD, and a Golden. All these dogs had vary dfferent problems from not keeping weight on, allergies, skin/coat issues, bowel movement problems and much more. All 5 dogs were 100% on this food. They love it! They eat the raw diet, kibble, and canned. They also eat both the Prairie and Instinct line. I have fed over 16 different types of food to these dogs and this is the only one that everyone could eat and that solved all of their problems. Also don’t get me wrong I was not looking for a food to change them all too. I was actually willing to buy different brands if one helped one dog over another. I also work for a pet store and must say though I do miss the zipper openings, I don’t miss the zipper seals breaking all over the floors at work. So even though I kinda wish the zipper was still there, it makes work easier sometimes. As for the person who found the bug in their frozen instinct…those foods go through a lot before they hit the shelves. It is possible the bug climbed in and mistakes happen even in the best companies. I have been feeding this food for over 5 years now and know people who have fed it for even longer and have never had that issue. But I do understand your concern. But I must give kudos to this company. They have been one of the best I have ever worked with and the best food I’ve ever fed.
I just purchased the gluten free grain free variety Chicken for my Irish Setter who has been very ill and I am hoping that this product helps. I had a very hard time finding a gluten free product in my area. I thought I was going to have to start preparing meals for him myself. I will let you know if he gains weight and health on this product.
I have been feeding my lab/chow nature’s variety for the better part of his life. He will be 7 yrs old in Jan 2011. He prefers the red(beef) & the yellow(chix) over the others.
He has been in very good health, good temperment even around our young children and ‘regular’ since we have been purchasing Nature’s Variety.
The local indepedent pet supply store we patronize, Bone-A-Patreat, is great.
I have to say I am not happy with Nature’s Variety lately. My issue is while their dog food is very healthy and my dog seems to like it, it is expensive when compared by pound to similar high protein dog foods available at Costco, Petco, etc. Just in the last several bags I’ve noticed that NV has done away with the zip-lock type bags. I’m guessing this was a cost saving move for NV.
If I’m paying significantly more $ to buy NV brand foods, I’m not at all happy that NV is finding ways to cut corners. If that’s their priority, I could, by the same logic, cut my costs by buying the Costco dog foods and save my self some $ every month.
I hope Nature’s Variety will reconsider their packaging decision and bring back the convenience of the air tight, zip-lock type bags soon.
The owner of Bone-A-Patreat has been good enuf to offer to buy the air-tight container to keep us as customers.
C’mon Nature’s Variety! If you have a Cadillac product, you don’t try to cut costs by cheapening the product in the eyes of your regular customers! Bring back the sealable bags asap please.
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Curt Buchmeier
Des Moines Ia.
I absolutely agree with you, I have two white shepherds who are very pick eaters, and one has allergies, so this food was perfect for them. I use the new NV Instinct Beef and Lamb, which is slightly more. But, boy was I disappointed a few weeks ago when I went to purchase the 25 lb bag, and there was no zipper. I don’t think NV realizes how convenient that is. If we are willing to pay the price, please do not change the Packaging
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Wendy
Ewing, NJ
There was a huge black bug frozen in the food. i will NEVER give this to my dogs again. They are liars about the care they put into this food. it is gross!