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Flint River Ranch Oven-Baked Dog & Cat Food
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Flint River Ranch Super Premium All-Natural Formula made with all HUMAN GRADE Ingredients is slowly TWICE OVEN-BAKED under carefully controlled conditions and proper temperatures. This unique baking process changes the hard-to-digest molecules of "raw" starches into easy-to-digest dextrines. This process acts as a "predigest" of the kibble food, resulting in less strain on the dog's digestive system and allows for a greater degree of food absorption. A dog's intestinal tract is short; it functions in the most efficient manner when the food is concentrated and can be quickly digested. The important vitamins, minerals and food ingredients can then be easily assimilated into the dog's digestive system.

Flint River Ranch is dedicated to the holistic well being of your beloved family companions.

Their top-of-the-line dog and cat foods are carefully formulated keeping your pets' health and happiness in mind. Each unique formula provides the perfect combination of human-grade meats, wholesome grains, garden fresh vegetables and herbs plus a superior blend of vitamins and minerals. The innovative oven-baked process along with the special preparation used to create our natural line of food products insures your household companions will receive a satisfying, tasty and nutritionally complete meal every time they are fed. For the optimum in flavor and healthy benefits we have several different varieties to choose from; beginning with the early stages of your dog and cats development to their senior years. So you will...Feel Good About What You Feed"! Please read more...

Flint River Ranch products are...

• 100% Natural Ingredients
• 100% Nutritionally Dense
• 100% Nutritionally Balanced
• 100% Naturally Preserved
• 100% Product Guaranteed
• 100% American Owned and Operated

• Cheap proteins or By-products
• Dangerous Chemical Preservatives
• Useless Artificial Colors
• Ethoxyquin, BHA OR BHT
• Artificial Flavoring Masking A Pitiful Formula

EXTRUSION vs QUALITY OVEN-BAKING:
Most companies prepare pet food by steaming it as quickly as possible, usually less than 3 minutes, then extruding it under extreme pressure through a metal die (steam extrusion process). This process expands the food with air creating a uniform shape. This method does not produce the highly digestible food that the baking process creates. This extruded food (cooked in a very short time) is usually almost "raw" and requires the addition of what many nutritionists feel are harmful chemical preservatives (Ethoxyquin, BHA, and BHT) to maintain a reasonable product shelf-life. These chemical products may be associated with dry skin, allergic reactions, dental disease, poor health and degenerative organ disfunction.

OVEN-BAKING PROCESS:
In the oven-baking process, a small 2 inch size biscuit is baked - moves slowly through the oven - then is broken into smaller, irregular kibble ranging in size from tiny morsels to about 1/2 inch. The smaller morsels are important; they will digest very quickly in the dog's system helping create immediate nutritional value for your pet.

The larger, crunchy kibble naturally cleans teeth, exercises the gums and freshens breath. Since the food is concentrated, 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 less odor and stool clean-up. By feeding Flint River Ranch quality products, you will be able to see the difference in your pet's health, skin, coat, energy level and quality life-style.

The good value is baked in ... not sprayed on.

• HIGHEST DIGESTIBILITY
• MOST USABLE ENERGY
• LESS COST TO FEED

Quality ingredients provide for a pet's healthy well-being by helping the pet's body holistically heal itself through healthy nutrition.

AAFCO NUTRIENT PROFILES   (Association American Feed Control Officials):  Their profiles are Protocol testing and are the recognized industry authority on dog and cat nutrition for the purpose of substantiation of nutritional adequacy in commercial pet foods. All Flint River Foods are formulated to exceed their nutrition requirements.

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.

GRAIN:  Wheat and Rice. Whole wheat and selected parts of the wheat berry are used as our base grain. Wheat grains are not only more digestible than corn, it is one of the most nutritionally balanced cereal grains. It is an easy-to-digest source of carbohydrates, fiber and energy. A combination of grains, like a combination of meats, is better than just one source. Low quality fillers like wood fiber, corn cobs, peanut hulls, cottonseed, straw, soy beans or citrus pulp are never found in Flint River Ranch products.

SOURCE OF GRAINS:  Grains are purchased from major commercial suppliers like General Mills - fully tested and retested when received. This testing insures the very best quality and reduces the possibility of toxic molds. Grain is cheaper when purchased direct from the farm however, the risk of toxic mold is greater.

RICE:   A combination of brown and white rice. The white rice for digestibility and the brown for its added nutritional value. A diet product that is 100% brown rice can be somewhat hard for some animals to digest.

WHEAT:  Wheat flour is a fine-ground whole wheat grain. A course-ground whole wheat is also added for texture, along with a quality wheat berry.

CORN:  Corn is an excellent grain; however, it is more difficult to digest - either by humans or dogs. Therefore, corn is not used as an ingredient in our dog food. The feline digestive systems better utilize corn and supplies important diet benefits to cats and kittens. Corn is included in the feline formulas.
 

MEAT:  Chicken meat is our base meat source, with the addition of lamb and a small amount of fish. There are no rendered by-products, intestines, heads, feet or feathers in our formulas. The amino acids provided by the meats are the basic building blocks of muscle, skin, coat, bone, blood and the immune system.

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 floride.

NUTRIENTS:   The secret to Flint River Ranch's great nutrition is how many nutrients are present in the pet food and how efficiently they are utilized when digested.

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 linolenic 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). Linolenic Acid (Omega 6)

PRESERVATIVES:  Our products are preserved with a combination of mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E) and Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C).  Rosemary is also used.  No harmful chemicals are used.

STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE:

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 and it will be fine!

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.

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Flint River Ranch - Commitment to You
At the "Ranch" they are committed to providing you and your family's beloved pets the highest standard of excellence in product quality, palatability, and customer satisfaction. They pride ourselves on making only the very best, natural pet foods using the freshest & finest ingredients available – exceeding the nutrient guidelines established by the AAFCO in the process and helping your pets to holistically maintain optimum health!