Before traditional grain based diets, mealtime for countless generations of dogs was provided by nature. Before Grain provides a diet rich in high quality meat and bio-available nutrients the way nature intended. We believe a diet based primarily on fresh meat, blue fruit, nutrient dense vegetables, and high-quality oils contributes to overall health & longevity and supports healthy weight naturally.
Last time we checked, most of us don’t have a sled dog preparing to race in the cold tundra – we have “everyday extraordinary dogs”. A 32% protein baseline is a practical and balanced percentage for the everyday diet that is more optimally processed by sensitive internal organs such as the kidneys. We turned the traditional grain based food pyramid upside down by using a savory fresh protein from USDA inspected sources as the number one ingredient, and highest quality, low ash chicken meal as the number two ingredient. All Before Grain diets contain over 50% meat prior to cooking, and about 38% meat after cooking removes most of the water content. The result is a 100% grain free diet for dogs that is based on the days before grains were used in commercial pet food manufacturing. (Hence the name Before Grain.)
No more cereal please! It’s the way food was supposed to be before grain got involved.™ It’s a return to your dog’s ancestral diet while recognizing it’s modern day urban lifestyle. We use only meat protein sources, healthy fruits, and vegetables – no grains. You won’t find any fillers, by-products, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives here, either. It sounds simple, but shouldn’t it be?
When grains are removed as a protein source in dry diets, additional meat protein sources are needed to build a better food. That’s why we use a unique fresh protein source as the main ingredient in each formula and complement it with highest quality, low ash chicken meal. A Full House always beats a Pair, and when you feed Before Grain it’s like having pocket Aces.
Acai (ah-SAH-ee) is an Amazon palm berry grown 50 feet in the air using sustainable farming practices that do not harm the rainforest. You won’t find this most powerful fruit in the world in the average dog food, but yet again, this isn’t average food. Freeze dried acai berries and blueberries are carefully added to the kibble after the cooking process. These super blue fruits are high in anti-oxidants & anthocyanins, and are a superior whole food source of nutrients. Plus ah-SAH-ee is just fun to say!
Are there any other benefits yes indeed, ingredients like high quality Salmon and Canola Oils provide important Omega 3 fatty acids for healthy skin and a shiny coat – the envy of the block. We also include high quality plant and vegetable material such as low glycemic sweet potato, lutein rich marigold extract, and alfalfa grass that naturally fortify Before Grain with bio-available vitamins and minerals. We’ve got more benefits than Human Resources can dream about.