Pet Nutrition Guide

A fluffy white cat, tongue out, happily enjoying pet food and treats on the tiled floor.

I decided to create this guide because I have a passion for understanding the effects of diets on pets, I have seen and experienced the effects of poor pet nutrition, and I prefer to feed your pets high quality natural pet food and treats while I care for them. After more than 20 years of caring for pets, I have learned that many common pet foods and additives can hurt your loved ones. These include: beans, colors, flavors, grains, nuts, oils, seeds, processed meals, and sugars. All of these can negatively change how your pet acts and feels.

So what’s a savvy pet owner to do?!?

EMPOWER YOURSELF by understanding the truth in pet food!!!

To attain optimal pet health and wealth you must focus on a diet with the highest nutrient dense foods. Pasture raised meats are full of bio available vitamins and nutrients. Meat is a complete and abundant source of nutrition for a dog and cat diet. Dogs and cats are naturally carnivores. Thus when it comes to choosing the best diet for your dog or cat, meat-based is the way to go. In the Spring 2025 Pittsburgh Pet Connections Magazine, the article “What’s the Best Dog Food?” describes this diet well:

 Pittsburgh Pet Connections Magazine Article: What's the Best Dog Food? Page 1Pittsburgh Pet Connections Magazine Article: What's the Best Dog Food? Page 2

Here is another article that describes the healthiest diet for a dog. This diet discussion begins at the third paragraph down, after Owsley Stanley’s (The Bear’s) quote.

To make your diet transition easier, use this guide of high quality natural pet food and treats to give your pets the best nutrition…

To your happy and healthy pet(s)!
Sincerely,
– Kira

 

High Vibration Cat Food and Treats:


Food:

  • Blue Buffalo Co.: Basics, Freedom, Wilderness, etc. (dry, wet) – bluebuffalo.com
  • Cans of chicken, salmon, tuna, or other meat in water only
  • Freely (grain-free dry & wet options)
  • Fussie Cat/ Pets Global Inc. (dry, wet) – fussiecat.com & www.pets-global.com
  • Halo (dry or wet) – halopets.com
  • Make your own cat food
  • Merrick (wet)
  • Nature’s Variety: Instinct (dry)
  • Pasture raised grass-fed fresh or frozen meat (NO seasonings, sauces, or the like)
  • Raw organ blend and dairy options from The Family Cow Farm in PA – yourfamilyfarmer.com
  • Stella and Chewy’s (dry, freeze dried, wet) – www.stellaandchewys.com
  • Tikipets (dry, wet)
  • Vital Essentials (freeze dried, wet) – vitalessentialsraw.com
  • Wellness (dry, wet)
  • Weruva (wet options only)
  • Wysong (dry, wet) – wysongpethealth.net and wysong.net

Treats:

  • Blue Buffalo Co. – bluebuffalo.com
  • Halo – halopets.com
  • Pasture raised grass-fed meats
  • Vital Essentials – vitalessentialsraw.com
  • Wellness: Kittles Treats, etc.
  • Weruva
  • Wysong

Litter:

  • Dr. Elsey’s Ultra Cat Litter: Unscented (40 Lb. bags at Chewy.com)
  • Unscented Options
  • Weruva Cat Litter
  • The World’s Best Cat Litter (made of corn, has minute dust, and is flushable)

Health Tip:

Absorb odors and extend the life of your litter with baking soda. Evenly line the bottom of your box. Cover with 2-3 inches of litter.

“Kira, I ordered some of that cat litter. I like the idea of something more natural. I also ordered some of those treats. We’ll see how those go. Thanks for the advice!” – Sean P. (Jan. 2023 CO)

 

High Vibration Dog Food and Treats:


Food:

  • Acana
  • Blue Buffalo Co.: Basics, Freedom, Wilderness, etc. (dry, wet)
  • Cans of chicken, salmon, tuna, or other meat in water only
  • Evanger’s: Hunk of Beef (wet)
  • Freely (grain-free dry & wet options)
  • Halo (dry, wet) – halopets.com
  • Make your own dog food
  • Pasture raised grass-fed fresh or frozen meat (NO seasonings, sauces, or the like)
  • Raw organ blend and dairy options from The Family Cow Farm in PA
  • Tikipets (dry, wet)
  • Wellness (dry, wet)
  • Weruva (dry, wet)
  • Wysong (dry, wet)
  • Zignature (dry, wet) – zignature.com & www.pets-global.com

Treats:

  • Acana
  • Blue Buffalo Co. (soft)
  • Halo (crunchy, freeze dried, or soft) – halopets.com
  • Pasture raised grass-fed meats
  • Tikipets (soft)
  • Vital Essentials (freeze dried or frozen patties options)
  • Wellness (hard)
  • Weruva (freeze dried)
  • Wysong

Poop Bags:

  • Bags made of biodegradable materials.
  • Bags made of recycled materials.

“Kira took excellent care of my dog, Louis, when I went out of state. She walked him and kept an eye on his food and how he was feeling. She called me with updates. I came home to a clean place and happy dog! When Kira dropped off the key he was so glad to see her, I know she was kind to him. Having Kira check on Louis gave me peace of mind during a difficult time. I trusted her with my furry family member and wasn’t disappointed. So grateful to her! Thank you.” – Rhea D. (Nov. 2017, PA)

 

Medium Vibration Cat Food and Treats:


Food:

  • Bench and Field (dry)
  • Cans of chicken, salmon, tuna, or other meat in water and/or vegetable broth
  • Dick van Patten’s Natural Balance (canned, dry, or pouches)
  • Earthborn Holistic (dry or wet) – www.earthbornholisticpetfood.com
  • Freely (dry & wet options with grain)
  • Hills Prescription Diet (dry or wet)
  • IandLoveandYou – iandloveandyou.com
  • Nutro (dry or wet)
  • Plain grain fed and/or finished fresh or frozen meats (NO seasonings, sauces, or the like)
  • Soulistic (wet)
  • TLC (dry) – tlcpetfood.com
  • Trader Joe’s (wet)

Treats:

  • Bench and Field (hard)
  • The Blue Buffalo Co.: “Kitty Yums” (soft)
  • IandLoveandYou – iandloveandyou.com
  • Kettle Craft (soft)
  • Mars Inc.: Greenies (hard or soft)
  • Plain Meats
  • Tikipets (soft mousse, etc.)

Litter:

  • Arm and Hammer (smells better and less dusty)

“Kira is great! She watched our cats while we were away, stopping by daily to feed and play with them. She was very professional, responded quickly to questions and handled our alarm system with ease. I highly recommend her and plan to use her again for our next trip.” – Corinne K. (Aug. 2018, PA)

 

Medium Vibration Dog Food and Treats:


Food:

  • Bench and Field (dry)
  • Cans of chicken, salmon, tuna, or other meat in water and/or vegetable broth
  • Dick van Patten’s Natural Balance (dry, rolls, wet)
  • Earthborn Holistic (dry or wet) – www.earthbornholisticpetfood.com
  • Freely (dry & wet options with grain)
  • Hills Prescription Diet (dry or wet)
  • IandLoveandYou – iandloveandyou.com
  • Nutro (dry or wet)
  • Plain grain fed and/or finished fresh or frozen meats (NO seasonings, sauces, or the like)
  • Homemade food  –  many pet owners have had pet health success by making their own pet food. One such simple diet I have heard many rave about is cooked: meat, pumpkin, white rice, and carrot or green peas (the meat is 3/4 portion of the meal, while the plant mixture is 1/4 portion)
  • Tikipets (dry or wet)
  • TLC (dry) – tlcpetfood.com
  • Weruva (wet)
  • Wysong (dry or wet)

Treats:

  • Bench and Field
  • The Blue Buffalo Co.
  • Dick van Patten’s Natural Balance
  • Earthborn Holistic – www.earthbornholisticpetfood.com
  • IandLoveandYou – iandloveandyou.com
  • Kettle Craft
  • Mars Inc: Greenies Dental Treats
  • Plain Meats
  • Nutro (these treats contain milk.)
  • TLC tlcpetfood.com

Poop Bags:

  • Bags made of partially recycled materials.

“Kira is dependable, sincere, and caring…just the qualities you’d want from someone watching over your pets when you’re away. We recommend her highly!” – Tim and Evie F. (2004, OR)

 

Nutrition Guide Disclaimer:

This ranking is my own opinion. I am not affiliated with these companies nor do I receive any royalties from them. Products were last reviewed in January 2023.
Please always read product labels closely and pick high vibration healthy pet food and treats for your pets.

 

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