Flint River Ranch Super Premium Canine and Feline Health Food Fresh From The Oven To Your Door Independent Distributor #QGX8 Canine Headquarters is proud to be an independent distributor of Flint River Ranch. Flint River Ranch Super Premium All-Natural Formulas are 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 "pre-digest" of the kibble food, resulting in less strain on the dog's digestive system and allowing 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. 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. TWICE OVEN-BAKED Kibble (not extruded) to change the hard-to-digest starches into easy-to-digest dextrines. Most companies prepare their food by steaming it as quickly as possible, usually less than 3 minutes, then extruding it under extreme pressure through a metal die (a steam extrusion process). This process expands the food with air creating a uniform shape. This method does not produce the highly digestible food that your dogs’ system requires. 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 reaction, dental disease, poor health and degenerative organ dysfunction. Minerals are chelated; bonded with amino acids and highly effective in providing metabolic absorption. Food is concentrated, there is more value with less food consumed. Highly digestible; pet owners will find less odor in the litter box and lower stool volume with less clean-up. NO artificial colors or flavors. NO fillers. NO large amounts of salt (other makers do this to make the food more palatable). NO Ethoxyquin, BHA, or BHT. NO Propyl Gallate, propylene glycol or other chemical preservatives. Our products are preserved with a combination of mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E) and Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C). Rosemary is also used. Because Flint River Ranch is concentrated for better nutrition, palatability and digestibility, you will feed from 20%- 25% less than steam-extruded foods. 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. All Flint River Ranch foods are nutritionally complete and balanced exceeding the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) nutritional requirements. Below is just a sample of available Flint River Ranch food products. Please visit our Flint River Ranch site for more information on FRR products available and a nutritional analysis for each product and on-line ordering. PUPPY & ADULT The Flint River Ranch formula is TWICE OVEN - BAKED under carefully controlled conditions and temperatures - resulting in better nutrition, palatability and digestibility for your pet. The ultimate in premium nutrition and gourmet dining! SENIOR MATURE Lower fat and calories for senior and less active dogs when deemed appropriate by your veterinarian. ( You'll notice the difference....right away!) SENIOR PLUS With a patented process, our Flint River Ranch Senior and Mature Adult Oven - baked kibble has been formulated with a wholesome and rich source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate that help maintain healthy joint cartilage in older, mature dogs. A functional food, rather than the traditional oral pill form, that may function in inhibit cartilage degradation by helping to stimulate the body's ability to produce more GAG's (glycosami onaglycans). The cartilage make up of the Senior PLUS formula may help with the hydration of joints because of the polyanionic characteristics, thus the lubrication needed in joints for proper function. It is not a substitute for professional treatment but a supportive means to assist with canine discomfort. NUGGETS The Flint River Ranch Nugget dog food is designed for larger dogs. It is the same formula as or Puppy & Adult Kibble; however it has a harder darker edge. Some pet owners feel the oven - baked larger nugget shape is better for the dog's teeth and gums. LAMB – MILLET - RICE Specifically formulated for those dogs that are allergic to wheat, corn and/or chicken. Nothing has been spared with the quality ingredients, blending and the oven - baking manufacturing process. The production process (premium quality Lamb Meat - Menhaden Fish - Whole Ground Grains - Grape seed oil - Flaxseed - Rosemary - Chelated Minerals - Natural Tocopherols {antioxidant}, along with probiotics and digestive enzymes, synergistically provides the very finest diet for food-sensitive dogs. DRY WATER In this stew medley, the all-natural ingredients are blended, mixed and manufactured utilizing a combined formulation of freeze dried, air dehydrated, heat dried, moist cooked and oven-baked ingredients. CAT & KITTEN The Flint River Ranch Feline Cat & Kitten formula is nutritionally complete and balanced for all stages of life. This blend, with both low levels of Ash and Magnesium promotes low urinary pH and provides better nutrition, palatability and digestibility. ADULT LITE CAT The needs of older or less active adult cats change as they age. A reduced activity level and slower metabolism may require fewer calories or less fat. Flint River Ranch's Lite Adult Cat food is a complete and balanced formula to meet these special needs. HAIRBALL MANAGEMENT FORMULA Complete structured ingredients formulate a hairball management formula for even those long haired cats. With a unique blend of antioxidants and with the aid of Omega 3 & 6 this recipe helps nutritionally support lifestyle, health, skin and coat while maintaining a healthy digestive tract.