Balanced Blends believes that because Pets Are Family and Carnivores Hunt, cats and dogs should be fed a species appropriate diet that contains no digestible plant matter (fruits, vegetables, grains, potatoes, or seed oils). To ensure our extended furfams get the safest nutrition possible for the best life possible, our Species Balanced™ cat and dog foods all: a) meet and exceed the AAFCO Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, b) use grocery-grade USDA inspected and approved ingredients, and c) are pasteurized in final packaging using either high pressure pasteurization (raw products) or low temperature steamed to ensure pathogenic safety for our fur- and human-families.