Overview of enhancements to all formulas.

•	Lowered Carbohydrates while Increasing the Overall Carbohydrate Quality (see below)
•	Lowered Total Fiber and Increased the Overall Fiber Quality
•	Enhanced the Vitamin E Levels in all Formulas
•	Incorporated Beta Carotene
•	Incorporated Cranberries for Better Urinary Tract Heath
•	Increased Palatability
•	Increased Digestibility
•	Decreased Stool Volume

Now with diversified carbohydrates.

	Brown Rice: One of the most digestible carbohydrate ingredients. Carbohydrates provide energy for all of the body’s vital functions. Excellent carbohydrate source for pets with sensitive digestive systems. Provides niacin, an important B vitamin, to the diet.
	Cracked Pearl Barley: A complex carbohydrate and a good source of dietary fiber as well as protein. Also provides B vitamins and natural antioxidants. Antioxidants protect the health of the cells and are important for maintaining excellent overall health. Promotes a healthy digestive tract and reduces the risk of cancers. Lowers blood cholesterol levels and aids in disease resistance.
	Rice Bran: The outer layer of the brown rice and is rich in fat and fiber. Contains many natural antioxidants including vitamin E. The fiber provided by rice bran contains a blend of soluble and in soluble fibers, helping to promote ideal stool quality and good digestive health.
	Peas: Provide carbohydrates, fiber and protein. Highly digestible and full of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant. Also provide B vitamins to the diet.
	Millet: A protein rich grain, providing important amino acids such as Threonine and Lysine to the diet. A gluten free grain. Also rich in B vitamins.

Advances in pet nutrition are continually evolving, presenting new options in formulating premium pet food products. Along with being leaders in these advances, we are also choosing to be proactive and socially responsible in the manufacturing of our products while maintaining the superior quality our customers have come to expect.

Worldwide shortages and the rising prices of many food commodities, especially rice, are affecting people and industries around the globe. By reducing the consumption of U.S. grown rice used to make our premium all natural dry formulas, while at the same time improving on the nutritional benefits, taste and palatability of the formulas themselves, will contribute to reducing pressures being put on worldwide rice supplies and U.S. exports – U.S. exports that are used in many foreign countries around the world to feed the hungry and less fortunate.

At CANIDAE, we believe we are doing our small part in helping to alleviate these current pressures and demands on worldwide food supplies, including the U.S. rice used in making our products. We have improved our formulations, adding more protein and diversifying the complex carbohydrates, without compromising on the nutritional value or benefits.

These changes will also help offset the escalating costs of the human grade food ingredients used in our products so that we can continue to offer the finest choices available in premium, all natural pet nutrition.

We use only USDA #1 choice grade meats. All of our grains, fruits, vegetables and herbs are USA grown and raised.  All products are made the CANIDAE Way with NO corn, wheat, soy, by-products, grain fractions, or fillers, and naturally preserved.

Will the kibble look different?

Yes, the kibble will be lighter in color with a smoother texture.  Our nutritional findings show that a finer grind on the ingredients prior to entering the extruder yields better digestion and increased palatability. We have also found that cooking the product at lower temperatures helps to retain beneficial nutrients, and yield a lighter kibble.

Will my dog experience loose stools from switching to the improved formula?

Most dogs switch over with no problems whatsoever. If you have a dog with a sensitive digestive system, our findings suggest that within three days stools are firm and normal. If you are concerned, please mix your existing diet with the new 50/50 for the first day, 75/25 the second, and 100% CANIDAE on the third.

Will my dogs like the new formula?

Oh boy will they! Our findings are that 100% of all dogs prefer the new formula over the old.

I thought the old formula was just fine, why did you improve it?

Nutritional pet information is constantly evolving. With improved data we are able to create improved products. CANIDAE continues striving to provide your beloved pets the most nutritious, all natural, palatable products on the marketplace today. Our new formulas, improved for taste, palatability and nutritional benefits, are a result of this commitment.

Is cracked pearled barley in the wheat family?

No, barley is polished and cracked to create cracked pearled barley. The polishing removes the inedible hull from the kernel, while cracking it improves digestibility. Barley is not related with the wheat family in any way, and is not known to create allergies.