Earth Options by Pets 1st recipes strive for excellence in quality. Our recipes are simply superior in a crowded and confusing marketplace. We meet or exceed AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) as well as CVMA (Canadian Veterinary Medical Association) standards. We only use the finest natural ingredients which are sourced close to the production facility wherever possible. Currently our recipes are manufactured in Ontario, Canada. There are NO by-products or artificial preservatives in our recipes. We only use defined meat and/or meal sources (Chicken, Turkey, Salmon, Lamb). Our bags are stamped with the date of manufacture so you always know just how fresh the food really is. We strive to keep you informed and have never made a decision that negatively impacts the quality of our foods, our ingredients or our service. We do not source any ingredients from China.

Yes, we currently have three Grain Free recipes. Our Superfood which is a moderate protein diet with a generous portion of a variety of meat proteins. We also have a Grain Free Limited ingredient diet that uses Salmon.

Earth Options recipes undergo stringent testing for both quality and safety. They are manufactured at plants which are EU, FDA, and CFIA certified. This means that they must meet a very high standard of sanitation, cleanliness and manufacturing practices. There are specific independent audits performed regularly by well-respected human food audit companies. We test our ingredients before receiving them at the plant for a variety of toxins as well as their nutrient density and proper moisture levels. We then continue testing for salmonella and E. coli during all levels of the manufacturing process using the standards set by Health Canada. We use state of the art technology to accurately measure protein, fat and moisture levels in our recipes. We record batch numbers so they can be tracked back immediately. Finally we package our product in a bag that provides ultimate protection against rancidity as we use only natural preservatives. This bag contains a plastic layer which is fused to a foil layer. Currently this type of bag is not part of any commercial recycling program. This is why as part of our environmental sustainability commitment we offer a recycle bag program that has as a main goal to keep these bags out of landfills.

All of our recipes come with a 100% money back guarantee. We certainly hope that one of our recipes will meet the nutritional and health requirements of your furry family but in the case that one doesn’t – we will use our years of experience to recommend a diet that will work.

Disclaimer: You must contact us in advance if there are any issues with the food. Customers are responsible for returning the food back to us. All returns are subject to a 15% restocking fee.

Our goal is to solve any sensitivity issues that your furry family may have. In a great many cases these issues are not food related at all but are environmental or stress related issues. First we will try to isolate the cause of the sensitivity. We quite often use a common strategy of asking many questions in an effort to see if there are any patterns. We will usually start with the protein source. We are confident that one or more of our recipes will solve your issue once we can help diagnose the cause.

Yes, we have a ‘Chicken Optimal Weight’ Grain Free recipe – We use Chicken protein and a low fat content to provide reduced calories per feeding.

The main ingredient in keeping your furry family at optimal weight is entirely up to you. We have feeding guidelines on every bag for you to use as a guide. We provide each new pet parent with specific instructions regarding the amounts you are feeding based on age and activity. We would also ask that you perform regular rib checks to make sure that he remains at his optimal weight. In most cases this will be less than the recommended feeding guidelines but is entirely dependent on metabolic as well as environmental conditions. Less is best!!

We do not offer a recipe that is specifically formulated for puppies. Instead we design a specific feeding regimen for your new family member. We have many breeders that raise their litters on our chicken recipe as young as 3.5 weeks of age. Call today and find out the best recipe for your puppy.