Streptococcus thermophilus is a beneficial bacteria is used to ferment milk into yogurt.  This species of bacteria ferments or breaks down lactose (milk sugar), causing yogurt to have a slightly tangy taste.   Live yogurt cultures may have positive actions in the gut where they function as a probiotic. Nature’s Variety uses only US sourced, human e [..]

Beef meal is high quality beef muscle (skeletal and cardiac) with the moisture removed. Beef meal provides the essential amino acids for nourishing muscles and bones. Our high quality beef meal also provides high levels of iron and zinc to support a healthy immune system. High quality, protein specific meals are simply a dried and more concentrated [..]

Freeze dried beef liver is a nutrient-rich organ meat, and is a good source of lean protein and vitamin A and other vitamins/minerals. Freeze dried beef liver has undergone the natural freeze-drying process. Freeze drying is a food preservation process that requires no chemicals or additives and effectively retains the nutritional value, color, fla [..]

Inulin is an insoluble plant fructan, also known as a prebiotic, that stimulates growth of beneficial bacteria (probiotics) in the digestive system. It is harvested from plants such as chicory, dandelion, and Jerusalem artichokes.

Lactobacillus bulgaricus is a beneficial bacteria is used to ferment milk into yogurt.  This species of bacteria ferments or breaks down lactose (milk sugar), causing yogurt to have a slightly tangy taste.   Live yogurt cultures may have positive actions in the gut where they function as a probiotic. Nature’s Variety uses only US sourced, human edi [..]

Garden peas (Pisum sativum) are annual vines that have been cultivated for their rounded smooth or wrinkled edible seeds. Green peas are a vegetable source of protein and contain a good source of Vitamins B, C, and A, fiber, and vitamin K. Peas are also termed a “pulse” crop. Pulse crops are sustainably grown in North America; they are one of the f [..]

Turkey liver is a very good source of lean protein. Our nutritious turkey liver is also rich in vitamins and minerals, including thiamine, manganese, vitamin A, vitamin C, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid, iron, phosphorus, zinc, copper, and selenium. These vitamins and minerals help provide complete and balance [..]

Alfalfa is a member of the legume (bean) family. Alfalfa meal is the above ground portion of the alfalfa plant, which has been cut and dried naturally in the sun. It is then finely ground into a meal. Alfalfa is known for its antioxidant effects and may support the immune system. Alfalfa is also a good source of vitamin C, folate, vitamin A, vitami [..]

Barley is a hearty cereal grain, and is a member of the grass family Poaceae. Whole barley is a nutritionally intact whole grain, and is rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants, dietary minerals (including magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and selenium), and vitamins (including niacin, vitamin B6, and vitamin E).

Beef is the striated muscle (skeletal and cardiac) from cattle (Bos taurus) and is an excellent source of protein, with many essential nutrients (including high levels of zinc and iron) to help maintain stamina and heart health. Beef is a complete protein meaning it contains all essential amino acids required by dogs and cats.