Herbsmith Simple Food Project D Bison Dog Food
The Simple Food Project uses only fresh, whole ingredients in our recipes, including grocery-grade meats & non-GMO, organic produce. This, among many other reasons, is why Susan Thixton nominated The Simple Food Project for her 2020, 2021, 2022, & 2023 List – Foods she would trust to feed to her own pets.
The Yeps & Nopes
✓ Developed by holistic veterinarian, Dr. Chris Bessent
✓ Human-grade meats
✓ Non-GMO, USDA organic produce
✓ Nutrient-dense organ meats
✓ Calcium from ground bone or eggshell, just like a raw diet
✓ Adequate levels of taurine from high-quality meat sources
✓ Complete & balanced diet from whole foods, the closest to a DIY raw diet
✓ Thoughtfully sourced in the US with a few special exceptions to guarantee the highest-quality ingredients
✓ Made in our facilities in Wisconsin
X No corn, soy, or wheat
X No high-temperature cooking process
X No artificial preservatives
X No synthetic vitamins or minerals
Thoughtfully Crafted For Your Carnivore
Made with every individual dog in mind, The Simple Food Project recipes feature cooling, neutral, and warming proteins. Cooling proteins in Duck & Trout or our Duck recipe for the allergy or anxiety dog, warming proteins in Chicken & Turkey or Lamb, for seniors or dogs in need of joint support, and delicious neutral bowls with either Beef & Salmon or our Bison recipe for every pet in between.
Bison, bison liver, egg, flaxseed, organic green beans, organic spinach, organic pumpkin, whole ground krill, organic beets, coconut oil, whole ground eggshell, potassium salt, cod liver oil, dried kelp, dried yeast, mixed tocopherols (natural preservative), sage, guava
Crude protein (min)………………………….. 38%
Crude fat (min)………………. 28%
Crude fiber (max)…………………………… 6%
Moisture (max)………………… 8%
Carbohydrates (max)……..……………..…….. 9.4%
Taurine …….……………….. 0.44%
Omega-3 fatty acid* (min)………………………………. 4%
Omega-6 fatty acid* (min)……………………………. 3.5%
Omega 3 to 6 ratio* …………………………………. 1.1: 1
The Simple Food Project Bison Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, except for growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Metabolizable Energy:
4700 kcal/kg
367 kcal/cup
To start, mix a few nuggets in with your dog’s current food. Slowly increase the portion of Simple Food over 5 – 7 days and decrease the other food, allowing for a gentle shift in diet.
- 5lbs – 1/3 cups/day*
- 10lbs – 2/3 cups/day*
- 20lbs – 1 cups/day*
- 25lbs – 1 cups/day*
- 30lbs – 1 1/3 cups/day*
- 40lbs – 1 2/3 cups/day*
- 50lbs – 2 cups/day*
- 60lbs – 2 1/4 cups/day*
- 70lbs – 2 1/2 cups/day*
- 80lbs – 2 3/4 cups/day*
- 90lbs – 3 cups/day*
*Split into 2 meals
- 24 oz: +/- 9 ⅓ cups
- 48 oz: +/- 18 ⅔ cups
- 96 oz: +/- 37 ¼ cups
1 cup = +/- 3 oz
