Zignature wet and dry dog food recipes are among the best in the world, and for good reason. Built on a longstanding philosophy of meat-first, limited ingredient diets being optimal for domestic canines, Zignature has crafted a unique and innovative line of both wet and dry foods, as well as delectable complimentary treats.
Our Zignature dog food review is going to walk you through why this unique brand is quickly gaining popularity in North America.
About Zignature Dog Food
Zignature launched in 2010, with the goal of becoming one of the world’s finest ultra-premium dry dog foods. Every recipe is based on the ideology that canines need a meat-first diet, and exceptional quality meats are always the first ingredient. Zignature searches the world over to source only the best meats and grains suitable for human consumption.
Zignature is owned by Pets Global, Inc; an American-based independent holistic wellness company, and producers of the Essence, Inception, and Fussie Cat brands.
All Zignature products are carefully checked by a thorough panel of Veterinary experts, ensuring they are nutritionally balanced. Before a Zignature product can become available to the public, their nutrition specialists conduct feeding trials lasting a minimum of one year to ensure safety, quality, and consistency, among other things. Furthermore, Zignature meticulously tests the nutrient composition of each recipe before and after processing. All of their formulas meet or exceed AAFCO (American Association of Feed Control Officials) standards.
Recipes, Sourcing & Quality
Not all of the world’s best ingredients come from North America, that’s why Zignature rigorously sources ingredients suitable for human consumption from specific regions around the world. For example, Zignature’s duck comes from France, while their kangaroo and goat come from Australia.
Every Zignature recipe is made exclusively with low-glycemic carbohydrate sources, such as chickpeas and quinoa, proving a healthy boost of essential dietary fibre, while providing long-lasting energy.
Zignature has carefully chosen manufacturing partners in North Dakota and Minnesota, who test every ingredient before it is processed. They also require quality testing during and after the manufacturing process, which takes place in QFS Level 2 facilities.
With their wide array of delectable flavours, Zignature’s nutritious dry dog food line is highly impressive. Recipes include catfish, whitefish, venison, kangaroo, duck, and a blend combining red meat, poultry, and fish. For smaller dogs, Zignature offers a small bites line of lamb, kangaroo, turkey, trout & salmon, and blended proteins, too.
Zignature Red Meat Formulas
Zignature’s red meat formulas are particularly popular among dogs with dietary allergies. This unique formulation features exotic, less common meats like kangaroo, venison, and goat, which are not often found in commercial dog foods. These novel proteins boast high levels of iron, zinc, protein, and much more. Additionally, this unique combination of proteins makes for a particularly palatable meal for even the fussiest dogs.
Zignature Fish Formulas
Fish recipes are popular among pet owners whose dogs have dietary allergies to red meats and poultry, and dogs with skin and coat issues. Zignature’s fish recipes are tasty, highly digestible, and rich in essential Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Zignature’s fish formulas clearly stand out, with recipes like trout, salmon, and even catfish.
Zignature Poultry Formulas
Poultry recipes are a popular pet food classic for many reasons; they’re easy to digest, more affordable than other meat sources, and dogs simply love the flavour! In typical Zignature fashion, they take their recipes beyond chicken with ingredients like duck and turkey, sourced from around the globe by the highest quality producers.
Blends
While most of Zignature’s dog food recipes are considered limited-ingredient, they also offer a unique blend of turkey, salmon, lamb, and duck proteins, in both dry and wet formulas.
Additives
Most commercially prepared dog foods are required to add a vitamin pack to their recipes to ensure no essential vitamins or minerals are missed. For many pet food brands, the vitamin packs they use are entirely synthetic ingredients, and are mass produced in China. Not with Zignature! Their vitamins and minerals are mainly sourced in Europe, to the highest quality standards in the pet industry.
Availability and Pricing
Zignature is a reliable brand. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of brands experienced long-term shortages of many of their formulas. Because of Zignature’s carefully chosen partnerships, they were able to continue supplying Canada’s pet marketplace without any major interruptions.
Zignature is among the highest quality dog food brands on the market today. Zignature is classified as an ultra premium dog food line, and as a result may be more expensive than many contemporary dog food brands, however the real value here is the exceptionally high quality, resulting in healthier, happier dogs.
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