
Synthetic Vitamins? We're not here for you.
Nik JohnsonFinding something truly authentic in today's world is a challenge. From technology to our food, everything is becoming more artificial. In the world of dog food, the trend is the same as many brands opt to meet only the minimum nutritional standards, often compromising the health and longevity of our pets.
We've all been in the pet food aisle, scanning the backs of uninspiring packages, trying to make sense of the long lists of ingredients and nutritional claims. Why are there so many additives and synthetic vitamins in food meant for our babies? (Yes, I call my dogs my babies.)
Where other brands cut corners to keep costs down, we focus on truly nourishing your dog’s health. Instead of cutting corners with low-quality ingredients and relying on synthetic vitamins to fill the gaps, we use only high-quality, whole food ingredients that naturally provide the nutrients your dog needs. By prioritizing real nutrition from real ingredients, there’s no need for additional supplements or artificial vitamins in our food.
Synthetic vitamins may sound harmless, I mean, it literally says “vitamins”, but the reality is concerning. Synthetic vitamins are created in labs to mimic the nutrients found in real food. They’re usually produced from petroleum, coal, tar, and sometimes acetone— (basically nail polish remover.) Some of these additives are used in large-scale agriculture, many of them aren’t even approved for human consumption, yet they find their way into dog food and marketed as if they’re just as good as the real thing!
Unlike natural vitamins that come from real, nutrient-dense foods, synthetic vitamins can be harder for dogs to absorb, often passing right through their system without providing any real benefit. Feeding a dog a diet filled with these artificial fillers and synthetic vitamins over time can gradually put them into a state of imbalance, leading to digestive issues, skin problems, and a weakened immune system. Eventually, these small imbalances can add up, affecting their overall health and longevity. It’s heartbreaking to see our dogs develop issues in their later years that might have been prevented with real, high-quality nutrition from the start. For those like me who’d do anything to keep my dogs healthy and out of the vet’s office, choosing real, whole food ingredients isn’t just a preference. It seems like the most important thing I can do for them.
Our mission is to deliver everything your dog truly needs in both our Hearty Meals and Whole Treats—without artificial fillers, synthetic vitamins, unnecessary additives or preservatives. Our raw freeze-dried recipes are crafted from high-quality, whole food human grade ingredients.
We know how much you care about your dog’s health and happiness because we feel the same way about ours! Choosing food that nourishes them completely is an act of love, and it’s a choice that can make a lasting difference for many years. Give them the quality they deserve, one meal at a time with Heavenly.