Bison Pet Products
Don’t Be Buffaloed!
More families are discovering the benefits of feeding their companion animals products made with healthy, wholesome North American bison. With more retail stores and restaurants carrying deliciously healthy bison meat, ranchers are restoring herds to the native grasslands across the United States and Canada.
A growing number of companies are joining with the National Bison Association as a Partner in Bison Restoration. The partnership supports the National Bison Association and helps these participating companies spread the message that companion animals can help restore bison herds to the grasslands across North America.
Unfortunately, some companies still attempt to exploit the popularity of bison meat by using cheaply-priced imported water buffalo ingredients. The National Bison Association has compiled this list of companies committed to honest, transparent labeling of bison and water buffalo ingredients in their products. Topping the list are those companies that have also signed on as a formal “Partner in Bison Restoration”.
Don’t be buffaloed: choose real bison—the best protein—for your companion animal.
Friends of the Herd
These products provide your companion animal with the best high-quality bison ingredients.
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Evolve Classic Beef, Barley & Bison Recipe
Evolve has a full line of quality grain-free products. The company introduced it Classic Beef, Barley & Bison Recipe in early 2021, and signed on immediately as a Partner in Bison Restoration.
All Ingredients:
Deboned Beef, Ground Pearled Barley, Ground Brown Rice, Oat Groats, Chicken Meal, Rice Bran, Chicken Fat (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Flaxseed Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Bison, Natural Chicken Flavor, Dried Egg Product, Salt, Canola Oil, Fish Oil, Potassium Chloride, Dried Kelp, Powdered Cellulose, Coconut Oil, Chicory Root, Dried Apples, Dried Carrots, Dried Cranberries, Ground Pumpkin Seed, Zucchini, Turmeric, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Olive Oil, Vitamins (Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Source Of Vitamin B6), Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid), Minerals (Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Reuteri Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product.
Available at:
Chewy.com
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Freshpet Vital Beef & Bison Recipe
Launched in 2006, Freshpet pioneered the development of fresh, refrigerated pet food, and is dedicated to innovation that is good for pets, pet parents, and the planet all at the same time. They are proud to be a Partner in Bison Restoration with the Vital Beef & bison Recipe.
All Ingredients:
Beef, Beef Liver, Bison, Beef Broth, Spinach, Cranberries, Blueberries, Pea Protein, Carrageenan, Natural Flavors, Celery Powder, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Inulin, Fish Oil
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Companies with Quality Bison Ingredients in their Products
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Merrick® Grain Free Real Bison Beef + Sweet Potato™
Merrick is a leading partner in bison restoration. Their “Real Buffalo Beef + Sweet Potato Recipe has always had North American Bison as the No. 1 ingredient. Now, the company has changed the label to “Real Bison, Beef + Sweet Potato Recipe” to make sure that their customers know that the company is committed to using only real bison, not imported water buffalo.
And, Merrick has subscribed to the National Bison Association’s Partners in Bison Restoration labeling program as an additional commitment to support North American’s bison ranchers.
All Ingredients:
Deboned Bison, Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Peas, Deboned Beef, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Pea Protein, Potato Protein, Chicken Fat, Whitefish Meal, Salmon Meal, Natural Flavor, Tapioca, Flaxseed, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Organic Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Apples, Blueberries, Minerals (Iron Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Copper Amino Acid Complex, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Proteinate, Cobalt Carbonate), Taurine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Mixed Tocopherols for freshness, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Citric Acid for freshness, Dried Lactobacillus plantarum Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product
Available at:
Chewy.com, Amazon.com, Petco, PetSmart, Independent Pet Specialty Stores, Farm Supply Stores.
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Grain Free PURE Limited Ingredients
Canidae proudly calls out its partnership with U.S. bison ranchers. And, the company also has two treat products featuring bison! Check out those treats here:
All Ingredients:
Bison, lamb meal, sweet potatoes, peas, lentils, carrots, pork meal, tapioca, canola oil, suncured alfalfa, natural flavor, minerals (iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite), vitamins (vitamin E supplement, thiamine mononitrate, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid), choline chloride, mixed tocopherols (a preservative), dried enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract.
Available at:
Independent Pet Stores
PetSmart
PetCo
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Solid Gold® Wolf King™ Bison and Brown Rice Recipe with Sweet Potatoes
All Ingredients:
Bison, Ocean Fish Meal, Brown Rice, Peas, Oatmeal, Chickpeas, Pearled Barley, Potatoes, Dried Eggs, Sweet Potatoes, Tomato Pomace, Flaxseed, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Choline Chloride, Salmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Carrots, Pumpkin, Parsley, Apples, Cranberries, Blueberries, Lettuce, Celery, Beets, Watercress, Spinach, Dried Chicory Root, Broccoli, Spearmint, Almond Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Sesame Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Dried Kelp, Thyme, Lentils, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Sulfate, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganese Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Rosemary Extract, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Animalis Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Reuteri Fermentation Product.
Available at:
Natural Food Stores
PetSmart
Petco
Independent Pet Specialty Stores
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Natural Balance® Limited Ingredient Diets® Sweet Potato & Bison Dry Dog
Bison is the No. 2 Ingredient in this recipe. Natural Balance was founded by Dick Van Patton as a brand that uses high quality ingredients. He even used to eat the food to demonstrate its quality.
All Ingredients:
Sweet Potatoes, Bison, Potato Protein, Pea Protein, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dicalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dried Potato Products, Salt, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Calcium Carbonate, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Flaxseed, Dl-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract, Spearmint Extract.
Available at:
Farm supply stores
PetSmart
Petco
Independent Pet Specialty Stores
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Orijen® Regional Red Freeze Dried™
Orijen is a super-premium brand that has developed a highly transparent and traceable system for its ingredients.
All Ingredients:
Fresh angus beef meat (11%), fresh wild boar meat (4%), fresh plains bison meat (4%), fresh or raw romney lamb meat (4%), fresh yorkshire pork meat (4%), fresh beef liver (4%), fresh beef tripe (4%), fresh whole pilchard (4%), fresh whole eggs (4%), fresh wild boar liver (4%), lamb (dehydrated, 4%), beef (dehydrated, 4%), whole herring (dehydrated, 4%), mutton (dehydrated, 4%), pork (dehydrated, 4%), fresh lamb liver (3.5%), fresh lamb tripe (3.5%), whole sardine (dehydrated, 3%), fresh pork liver (3%), whole red lentils, whole green lentils, whole green peas, lentil fiber, whole chickpeas, whole yellow peas, whole pinto beans, beef fat (1%), pork fat (1%), herring oil (1%), beef cartilage (dehydrated, 1%), beef liver (freeze-dried), beef tripe (freeze-dried), lamb liver (freeze-dried), lamb tripe (freeze-dried), fresh whole pumpkin, fresh whole butternut squash, fresh whole zucchini, fresh whole parsnips, fresh carrots, fresh whole red delicious apples, fresh whole bartlett pears, fresh kale, fresh spinach, fresh beet greens, fresh turnip greens, brown kelp, whole cranberries, whole blueberries, whole saskatoon berries, chicory root, turmeric root, milk thistle, burdock root, lavender, marshmallow root, rosehips, Enterococcus faecium.
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Rachael Ray Nutrish® Zero Grain Beef, Potato & Bison Recipe™
Rachael Ray is a high-end pet food brand. The website for this product notes, “Real bison raised on U.S. farms is a lean, nutrient-dense protein that contains essential amino acids to help support healthy muscle mass. Plus, it’s easily digestible and isn’t often used in dog food, which may make it less likely to aggravate food sensitivities.”
All Ingredients:
Beef, Chicken Meal, Dried Peas, Whole Dried Potatoes, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pea Protein, Pea Flour, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Beef Meal, Bison, Tapioca, Natural Flavor, Menhaden Fish Meal, Flaxseed, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Zinc Proteinate, Dried Cranberries, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Proteinate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Choline Chloride, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Niacin, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid.
Available at:
Walmart
Jet.com
PetSmart
PetCo
Independent Pet Specialty Stores
Target
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I & love&You® Naked Essentials™ Lamb + Bison
All Ingredients:
lamb, chicken meal, turkey meal, lentils, chickpeas, sweet potatoes, peas, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), pea starch, dried beet pulp (sugar removed), flaxseed, bison, potassium chloride, fish oil, chickory root, dried carrots, dried celery, dried beets, parsley, dried lettuce, dried watercress, dried spinach, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, cobalt proteinate, sodium selenite.) Vitamins (choline chloride, Vitamin a supplement, Vitamin d3 supplement, Vitamin E supplement, niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (source of Vitamin b6), thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin supplement, folic acid, Vitamin b12 supplement.) lactobacillus casei fermentation product dehydrated , lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product dehydrated, bifido bacterium thermophilum fermentation product dehydrated, entercoccus faecium fermentation product dehydrated.
Available at:
Natural Food Stores
Jet.com
Independent Pet Specialty stores
Grocery Stores
Bowser’s Best Buffalo BitesBowser’s Best Buffalo Bites
These treats are made is small batches by by NBA Members Don and Sally Whitson.
All Ingredients:
Bison, Textured Soy Protein, Water, Soy Flour, Natural Smoke Flavor, Garlic Powder, Tomato Powder, Salt, Caramel Powder, Nonfat Milk, Sweet Whey, Soy Sauce Powder, Pepper.
Available at:
Available through direct sales at 1-800-435-6328 or sally@ozmeats.com
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I joined the NBA to primarily educate myself about bison but I quickly learned I now had a ready resource of experienced bison ranchers willing to help an novice rancher achieve my goals.
– Chris Silver, Gold Coast Bison
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