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Thank you! After almost two years of trying every combination of dog food on the market, I found your California Natural Lamb and Rice formula. This is the first truly limited ingredient diet I have found. My Golden is doing very well on it - no more loose stools and he is putting on weight.

We just wanted to tell you how much we LOVE your California Natural dog food. We have been feeding our 3-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback your food since she was a baby and she gets glowing reports from our veterinarian. We wouldn't feed her anything else. We are constantly talking about your product to our friends and family and encourage everyone in our "dog world" to buy your food too! Thanks for keeping our "fur baby" healthy! :)

I have two French Bulldogs which are very sensitive to any change in their diet. Well, I use to feed them another brand and that company changed two ingredients in their food, once they did that my dogs were getting a rash and they were having diarrhea. I looked up all natural dog foods and found California Natural. I feed them lamb and rice. Not two days later and no more diarrhea. Two weeks later their rashes are going away. Thank you California Natural. Please don't change anything you’re perfect!

I have a 10-year-old cat that was diagnosed with Miliary Dermatitis two years ago. We found out he was allergic to fish and it was quite difficult to find a cat food brand that didn't include fish products. I am studying to be an Animal Care Specialist and I brought the issue up with the professor of my Canine and Feline Nutrition class. She recommended that I try EVO. When the allergy started I was feeding him Fancy Feast, but then with my new-found knowledge I slowly transitioned him over to EVO. EVO helped reduce the itching and the scabs on his back were healing, but after a few months I noticed that the scabs were gradually coming back and he was itching again. So I started looking for other cat food brands and came across the California Natural website. I was extremely excited when I saw that there was a hypoallergenic formula that does not contain fish. It has been a week since starting the new California Natural diet and I already see great results! The scabs on his back are healing wonderfully. I know that I will definitely recommend this brand to any owners who have pets that are suffering from allergy-related health issues. Finally, I would just like to say thank you. I feel better knowing that I am able to control his allergy and I don't have to worry.

I want to thank your company for producing such a wonderful product as the California Natural line. My one dog is allergic to fish oil, which is found in almost all dog foods. The chicken flavor of California Natural is thankfully fish oil-free. It has made such a difference in our dog's life! Thank you so much! Please keep making this wonderful product for many, many more years!

Hello, I was writing to tell you how my dog is doing on California Natural. We rescued her and she had been tied out to a tree her first year of life and was skinny and bald. We actually started giving her the California Natural puppy and switched her to the adult formula once she gained enough weight that her little hip bones don't stick out. Her coat has grown back and you can't see her ribs anymore. She is a bull terrier mix and now weighs about 50 pounds which the vet says is just about perfect for her size. Thank you so much! Sincerely, Jennifer C.

After a bout with a bit of the picky eater syndrome, my Bull Terrier chose California Natural and it has completely cleared up her coat and keeps her allergy-free and in good weight. GREAT PRODUCT for us finicky Bull Terrier people!

Our four dogs are beloved family members in our home. This year I finally took the time to research the rumors I'd been hearing about pet food ingredients. Since I am a librarian by profession, believe me, I was thorough. The result of that research was that I could not get our dogs into a healthier diet fast enough!

Eight weeks ago we changed our dogs over to California Natural from Nature's Recipe Herding Dog and Toy Dog formulas. The bigger dogs now have coats that literally sparkle! Our shepherd is involved in therapy work and senior citizens can't touch him enough! The biggest improvement involved the coats of our terriers. In only 7 days, we were commenting that they were feeling softer and shedding less!

Now, after eight weeks, to touch them is to feel them as they were when they were puppies... and acting like it, too! We've witnessed a phenomenal transformation!

Your product is worth every penny and I have been recommending it to everyone.

Annie is a 5 year old Golden Retriever who is a big part of our family. We have had problems with hot spots ever since she was a puppy. We tried Hot Spot Spray, Fish Oil, switching the food, blaming it on our warm weather in the summer, keeping her dry, etc. trying to get rid of them.

We found California Natural Lamb and Rice kibble, wet food and biscuits. About two weeks after switching, the hot spots started getting better. A couple of weeks after that, they disappeared. We have been holding our breath, but so far, "success!"

We just wanted to let you know, and also our vet has been recommending it to every Golden Retriever's mom and dad in town (even though he sells another brand). Thank you for making a natural food for our Annie.

I have tried just about every type of puppy food for my 5 month old Shih Tzu "Winston." My obedience trainer recommended that I try California Natural since he has such severe food allergies. He's been on your diet for about a month now, and his skin is finally beginning to clear up. Thank you so much!

I just wanted to let you know that about a month ago I switched to California Natural Reduced Calorie. I have a 4.5 year old GSD/Border Collie Cross with a weight problem.

I have tried numerous diets and with limited success. Best case was maintaining his weight at a constant level. Anyway, since I switched to Cal Nat he has increased energy, shinier coat, and has lost weight. He is also more mischievous. But I guess you have to take the good with the bad. He is a different dog.

I wanted to let you know how much I LOVE your California Natural Chicken and Rice dry dog food! I have a Bull Mastiff/Rottweiler mix breed, female, 3 years old. She's a great dog but she has a very sensitive stomach and I had trouble finding a food that didn't make her sick, until your food!

She does great on it! No stomach problems anymore! Her coat is shiny, she grew back hair that she had lost on her stomach for 2 years!! WOW!

I've never written a "fan letter" for any product before, but I'd like to take this opportunity to compliment you on your California Natural adult dry cat food (chicken and rice formula).

My cats enjoyed fairly good health, with the exception of my one female, Leia. Since almost dying from a mysterious illness at the age of six weeks, she's been troubled by severe digestive problems, including constant diarrhea and very frequent vomiting.

Things changed dramatically, however, when I borrowed a cup of California Natural Adult Cat food which my neighbor gave to her cat. After one sniff she gobbled it all up, not leaving a crumb for her brothers and howled for more. The results were amazing... her lifelong battle with diarrhea stopped within 24 hours and hasn't returned even once. Likewise, her vomiting has also ceased almost completely. Moreover, she is livelier, more frisky and playful and she's obviously enjoying life more fully.

Thank you again for making such a fine product.

We have had our Westies for two years now and have had trouble finding food that they would eat with regularity. We've tried several different brands of Lamb and Rice formulation yet hadn't found a brand of food that would keep their bowels healthy or that they seemed to like.

In addition, they've developed the famous Westie skin allergies to food additives and fillers. We've had to treat them for folliculitus (an inflammation of the hair follicles) twice over the last year. But no longer. With your California Natural brand of lamb meal and rice formula they eat ravenously, can't wait for another scoop and are now allergy free! We have the canned, the bagged and the health bar products and they love them all. Thanks for producing such good products. So, Nicholas and Madison asked us to take their picture with your product and send it to you.

We have a two-year-old male Shih-Tzu named Winston who, up until a month ago, suffered severe scratching and skin irritation. When I asked our local Pet Store owner what I should do, he instantly said that we should change our dog's diet. We were feeding him canned food. The Pet Store owner advised that California Natural is the best on the market and will eliminate any scratching or irritation. We decided to give it a go and had instant results. After two or three days, he started to eat his daily ration. From then until now we have had no further problems - and he looks terrific. I would recommend California Natural to anyone who wants to look after his or her pet and we will certainly continue to buy it. We have also recommended California Natural to our friends.

Our Weimaraner puppy came from the breeder having been fed a puppy food that's well known. He was smelly and his coat was dull. Our Vet recommended California Natural Puppy. After 3 days on the California Natural my wife came home from work, picked up the puppy and said "Oh,you gave him a bath, he smells good!" I had not bathed him and the results are solely due to the California Natural!! His coat is just beautiful and his energy level is great!! We are customers for life!!

I just wanted you to know that my 12 year old Scottish terrier has been eating the California Natural and now the Reduced Calorie formula for about a year or more. The improvement in her coat, skin, and digestive tract have been a much needed and healthy improvement.

Lizzie used to lick and scratch herself incessantly which drove me nuts with frustration, trying to find the right food. Also, the only thing that veterinarians wanted to do was perscribe pills (usually steroids) and that was unacceptable to me because of various side effects.

Thank you for making such a fine, natural, healthy and beneficial pet food product. Lizzie has a lot of energy for a "mature dog" and I think that can be linked directly to her diet. Even the vet noticed the difference when she had her yearly check up.

This is a thank you letter for giving my spoiled housedog a healthier, happier life. Ripley is a very loved dog. We have had her since she was tiny. She has slept in between my husband and I for her entire life. This is the dog I always begged for and dreamed about during my childhood.

She is a seven year old spayed German Shorthaired Pointer who
has been plagued by both inhalant and topical allergies all of her life. Her symptoms were itchy paws, chin, terrible yeast ears, inflamed itchy anus. Most of her life her paws and chin were bright red and hairless. Ripley's ears have been a big concern and kept us al up many a night with head shaking and scratching. We have put her on almost every type of dog food you can think of and medications. As you probably know, Veterinarians like the Science Diet and Waltham products, which only helped fuel these problems.

Animal Crackers Pet Supply in Corvallis Oregon is a big supporter of your products. Jim convinced me to give CA Natural Chicken and Rice a try. He said to give it six weeks for all of the old toxins to leave Ripley's body and that I would see a big change in my dog. Guess what? You have a fantastic product that my dog will eat for her lifetime! She has been on Ca Natural for six months and is a whole new dog. Her skin and ear problems are 90% better. I think she is a dog that will always have a few minor allergy problems but she is so much more comfortable and happy.

The biggest surprise was her increase in energy I She runs and acts like a dog half her age. Both my husband and I are amazed. I work at a Humane Society and tell all of the new owners about your food. From the bottom of my heart thank you! Keep up the excellent work. Be proud of your product - it is a good one!

I have a 7 month old German Shepherd show pup by the name of Joss. Joss was at his first show 2 weeks ago, and his handler had prepared fresh cooked liver with garlic to use as "bait" in the show ring. Joss turned his nose up at the liver and refused to eat it. He was busy trying to stick his nose in the pocket of my jacket and all attempts to have him bait for the liver were met with a complete lack of interest.

I had forgotten I had some of your "Health Bars" in my pocket, but evidently, Joss sniffed them out! We quickly squeezed them down to a "bait size" and they worked beautifully!! Joss took first place! We know that next time Joss goes into the show ring, the "Health Bars" will be used as the bait of choice.

If words are vehicles for passing on information to others, I need at least five cargo ships! My hats off to your great company, for you are worthy to be praised.

I adopted a kitten from our local SPCA in May of 1993, when he was merely 6 wks or so. "Icee" is an outdoor/indoor cat, king of his castle and master of the hood, a true lover/fighter type of guy. Never did he snap at any of my two boys (now 12 & 9) or anybody else, yet, outside of the door he is a miniature tiger, patiently awaiting for my return.

About 5 months ago he developed this weird behaviors, he started chasing his own tail to the point of fighting with it and making it bleed. I became increasingly worried, plus he was shedding hair like there's no tomorrow. Since he came home he was eating -what I thought it was best- standard brands of either canned or dry food at the supermarket.

Then came you! Someone mentioned California Natural, and went onto your website, sure enough I saw your comparison engine and saw all the nutritional benefits you offered in your food. So I said, what the hey, I'll give it a shot, and found a point of sale. The same day I bought California Natural Adult Cat Food for Icee. Here's the miracle: Icee no longer chases his tail and his coat looks beautiful and ultra silky. Hypocrates said: "You are what you eat". I can truly say, I am a happy father and will continue feeding them the finest food available today.

One of my Standard Poodles is epileptic. When he was diagnosed about 5 years ago, his neurologist recommended that he be fed California Natural lamb and rice. The dogs have thrived on it, and I haven't had to worry about the tragic pet food recall. Thank you.

...Her skin was a bit flaky when I got her, and continued to get worse. Soon she started scratching alot as well. I went on line and did some research...I found your Lamb and Rice Puppy Formula and used the store locator to find the closest retailer (less than 1 mile from my house) and went right out and bought a bag.

It's only been a few weeks since I switched and The Mousse's coat is so soft, so shiny and NO MORE FLAKY SKIN!!! I get compliments on how beautiful Mousse is all the time, and I tell them all about what a difference California Natural dog food made. Thank you for making such a GREAT product, truly a premium dog food!!!

I have a 7 year old purebred shih-tzu with many, many allergies. She would get so sick no matter what kind of dry food I was feeding her. She didn't seem to have much energy, she just didn't seem like herself. I would put her full bowl of food down and she wouldn't eat. She would just sit and stare at it.

I was introduced to California Natural-Lamb Meal & Rice by a friend, and I will never feed her anything else! She loves it. She can't wait to get her bowl of food, she eats it as soon as she gets it. No more waiting and no more allergic reactions. She has been eating it for about 2 months now with absolutely no problems and she is no longer sick and is full of energy! She plays like she is a puppy again. This food has definitely made a significant change in her and I am grateful that there are people who are dedicated to making such a healthy and hearty food for our pets.

Hi!

My name is Satchmo, and I used to vomit. A LOT. My old vet told my owners that I had Inflammatory Bowel disease, and that was allergic to something I was eating. My humans tried a couple of different types of food, some which tasted terrible, but nothing seemed to help. I had to go to the vet every few weeks for a steroid shot to control my vomiting, but after a while, that didn’t even seem to help. One day, my owners took me to the vet, and I thought I would get another shot, but they never came back. It wasn’t too bad living at the clinic, the people were really nice, but I had to stay in a cage most of the time (which I hated), I was still vomiting a lot, and every night I would make a terrible mess. The food they had me on was terrible, so I stopped eating, and I was still vomiting, and I really didn’t like being in the cage, so I started losing a lot of weight. I was getting depressed and the vets were getting really worried about me, but they couldn’t think of anything else to do, since it’s hard to find a new home for me when I vomit all the time.

One day, a lady walked into the clinic. I was out on the counter for the afternoon (since it was a slow day) and she came over to me. She had a cat carrier with her, which made me a little uneasy (car rides aren’t my favorite thing), but she seemed very nice, and was really interested in me. I let her pick me up and put me in the bag, and she took me to the car. She let me out for most of the ride (it was a long one!) and I only barfed in the car twice. I was trying to be on my best behavior, but looking out the window made me a little queasy, so eventually I hid in the bag again and tried to sleep.

My new owner had some new food waiting for me when I got out of the car. It was the best tasting food I had had in a long time (about since the last time I got into the garbage on lobster night at my last home!) and I dug right in. The next morning at breakfast, she congratulated me for not barfing on the floor, and I realized that I hadn’t vomited since eating the new food. I found out that my new owner is a vet student, and she had gotten some kitty food samples from her friend, the student Natura Representative. I’m eating the California Natural Herring and Sweet Potato formula, and haven’t vomited since starting it! I’ve put weight back on, my coat is shiny and amazingly soft, I feel great, and I haven’t had a steroid shot since she picked me up! My new owner can’t believe that she doesn’t have to clean up after me four or five times a day anymore, and the other cats love eating it, too! We’re both amazed that I’ve gotten better just from the food change, and the resolution was immediate and complete. Now, I can enjoy my days of napping, watching birds, and scratching the furniture, without the bother of frequent vomiting. That is, of course, unless I get into the garbage…

I have a cat who is allergic to fish of all things. Just try to find a high-end cat food without salmon meal these days! I was beginning to fear I would have to resort to making my own. Two weeks on California Natural and his ear rash has cleared up! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.

I have four cats, ages 11 to 15, and when one was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD), my vet recommended a prescription diet. After reading its ingredients (the main protein source was soybean!) I thought I could do better for my pets.

After considerable research, I made up a chart comparing ten dry cat foods with the brand names removed, including several prescription diets, and took it back to my vet. He chose the California Natural Chicken & Brown Rice as the best balanced, best formulated food on the list, which agreed with my own conclusions based on my research.

I transitioned my cats to this diet about three months ago. The IBD cat has had no more symptoms, is more lively, and is slowly gaining weight. My other cats look great and have more energy too, and the one who used to have a sebaceous cyst on her back that needed to be drained regularly has soft, smooth, pliable skin and coat with no recurrence of the cyst. Thanks for this great food, keep up the good work!

Our cats love the California Natural Chicken and Rice formula. They used to throw up all the time from other dry cat foods. With your food they do not throw up. We really love the quality of the food as well. Thank you.

My 2 year old Newfoundland, who had an incredible coat until recently, was experiencing such terrible coat problems that her groomer suggested I have her tested for thyroid issues. I did - and she got a clean bill of health.

I changed her from a very good, holistic, dog food to half that food and half your California Natural Herring and Sweet Potato about 2 weeks ago. The difference in her coat has been remarkable. The shedding has reduced dramatically, and the coat is even beginning to shine again. An additional bonus is that she now loves to eat.

My Corgi, who seems to be able to eat anything and still look good, also loves your food. It's a bit early to tell if this really will do the trick - but the early signs are promising! I should have her switched over entirely to your food in the near future. Stay tuned!

I am so excited to find your pet food. My cat has been suffering allergies for the last 2 years. We originally thought it was due to plants in the house she was eating and we finally figured out it was her food (we think she is allergic to chicken).

So, I've hunted the shelves of a couple popular pet food stores and consulted our Vet, unfortunately, the only alternatives offered by our vet were two prescription foods (duck/pea and venison) which the cat refused to eat. I kept telling him, "if there was only a food that had only fish and no chicken, I think my cat would like it and it would solve our problems." He said he would check with the people who administer the allergy testing and get back to me.

My cat has been barely eating for the last 2 weeks and he's not gotten back to me, through several search engines on the internet, I found your food and then found that it was sold at a pet food store locally! I am so anxious and hopeful that this food works out for us, so far the cat seems very pleased and has gobbled it up - so I hope she continues to enjoy the food for a long time. Thank you for making this alternative food!

I recently switched our 2 cats over to your California Natural Chicken and Rice formula cat food as our older cat was throwing up every day. While I have always fed them a high end cat food I was concerned. Since switching to this food Sadie is no longer throwing up. YEA!!!! I and our cats are very happy with your product.

Finally a wonderful food my dog loves. Our dog Buddy has allergies and tummy problems. The foods we have tried, he hates. Until now - he loves California Natural Chicken and Rice. Thank you so much.

We have had our dog Razz for about 3 months now, and he wouldn’t eat any kind of dog food. Bought California Natural, and in one day he has eaten 3 bowls. Thank you.

Your pet foods are the best, and I have been using them for 15 years.

I would like to share my story about how I came to find out about your foods and how satisfied I am with the quality you provide. When I had my two previous dogs, Buffy and Dozer, and a cat named BJ, I fed them the "best" pet food from a chain pet store. I didn't realize there was such a big difference in quality and nutritional value.

Both dogs and the cat had skin issues, varying from dry, flaky, itchy, to more serious problems with raw (hot) spots and skin infection. The vet treated them with creams and prednisone when the conditions became worse. I tried everything to help them and was told it could be fleas, allergies to grass, shampoo, table foods, etc. By this time, all three animals were ranging in age from 5 years to 9 years old.

When I was on vacation in Oregon (with my dogs), they started having problems with the "itchy skin.” I tried to get an appointment with a vet, but couldn't get in until the following afternoon. Meanwhile, I decided to take the dogs to a local groomer someone had recommended, with the thought that maybe a medicated bath would help. The groomer was the person who changed my life.

She bathed Buffy and Dozer and then told me about this fairly new dog food called California Natural. She had pages and pages of medical documents and reports on the dog food industry and the terrible ingredients in most of them. She gave samples of California Natural. I'll never forget what she said: "I guarantee to you that if you start feeding this food to your dogs (and cat), you will not have the skin problems I see on them. You will probably never have to take them to the vet for skin problems." So I started feeding all three only California Natural, and a miracle happened.

After about a month, all skin problems were gone, never to return. Their coats were healthy, skin didn't smell like it used to, and their stools were greatly improved. True to her word (the groomer), I never had another vet visit because of the skin problems. That was 15 years ago, and Buffy, Dozer, and BJ are now all at the rainbow bridge. However, I have three dogs (two Maltese and a Papillon), and they have been on California Natural their whole lives. Their health is amazing. I have told numerous people about your products and am certain that I have convinced many of them to switch from "store" brands. I've heard nothing but good reports from the people I told. All these years, I've loved your products and just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your commitment to the very best nutrition. Thank you for caring about the animals as much as I do.

I have two Shi-Tzu's, a male - Peanut & a female - Pepper. They were throwing up at least once a day, particularly the female, who threw up at least twice a day. There was nothing physically wrong with either of them.

When I went to Premiere Pet Supply in Beverly Hills, MI, they suggested the California Natural food. First of all, the dogs LOVE IT! Secondly, my dogs have been on this food for about 9 months. The only time they have thrown up was if they ate the food too fast!

I am delighted. I have friends who are also using the California Naturals and they are also very happy with the product. Thank you for such a wholesome and gentle food!!

I just read your disclosure in the Whole Dog Journal regarding your California Natural dog food ingredients and production. I just wanted to say thanks. I've used your products for about 5 years for my bulldogs. They have allergies and there aren't many foods that I can use.

I switched my two dogs to California Natural about 6 months ago. No longer do they eat their feet or have any allergies. They are both happy and healthy, and they love this food. It also puts me at ease to know that this food was not recalled min the mass recall Thank you so much.

As owners of British Bulldogs, we have experienced many skin rashes and allergies and not being able to pinpoint exactly the cause of the problems. Finally, we found a distributor of your food and tried it out on our dogs.

They have never looked healthier! Their coats are flawless and their bodies are muscular and fit. I can't take them off of this food now! The outcome has been overwhelming.

We adopted our Maine Coon cat as a baby kitten at 8-weeks, and our Maltese Poodle dog as a 6-year old adult. Our cat has been on your food since we got her. Our dog got switched to your food the day after we got her. Our cat has the most beautiful, bright eyes and coat. She is the softest cat we have ever cuddled! Her litter box is no problem at all. Our dog was a different story. When we got her, her teeth were in very bad shape - she even lost one right out of her mouth. They were CAKED with plaque and we could not stand her breath. Her teeth are about 90% cleaner and she can lick our faces without us gagging! She has stopped scratching herself raw, significantly reduced her eye leakage, reduced foul gas output, and minimized bowel smell. Her coat has noticibly reduced the number of knots she gets, is much softer to the touch, and she stays cleaner much longer before having to go back to the groomer.

We thought we were going to have to re-do our entire back lawn due to weeds and sickly looking grass. Our lawn has never looked better - no more weeds, and a beautiful deep green color! We never thought getting a dog would improve our lawn, but thanks to your products, she HAS!

Our local independent pet store owner SWEARS by your products, and we trust her judgement. We never question her on which food to feed our pets. After our recent experience with our dog, we know your company produces the best products with no nasty side-effects to our pets or the environment. Heck, we didn't even pay attention to the recent "national recall" because we KNEW your company would never use those ingredients. This is the MAJOR REASON we purchase your foods - peace of mind. We have recommended your foods to all of our family and friends that have pets. We have been contacted by friends specifically because of the "national recall", and we have done searches FOR THEM for where they can purchase your products (some of our friends/family do not have internet access), and we have forwarded your website link to all the rest who have asked. We will be loyal purchasers of your products for as long as we have pets! Thank you for your California Natural & Innova brands of pet foods!

Our 10 1/2 year old beagle mix had always been a picky eater. When we had to put her brother down 1 1/2 years ago, she stopped eating and we starting cooking her food for her. Still she would just pick at it (diet was formulated for her - low sodium for her heart).

During the winter we adopted two puppies, and we started them on Innova Puppy. We started to notice our older dog looking interested in their food. We ran to the pet store to see if they had a sample. They had a sample of California Natural. As soon as we put it down, she gobbled it up. Our little girl has been eating twice a day (and does not miss any meals). Her coat is shinier and softer than it has ever been. She gets so exited for meal time now, and we are very happy w/ the low sodium level California Natural has. Thank you Natura for making products that turn a picky eater into a livelier dog!

My 3-month-old puppy, a pug, had a continuously bad, smelly, waxy discharge that I had to clean every couple of days. I told my vet about it, and she told me to change his food to California Natural.

Within a few days the smell and discharge were gone. I would have not believed if I hadn't experienced it. It has been 5 months since I have not had to clean his ears once for that disgusting discharge. I know I owe it all to California Natural pet food. Thank you for a wonderful pet product.

My sweet cat, Flower, has been suffering from allergies since I adopted her five years ago. She's been eating California Natural Chicken & Brown Rice dry food and has been loving every minute of it. However, recently she's developed, what the vet has called, a "hyper-active immune system.” Her skin broke out in little pimples and she'd begun to scratch them until they bled.

I bought some of your Salmon & Sweet Potato wet food and dosed it with your Skin & Coat supplement. She LOVED it! I also switched her dry food to your Herring & Sweet Potato formula. She purrs while she eats.

Thank you so much for all of your hard work regarding sensitive skin and itching. The vet wanted to put her on all kinds of medications, but I wanted to try and solve the problem nutritionally. Flower can now live itch and pain-free (and she really digs your new sweet potato blends).

Tank, a 3-year-old English Bulldog, was rescued and adopted approximately one year ago. While in foster care, he underwent a number of surgeries for his eyes and soft palette. He recovered nicely but was still suffering from irritated skin folds on his face at the time of his adoption. We started Tank on California Natural right away, and we've never looked back.

His coat is gorgeous – shiny and soft – and his wrinkles healed within a matter of weeks. We couldn't be happier with the results and absolutely credit his now healthy self with our change in his diet.

We are very active in the rescue community and now feed California Natural to all of our foster dogs as well. It's amazing to watch their transformation and I recommend it to all of families who adopt our fosters.

Tank, being the gorgeous thing that he is, will be appearing on a TV show for kids called FETCH! in September 2009. Be on the lookout!

A fellow Lab enthusiast recommended California Natural. Within one day, our "stinky" Chocolate Lab Louie was no longer so stinky. Within a week, both Louie and our Yellow Lab Lola were not itching their ears, had shinier, softer, brighter coats, no longer stink, and are doing better than I would have ever thought. Your products are wonderful and I have been highly recommending them to friends and family.

I have to tell you that I didn't think anything was going to help my poor Bailey. He is a 3-year-old Chihuahua who has had gastrointestinal trouble since birth. He had occasional diarrhea as a puppy, then in his second year of life developed very frequent episodes of mucousy, sometimes bloody, diarrhea.

Our vet did several tests and could not find the cause. We finally isolated a corn allergy, and he improved for awhile, but still had diarrhea on occasion. A few months ago he settled into a 3-day pattern: no appetite the first day with gas and stomach rumbles, diarrhea the second day, eating more normally the third day, and the cycle would repeat itself. We cooked bland chicken and rice meals for him, which helped a bit, but we didn't want to continue this as we knew he wasn't getting all the nutrients he needed.

At wit's end, I did a web search for "what to do about dogs with recurrent diarrhea" and came upon your testimonial page. I read the testimonial from the owner who said her dog, who had had diarrhea since birth, improved within 24 hours, and I felt very encouraged. We immediately bought Bailey a few cans of California Natural and hoped for the best. Lo and behold, within 24 hours his stools normalized!

He has been eating California Natural canned food exclusively for over a month now and his gastrointestinal function and stools have remained completely normal! How can I thank you enough for saving my dog's life? I have blogged about Bailey's recovery and referred people to your website, and recommended California Natural to everyone I know. Thank you!

I just wanted to drop you a quick email to let you know how much my dogs love your herring and sweet potato dog food. One of my dogs, an 11-year-old English bulldog with seasonal allergies who has always been an indifferent eater, is now nagging me to feed her at mealtimes. To my delight, she is licking her bowl clean, much to the chagrin of one of my other dogs who has gotten used to cleaning up her leftovers.

Her coat is looking much healthier and her allergies less severe. She is a much happier dog all around and I am glad that we have found a food that helps alleviate her allergy symptoms. Maggie can now live out the remainder of her golden years in relative comfort. Keep up the good work!

Almost two years ago, I adopted a cat with chronic diarrhea. I have tried several foods, both vet recommended and pet store recommended. Finally it was suggested that I try your Herring & Sweet Potato dry cat food.

Since he's been on that, the problem has resolved beautifully! I'm thrilled to see normal stools! My other cat also likes it, so I don't have to feed them separately. Thanks for a great product!!

Our adopted Boxer rescue came to us thriving on California Natural. (She gained 20 lbs in foster care). We didn't want to change her food, so we changed our 8- year-old dog’s diet to California Natural too.

We couldn't believe the difference it made in her skin and coat. Her coarse hair became much softer, and her bouts of itching went away. Thanks for helping us keep our dogs healthy!

Natura's EVO has changed our lives. Our 6-year-old lab mix has had chronic gas on and off for pretty much his entire life, and though we had tried all diets possible (except the raw diet), his gas has persisted.

Our Vet finally told us that we need to move him to a raw diet as a last option, so in a last ditch effort, we moved Dakota to Natura’s EVO. Not only does he absolutely LOVE it, he has no more gas!!! This product is top quality, and I am so glad to have found it!!!

Our other little guy, Tex, came to us with chronic skin problems. We've had him on Natura's California Natural and his skin has never been better. Amazing. We are big fans of Natura dog foods for life!

I recently started my two dogs on California Natural Chicken and Rice, and it is wonderful. My 2-year-old has always had problems with wheat, beef, and dairy. We switched after both dogs got sick(diarrhea and vomiting) on Nutro. After switching to California Natural, no problems!! Thank you for making such a wonderful food for dogs with sensitive stomachs.

I just wanted to thank you for making a wonderful product. My Irish Wolfhound puppy was diagnosed with chronic diarrhea. Our vet tried multiple medications, probiotics and food to no avail. Some of the specialized food cost $75 a bag (27 pound bag), and with a growing Irish Wolfhound pup that could eat 40 pounds of food a month, the food bill was up to $150 a month plus the cost of her medications.

None of the things the vet tried worked – NONE – so, I started to do my own research online and found your company. I read and heard that Innova was a good dog food and so I tried that – it still made my pup too sick – so I tried the California Natural – that is just what she needed! She needed a simple plain diet.

She is now 11 months old, 35 inches at the shoulder and about 125 pounds and is doing great! I just really wanted to thank you for the fantastic product and please, please don't ever change the formula! I also want to thank you for the reasonable price for the food; I now pay $45 a month instead of $150! From the bottom of my heart, we say thank you.

I just want to thank you so much for your wonderful cat food. From last summer to this fall, my cat suffered from skin problems, raw skin, rashes, itching, and painful open sores all over his body. I took him to 3 different vets, called a cat dermatologist, tried antibiotics and steroids. No one could figure out what was wrong with him, and nothing was working. His skin kept getting worse and worse. My vet wanted to put him on immunosuppresion drugs and start working him up for skin cancer.

Then I visited a natural pet food store, and they gave me a sample of California Natural to try. Amazingly, after one week, Mogie's sores started to dry up and heal, and were completely gone after six weeks. Now his coat is soft and shiny, his eyes are bright, and he has a spring in his step again. I am eternally grateful for your wonderful products. Thank you for giving my dear friend Mogie his life back.

While on vacation, we adopted a sweetie of a dog, and Lemos Feed in Morro Bay got us on Small Bites Lamb & Rice - It's been a real hit with all 4 dogs – especially a VERY finicky 12-year-old Chihuahua. Thank you!

We have a yorkie – 17-years-old – and a Golden – 16-years-old – and have been on your product California Natural all their lives and are both in good health. We enjoy them and thank you for this wonderful product.

We were turned on to your California Natural products after the recent pet food scare. Just wanted to let you know that our dog and cat are now big time fans of yours! Thanks for a great product!

I have been buying California Natural for about 3 years. This is by far the BEST pet food I have ever used!!! Sampson is a healthy, hearty dog and I honestly think it is your dog food.

After a considerable amount of research, I choose California Natural Lamb Meal and Rice as a better food for my two K9's. The energy level of these dogs has skyrocketed! Their skin is in much better condition as well. I will definitely recommend your products to all of my clients. Thanks!

My dogs, 2-year-old sisters, were having intermittent stomach problems for 2-3 months off and on, gurgling tummies, diarrhea (bloody). After going to vet, putting them on bland diet - cottage cheese and rice. Then every time I re-introduced their food, they'd get sick again.

I started checking on different dog foods, decided to give California Natural Lamb and Rice small bites a try. They've been on it since June 3rd – not 1 case of upset tummies, I'm so happy to have "my girls" back to normal!!! Thank you for making a really quality dog food that won't harm your pets!

My cat, Mr. Bibbles, has had some sort of mysterious allergies since he was 6 months old. He has been seen by 4 vets in the past 7 years, and we have tried all sorts of medications and even hypoallergenic food. He developed major issues with hairballs due to pulling out clumps of hair and his teeth were damaged from all the vomiting.

I happened to stop into a natural pet food store and mentioned the problems we'd been having. The suggestion was made that grains could be causing the issues, and the Herring and Sweet Potato food was recommended. Well, looks like he has been allergic to grains in his food all these years!

Within 48 hours the hair pulling stopped. He has started playing again too, just like a kitten again. I'm so grateful that I found this food! We've been using this for 3 months now. All my cats now have softer fur and less vomiting. Another cat used to have daily discharge from one eye but that has gone away too. They love the canned varieties as well.

Many of our cockers come to us with health issues that stem from poor food. We switch them over to California Natural Lamb & Rice, and 99% of the dogs improve on this food.

My Vizsla started suffering from severe skin allergies around the age of 4 years. We tried vet prescribed food and supplements. Nothing seemed to work and her skin kept getting worse.

I researched and talked with a lot of other pet owners and the people at "Doggy Daycare" and was referred to California Natural. Against my vet’s recommendations I switched and within a week I noticed great results. It is ragweed season in Wisconsin, and she has not even had the hot spots between her toes!! Amazing product - thanks!

My English Bulldog had been covered in hives and experiencing excruciating ear infections for the past 6 months. I tried about 8 different foods before discovering California Natural.

Within two weeks on the Herring and Sweet Potato formula he showed a 90% improvement. His skin wasn't flaky, he was down to just two spots of hives, and his ears were in the process of clearing up. I wish I'd found this food 6 months ago! I've been told it's very rare, but my EBD is allergic to lamb so this food works perfectly for him!

Dear Natura,

Please accept my thanks for your wonderful product. I have a golden who has had hot spots and stinky ears since he was 8 weeks old. Your California Natural Low Fat Lamb and Rice Dry Dog Food has practically eliminated his ear yeast and he has maybe, one hot spot a year. It is miraculous. I drive 10 miles each way to get my food from Meriden Feed and Grain in Meriden, CT, and they are great! It is through Meriden Feed and Grain I learned about California Natural and will continue to use your product, no matter what. Thank you again for such healthy pet food and for my dogs, good tasting food. You have saved me many $ in vet bills.

Most sincerely,

Kate

I discoved California Natural when a new store opened this year. I have a 14 yr old and a 2 year old cat. The older cat has had to get cortizone injections for the last 10 yrs due to scratching and hair loss. The store owner recommend California Natural and it has been great. Both cats love the food but best of all my older cat no longer scratches and just looks overall healthy. She was always a skinny cat and with age got even thinner. I now see a bit of difference since her being on the food as her coat and overall appearance looks better. So glad I found your product!

I just wanted to commend your company. I use Innova Cat Food, EVO Cat Food (especially for my diabetic senior cat), California Natural Puppy food and California Natural Chicken & Rice Dog Canned Food. All of the cats and dogs have wonderful fur and the food has worked well for a Black & Tan Coonhound who has allergies, the diabetic cat who eats the EVO. Even the feral cats that I care for love it and the two that I have tamed have wonderful fur and are healthy.

I recently switched my cat's food to California Natural Chicken & Brown Rice. She looks the BEST she ever has and she really likes the food. Thank you so much for a great product. There was a change in the food I was previously feeding her and she was declining. Since switching to your product, she looks amazing and so many people comment on how great her coat looks and feels.

Our Little Bit and Mocha - Shih Tzus - have been on California Natural Herring and Sweet Potato for 6 months now. They are shining examples of what the product can do for their health and well being. Their coats are silky and soft and there are no signs of skin allergy or ear infections in our little Mocha - the initial reason for changing foods. I will not even consider switching as this change has been dramatic and so welcome! Thank you!

I am a totally blind woman, and I am partnered with my first Guide Dog, Sunny! She is a five year old Golden Retriever. I very recently changed her over to California Natural Chicken Meal and Brown Rice formula, and I have seen a difference in a very short time. She looks forward to and wolfs down every last kibble, and her skin and coat are pristine. Her stools are the correct consistency, and very easy to pick up. My veterinarian is very impressed with Sunny, and I attribute her health in part to her food since it is such a crucial component of her life. I have found the dog food that I will feed all of my Guide Dogs from now on, and I would like to thank the Natura Pet Company for its awareness of how important the food that animal lovers feed their pets is. Assistance Dog handlers have to be more aware of every change with their dogs, but I know that I will not ever have to worry about the food that I feed.

I am so thankful to have found your products! I have a dog who is allergic to egg, soy, rice, corn, lamb meat and wheat. I tried another brand before I found your Herring and Sweet Potato Formula, only to find that my other dog couldn't digest the food! Thanks to California Natural, I am able to work around my pets' allergies and feed them wholesome food at the same time. Thanks!

My 14 year old Cocker Spaniel had been on the same food her whole life (Purina ONE). After researching dog food quality on the internet, I saw where the kibble she was on could be the cause of her itchy, dry, flaky skin. After looking at different brands, Chase suggested I try California Natural "Lamb and Rice" small bites. After gradually switching her over (2 weeks), I noticed a marked improvement in her skin and coat. The California Natural has a very short ingredient list compared to "Grocery store brands" that are full of corn meal filler and preservatives. I was so impressed with the product, I have switched my two 3 month old Miniature Schnauzer puppies to the California Natural Lamb and Rice puppy formula. They love the taste compared to the Iams puppy food the breeder had them on. Don't let the slightly higher price (over grocery store brands) deter you. The higher quality ingredients will fill your dog up quicker on a smaller amount, saving you money in the long run.

My daughter left to study abroad with tears in her eyes because she knew that she wouldn't see her cat of 17 years again. Her cat has cancer on her nose, and because of her age, we decided against the surgery.

Within a month after our daughter left, her cat stopped eating. We tried many different brands and flavors of food to entice her to eat, but she wouldn't eat more than a bite or two. It broke our hearts but we knew it was "time.”

We were at Lemos buying food for our dog and in one last try we bought three cans of your Salmon and Sweet Potato cat food. thinking that she would be gone before we could use all three cans. We thinned a small amount with water to enable her to lap it up and to our surprise she slurped it down and meowed for more. She ate the entire can! The next morning she was meowing to be fed and again ate almost a whole can.

That was 2 & 1/2 months ago and she has gained weight, continues to eat well and her nose even looks better. Some of the scabs have actually healed and she is definitely enjoying life again! I actually think that she may still be around when my daughter returns in the spring! Thank you for an excellent product! But I do have to wonder...who ever thought of sweet potato for a cat?

When our new puppy, Ophelia, came to our home, we fed her what we were feeding our other dog; Sweet potato and fish by Wellness. Gretchen was on that due to allergies and a severe skin condition. In time, she became very sick and we had to put her to sleep. We decided to put Ophelia on cheaper dog food without thinking about the ingredients or consequences. She began to have seizures. We suspected the dog food was the problem so we kept changing brands, not quality. when her seizures became weekly, we were really concerned. We thought we were feeding her good food because everything was a top name brand product. We went to our local pet store and told them our dilemma. They recommended California Natural. We started her on that Nov 08, and since then she has not had a seizure. We are so relived. I'm convinced it is because of California Natural. We tell everyone about it.

This just has to be the best food on the market. My cat has allergies and the California Natural Chicken and Rice food has helped her overall health and energy level. Ten years old and acts like a kitten! Highly recommend your line!

Being in the pet industry myself, I'm often asked what I feed my dogs, to which I answer California Natural. When asked why this particular brand among the higher quality foods, I give a simple the simple answer "good doodie". When I moved from a house in the woods to Manhattan several years ago, I began to have to pick up after my dogs and raised my awareness of just how well various foods agree with my dogs digestive systems. Maybe your slogan should be "pick up a winner with California Natural".

I want to sing your praises; I think I have finally found a food that works! I have a five and a half year old Chocolate Lab, Nikki, who developed a very sensitive stomach and bad allergies just over a year ago. Needless to say, there have been several trips to the vet's for stomach and allergy issues, including very expensive veterinary formula food. Nikki has been on your Low Fat Lamb and Rice for over a month and is doing great. It hasn't bothered her stomach, her allergies have been better and her coat has improved. I am in the process of switching my year and half old Schnoodle to your Chicken and Rice formula now. Thank you for producing a terrific product that is reasonably priced.

I have had my 3 dogs on California Natural Lamb and Rice Adult formula now for about 6 weeks. I had been feeding a popular "pre-mix" but my red minpin's coat was dull and my 2 bichon girls' coats were thinning out. I continue to supplement their kibble from time to time with small amounts of fresh meats, veggies and yogurt or kefir and they are doing so well. My minpin's chronic soft stool has cleared up and he has nice firm stools now (much easier to scoop!) My bichon girls even have less tear staining and their coats have improved and thickened. I plan to keep using your products, I trust the integrity and philosophy Natura has and I will continue to use and recommend your products with all the dogs who I may ever have the pleasure of sharing my life with. Please keep up the good work and don't go anywhere or compromise quality for cost. Thanks so much! We are Natura Fans!

Gracie was 9-week-old Sheltie when we picked her from the breeder. She was being feed a well known dry puppy food but had a terrible case of dandruff and her coat was dull. Our 16 mo. old Sheltie, Buddy, was on California Natural so we switched her over to it and at 13 weeks the dandruff is gone and her coat is looking better every day. California Natural is a great food for our Shelties.

After a sudden bout of severe gastrointestinal disturbance with another "top manufacturer" of dog food we were at a loss - a friend said to try to transition to California Natural Herring and Sweet Potato and it did the trick - my young lab has been on it for almost a year and we have never looked back. Her coat is glossy and soft and her tummy is calm. Thank you for the pride you have in the production of every kibble of your product!

Just wanted to let you know how happy my dog and I are with your California Natural Lamb and Rice product. My dog had a severe skin allergy and your product cleared it all up. Thank you for such a great product! My dog is on it for the rest of her life!

My British Shorthair loves your California Natural Dry Kitten Food. The breeder initially had her on Royal Canin and I could tell she wasn't crazy about it and I wanted to switch over to something natural. She loves it! Initially I mixed in California Natural with her original food and she was picking out the California Natural and only eating those pieces!