Don’t Be Buffaloed!

We’ve sniffed out the best pet product brands for your companion animal.

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: chose 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

Available at:

Chewy.com
Instacart.com
PetSmart
Petco

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Tender & True Bison Recipe Jerky Treats

Tender & True is dedicated to offering pet food and treats that are “Certifiably Better” for your companion animal. That’s why their foods are certified Organic, Animal Welfare Certified Marine Stewardship Council Certified and Non-GMO Verified. With the introduction of their Bison Recipe Jerky Treats, they are also a proud Partner in Bison Restoration.

All Ingredients:

Bison, Barley Flour, Coconut Glycerin, Flaxseed, Dried Skim Milk, Salt, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Rosemary Extract.

Available at:

Chewy.com
Natural Grocers
Sprouts Farmers Market

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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BLUE Wilderness® Rocky Mountain Recipe™

Blue Buffalo products have long used the image of the North American Bison to convey the quality of their ingredients. Blue’s Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe exemplifies that commitment. Deboned bison is the No. 1 ingredient is a quality, high protein recipe.

All Ingredients:

Deboned Bison, Chicken Meal (source of Glucosamine), Menhaden Fish Meal (source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids), Pea Protein, Pea Starch, Peas, Tapioca Starch, Potatoes, Dried Egg Product, Dried Tomato Pomace, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed (source of Omega 6 Fatty Acids), Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, DL-Methionine, Dried Chicory Root, Salt, Pea Fiber, Alfalfa Nutrient Concentrate, Calcium Carbonate, Choline Chloride, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Potassium Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Sulfate, Vegetable Juice for color, Ferrous Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Blueberries, Cranberries, Barley Grass, Parsley, Turmeric, Dried Kelp, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), L-Carnitine, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), L-Lysine, Copper Sulfate, Biotin (Vitamin B7), Vitamin A Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Sulfate, Taurine, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Calcium Iodate, Dried Yeast, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, Dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Sodium Selenite, Oil of Rosemary.

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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:

https://www.canidae.com/dog-food/products/canidae-grain-free-pure-heaven-biscuits-with-bison-and-butternut-squash/

https://www.canidae.com/dog-food/products/canidae-grain-free-pure-chewy-treats-with-bison-and-pumpkin/

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:
  • Amazon.com
  • Chewy.com
  • Jet.com
  • Independent Pet Specialty stores
  • Grocery Stores
  • Natural Food 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