About The Ingredients

About Our Ingredients

Longevity offers an assortment of flavors in a variety of formulations to give your pet diversity to optimize wellness and to satisfy the needs of pets with food allergies and intolerances. Under the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the body has both “yin” (cooling, quiet, passive) energy and “yang” (heat, inflammation, aggressive) energy. Any imbalance in the yin/yang forces is an indication of non-optimal health. Too much yang energy may be present in pets with food allergies and intolerances, who seek cool places, pant heavily, and are very restless; while too much yin energy may be indicated in pets with poor appetites, weakness, fatigue, and incontinence, for example. Feeding cooling or neutral formulas to a pet with too much yang energy is recommended, as is feeding warming formulas to pets with yin abundance. You may choose your Longevity formula based upon these principles of the primary protein in each variety if your pet exhibits an imbalance. Healthy pets should enjoy a variety of all of our different protein options for best results.

Longevity Ingredients

Grass-fed Beef:

We use only grass-fed, grass-finished beef in our Longevity products for optimal nutritional benefit and wellness. Grass-fed beef is richer in Omega-3 fats, Vitamin E, beta-carotene, and conjugated linolenic acid (omega 3 fatty acid) than grain-fed beef. Beef is rich in iron and phosphorus, and contains high levels of selenium which is known to benefit issues such as allergies, arthritis, and heart disease. Beef is a neutral food and is nourishing and beneficial for a wide range of pets.

Free Range Chicken:

Chicken is a lean protein that is rich in niacin and is highly digestible. Our healthy chickens are raised on small, local free-range farms to give your pet the best quality protein possible. Chicken is a warming food and is helpful for pets with an overabundance of yin energy (passive/weak/easily fatigued).

Local, Humane Turkey:

Turkey is a highly digestible protein source that contains selenium and tryptophan, which boost the immune system and also have a calming influence on many pets. We use locally sourced free-range turkeys raised in a healthy and humane environment. Turkey is a warming food and is helpful for pets with an overabundance of yin energy (passive/weak/easily fatigued).

Natural Duck:

Duck is rich in many minerals, including iron, phosphorous, and zinc, and is a wonderful choice for pets who may be allergic or sensitive to other proteins. Duck is a cooling food and is optimal for pets with an overabundance of yang energy.

Local Rabbit:

Abundant with amino acids and essential fatty acids and low in fat, our rabbit formula is wonderful for pets with sensitive digestive systems and skin conditions. Rabbit is a cooling food and is optimal for pets with an overabundance of yang energy.

Animal Organs:

Organ meats are packed with nutrients, including B vitamins and folic acid. They are also loaded with minerals like phosphorus, iron, copper, magnesium and iodine, and are a rich source of Vitamin D which is essential for your pet’s immune system function. Organ meats contain omega fatty acids that your pet needs for a long and healthy life.

Atlantic Mackerel:

Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, iron, and selenium. It is great for healthy skin and fur. It is also a great source of antioxidants and CoQ10.

Green Tripe:

Tripe, the edible lining of a cow’s stomach, is a wealth of vital nutrients for your dog including enzymes, omega- 3 and 6 fatty acids, probiotics, and phytonutrients. Tripe is also a natural source of chondroitin sulfate, for joint health.

Broccoli:

Broccoli bolsters the immune system and may help the body to eliminate toxins.

Carrots:

Carrots contain vitamin A, antioxidants (including Beta Carotene) that support immune health, as well as having benefits for healthy eyes, skin, and coat.

Parsley:

Rich in vitamins K, C, and A, and in iron, parsley can reduce inflammation in the body.

Spinach:

Rich in vitamins A, B, C, and K, spinach is a wonderful source of vitamins necessary for strengthening bones.

Apples:

Apples contain calcium, vitamin K, vitamin C, and pectin which help improve skin and coat.

Blueberry:

Blueberries are rich in antioxidants, vital for immune system support.

Tomato:

Tomatoes are rich in lycopene and Vitamin C. Longevity uses cooked tomatoes to release the lycopene and improve its bioavailability.

Shiitake Mushrooms:

Shiitake mushrooms are known for their wellness and anti-inflammatory properties.

maitake mushroom

Maitake Mushrooms:

Maitake mushrooms stimulate the overall immune system.

Garlic

Garlic:

Garlic is a natural antibiotic and has antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic properties and will make your pet less attractive to fleas.

Ginger:

Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant that is wonderful for digestive health.

Sesame Seeds:

Sesame seeds are rich in copper, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous, and Vitamin E.

Bone Meal:

Bone meal contains vital nutrients, such as calcium and phosphorous, that pets need for good health. Our bone meal is particularly unique as it is from a high-quality source without heavy metals or toxins.