Natural Balance Dog Food Review

Made by Big Heart Pet Brands (J.M. Smucker) in US.

Average score: 68/100 across 60 dog food products.

Top Natural Balance products

1. Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Diets Adult Wet Dog Food - Lamb & Brown Rice — 96/100
2. Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Chicken and Sweet Potato — 91/100
3. Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Chicken and Sweet Potato Small Breed Bites — 91/100
4. Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Lamb and Brown Rice Small Breed Bites — 90/100
5. Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Small Breed Lamb and Brown Rice — 90/100

Frequently asked questions

Who makes Natural Balance pet food?

Natural Balance is manufactured by Big Heart Pet Brands (J.M. Smucker).

Where is Natural Balance made?

Natural Balance pet food is made in US.

When was Natural Balance founded?

Natural Balance was founded in 1989.

Is Natural Balance WSAVA-aligned?

Natural Balance is not on our WSAVA-aligned shortlist. That doesn't automatically mean the food is poor quality — many strong brands haven't pursued WSAVA recognition — but it means we lack independent confirmation of feeding-trial validation and on-staff veterinary nutritionist staffing.

Has Natural Balance ever been recalled?

We haven't matched any Natural Balance products to current FDA recall records. Note that absence of matches isn't a guarantee of no recall history — older recalls may not be in the current feed.

How does Natural Balance score in our analysis?

Natural Balance averages 68/100 across 60 products in our catalog. Individual product scores combine ingredient quality, AAFCO compliance, and controversial-additive severity. See the methodology page for the full algorithm.

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