ZIGNATURE® FAQs

Unlike many commercially available pet foods, which contain large amounts of simple carbohydrates as their first or second ingredient, Zignature recipes follow our limited ingredient, meat-first philosophy. Meat, poultry or fish is always the main ingredient. And we only use low glycemic carbohydrates such as chickpeas, peas, oats, millet or quinoa that also provide needed fiber. All of the Zignature formulas are made with wholesome ingredients, providing only the best for your four legged friend.

All Zignature recipes are based on a meat-first philosophy because dogs are carnivores first, and require high-quality animal, poultry or fish protein to thrive. The first listed ingredient in any pet food is vitally important because there’s more of that ingredient than any other. Not only is red meat, poultry or fish the first ingredient in all our recipes, but we also include specifically named red meat, poultry or fish type of meal as the second ingredient. Compare this to many well-known pet foods that use cheap, high-starch carbohydrate fillers as their first or second ingredient, and you’ll quickly see why Zignature offers your pet the correct nutrition for enhanced vitality.

To help make it easier for your pet’s system to acclimate, start by introducing a small amount of Zignature®. Increase it daily while decreasing the previous food by the same amount.

We develop and craft our recipes with our nutritionists and food scientists and make our products in Brainerd, Minnesota; Perham, Minnesota; and Mitchell, South Dakota.

We thoughtfully source our quality ingredients from around the world. Our Pork, Turkey, Salmon, Trout, Whitefish, and Catfish come from the United States; Duck and Guinea Fowl from the picturesque coasts of western France; Lamb and Venison from the rich farmlands of New Zealand; and Kangaroo and Goat from Australia.

Yes, all of our recipes are manufactured here in the United States.

Visit one of our retail partners for a free sample. We have 4oz samples of various recipes for your pet to try. If you don’t see our samples at your local store, ask a store associate for help.  To find a retailer in your area, click here. If there are no retailers in your area, please contact us below at the “How can we help you?” button below.

Loaded with meats your dog craves, such as Duck, Lamb, and Salmon, our recipes aren’t just highly nutritious; they’re delicious as well. We guarantee, If your dog doesn’t eat it, return the bag or can to your local retailer for a full refund.

No, and we never will. Like you, we treat pets like family members. We started our company to provide all dogs the best possible nutrition from responsibly sourced ingredients. To fine-tune our recipes, we conduct trials where our food is offered freely to pets in a comfortable, stress-free environment.

Select Zignature Formulas are created with similar nutrient profiles making rotational feeding simple and easy. If your dog is sensitive to specific proteins, we recommend that you try to stay within protein groups with your rotation (fish with fish, poultry with poultry, meat with meat, etc.).

Our recipes are carefully crafted and tested to be as delicious as they are nutritious. They come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, so if your dog doesn’t agree, you can return the unused portion to your local retailer with your receipt for a full refund.

You can find Zignature product at your neighborhood retailer specialty stores. For a complete list of stores in your neighborhood, click here.

You can get all of our recipes at several online pet specialty retailers, such as Chewy.com and Amazon.com

Not yet, but we’re currently developing recipes for our feline friends. Until then, we recommend Pet Global’s Fussie Cat, Essence Cat Food and Inception Cat Food  To learn more, visit Fussiecat.com, Essencepetfoods.com, Inceptionpetfoods.com

Once opened, our dry food should be consumed within 90 days. Wet food, once opened, should be consumed within three days. All Zignature products should be stored indoors, preferably in a re-sealable container or in the original packaging rolled tightly to maintain an airtight seal. Refrigeration is not a requirement for dry food. For ideal storage, keep your canine’s food in a cool, dark, dry room with a temperature between 40 – 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Zignature foods have a maximum shelf-life of 18 months after packaging before expiration. Do not use any food after the expiration date.