Since 2017, Smalls has made cat-first food and treats, centered on gently cooked fresh meals with at least 80% animal protein. Its human-grade recipes are prepared in USDA-certified facilities in New Jersey and Ohio, then frozen and shipped nationwide to preserve freshness. The company also makes freeze-dried food, broths, and lickable treats formulated with veterinary nutritionists.
USDA Certified Facilities
Raised Right PetsRaised Right Pets makes human-grade dog and cat food, gently cooked in a human-grade facility and sold through custom meal plans as well as one-time purchases. Based in Rye, New York, the company works with veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker and formulation expert Steve Brown on limited-ingredient recipes, many using a single animal-protein source and ten ingredients or fewer. Every batch is lab safety tested for pathogens before shipment, and the company’s recipes received the 2019 Innovation Award for Nutrition from the Innovative Veterinary Care Journal.RYE, NY
FreshpetFreshpet manufactures refrigerated, fresh pet food and treats for dogs and cats. Its products use fresh animal proteins, fruits, vegetables, and grains, are gently steam-cooked, and are made in Freshpet kitchens for retail sale and customized home delivery.BETHLEHEM, PA
Grandma Mae's Country NaturalsFounded in 2007 by a group of independent pet-store owners, Grandma Mae’s Country Naturals makes dog and cat food, treats, and related pet nutrition products for neighborhood stores. The small-business-owned brand uses a low-temperature, slow-cooking process and makes its kibble in rural upstate New York, with nearly all ingredients sourced from the United States. Its cat formulas are specifically designed to support long-term urinary tract health, while every batch is tested by an outside laboratory before release.NEW YORK, NY
Lake Erie Pet Food CoStarted in 2015 after owners Darla and Roody showed them the difference better nutrition could make, Lake Erie Pet Food Co. makes fresh dog and cat food in small monthly batches at an AAFCO- and APHIS-EU-certified facility in Northeast Ohio. The Cleveland-area company uses USA ingredients, puts meat first, and delivers its food locally in its own vans while helping customers understand what is in their pets’ bowls.CLEVELAND, OH