Rayne's canned pate diets use guar gum as a thickening agent. Our chunky stew varieties in the carton packaging do not use any types of gums or binders at all. We do not use carrageenan in any of our products.

We introduced the use of dried algae as an omega 3 fatty acid source to ensure no other animal protein was being introduced into these pure, simple diets and have developed the only line of novel protein diets that do NOT have added animal fat (no chicken, beef, or pork fat coat the outside of the novel protein kibbles).

Natural flavors (from vegetables) are used on our dry diets. Typically, the ingredients in flavor systems are not disclosed, however, they can affect allergic animals, and we believe they should be available:

Yeast

Sodium Chloride (Salt)

Vegetable Oil (not from corn or soy)

Dextrose

Potassium Sorbate (a preservative)

Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative)

This provides a source of anti-inflammation medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). Unlike other fats, MCT are water-soluble and more efficiently absorbed and digested across a compromised GI.

Inclusion of this prebiotic fiber supports a healthy gastrointestinal tract. Beneficial bacteria in the intestine can preferentially use FOS as an energy source.  The result is a shift towards more growth of beneficial bacterial and less growth of harmful bacteria within in the gastrointestinal tract.

We believe that nutritional recommendations should be made by the veterinarians who have the educational background and specific knowledge of your pet. We use your veterinarian's name and clinic information to verify that the diet you are purchasing is in line with your veterinarian's recommendations. If you have a copy of your vet's recommendation, please email it to info@raynenutrition.com or ask your veterinary team to call us at the time of your first order.

The highly unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids EPA & DHA have potent anti-inflammatory effects in the body.  Diets containing rich sources of EPA & DHA can help alleviate pain in pets with osteoarthritis and reduce itchiness in pets with allergies.  Fish oil or marine microalgae are excellent sources of EPA & DHA in your pet’s diet.

Turkey, alligator, and pork are all sourced as locally as possible in the United States from USDA approved facilities.

Kangaroo — 100% of the world’s supply of kangaroo comes from government-controlled conservation in Australia. Read more on this here.

Rabbit — We source our rabbit meat from Italy and France, where rabbits are raised for human consumption. This not only ensures that we have a consistent, high-quality supply, but also allows us to fully utilize the meat that would otherwise go to waste.

We do our best to source ingredients as locally as possible to have a lower environmental impact, and depending on supply, this can mean sourcing from multiple farms. Our suppliers are committed to the welfare of animals, and just like us, believe that all animals should be treated with care and compassion throughout their lives.

Because of this, we and our suppliers embrace the globally recognized “Five Freedoms” of animal welfare in our supply chain:

1. FREEDOM FROM HUNGER AND THIRST

By providing ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigor.

2. FREEDOM FROM DISCOMFORT

By providing appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.

3. FREEDOM FROM PAIN, INJURY, AND DISEASE

By ensuring prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.

4. FREEDOM TO EXPRESS NORMAL BEHAVIOR

By providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal’s own kind.

5. FREEDOM FROM FEAR AND DISTRESS

By ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.

We require that all animal-derived ingredients used in our manufacturing process comply with all applicable laws and regulations on animal welfare. We will not tolerate, and we expect our suppliers to not tolerate, animal cruelty or abuse. If we become aware of behavior that does not meet this expectation, we will take the appropriate actions.

Yes! All of the cans and cartons used for our pate and stew diets are BPA-free.