Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Nutrish® treats are safe to feed daily, when accompanied by your pet’s nutritionally complete and balanced diet.

No, our wet food for dogs is a natural food with added vitamins, minerals& other nutrients We do not add artificial flavors.

At this point, Nutrish® is only sold in the United States. If you have purchased or seen Nutrish® products outside of the United States, please contact us at (800) 323-7738 or email us using our Contact Us form so we can investigate the issue.

Yes, you may feed Nutrish® dry food for cats to kittens since many Nutrish® cat food recipes are formulated to meet the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) nutrient profiles for all life stages of a cat. Check the feeding instructions on the bag to determine whether the product is an “all life stages” recipe or an “adult maintenance” recipe. “All life stages” recipes will include instructions for when and how you should feed kittens and how to adjust feeding levels as your kitten grows. As always, don’t forget to see your vet regularly.

Yes, you can give Nutrish® dog treats to your puppy. We recommend breaking into smaller pieces for puppies. As always, please watch your dog to ensure the treats are thoroughly chewed before swallowing.

Yes, you may moisten Nutrish® Dry Food For Cats. To feed moistened, mix 1/4 cup of water to 2 cups of Nutrish®.

It’s easy to transition your cat to Nutrish® food. Slowly mix Nutrish® food with their other food over a five to ten day period until your cat is solely eating Nutrish®. Once your cat is only eating Nutrish® food, continue to consult the feeding guidelines on the bag.

Nutrish® uses high-quality carefully chosen ingredients. Every trusted ingredient supplier goes through rigorous qualification and testing. Rest assured that every product is backed by over 80 years of focused excellence in pet nutrition. You can learn more about our ingredients in our Ingredient Hubs.
Cat Ingredient Hub
Dog Ingredient Hub

All grant inquiries and applications for funding are by invitation only. The Foundation is not soliciting requests for new programs. Thank you for all the time and effort you put in daily to make a difference in your community! For all other inquiries, please contact info@rachaelrayfoundation.org.

Caloric information for each Nutrish® product can be found on the product label. For specific nutrition inquiries, please call us at 800-323-7738, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm ET.

Feeding instructions vary by product. Please reference the back of your cat treats package for the appropriate feeding instructions.

Feeding guidelines for our Nutrish® products can be found on the product label. We always suggest checking with your veterinarian for the best feeding advice for your dog’s or cat’s specific dietary needs.

Because of fluctuating ingredient costs and other aspects of the manufacturing process that are constantly changing, there is no set amount from each sale of Nutrish® that we can say “goes to charity”. However, we can confirm that a portion of proceeds from each sale of Nutrish® is donated to Rachael Ray Foundation™, which helps animals in need. Between 2019 and 2023, more than $7 million a year has been donated to animal charities and other organizations that do good for animals through The Rachael Ray Foundation and its predecessor entity.

Through February, more than $56 million have been donated to animal charities and other organizations that do good for animals through The Rachael Ray Foundation™ and its predecessor entity. The funds are used for care, medical supplies, treatments and more.

After opening Nutrish® wet cat food pouches, simply cover the pouch opening and put it in the refrigerator. You can store for up to 3 days after initial opening.

To maintain the freshness of Nutrish® wet food, simply use the resealable lid and refrigerate the wet food for dogs after opening. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days after initial opening.

It’s easy to transition your dog to Nutrish® food. Slowly mix Nutrish® food with their other food over a five-to-ten-day period until your dog is solely eating Nutrish® food. Once your dog is only eating Nutrish® food, keep in mind that feeding guidelines on the bag are just a guide. Your dog’s individual needs will vary based upon his/her size, activity level and even age. However, be sure not to overfeed your dog because overfeeding is a common source of digestive upset. Be sure to check your dog’s weight and adjust feeding levels to maintain a healthy weight. And don’t forget to see your vet regularly.

Rachael Ray partnered with a group of pet food experts at Ainsworth Pet Nutrition® to create recipes inspired by Rachael’s own kitchen that contain wholesome ingredients like meat and veggies.

Nutrish® pet food offers some pet foods with grain and others formulated without grain.

Nutrish® dog foods formulated without grain include:

• Zero Grain Salmon, Sweet Potato
• Zero Grain Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe
• Zero Grain Real Chicken & Apple Recipe wet food
• Hearty Beef Stew wet food
• Chicken Paw Pie wet food
• PEAK Protein

Nutrish® cat foods and treats formulated without grain include:

• Purrfect Entrees® Fin-Tastic Primavera
• Purrfect Entrees® Cravin’ Chicken Dinner®
• Purrfect Entrees® Variety Pack
• Purrfect Broths® Tasty Tuna Recipe cat treats
• Purrfect Broths® Classic Chicken Recipe cat treats
• Purrfect Broths® Creamy Chicken Bisque cat treats
• Purrfect Broths® Variety Pack cat treats
• Tuna Purrfection wet food
• Chicken & Shrimp Pawttenesca wet food
• Chicken & Liver Recipe wet food
• Chicken Purrcata wet food
• Ocean Fish-A-Licious wet food
• Ocean Fish & Chicken Catch-iatore wet food
• Chicken Lover’s Variety Pack wet food
• Ocean Lover’s Variety Pack wet food

Nutrish® pet food uses high-quality ingredients from trusted suppliers. We are committed to producing outstanding products every day. Our team takes great pride in ensuring our foods are wholesome, delicious, and most importantly, safe for your dog and cat. Our trusted ingredient suppliers go through rigorous qualification and our specially crafted formulas are backed by 80+ years of focused excellence in pet nutrition.

We continue our commitment to food safety and quality assurance. Nutrish® brand employs independent third parties to assess and audit our food safety programs at each manufacturing facility.

Ingredients for each Nutrish® product can be found on the product label. Explore our Ingredients Hubs to learn more about the various ingredients used in our dog and cat foods and treats.
Cat Ingredient Hub
Dog Ingredient Hub

Meat, which is always the #1 ingredient.

The Rachael Ray Foundation™ is a private foundation fully funded by the proceeds from the sale of Nutrish®. The Foundation was launched to help Rachael better support the causes she cares for most such as helping animals in need. Every year, millions of animals enter shelters throughout the U.S. in need of essential care and forever homes. RRF funds organizations across the country who work to improve the lives of shelter animals and other animals in need. In addition, the Foundation makes funds available for emergency situations and disaster relief efforts where help for animals is urgently needed. So many animals around the country need help, and through The Rachael Ray Foundation™, together we can make a real difference in the lives of so many four-legged friends.

It’s no coincidence the product is called Nutrish®. Every dry food recipe is made from natural ingredients like meat or meat meal and wholesome veggies, with added vitamins, minerals & other nutrients.

Nutrish® offers a complete line of Premium foods and treats for dogs and cats made with wholesome ingredients.

Our dry food recipes for dogs meet a variety of different nutritional needs — from premium nutrition (original Nutrish® recipes) to more specialized recipes, whole ingredient recipes (Nutrish® dish®), recipes formulated without grain (Nutrish® Zero Grain™), and protein-rich recipes (Nutrish® PEAK Protein™). Nutrish® also has many delicious flavors of wet food recipes for dogs. Finally, there’s a full line of Real Meat Treats in unique shapes and flavors and Soup Bones chews.

Nutrish®’s dry food recipes for cats include premium nutrition, featuring chicken or salmon as the number one ingredient, as well as specialized blends for unique needs like Indoor Complete and Longevity, and recipes formulated without grain, too. Nutrish® also has many delicious flavors of wet food recipes for cats, including convenient variety packs.

Nutrish® pet food is available almost everywhere you shop for pet food – in grocery stores, mass retailers, online, and at your local pet store, too! To find a complete listing of where to buy Nutrish, visit our where to buy store locator.

Meat, which is always the #1 ingredient.

Meat, which is always the #1 ingredient

Post Brands Pet Care, LLC acquired Nutrish® pet food from The J.M. Smucker Company in April 2023.

It was important to Rachael that Isaboo, her beloved dog, ate as well as the rest of her family, but Rachael had a difficult time finding a food that combined good taste and nutrition. That’s why Rachael teamed up with Ainsworth Pet Nutrition to develop Nutrish®. She also made sure that a portion of proceeds from each sale of Nutrish is donated to Rachael Ray Foundation™ which helps animals in need.

Nutrish® offers dog foods with the same great nutrition and carefully selected ingredients but formulated without grain ingredients, for those pet parents who seek to avoid grain.

Cats crave moisture, the moisture level in our wet cat food was determined to be the optimal level for cat acceptance and enjoyment through a variety of feeding studies.