Who We Are

Earth Options by Pets 1st recipes strive for excellence in quality. Our recipes are simply superior in a crowded and confusing marketplace. We meet or exceed AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) as well as CVMA (Canadian Veterinary Medical Association) standards for all life stages. We only use the finest ingredients which are sourced close to the production facility whenever possible. Currently our recipes are manufactured in Ontario, Canada. There are NO by-products or artificial preservatives in our recipes. We only use defined meat and/or meal sources (Chicken, Salmon, Lamb, Turkey and Duck). Our bags are stamped with the date of manufacture so you always know just how fresh the food really is. We strive to keep you informed and have never made a decision that negatively impacts the quality of our foods, our ingredients, or our service.

Earth Options by Pets1st recipes undergo stringent testing for both quality and safety. They are manufactured at plants which are EU, FDA, and CFIA certified. This means that they must meet a very high standard of sanitation, cleanliness and manufacturing practices. There are specific independent audits performed regularly by well-respected human-food audit companies. We test our ingredients before receiving them at the plant, for a variety of toxins as well as for their nutrient density and proper moisture levels. We then continue testing for salmonella and e-coli during all levels of the manufacturing process, using the standards set by Health Canada. We use state of the art technology to accurately measure protein, fat and moisture levels in our recipes. We record batch numbers so they can be traced back immediately. Finally, we package our product in a bag that provides ultimate protection against rancidity as we use only natural preservatives. This bag contains a plastic layer which is fused to a foil layer. Currently this type of bag is not part of any commercial recycling program. This is why as part of our environmental sustainability commitment, we offer a recycle program that helps keep these bags out of landfills.

No, never. We care about freshness. We care about knowing EXACTLY when a bag of our food was manufactured. We share that information on every bag. We never let our products sit around in a warehouse or in a retail display. Our furry friends are just too important to allow that to happen.

Our recipes are available from select independent distributors, as well as pet professionals, including some specialty retailers. There is also an option to have these recipes delivered direct from the manufacturer to your door. Our head office in South Surrey, B.C. acts as our main distribution center.

Yes, one of our most popular canine recipes is a moderate protein, moderate fat diet formulated to meet the most discriminating of tastes. It is packed with exceptional ingredients and produces such outstanding results, we call it our ‘Superfood’ recipe.

We also manufacture two LID (Limited ingredient diets) each containing a single animal protein source. One uses ‘Turkey’ as the source while the other uses ‘Salmon’. A strategy currently being used by many of our pet parents, is to use each recipe exclusively for six months and then switch to the other. This provides your furry family the exceptional benefit of both proteins over a 12-month period. Our LID Salmon recipe is also an excellent choice for dogs with food sensitivities.

Yes, our ‘Lamb Optimal Protection’ has been formulated with select proteins and various traditional ingredients to help aid in eliminating sensitivities and other potentially harmful side effects of consuming pea proteins and/or fiber. This recipe is especially popular with our many breeders for their whelping bitches. It is also excellent for those dogs that are used as stud dogs.

Yes, we have a ‘Chicken Optimal Weight’ recipe which is low in k/cals. All our recipes help to some degree with weight loss. That is because it is our belief that the main element in keeping your furry family at optimal weight remains entirely up to you and how much you feed your pet. We include feeding guidelines on every bag, to assist you in determining a proper amount. We provide each new pet parent with a stainless-steel cup, which we hope you will use to measure how much you are feeding. In most cases this will be less than the recommended feeding guidelines, but is entirely dependent on metabolic, as well as environmental conditions. Less is better!! We encourage you to perform regular rib checks to help ensure your pet remains at his optimal weight. Keeping your pet at an ideal weight will increase the time you have to enjoy life together.

Our ‘Chicken Turkey and Salmon with Pea’ recipe is specifically formulated for indoor felines. The addition of pea fiber helps eliminate fur ball concerns. Many may be surprised that we only manufacture one feline recipe, but when discriminating felines love a food, they love a food!

Our recipes are formulated to meet the needs of our furry families on a daily basis. They may very well provide the nutritional necessities required in a prescription diet in some cases. It is always best to ask the veterinarian if this diet will meet the dietary criterion of the condition that is being treated. We can provide our specific nutritional profiles for you to show your vet. Veterinarians are not usually well schooled in nutrition, so perhaps some additional questions or explanations may be required. Veterinarians also sell pet food and that food is exclusive to them, so we recommend comparing the ingredients and profiles with our recipes. If they haven’t heard of us, or need to know more about us, we will happily contact them with our full information.

All our recipes come with a 100% money back guarantee. We certainly hope that one of our recipes will meet the nutritional and health requirements of your furry family but in the case that one doesn’t - we will use our years of experience to recommend a diet that will work – even if it’s not one we manufacture.

We started Pets First because we care about OUR four-legged furry families. We make all our decisions based on what is best for our pets, FIRST! For 24 years and counting, we remain a secret worth keeping!