Bison Feast Canned Dog Food - 13 oz can
Northstar Bison
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Northstar Bison
Bison Feast Canned Dog Food - 13 oz can
Whole-animal bison in a can — muscle meat, bone, liver, heart, tripe, and trachea — sourced from 100% grass-fed and finished Northern Plains bison. Every ingredient is bison, water, and a complete vitamin and mineral panel. No grains, no fillers, no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Shelf stable before opening, so it stacks easily and travels without fuss. Hand delivered to your door by local drivers.
- Whole-animal nutrition in every can — six tissue types that mirror what a dog would eat in the wild, including organ meat and tripe rarely found in conventional wet food
- Sourced from 100% grass-fed and finished bison raised on the Northern Plains — not grain-finished feedlot animals, not mystery sourced protein
- Complete adult diet; fits grain-free, carnivore, and ancestral feeding protocols
Each 13 oz. can of Bison Feast is built around one animal, raised one way: 100% grass-fed and finished bison from the Northern Plains. Muscle meat, bone, liver, heart, tripe, and trachea — six whole-animal tissue types that most wet foods never touch. Fortified with a complete vitamin and mineral panel to meet adult maintenance requirements. No grains, no fillers, no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
The Northern Plains sourcing matters. These bison are raised on pasture and finished on grass — not grain-finished in the final weeks to cut costs. Grass-fed and finished animals carry a different fat profile than grain-finished: more omega-3s, a better omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, and higher levels of fat-soluble nutrients. That distinction holds for the animal — and it passes through to what's in the can.
Nutritionals per 13 oz. can (362g): 416 kcal | 38g Protein (9% as-fed) | 29g Fat (7% as-fed) | 0.25% Phosphorus | 115 kcal/100g | 261 kcal/cup.
Serve as-is, or mix with dry kibble — reduce wet food by 6 oz for every ½ cup of dry food added. Keep fresh water available at all times. Shelf stable — no refrigeration required before opening; store in a cool, dry place, refrigerate after opening, and use within a few days. Fits grain-free, carnivore, keto, and ancestral feeding approaches, with zero starchy carbohydrates or legumes and a macro profile built entirely from animal-sourced protein and fat.
Dog owners consistently report improved digestion, coat quality, and enthusiasm at mealtime — especially for dogs with sensitive stomachs.
Hand delivered to your door by local drivers.
General feeding guide (adult maintenance):
3–10 lbs: ⅓–1 can | 15–30 lbs: 1⅓–2⅓ cans | 40–60 lbs: 2¾–4 cans | 70–100 lbs: 4½–5¾ cans | 100+ lbs: add ½ can per additional 10 lbs.
Puppies: up to 2× the weight-based amount. Lactating females: up to 3× the weight-based amount. Adjust to your dog's individual needs.
Customers rate this 4.8 stars across 136 reviews. The consistent thread: dogs that are picky about other wet foods take to Bison Feast without hesitation, and owners keep coming back because the ingredient list is exactly what it looks like — no surprises, no second-guessing.
Ingredients: Bison, Water Sufficient for Processing, Bison Bone, Bison Liver, Bison Tripe, Bison Heart, Bison Trachea, Guar Gum, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacinamide, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Acetate, Folic Acid, Riboflavin, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Minerals (Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate).
Common Questions
How does this compare nutritionally to conventional canned dog foods?
Most mass-market canned dog foods use grain-finished beef or chicken byproduct as the primary protein, often padded with corn starch, pea protein, or carrageenan. Bison Feast delivers 38g of protein and 29g of fat per 13 oz can — that's 9% protein and 7% fat on an as-fed basis — with zero grain, starch, or plant-based filler protein. By contrast, a leading national brand canned dog food in the same weight range typically comes in around 6-7% protein and 4-5% fat as-fed, with rice or corn starch making up a meaningful portion of the caloric load. The 416 kcal per can here comes almost entirely from animal-sourced protein and fat, not carbohydrate. The phosphorus level at 0.25% is also relevant for dogs with kidney considerations, where precision matters more than with starch-heavy formulas.
What does grass-fed and finished actually mean, and why does the 'finished' part matter?
Grass-fed alone means an animal was raised on pasture but doesn't guarantee it wasn't grain-finished in the final weeks or months before slaughter — a common industry practice that cuts costs and adds marbling quickly. Grass-finished means the animal ate only forage from birth through processing. That distinction changes the fat profile measurably: grass-finished ruminants consistently show omega-6 to omega-3 ratios closer to 2:1 to 4:1, compared to 10:1 or higher in grain-finished animals. They also carry higher concentrations of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a naturally occurring fatty acid associated with anti-inflammatory effects, and greater levels of fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin E and beta-carotene. When the label says 100% grass-fed and finished, it means these bison ate only pasture grass on the Northern Plains through the end of their lives — that fat profile is what ends up in the can.
Why does the recipe include organ meats and trachea — what do those ingredients actually contribute?
Liver is one of the most nutrient-dense tissues in any animal: it's the primary storage site for vitamin A, vitamin B12, folate, copper, and heme iron. Bison liver in particular delivers these in a highly bioavailable form that synthetic supplements partially replicate but don't fully match in absorption profile. Tripe — the stomach lining of a ruminant — contains naturally occurring digestive enzymes, beneficial bacteria, and a near-perfect calcium-to-phosphorus ratio for dogs, roughly 1:1. Heart is dense skeletal-like muscle with high taurine and CoQ10 content. Trachea is a cartilaginous tissue that contributes naturally occurring chondroitin sulfate, which supports joint cartilage. Bone provides calcium and phosphorus in mineral form. Using all six tissue types together more closely mirrors what a dog would consume eating a whole prey animal than any single-cut formula can.
Is this appropriate for dogs on a carnivore, keto, or ancestral diet?
Yes, and the macros support it specifically. The formula is grain-free and contains no starchy carbohydrates, legumes, or plant-based proteins. At 38g protein and 29g fat per can with negligible digestible carbohydrate, the ratio is consistent with a high-fat, moderate-protein, very-low-carb profile that fits carnivore and ancestral feeding frameworks. For context, 416 kcal per can breaks down almost entirely from protein and fat calories — roughly 37% protein calories and 63% fat calories on a zero-carb basis. Dogs eating strictly whole-prey or raw diets can transition to this as a shelf-stable alternative without introducing ingredients that conflict with those frameworks. The complete vitamin and mineral panel means it meets adult maintenance requirements on its own, which raw diets often require supplementation to achieve.
How do I verify the grass-fed and finished claims — what should I look for on the label or from the brand?
Northstar Bison is a Northern Plains ranching operation that raises its own bison, which means the supply chain is shorter and more traceable than brands sourcing through commodity brokers. The 'grass-fed and finished' claim on the label carries a specific legal meaning under USDA guidelines: the animals cannot have been fed grain or grain byproducts and must have had continuous access to pasture throughout their lives. Unlike the USDA Organic certification, there is no federally mandated third-party audit for the grass-finished claim, so brand transparency about sourcing geography and ranch ownership matters. In this case, the 'Northern Plains' origin and single-species, single-sourced ingredient list are verifiable indicators — there's no blended international commodity bison here. Asking the brand directly for documentation of their ranching practices or AAFCO compliance statement is a reasonable next step if you need further verification.
How does whole-animal bison differ from what's typically labeled 'meat byproducts' in mass-market pet food?
AAFCO defines 'meat byproducts' broadly as non-rendered clean parts other than meat derived from slaughtered mammals — which can include lungs, spleen, kidneys, brain, liver, blood, and bone, but also lower-quality material like intestinal content and hair if processing standards slip. The problem isn't organs themselves; it's that 'byproducts' as a class gives no specificity about which organs or tissues are actually present. Bison Feast names every tissue individually: liver, heart, tripe, trachea, and bone are listed separately. That specificity means you know exactly what's in the can and in what rough order by weight. Named organs from grass-finished bison represent a nutritional tier well above commodity byproduct blends — the sourcing, the species, and the finishing method all affect the nutrient density and fatty acid profile of those tissues in ways that mass-market byproduct labeling obscures entirely.
Can this be used as a complete diet on its own, or does it need to be combined with other foods?
It is formulated to meet AAFCO adult maintenance requirements as a standalone diet, meaning it has been fortified with the full vitamin and mineral panel necessary to support an adult dog without supplementation. The 13 vitamins and 10 minerals listed — including zinc proteinate and copper proteinate in chelated form for better absorption — cover what the whole-animal ingredients alone may not deliver in consistent quantities can to can. For adult dogs, it can be fed as the sole diet following the weight-based feeding guide on the label. It is not currently formulated to meet AAFCO growth or reproduction requirements on its own, so puppies being fed exclusively canned food and lactating females should have their diets reviewed with a veterinarian, even though the label provides multipliers for those life stages as a starting point when mixed feeding is involved.
The Northern Plains sourcing matters. These bison are raised on pasture and finished on grass — not grain-finished in the final weeks to cut costs. Grass-fed and finished animals carry a different fat profile than grain-finished: more omega-3s, a better omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, and higher levels of fat-soluble nutrients. That distinction holds for the animal — and it passes through to what's in the can.
Nutritionals per 13 oz. can (362g): 416 kcal | 38g Protein (9% as-fed) | 29g Fat (7% as-fed) | 0.25% Phosphorus | 115 kcal/100g | 261 kcal/cup.
Serve as-is, or mix with dry kibble — reduce wet food by 6 oz for every ½ cup of dry food added. Keep fresh water available at all times. Shelf stable — no refrigeration required before opening; store in a cool, dry place, refrigerate after opening, and use within a few days. Fits grain-free, carnivore, keto, and ancestral feeding approaches, with zero starchy carbohydrates or legumes and a macro profile built entirely from animal-sourced protein and fat.
Dog owners consistently report improved digestion, coat quality, and enthusiasm at mealtime — especially for dogs with sensitive stomachs.
- "My dog will not drink water on his own. I give him water with Bison Feast in it, 3x day. He has Acid Reflux and when his stomach bothers him I give him 2 tablespoons Bison Feast to help with the acid. Really does the job." — Cheryl P., Verified Buyer
- "Been feeding this for a few years now. Dog has sensitive stomach, no issues. Food is NOT cooked in the can — it's steamed and then put in cans. The nutrients are still in the food. Great company, great customer service." — C.L., Verified Buyer
- "Just the best dog food ever and the extra case is too good to be true! Love you North Star!" — Mary, Verified Buyer
Hand delivered to your door by local drivers.
General feeding guide (adult maintenance):
3–10 lbs: ⅓–1 can | 15–30 lbs: 1⅓–2⅓ cans | 40–60 lbs: 2¾–4 cans | 70–100 lbs: 4½–5¾ cans | 100+ lbs: add ½ can per additional 10 lbs.
Puppies: up to 2× the weight-based amount. Lactating females: up to 3× the weight-based amount. Adjust to your dog's individual needs.
Customers rate this 4.8 stars across 136 reviews. The consistent thread: dogs that are picky about other wet foods take to Bison Feast without hesitation, and owners keep coming back because the ingredient list is exactly what it looks like — no surprises, no second-guessing.
Ingredients: Bison, Water Sufficient for Processing, Bison Bone, Bison Liver, Bison Tripe, Bison Heart, Bison Trachea, Guar Gum, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Niacinamide, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Acetate, Folic Acid, Riboflavin, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Minerals (Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate).
Common Questions
How does this compare nutritionally to conventional canned dog foods?
Most mass-market canned dog foods use grain-finished beef or chicken byproduct as the primary protein, often padded with corn starch, pea protein, or carrageenan. Bison Feast delivers 38g of protein and 29g of fat per 13 oz can — that's 9% protein and 7% fat on an as-fed basis — with zero grain, starch, or plant-based filler protein. By contrast, a leading national brand canned dog food in the same weight range typically comes in around 6-7% protein and 4-5% fat as-fed, with rice or corn starch making up a meaningful portion of the caloric load. The 416 kcal per can here comes almost entirely from animal-sourced protein and fat, not carbohydrate. The phosphorus level at 0.25% is also relevant for dogs with kidney considerations, where precision matters more than with starch-heavy formulas.
What does grass-fed and finished actually mean, and why does the 'finished' part matter?
Grass-fed alone means an animal was raised on pasture but doesn't guarantee it wasn't grain-finished in the final weeks or months before slaughter — a common industry practice that cuts costs and adds marbling quickly. Grass-finished means the animal ate only forage from birth through processing. That distinction changes the fat profile measurably: grass-finished ruminants consistently show omega-6 to omega-3 ratios closer to 2:1 to 4:1, compared to 10:1 or higher in grain-finished animals. They also carry higher concentrations of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a naturally occurring fatty acid associated with anti-inflammatory effects, and greater levels of fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin E and beta-carotene. When the label says 100% grass-fed and finished, it means these bison ate only pasture grass on the Northern Plains through the end of their lives — that fat profile is what ends up in the can.
Why does the recipe include organ meats and trachea — what do those ingredients actually contribute?
Liver is one of the most nutrient-dense tissues in any animal: it's the primary storage site for vitamin A, vitamin B12, folate, copper, and heme iron. Bison liver in particular delivers these in a highly bioavailable form that synthetic supplements partially replicate but don't fully match in absorption profile. Tripe — the stomach lining of a ruminant — contains naturally occurring digestive enzymes, beneficial bacteria, and a near-perfect calcium-to-phosphorus ratio for dogs, roughly 1:1. Heart is dense skeletal-like muscle with high taurine and CoQ10 content. Trachea is a cartilaginous tissue that contributes naturally occurring chondroitin sulfate, which supports joint cartilage. Bone provides calcium and phosphorus in mineral form. Using all six tissue types together more closely mirrors what a dog would consume eating a whole prey animal than any single-cut formula can.
Is this appropriate for dogs on a carnivore, keto, or ancestral diet?
Yes, and the macros support it specifically. The formula is grain-free and contains no starchy carbohydrates, legumes, or plant-based proteins. At 38g protein and 29g fat per can with negligible digestible carbohydrate, the ratio is consistent with a high-fat, moderate-protein, very-low-carb profile that fits carnivore and ancestral feeding frameworks. For context, 416 kcal per can breaks down almost entirely from protein and fat calories — roughly 37% protein calories and 63% fat calories on a zero-carb basis. Dogs eating strictly whole-prey or raw diets can transition to this as a shelf-stable alternative without introducing ingredients that conflict with those frameworks. The complete vitamin and mineral panel means it meets adult maintenance requirements on its own, which raw diets often require supplementation to achieve.
How do I verify the grass-fed and finished claims — what should I look for on the label or from the brand?
Northstar Bison is a Northern Plains ranching operation that raises its own bison, which means the supply chain is shorter and more traceable than brands sourcing through commodity brokers. The 'grass-fed and finished' claim on the label carries a specific legal meaning under USDA guidelines: the animals cannot have been fed grain or grain byproducts and must have had continuous access to pasture throughout their lives. Unlike the USDA Organic certification, there is no federally mandated third-party audit for the grass-finished claim, so brand transparency about sourcing geography and ranch ownership matters. In this case, the 'Northern Plains' origin and single-species, single-sourced ingredient list are verifiable indicators — there's no blended international commodity bison here. Asking the brand directly for documentation of their ranching practices or AAFCO compliance statement is a reasonable next step if you need further verification.
How does whole-animal bison differ from what's typically labeled 'meat byproducts' in mass-market pet food?
AAFCO defines 'meat byproducts' broadly as non-rendered clean parts other than meat derived from slaughtered mammals — which can include lungs, spleen, kidneys, brain, liver, blood, and bone, but also lower-quality material like intestinal content and hair if processing standards slip. The problem isn't organs themselves; it's that 'byproducts' as a class gives no specificity about which organs or tissues are actually present. Bison Feast names every tissue individually: liver, heart, tripe, trachea, and bone are listed separately. That specificity means you know exactly what's in the can and in what rough order by weight. Named organs from grass-finished bison represent a nutritional tier well above commodity byproduct blends — the sourcing, the species, and the finishing method all affect the nutrient density and fatty acid profile of those tissues in ways that mass-market byproduct labeling obscures entirely.
Can this be used as a complete diet on its own, or does it need to be combined with other foods?
It is formulated to meet AAFCO adult maintenance requirements as a standalone diet, meaning it has been fortified with the full vitamin and mineral panel necessary to support an adult dog without supplementation. The 13 vitamins and 10 minerals listed — including zinc proteinate and copper proteinate in chelated form for better absorption — cover what the whole-animal ingredients alone may not deliver in consistent quantities can to can. For adult dogs, it can be fed as the sole diet following the weight-based feeding guide on the label. It is not currently formulated to meet AAFCO growth or reproduction requirements on its own, so puppies being fed exclusively canned food and lactating females should have their diets reviewed with a veterinarian, even though the label provides multipliers for those life stages as a starting point when mixed feeding is involved.
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