Natural Balance Health Protection Puppy Real Chicken, Brown Rice & Pumpkin Dry Dog Food, 12-lb bag

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  • This recipe was developed with veterinarians and nutrition experts to provide complete and balanced nutrition for your puppy.
  • Each serving supports 6 key health benefits, including brain development, digestive health, skin and coat, heart support, strong bones and teeth, and a strong immune system.
  • The small kibble size is perfect for smaller jaws and teeth.
  • This dry food contains natural prebiotic fiber and probiotics for digestive wellness and a healthy microbiome.
  • You’ll be happy to know this food is made with real chicken as the number one ingredient and gentle ingredients like brown rice and pumpkin for healthy digestion.

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Whole Body Health, Easy on Digestion

Health Protection recipes provide complete, balanced nutrition for whole-body health and digestion. Made with high-quality ingredients, each bite has prebiotic fiber, and the kibble is probiotic-coated to support a healthy microbiome.

6-in-1 Health Support

Digestive Health: Prebiotic fiber, probiotic kibble coating

Skin & Coat: Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids

Heart Support: Taurine

Bones & Teeth: Calcium and phosphorus

Immune System: Antioxidants, vitamin E, zinc, selenium

Hip & Joints: Glucosamine & chondroitin

Supports Digestive Wellness

Each dry recipe helps support a healthy microbiome with:

Real chicken, salmon or lamb as the #1 ingredient

Inulin from chicory root for prebiotic fiber

Kibble coated with live probiotics

Brown rice and pumpkin for fiber

A Wholesome Choice

Natural Balance Health Protection recipes are proudly crafted in the USA with quality globally sourced ingredients. Each recipe is made without corn, wheat, soy, or animal by-product meal ingredients and contains no artificial flavors or colors.

About Natural Balance

For over 30 years, Natural Balance has believed that what’s not in your pet’s food is just as important as what is. Their commitment to quality and nutrition is why pet parents trust Natural Balance for cats and dogs.

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23 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sue on Dec 29, 2025

Value and convenience.

GS puppies need puppy food until about 18 months apparently. This has hip and joint supplements in it for avoidance of future hip dysplasia I hope. Also it is low

GS puppies need puppy food until about 18 months apparently. This has hip and joint supplements in it for avoidance of future hip dysplasia I hope. Also it is low in calcium so her bones don’t grow too fast resulting in possible hip dysplasia.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kathy on Dec 23, 2025

This is worth every cent of it!!!! TOP QUALITY!!!

This is the best of the best! I will use it for my dogs from now on!

This is the best of the best! I will use it for my dogs from now on!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Lorraine on Jul 24, 2025

She loves it.

I'm a fan of Natural balance. She also loves the puppy lamb and rice recipe. I mixed them and she eats every kibble in the bowl.

I'm a fan of Natural balance. She also loves the puppy lamb and rice recipe. I mixed them and she eats every kibble in the bowl.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Bluebell Bottoms Bengals on Mar 4, 2025
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Happy Puppies / Happy Moms

I weaned my puppies with Natural Balance Health Protection Puppy and have been very pleased with the results. Nice solid poop out if the gate and they have been

I weaned my puppies with Natural Balance Health Protection Puppy and have been very pleased with the results. Nice solid poop out if the gate and they have been growing well with excellent loads of healthy energy. I feel that the added prebiotic and probiotic really helped in their transition from milk. I did soak the diet in the beginning and was impressed with the stability of the kibble and ease of clean up. I would recommend this diet to get your puppy off to a wonderful start.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Robert on Dec 1, 2025

Healthy Kibble at a decent price

Good kibble for the price.

Good kibble for the price.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jennifer on Feb 5, 2025
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Perfect for puppies!

I’m always on the lookout for a food that will not only appeal to my puppies but also benefit them greatly. Natural Balance has knocked it out of the park—and then

I’m always on the lookout for a food that will not only appeal to my puppies but also benefit them greatly. Natural Balance has knocked it out of the park—and then some! Both of my puppies (one four months, one six) are absolutely thrilled about mealtime since introducing this into their diet. The kibble size is perfect—small enough for little mouths to chew easily but also ideal for training treats, which is a huge plus! On top of that, I love knowing they’re getting a balanced meal with quality ingredients. This food has been a game-changer, and I’ll definitely be keeping it in their rotation!


Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Hank on Feb 15, 2025
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Great product just not for our Corgi.

This is a great product just not for my puppy. I am unsure what is in it that doesn’t agree with her belly. We slowly transitioned her from her puppy food to this,

This is a great product just not for my puppy. I am unsure what is in it that doesn’t agree with her belly. We slowly transitioned her from her puppy food to this, and she did okay but we noticed her vomiting. Thought maybe it was a fluke thing. However, every time we fed her the food her belly just got so upset. We switched her back to her original food and she has been fine. My 2 year old Corgi loved it with no GI issues! But he unfortunately, needs to drop a few pounds and cannot have the puppy food.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By lbjpdj on Feb 8, 2025
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Love this new food with my pup.

Got this for my 3 year old 50lb silver lab. I got chicken with brown rice and pumpkin. My pup adjusted very well to this food. He loves it. There was no gastrointestinal

Got this for my 3 year old 50lb silver lab. I got chicken with brown rice and pumpkin. My pup adjusted very well to this food. He loves it. There was no gastrointestinal issues with the change of food. His skin seems less itchy as well. Better diet I’m guessing because it’s the only thing I changed. Will stay with this product. He is active and happy.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By PA dog and bird mommy on Feb 5, 2025
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Quality puppy food

My puppy LOVED this as soon as I put it down for her. I love the quality ingredients of the chicken, brown rice, pumpkin, prebiotics and probiotics. The pieces are

My puppy LOVED this as soon as I put it down for her. I love the quality ingredients of the chicken, brown rice, pumpkin, prebiotics and probiotics. The pieces are also small for even the littlest puppy. And no stool issues with this one! I was so impressed with the puppy food and its quality ingredients, I bought the adult version for my other two dogs.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Ellie on Feb 14, 2025
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Natural balance puppy formula is good!

When I opened the bag it smelled really good and my big puppy immediately scarfed some up but after a few bites he didn't seem to want anymore,, I mixed it with

When I opened the bag it smelled really good and my big puppy immediately scarfed some up but after a few bites he didn't seem to want anymore,, I mixed it with his original food and he seems to be eating it okay, the food has good ingredients so I'm hoping he decides to like it better! My cats were immediately drawn to this food tho! As I said, it does smell really good!