Natural Balance L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets Grain-Free Sweet Potato & Venison Formula Dry Dog Food, 26-lb bag

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  • Natural
  • No Corn No Wheat No Soy
  • Limited Ingredient Diet
  • Chicken-Free
  • Grain-Free
  • Sensitive Digestion
  • Sensitive Skin
  • Skin & Coat Health
  • Heart Care
  • Hip & Joint Support
  • Immune Support
  • Dental & Breath Care
  • Digestive Health
  • Vitamins & Minerals
  • Made in USA
  • All Lifestages
  • All Breeds

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  • Venison provides essential protein and amino acids to help maintain strong muscles, while sweet potatoes offer a grain-free source of fiber to support healthy digestion.
  • Formulated with a simplified list of premium ingredients—a single animal protein source and no grains, soy, gluten, artificial colors or flavors.
  • Crafted with nutritious ingredients such as pea protein, fish oil, and sweet potatoes.
  • Complete diet balanced with essential nutrients to help maintain your dog's healthy immune system
  • Natural Balance offers delicious, nutrient-rich recipes for all dogs, including those with sensitive stomachs, irritable skin and allergies.

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Formulated for Ingredient Sensitivities 

Developed with veterinary and nutrition experts, each Natural Balance Limited Ingredient recipe is made with a single animal protein source and limited carbohydrates to help dogs with food sensitivities avoid specific ingredients.

Why Single Animal Protein?

The #1 most common ingredient sensitivity is protein, so these recipes feature real meat, fish or poultry as the #1 ingredient and a single source of animal protein. Explore a variety of Natural Balance offerings to help feed a single animal protein diet.

Helps Support Skin & Stomach Health

All Natural Balance Limited Ingredient recipes feature balanced omega-3 & 6 fatty acids to help support healthy skin and a shiny coat. Plus, brown rice or sweet potatoes provide a healthy fiber blend to support your dog’s healthy digestion.

Veterinarians Recommend Natural Balance

Natural Balance Limited Ingredient helps dogs with ingredient sensitivities live happy, healthy lives. For over 30 years, they have crafted recipes without compromise—no corn, wheat, or soy ingredients—to provide your dog with high-quality nutrition.

About Natural Balance

Pets with ingredient sensitivities deserve balanced and delicious nutrition. With these Limited Ingredient recipes, your dog is getting the essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients needed to support full-body health.

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Questions & Answers

30 Customer Questions

Does Natural Balance use Elk venison in this kibble?

Answer by Chewy • Dec 15, 2017
The type of venison used in Natural Balance is sourced from deer.

How many cups are in this bag

Answer by Chewy • Nov 02, 2020
The 4.5-pound bag contains approximately 18 cups of kibble, the 13-pound bag contains approximately 52 cups of kibble and the 26-pound bag contains approximately 104 cups of kibble.

Is it gmo free?

Answer by Chewy • Apr 05, 2023
Some Natural Balance products may contain GMO ingredients, such as Canola Oil. Please know that GMO ingredients have been used for decades and are approved by the FDA.

Is this dog food AAFCO approved?

Answer by Chewy • May 22, 2019
Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance® L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets® Sweet Potato and Venison Formula for Dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Adult Maintenance.
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1501 Customer Reviews

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Penny on Jan 23, 2026

WHAT IS GOING ON

What is going on with this food? Something isn't right. I've had my dogs on this for quite sometime and I've been ordering the Venison and Sweet Potato- this last

What is going on with this food? Something isn't right. I've had my dogs on this for quite sometime and I've been ordering the Venison and Sweet Potato- this last bag looked completely different, different color, different size, different smell. I am NOT HAPPY!! You can see by the photo- the food on the left is what it should look like, and the newest bag is the food on the right- which is slightly larger kibble, pale in color, with no smell. This food is entirely too expensive to be getting inferior product.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Nicole on Jan 7, 2026

Dog had elevated kidney levels and protein in urine

I switched my dogs to the Natural Balance sweet potato and venison in mid October. I have used the chicken and sweet potato in the past with these dogs and prior

I switched my dogs to the Natural Balance sweet potato and venison in mid October. I have used the chicken and sweet potato in the past with these dogs and prior dogs with no issue. My 2 year old male boxer started drinking excessive amounts of water and needing to urinate frequently. He was also leaking urine during his naps and overnight starting 2 weeks ago. I scheduled a vet appointment. We did blood work which came back with elevated kidney levels. He also had a urine test which came back with high protein levels. He has never had any issues these past two years until now. We have an abdominal ultrasound scheduled in 2 weeks. Last night I started doing research on the food. I don’t know what made me even think to do that to be honest. I saw a review from a woman named Beverly dated 12/31/25. She explained the exact same symptoms that my dog was having. Needless to say we have stopped the food completely and are giving them a bland diet. I’m hoping this will correct the problem. I’m going to ask the vet to rerun the tests in a week or so to check the levels again. Also, I did notice changes in the food the last couple bags, darker color and food clumps stuck together.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By DogLover on Jan 16, 2026

Recipe has changed

There have been some minor formula updates to this recipe including replacing brewers dried yeast with dried yeast, the addition of threonine, potassium chloride,

There have been some minor formula updates to this recipe including replacing brewers dried yeast with dried yeast, the addition of threonine, potassium chloride, and tryptophan, and a slight ingredient order change. My dog hates the change! He eats as little as possible. He lost 15% of his body weight in 2 months. I found some old formula recipe in a 4 pound bag at the pet store and he devoured it! Going to be scoping out pet stores the next few days in hopes of finding more of the old recipe.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Beverly on Dec 31, 2025

Quality has been poor for the last two bags

My dog has been doing great on this food until the last couple of bags. Like others mentioned, a couple of bags ago, I noticed the food was a darker color. My

My dog has been doing great on this food until the last couple of bags. Like others mentioned, a couple of bags ago, I noticed the food was a darker color. My dog became so sick I had to take her to the vet. She got a little better and, at the time, I didn't realize it was the food because she was always eager to eat it. When she started this last bag of food, she began drinking excessive amounts of water, wanted to go outside to urinate every few minutes and even started leaving pools of urine where she napped. I finally realized this new behavior had begun when she began this most recent bag of food. I switched her to boiled chicken and rice and she immediately went back to drinking a normal amount of water and there have been no further accidents in the house. It's so disappointing to find a food that works for your dog only to have the quality go downhill. Now I have to find another food that will work for her allergies.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Conni on Feb 2, 2026

Sadly disappointed

Always wanted to try the venison version of this product for a change up flavor. I have used the bison sweet potato for years and been very satisfied. This product

Always wanted to try the venison version of this product for a change up flavor. I have used the bison sweet potato for years and been very satisfied. This product arrived with most kibbles stuck together in clumps as if gotten wet? I have small dog so I broke up most but he did not much care for it. Will not order again. Money wasted

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Kyle on Jan 6, 2026

Something very “off” with the last few bags. Made my GSD and husky sick.

We have exclusively used this dog food for the last 1.5 years. It was the only thing my GSD could put weight on with - she has a severe chicken allergy. The last

We have exclusively used this dog food for the last 1.5 years. It was the only thing my GSD could put weight on with - she has a severe chicken allergy. The last few bags the kibble has looked and smelled different. More notable than that, my girls both got terrible diarrhea that required going out every couple hours in the middle of the night and accidents around the house. We observed increased thirst and urination with our husky. I opened the last bag I had on hand this morning and the food was clumped together as other reviews have mentioned. We will be moving to a completely different food as I’ve lost trust in this brand for being a safe option.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Alexandra on Jan 10, 2026

Been eating this food for 10 years!

My pup is strong and healthy. She still runs around like she’s not 10 years old. She loves the venison flavor the best so that’s what we’ve stuck to. We’ve never

My pup is strong and healthy. She still runs around like she’s not 10 years old. She loves the venison flavor the best so that’s what we’ve stuck to. We’ve never had a problem with this brand, and when we recently moved and shifted to using Chewy it’s been so nice not having to worry about when to go out and pick up her food. It comes every 5-ish weeks which is perfect for our girl with still plenty for back up incase of delay.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Cindy on Jan 12, 2026

Something had changed

My dogs have been on this food for years. Lately, the food has been off. The last bag had huge clumps of food stuck together and made my dog sick right away

My dogs have been on this food for years. Lately, the food has been off. The last bag had huge clumps of food stuck together and made my dog sick right away. Had to throw it out. However, the last couple bags she's been drinking excessive amounts of water and urinating in her sleep. After seeing other reviews with the same problem, we are switching foods.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Wayne on Jan 28, 2026

Digestive issues

This is the 6th type of kibble that I’ve tried with my Giant Schnauzer. Since the day I brought him home he has had loose stools. This seams to have worked. I must

This is the 6th type of kibble that I’ve tried with my Giant Schnauzer. Since the day I brought him home he has had loose stools. This seams to have worked. I must add that it has also slowed down how fast he eats and my other dog is not the biggest fan.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Lynn on Feb 2, 2026
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Needed a limited ingredient replacdment

As Luna's regular limited ingredient food was out of stock, we needed something of the same quality and flavor. Our research showed Natural Balance could be a good

As Luna's regular limited ingredient food was out of stock, we needed something of the same quality and flavor. Our research showed Natural Balance could be a good choice and it was. She acclimated to it well and seems to like the flavor.