Effective March 16, 2026, some product prices have increased due to rising costs. We remain committed to the highest quality, safety, and nutrition.

<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/bVpA37l3rKl2J5oE/hc/JEmYL2naYLk6oMgQ/2026042120-3abac147-62ee-4b8e-a5c3-07da81bf7770-ripley%20lifestyle.jpeg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-fil">Dear Smallbatch Community,First and foremost, thank you. Whether you have been with us for years or have only recently discovered Smallbatch, we are truly grateful that you trust us to help nourish the pets you love. That trust is something we never take lightly.Like many families and small businesses, we have felt the weight of the past year of rising costs. Across farming, sourcing, and production, prices have continued to increase, particularly for the high-quality, humanely sourced, and organic ingredients we are committed to using.Price increases are not something we take lightly, and over the past two years we have worked hard to avoid passing these costs on to our customers. However, we are no longer able to absorb all of these increases and will be implementing a price adjustment on select items effective March 16, 2026.We will never compromise on ingredient integrity, safety, or nutrition to reduce costs. Protecting the quality of our food matters deeply to us. Even with this change, we will continue to absorb a significant portion of these rising costs ourselves.We also remain committed to supporting the independent pet retailers that serve our community. Our pricing policies are designed to help maintain fair and consistent pricing, and our fully funded Buy 12, Get 1 Free loyalty program will continue to be available at participating stores.Smallbatch was built on a simple promise: to make the most nutritious food possible for pets, with honesty, care, and respect for the people who choose us. That promise has not changed.Thank you for being part of our community, for supporting what we do, and for giving us the opportunity to care for your pets; a privilege we never take for granted.With gratitude, Smallbatch Team

2026 Pricing Update

We want to keep you informed about supply challenges affecting our rabbit products. We are experiencing intermittent shortages in the whole rabbit we use in our products, and because of our strict sourcing standards, availability of our rabbit recipe

<div>We want to keep you informed about supply challenges affecting our rabbit products. We are experiencing intermittent shortages in the whole rabbit we use in our products, and because of our strict sourcing standards, availability of our rabbit recipes may be limited over the next couple of months. We&#x2019;re doing everything we can to secure the raw materials needed, but in the meantime, we&#x2019;re prioritizing production of our 3lb rabbit sliders for dogs &amp; cats to help keep them available. Other rabbit recipes may be produced less often and could be temporarily out of stock. If your pet depends on rabbit, our pork recipes are a strong alternative. Pork is a single-source novel protein that&#x2019;s well tolerated by many sensitive pets and available in several formats. We&#x2019;ll share updates as soon as we know more. Thanks for your understanding while we navigate this shortage.</div><div> </div><div>March 2026 update: We are continuing to prioritize our frozen rabbit products so intermittent shortages of the freeze-dried Rabbit Super Boosters may be expected while we continue to improve our raw material inventory.</div>

Update on our Rabbit Supply - Sept. '25

At Smallbatch, the wellbeing of your pets is our highest priority. With growing concerns about avian influenza, we want to reassure you that we take this matter seriously and remain fully committed to producing safe, high-quality food you can trust.

Avian Influenza & Smallbatch’s Commitment to Quality – Updated Sept. 2025

What changes were made to the Shelf Stable Bone Broth recipes?. We recently made a few updates to improve palatability, reduce sediment, and enhance the overall feeding experience based on customer feedback. Beef Recipe Updates:. Chicken Recipe Updat

What changes were made to the Shelf Stable Bone Broth recipes?We recently made a few updates to improve palatability, reduce sediment, and enhance the overall feeding experience based on customer feedback.Beef Recipe Updates:<ul type="disc"><li>Removed lavender</li><li>Removed lemon balm</li><li>Reduced apple cider vinegar</li></ul>Chicken Recipe Updates:<ul type="disc"><li>Removed clove</li><li>Added ginger</li><li>Reduced apple cider vinegar</li></ul>Venison Recipe:<ul type="disc"><li>No changes</li></ul>Why were these changes made?The previous use of certain herbs (like lavender, lemon balm, and clove) contributed to increased sediment and a darker color which impacted palatability and appearance. Removing these herbs helps create a clearer broth with a more consistent appearance and improved acceptance among pets.Will the broth look different now?Yes, some visual differences are expected. Updated recipes should appear:<ul type="disc"><li>Clearer</li><li>Lighter in color</li><li>With less visible sediment</li></ul>This product does use real ingredients so variation in color from batch to batch is normal.Will the smell or taste be different?Possibly. With the removal of certain aromatic herbs, the overall aroma may differ slightly from previous batches. However, these changes were made to improve overall palatability for dogs.Why does the broth still sometimes have sediment? Is it safe?A small amount of sediment can still occur naturally in bone broth. This is normal and safe to feed. Just shake well before serving.What if a dog is picky or hesitant to drink it?For pets that are more sensitive to taste or aroma, we recommend:<ul type="disc"><li>Diluting the broth with a bit of water</li><li>Mixing it into food rather than serving on its own</li></ul>Are there any changes to nutritional value or safety?No. These updates do not impact the safety or intended nutritional benefits of the broth. The product remains a safe, nutritious hydration and mealtime enhancement option for dogs.Is the Venison recipe affected?No, the Venison Bone Broth recipe remains unchanged.

Shelf Stable Bone Broth – Updated Recipe FAQ March 2026

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