Pet Food Brand
Zignature
Limited-ingredient, single-animal-protein dog food brand focused on novel proteins (kangaroo, zssiatic carp, duck, venison, catfish, lamb). Marketed specifically for food-allergic dogs. Appeared in the FDA's 2018-2022 DCM investigation case reports — a reminder that DCM risk and allergy suitability are different dimensions.
At a glance
- Parent company
- Pets Global Inc.
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- Ontario, California, USA
- Made in
- USA
- AAFCO method
- Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles
- Typical price tier
- premium
- Pet types
- Dogs
Product lines
Recall history
No recalls in the FDA enforcement archive at time of last review.
Typical ingredients
Common across the brand's formulations — specific SKUs vary. Always scan the actual label.
Common questions about Zignature
Is Zignature implicated in the DCM investigation?
Yes. Zignature was one of 16 brands named in the FDA's June 2019 list of brands appearing most frequently in reported DCM cases. 93% of the 1,382 reported DCM cases (2014-2019) involved grain-free diets, and Zignature's Limited Ingredient Diet line is grain-free with high pulse content. FDA has not established causation; the investigation remains open.
Is Zignature good for dogs with allergies?
For some single-allergen dogs, yes — the limited-ingredient novel-protein formulas (kangaroo, zssiatic carp, duck, venison) help dogs with specific protein sensitivities. The caveat is the DCM investigation context. For dogs predisposed to DCM (Dobermans, Great Danes, Golden Retrievers), hydrolysed Rx foods are a safer allergy-sensitive choice than grain-free LID.
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