Welcome to Luvsome®, your one-stop shop for quality pet food, litter, and treats! We’re a family-owned company that has been providing nutritious and delicious products for cats and dogs since 1975.
Our founders, John and Mary Smith, started Luvsome® out of their home in Ohio after struggling to find high-quality pet food options for their own furry companions. Frustrated with the lack of natural, wholesome ingredients in most commercial pet foods at the time, John and Mary – who both had backgrounds in animal nutrition and health – decided to take matters into their own hands.
Our History
Armed with their passion for pets and knowledge of animal nutrition, John and Mary got to work developing recipes for tasty, nutrient-rich pet foods using only premium proteins, wholesome grains, and fresh fruits and vegetables. They were determined to create pet food that was not only healthy, but that pets would love eating too!
Once they had perfected several formulas for both cats and dogs, John and Mary began selling their creations at local farmers markets and pet stores. The response was overwhelming! Pet parents raved about how much their cats and dogs loved gobbling up these new Luvsome® foods. And they were thrilled to finally have found a pet food brand they could feel good about feeding.
Encouraged by the positive response, the Smiths officially launched Luvsome® in 1975. Working out of their home kitchen, garage, and basement, John and Mary prepared small batches of their homemade-style pet foods by hand. As demand grew, they expanded into a commercial kitchen and distribution facility in 1977.
Over the next decade, Luvsome® continued to grow and gain popularity for their natural, anti-dental, and healthy weight formulas. By 1985, Luvsome® was being sold in pet specialty stores nationwide!
Our Purpose & Passion
Here at Luvsome®, our purpose is simple: to help pet parents keep their furry companions as happy and healthy as possible!
We carry on John and Mary Smith’s tradition of crafting pet food and products with only the highest-quality ingredients. We meticulously source our proteins, grains, fruits, vegetables, and nutrients to ensure optimal nutrition and flavor in every bite.
Our recipes are uniquely formulated by PhD animal nutritionists to meet each pet’s nutritional needs based on their life stage and size. We offer specialized formulas for kittens, senior cats, small breed dogs, and every member of the family!
At Luvsome®, we’re committed to holding ourselves to the strictest quality and safety standards. All of our ingredients and facilities are closely monitored, and we regularly test our finished products for nutritional adequacy, bacteria, and contaminants.
Our passion for pets shines through in everything we do! We know how treasured our furry, scaled, and feathered friends are, so our goal is to help pet parents provide the very best care. We take great pride in producing pet foods and litters we’d feel comfortable feeding and using for our own beloved animals.
Our Facilities
To create our top-tier pet foods and products, we operate multiple state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across the United States.
Our headquarters and original pet food kitchen remains in Akron, Ohio where John and Mary Smith first began Luvsome®. This facility houses our product development team that creates new formulas and manages our quality control and food safety programs.
For increased production capabilities, we opened a second, much larger pet food manufacturing location in Bowling Green, Kentucky in 2005. Equipped with advanced machinery and technology, it allows us to efficiently produce all our nutritious dry kibbles, canned foods, treats, and supplements to serve our customers nationwide.
Our facilities to create clumping and non-clumping cat litters are located in Henderson, Nevada and Jackson, Mississippi. At over 200,000 square feet each, these impressive plants have high-volume conveyor systems to produce our wide variety of cat litters including clay, silica gel, pine, and plant-based options.
Regardless of which plant creates them, you can trust every Luvsome® food, treat, and litter product has met our strict quality control protocols. We regularly test samples from our facilities at our in-house laboratories to verify nutritional standards, safety, and purity.
Our Nutrition Philosophy
Our approach to crafting pet food goes beyond just using premium ingredients. We meticulously formulate recipes backed by scientific research to optimize your pet’s health and wellness.
Species-Appropriate Nutrition
Different species have different nutritional needs. That’s why we create diets specifically for cats and dogs using ingredients that mirror their ancestral diets prior to domestication.
Our cat foods are rich in animal proteins like chicken, turkey, and fish to mimic the natural feline diet of small prey. They contain added taurine and high levels of protein for heart and muscle health.
Our dog foods focus on quality carbohydrates like oatmeal, barley, and brown rice balanced with proteins like beef, lamb, and salmon. They provide optimal levels of fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants to support overall wellness.
Innovative Formulations
Our team of experts is continuously evaluating the latest research in veterinary nutrition science. This allows us to update our recipes to support emerging nutritional needs.
We’ve developed formulas that promote healthy digestion, weight management, joint health, cognitive function, immune defense, and more! We also have recipes tailored for puppies, kittens, senior pets, and those with food sensitivities.
Rigorous Safety Standards
Safety is our top priority! We adhere to the most stringent standards set by the FDA, USDA, and independent organizations when sourcing, handling, and manufacturing our products.
We regularly test our foods at our on-site laboratories for bacteria, molds, toxins, pesticides and other contaminants down to the part per billion level. This gives you peace of mind at every mealtime.
Our Product Lines
Luvsome® offers a wide selection of top-quality foods, treats, and litters for both cats and dogs. With recipes and formulations for every need and life stage, we provide nutritious options to support your pet from kittenhood to the senior years.
Cat Food
Our nutritionally balanced cat food features premium proteins like chicken, salmon, turkey, and ocean fish. Grain-free and limited ingredient recipes are available for cats with sensitivities. We offer dry kibbles, canned pâté, broths, and resealable cat food pouches.
Special formulas include kitten food for development, hairball control with natural fiber, urinary tract health recipes, and weight control to help maintain an ideal size. For senior cats, we have recipes enriched with joint support, cognitive nutrients, and easier to digest options.
Dog Food
You can trust Luvsome® dog food to provide complete nutrition with quality proteins like beef, chicken, lamb, and duck paired with whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Our formulas address common health needs for dogs including sensitive stomachs, hip and joint function, heart health, and more!
We offer an extensive variety of irresistible dry kibble recipes crafted for dogs of all sizes from tiny toy breeds to large dogs. Our canned stews, gravies, and dog food toppers add tantalizing flavor and moisture.
Cat & Dog Treats
Reward and bond with your pet with our oven-baked treats made with real meat, cheese, and wholesome ingredients. From crunchy biscuits to tender jerky strips, we offer rewards for training, dental health, and just because!
For cats, we have treats like ocean fish nibbles, freeze-dried chicken, and catnip flavored bites. Dogs love our roasted meaty tenders, bacon and cheddar biscuits, peanut butter crackers, and carrot cake cookie bites.
Cat Litter
Our cat litters are meticulously engineered to effectively absorb odors and keep your cat’s litter box fresh. We offer clumping and non-clumping varieties including clay, silica gel, pine, wheat, and corn options.
Specialty litters tackle specific needs like our lightweight litter for senior cats or our plant-based litter made from reclaimed wood and straw. All our cat litter products are 99% dust-free and ultra-low tracking.
Our Commitment to Pet Welfare
At Luvsome®, our love for pets informs everything we do. We’re committed to furthering the health and humane treatment of all animals through:
- Rigorously sourcing only from suppliers with the highest welfare oversight
- Partnering with non-profit organizations that support shelter pet adoption and placement
- Providing grants to programs promoting pet therapy, service animals, and rescue initiatives
- Fostering volunteering and charity programs for our employees to give back
- Educating pet parents on proper animal care, training, and nutrition
We believe pets bring immeasurable joy, laughter, and love into our lives. In turn, we have a responsibility to provide them with the best possible care, nutrition, and experiences. Our commitment to improving pet welfare will never waver.
Join the Luvsome® Family
As a family-owned company, our pet parents and their furry family members are part of our family! We’re dedicated to nurturing the special bond between pets and their people by providing the highest quality nutrition and litter products.
We invite you to join the Luvsome® family and let us help you care for your beloved companions. Take comfort knowing you’re choosing products crafted with the same love, care, and standards we’d provide our own cats and dogs.
Browse our website theluvsome.com to shop our full selection of foods, treats, and litters for cats and dogs. We can’t wait for your pet to experience the Luvsome® difference!
