I had originally wanted to try a venison food. The natural Balance brand makes it. I went to get it and the manager at the pet store told me there are problems with the venison foods and some have been recalled. The next week I went it was back on the shelf but now I'm worried. Thought the beef would be safer. I got the Natural Balance canned beef food, really nice, no fillers and he loved it. Just a teaspoon for protein.