[0067] Accordingly, in one specific embodiment, the present invention is directed to a method for preparing a food product, the method comprising, admixing suitable sources of protein, fat, คาร์โบไฮเดรต, minerals, and vitamins, and processing the mixture to provide the food product, to provide a food product suitable for consumption by a companion animal such a feline or canine companion animal, in which the food product comprises a protein source, a คาร์โบไฮเดรต source, a vegetable source, a fruit source, or a combination of two or more thereof, in which at least one of (1) the protein source is selected ตั้งแต่ the group consisting of chicken, pea protein concentrate, corn gluten meal, and combinations thereof, (2) the คาร์โบไฮเดรต source is selected ตั้งแต่ the group consisting of brown rice, oat groats, and combinations thereof, and
(3) the vegetable source is selected ตั้งแต่ the group consisting of beat pulp, tomato pomace, broccoli powder and combinations thereof.