Higgins Premium Pet Foods

Why Higgins Premium Pet Foods Keeps It Simple

In 1972, a Cuban immigrant named Ignacio Perea Sr. opened a small pet shop in Miami, Florida. He noticed that most bird food was dusty and full of cheap fillers that his own birds refused to eat. He started hand-mixing his own blends using vitamins and clean seeds. Soon, people were coming to his shop just to buy his special food. Today, Higgins Premium Pet Foods™ operates a modern mill run by the second generation of the Perea family, but the mission remains the same.

Most bird and small animal food on the shelf is disappointing. You open the bag and a cloud of dust flies out. The seeds are often dyed with bright, fake colors to look appealing to humans. Higgins solves this problem by focusing on cleanliness and natural ingredients. They do not use artificial preservatives or chemical dyes. Instead, they use colors from spices like turmeric and beet juice.

This brand is for the owner who treats their bird or small animal like a true family member. Whether you have a macaw that needs mental stimulation or a guinea pig that needs fiber, Higgins offers a cleaner choice. They bridge the gap between boring pellets and messy seed bags. They provide food that smells like real fruit and supports a long, healthy life.

Why Higgins Premium Pet Foods Works

• Quadruple Air-Washed
  We wash our ingredients with air four separate times before packaging. This removes the choking dust and dirt found in many other brands.

• Protected Probiotics
  We use a special technology to coat our probiotics. This ensures the good bacteria survive the shelf life and actually reach your pet's digestive system.

• Natural Colors Only
  We refuse to use red dye #40 or other chemical colorings. All our colors come from nature, such as annatto seeds, turmeric, and alfalfa.

• Sensory Experience
  Our food smells like real food. We use natural oils from bananas, pineapples, and citrus fruits to create an aroma that excites your pet at mealtime.

Top Higgins Premium Pet Foods Formulas

inTune® Complete and Balanced Diet

This is our science-based line for birds who need consistent nutrition. Unlike seed mixes where birds can pick and choose, these are extruded shapes that contain every nutrient in every bite. We use natural fruit flavors like banana and citrus to make it tasty. It is the best choice for birds transitioning away from a seed-only diet to a healthier lifestyle.

Sunburst® Gourmet Blend

This formula proves that food can be fun and healthy. It is a mix of exotic fruits, roasted nuts, legumes, and seeds that encourages natural foraging behavior. We fortify it with DHA Omega-3s to support the immune system. We recommend this for owners who want to give their pets variety without sacrificing nutrition.

Vita Seed®

This is our premium take on the traditional seed mix. We strip away the artificial colors and dusty fillers found in grocery store brands. Instead, we add dried fruits and vegetables to a base of air-washed seeds. It is perfect for owners who prefer a classic diet but want higher quality and cleaner ingredients.

Supporting Products

• Safflower Gold®
  A gourmet blend that contains no sunflower seeds to help manage fat intake.

• Sunburst® Treats
  Healthy snack mixers featuring real ingredients like leafy greens and herbs.

• inTune® Hand Feeding
  A smooth, easy-to-mix formula designed to help baby birds grow strong and healthy.

Why Higgins Premium Pet Foods Shines

Higgins Premium Pet Foods™ has spent over 50 years proving that small pets deserve big quality. By removing the dust and the chemicals, they create food that is safer and tastier. Whether you choose the scientific balance of inTune® or the variety of Sunburst®, you are feeding a diet rooted in care. Explore the full range at Curated Pets and consider asking a vet to find the right plan for you.