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What shipping method is used by "Yourpetfoodstore.com?
All orders are shipped through UPS ground. The price is figured by the zip code entered in the order form.
What payment methods are excepted when ordering products?
Yourpetfoodstore.com accepts MasterCard, Visa, and Discover cards.
With the scare of a recall or numerous pet foods, how safe is Beaverdam Pet Foods sold on your website?
All premium pet foods sold on Yourpetfoodstore.com are made by a local supplier in Delaware. All the products used to make Beaverdam Pet Foods are supplied to the supplier from local farmers who also do not use any pesticides from planting to harvest time. All meat that is used is USDA passed and locally raised on organic feed.
Someone told me premium pet foods like Beaverdam Pet Foods will make my dog or cat gain weight. Is that true?
When you feed a premium food like Beaverdam Pet Foods, your dog or cat will receive more nutrition from less food because superior ingredients are used and cheap filler is avoided. Beaverdam Pet Foods feeds differently from other premium foods; fed in proper amounts, you will notice that your dog looks better even on less food.
What are "chicken by-products?"
We cannot speak for other manufacturers, but no one controls its ingredient sources as closely as Beaverdam Pet Foods. Beaverdam Pet Foods only uses fresh organ meat, which is naturally nutritious. Wild carnivores eat the organ meat first because their instincts tell them it is the most nutritious source of protein. It is no different for your domesticated dog or cat. Beaverdam Pet Foods studied nutrition, and have carefully blended the ingredients for optimal nutrition. Beaverdam Pet Foods chicken by-products do not contain heads, feet, intestines or feathers; only nutritious organ meat.
Chicken Meal
Chicken meal is a highly digestible protein source produced by cooking chicken at high temperatures, extracting the fat and drying the meat residue. It is a meat protein, providing essential amino acids and fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals for muscle development and energy. It is naturally stabilized with mixed tocopherols and rosemary to preserve freshness.
Chicken Meal verses Chicken?
Some manufacturers use chicken in their pet foods; however, Beaverdam Pet Foods prefers to use Chicken Meal. Why? Because chicken meat contains a certain amount of moisture in the flesh; however, chicken meal is a concentrated source of chicken protein because most of the water has been removed. Therefore, it only stands to reason that you get a greater “protein content” in 1 pound of chicken meal versus 1 pound of chicken.
Corn Gluten Meal - Can it be problematic?
Corn gluten is used in many cat formulas because it is high in protein and low in ash and magnesium - important for cats. The corn gluten in Beaverdam Pet Foods is processed in Indiana and Iowa and has no cause for concern. It has nothing to do with herbicides. The gluten is the bright yellow part of a corn kernel - the highest protein in the corn kernel. Whole corn has approximately 7 to 8 units of protein and corn gluten meal has about 60 units of protein.
What is beet pulp and why is it in premium pet food like Beaverdam Pet Foods?
Beet pulp is a superior source of fiber that contains no sugar. It facilitates digestion by stimulating the intestine and helps promote complete digestion. Beet pulp is more expensive than other fiber sources, but Beaverdam Pet Foods only chooses to use the best. Beaverdam Pet Foods contains the proper fiber balance for optimum digestion.
Can't I save a lot of money by feeding my pet grocery brands? Why should I buy a premium brand like Beaverdam Pet Foods?
You will likely feed your dog half as much food by volume with a super premium pet food like Beaverdam Pet Foods. Your dog or cat will enjoy better nutrition, superior health and may not need to visit the vet as often. Beware of the false economics of feeding your pet a "less expensive" pet food.
What are fillers?
The answer to that can lead to big arguments. Fillers have no nutritional value. Some look at wheat mids and peanut hulls as fillers. Some pet owners consider grains/carbohydrates as fillers. They are not fillers if formulated correctly, i.e. not listed first in the ingredient panel. Used correctly, carbohydrates provide specific nutritional value.
