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Check out some of our commonly asked questions about our awesome all natural dog food below. Still need answers for your pet food supply that we didn't get to? Send us an email: naturesselect@petpeople.us.
Why Choose Nature's Select Pet Food?
Nature's Select is an all-natural pet food company that has been serving thousands of pet lovers across the country since 1994. Nature’s Select Pet Food is unique and is the right fit for you and your pets! Here are some key facts about Nature's Select Pet Food!
- Award Winning Nutrition - Nature's Select has been on the highly-acclaimed Whole Dog Journal Editor's Choice List consistently as well as earning The Dog Food Advisor's highest five-star rating year after year. Nature's Select grain-free and dry dog foods are singled out for their healthy mix of natural ingredients. Nature's Select has a total of nine different dry dog food recipes, three canned food varieties for dogs, as well as our signature dry food for cats.
- Personalized Service - Our Kibble Specialists, are here to help find a solution that’s right for your pet. We pride ourselves in providing the absolute best customer service to our customers, no matter what.
- Nature's Select of the Carolinas has two Certified Pet Nutritionists on Staff to help with both pet food questions and general health questions. We aren't Veterinarians and wouldn't pretend to be but are happy to make food related suggestions to improve your Pet's health.
- Made in the USA - We are proud to say that our Nature’s Select products are made right here in the USA in the great state of Texas.
What kind of pet food does Nature’s Select offer?
Nature’s Select Pet Food comes in a variety of dry dog food formulas. We have our original grain-inclusive line of dry dog food formulas in addition to our grain-free formulas. We also offer canned dog food, freeze-dried options, and dry cat food. Consult with our Pet Nutritionists about which recipe is right for you!
Which Nature’s Select recipe should I choose?
That depends on several factors, including your dog's age, activity level, and specific health needs. We encourage you to Contact Us directly for a personalized recommendation.
Can I get a free sample?
A sample isn't worth one thousand words. We encourage you to take advantage of our money back guarantee and buy a bag of Nature's Select pet food today!
Nature’s Select Pet Food comes in a variety of dry dog food formulas. We have our original grain-inclusive line of dry dog food formulas in addition to our grain-free formulas. We also offer canned dog food, freeze-dried options, and dry cat food. Consult with our Pet Nutritionists about which recipe is right for you!
Which Nature’s Select recipe should I choose?
That depends on several factors, including your dog's age, activity level, and specific health needs. We encourage you to Contact Us directly for a personalized recommendation.
Can I get a free sample?
A sample isn't worth one thousand words. We encourage you to take advantage of our money back guarantee and buy a bag of Nature's Select pet food today!
Where can I buy Nature’s Select?
Nature's Select has always been direct-to-consumer since we started this business back in 1994. You will not find Nature's Select products in big box retailers, grocery stores, or big pet store chains. Why? Because Nature's Select pet food is not made with harsh chemical preservatives, additives, or fillers, and in turn is not meant to sit on a shelf for months and months or in a warehouse. Nature's Select of the Carolinas receives monthly shipments of pet food and turns the inventory at least 6 times annually ensuring your pet always receives healthy, fresh food. Our prompt delivery service will have a fresh bag of Nature's Select to you within 1-2 business days.
Where is Nature’s Select pet food made?
We are proud to produce all of our Nature’s Select dry kibble formulas in our Texas-based manufacturing facility. All Nature’s Select products are MADE IN THE USA and have US-sourced ingredients with the exception of lamb which is sourced from New Zealand. All of our formulas exceed AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) standards.
"Made in the USA" refers to our product being made here in the United States. "USA Safe" refers to the USA approval of processing for our New Zealand Lamb recipe which has lamb that is sourced from New Zealand.
Who formulates Nature’s Select pet food recipes?
Our internal nutrition team works diligently with third-party nutritionists to formulate the diets, design new products, handle product registrations, and ensure compliance with regulations. Nature's Select pet food has never experienced a product recall.
How long has Nature’s Select been in business?
Nature’s Select was started by Paul and Diana Cavanaugh in Orange County, CA in 1994. They began with a simple idea… to deliver all-natural pet food to your door, using the freshest and finest ingredients at prices that fit your budget. What started as a small, family-owned business has grown to evolve over time to reach more pet lovers across the country and allow us to help as many pets as possible through quality pet food and personalized service!
Are your bags recyclable?
Our Nature's Select poly-bags are BPA Free and #7 classification for recycling. Most neighborhood areas are starting to accept these but it is dependent on where you live. Otherwise, these need to be recycled through a commercial composting facility. Our bag company is currently working on a new resin that will soon make our bags completely recyclable across the board. Most major shopping stores have recycle bins available for our poly-bags and are a certified drop-off area.
Why pay more for Nature's Select pet food? If you're like me, your pets are a part of your Family. You want your family to be healthy, happy, and to live as long as possible. Nature's Select Pet Food provides your pets with excellent, nutritional food affordably. Nature's Select Pet Food is sourced and manufactured in Texas in small batches. Nature's Select quality is unmatched in the pet food industry. Your Pets will love Nature's Select Pet Food!
How often is Nature's Select Pet Food Delivered? Most customers receive a shipment of Nature's Select Pet Food monthly but every two weeks isn't uncommon. We're happy to get Nature's Select Pet Food to you as often as needed.
Our new website is desired to allow you to more efficiently order online, that includes a regular Subscription Process. And as always, we're here to help! Our team is available weekdays 9am to 5pm. Call us: (864) 255-5323 or Email naturesselect@petpeople.us
We are proud to offer FREE local delivery in the Upstate area of South Carolina, including Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson and the surrounding areas, every weekday based on your address. Contact us with any questions & for more details.
For orders that don't meet the $40 minimum order there will be a delivery/shipping fee of $9.99. If you have any questions please give us a call at 864-255-5323
Want a visual? Please refer to the map on our Local Delivery Page.
Store your pet food in a cool, dry place. Any dry kibble pet food product is guaranteed fresh for up to a year or 12 months if properly stored away from heat and moisture. We recommend putting your pet food in a sealed container for best results.
When switching your pet to Nature’s Select food or from one Nature’s Select formula to another, we always recommend a gradual transition. Normal bacteria in the intestine help your pet digest food. A sudden change in diet can result in changes to the number and type of bacteria and their ability to digest food, which can lead to intestinal upset. Therefore, a gradual transition helps your pet’s digestive system adjust to a new food without causing loose stool or an upset tummy.
We recommend a transition over a period of 7-10 days. Start with a mixture of 25% new food and 75% old food for 2-3 days. Then switch to a 50/50 blend for another 2-3 days. If the transition is going well, move to 75% new food and 25% old food for another 2-3 days until you are 100% on the new food.
If at any time your dog starts to vomit, has loose stool, or appears constipated, slow the rate at which you are switching food.
Although it is a quality ingredient, chicken is about 80% water. After cooking, most of that moisture is lost, reducing the meat content to just a fraction of its original weight. Ingredients on a pet food label are listed in descending order by weight. When you see chicken as the first ingredient in pet food, this is before it’s cooked. Once cooked, the percentage of chicken in the formula is much lower due to the loss of moisture. Chicken meal is considered a meat concentrate and contains nearly 300% more protein than fresh chicken. Chicken meal does not contain by-products such as beaks, feathers, or feet.
Our meals are considered a meat concentrate that contain nearly 300% more protein than fresh chicken, lamb, beef, or salmon. They do NOT include bone or internal organs.
In general, puppies need to have more scheduled feeding times per day than an adult dog. This is because a puppy’s body is in growth mode, and needs a constant supply of nutrients in order to be healthy. Most puppies will benefit from a diet that has their daily food portion divided into three feedings per day. New puppies, in general, do not eat a lot during their first few days in a new home. This is normal. Once they settle in they will start to eat again.
Food safety is our priority. Our ingredients are tested both internally and externally to ensure they meet our high standards of quality. We also extensively test our finished products to ensure the health and safety of the pets eating our products. We are proud to say that our Texas-based pet food manufacturer has earned the SQF Code for Manufacturing 8.0, the SQF Quality Code 8.0, and the FSC 36 Safe Feed/Safe Food in 2018. In addition, all our recipes are formulated to meet AAFCO regulations. We constantly analyze both raw materials and finished diets to validate AAFCO standards. Our VP of Regulatory Affairs and Quality for Nature’s Select Pet Food is one of the leading food safety experts in the United States. He, along with everyone in our company, works hard to ensure the safety of our products every day.
Yes, we do. Buypetfood.com has Three Associates Trained & Certified as A Pet Food Nutritionist. Call us at 864-255-5323 for help with your specific questions.
With our National Nature's Select Corp, their Vice President of Nutrition and Procurement is one of 12 nutritionists currently holding a Professional Animal Scientist certification in Companion Animal from the American Registry of Professional Animal Sciences (ARPAS). Together, we also work with third-party nutritionists to validate our work, consult with us on research, and engage in open discussions about how to make sure our products continue to meet our high standards. We are highly rooted in science and continue to use the most proven, trusted ingredients available.
We are proud to produce all of our Nature’s Select dry kibble foods in our Texas-based manufacturing facility. All Nature’s Select products are MADE IN THE USA and have USA sourced ingredients with the exception of our lamb and green mussels which are sourced from New Zealand. All of our formulas exceed AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) standards.
"USA Made" refers to our product being made here in the United States. "USA Safe" refers to the USA approval of processing for our New Zealand Lamb recipe which has lamb that is sourced from New Zealand. All Nature's Select Recipes are made in the great state of Texas!
Great question! A Best By date is NOT an expiration date; but rather, a date when the product is best enjoyed by. Each bag of Nature's Select dry kibble is stamped with a Best By date of 1 year after it's original production date. For example, if the bag has a best by date of September 1, 2021, then that bag of food was made and packed on September 1, 2020. After the 12 month mark, the food will start to lose some of its potency regarding taste or smell. Of course we recommend using the food as soon as possible, so try not to over-order more pet food than your pet can eat in a 5 month period.
Since our product is made fresh bi-monthly, we ensure a fresh bag upon every delivery. Our pet food has a shelf life of up to 1 year when kept in an air tight container -or- when the bag is not exposed to direct moisture or heat.
Our food never sits on our shelves for long. We get our shipments in every two weeks. We use only natural preservatives which is why our shelf life is about 11-12 months based on delivery. Store bought food usually lasts up to 2 years because it contains chemical preservatives. We do not have any chemical preservatives in our Nature's Select Pet Food.
We are excited for your dog to try Nature's Select! It depends on several factors, including your dog's age, activity level and specific health needs. We encourage you to Contact Us directly for a personalized pet food recommendation by our team of Kibble Specialists!
Nature’s Select was started in Orange County, CA in 1994. It began with a simple idea… to deliver all-natural pet food to your door, using the freshest and finest ingredients at prices that fit your budget. Learn more about their story.