We have two major co-packers who help us produce our canned formulas here at Dave's Pet Food. One co-packer is based in the United States and one co-packer is based in Thailand. Our American based co-packer is the leading North-American private label manufacturer of wet pet food. Our Thailand co-packer is a leader in sustainability and safe-fishing techniques. They're a dolphin-free facility and 100% of the sourced seafood and tuna is traceable back to the vessel or farm. Both have stringent processes in place to make sure their ingredients are meeting the highest quality standards. They produce all of Dave’s Pet Food in their own facilities in the following locations: USA, Canada, and Thailand. All materials and vendors go through a strict qualification process. Each facility tests all ingredients before using them to ensure nutritional and food safety parameters are met. Additionally, they have strict protocols in place to confirm microbiological safety, nutritional compliance, and shelf stability of finished goods.

Whenever possible, we source ingredients from the USA. But, as all manufacturers do, some of our ingredients are sourced from Canada, Thailand (our tuna), New Zealand, and Australia (our lamb). We do NOT use ingredients from China with the exception of our vitamin packs.

Our vitamin packs are imported from China, as this is the only place in the world that supplies them.

The company we source our flavors from in Thailand is a leader in sustainability and safe fishing techniques. Rest assured, many of the highest-quality pet foods (and people foods) are made in Thailand.

Once any meat enters a pet food facility, it can no longer be considered human-grade. Our meat, however, is not “rendered”. The material must be free of canine or feline origin materials, pesticides, antibiotics, and hormone residues. It must also be free of any dead, dying, disabled, or diseased animals and must be in full compliance with US 21 CFR Part 109 & 509.

Dave's Phosphorus Chicken Crumble for dogs is made in a food grade kitchen, with pet food ingredients.

Our Restricted Diet formulas are intended for intermittent and supplemental feeding only. The low levels of magnesium and phosphorous in the food do not meet The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) requirements for healthy adult maintenance. We only recommend using these foods if your pet is having an issue that requires them to be on a low, restricted diet. Once (and if) the issue resolves, you will want to switch back to a regular maintenance diet. If the issue is chronic, it is okay to maintain the diet. As always, we recommend speaking with your veterinarian concerning feeding guidelines when your pet is challenged by health issues.

Depending on the product you’re referring to, the natural flavor can vary. Dextrose is the
source of “Natural Flavor” in our canned food formulas. Dextrose acts as an energy source, a texturizer, sweetener, and a flavor enhancer. Frequently found in pet food and feed specialties, it’s readily usable by dog and cat systems.

Other common “Natural Flavors” we use include 1. liquid smoke (wood is smoked and its
aromatics are made into a liquid form which provides the smokey flavor) 2. Pork or chicken palatant (palatant improves the taste of food, and is liver-based—so there’s no lean-muscle tissue).

We’re proud to announce that our cans are BPA-free and recyclable.

When stored in an airtight container, opened cans are good for up to 5 days. Please keep in mind that if air permeates the food it can spoil much faster.

Dave’s Restricted Diet Phosphorus Canned Cat Food is comparable to Hills® Prescription Diet® k/d® Feline.

Dave’s Restricted Diet Magnesium Canned Cat Food is comparable to Hills® Prescription Diet® i/d® Feline.

For digestive issues, try Dave’s Restricted Bland Diets.

For a food that’s low in sodium, try Dave’s Restricted Sodium for dogs.

Dave's Pet Food Veterinary Support team is here to help you, FREE of cost. Reach out to them at (833) 386-9249.