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: 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. Pet food production in Thailand is overseen by the Department of Livestock Development (DLD), similar to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All food imported from Thailand must meet several requirements including: USDA APHIS Veterinary Services (VS) permit, health certificate, Import Inspection Application and Report, FDA registration, prior notice, and FDA inspection.

We comply with all AAFCO and FDA rules & regulations. Click here to learn more.

Please click here to see our co-packer's statement on bird flu.

All of our canned food diets are heated to high temperatures (fully cooked and processed), akin to sterilization. If they weren't, cans would spoil quickly and explode. Canning fully kills H5N1.

Whenever possible, we source ingredients from the USA. But, as do all manufacturers, 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 (inspected and regulated in the same way any human food establishment would be), with pet food ingredients.

The only recall we have ever had in our history was in 2018, for the elevated levels of beef thyroid hormone in our 95% Beef canned dog food.

Fortunately, it was one lot code (a very small run), and it was
pulled immediately from the market. It was in the ‘gullet’ of the animal, which
our co-packer no longer uses!

Rest assured, they have invested years of research, onboarded and trained skilled pet food experts, equipped their plants with the best technologies, and ensured they are utilizing 
top quality and food safety processes and systems.

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 primary 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.

Cans - 3 years or 36 months: Once opened - 3 to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Please keep in mind that if air permeates the food it can spoil much faster.

Crumble - 1.5 years or 18 months: Once opened - 30 to 60 days in an airtight container. No refrigeration necessary.

Dry Food - 1.5 years or 18 months: Once opened - 4-6 weeks in an airtight container. No refrigeration necessary.

Semi-Moist Treats - 1.5 years or 18 months: Once opened - 4-6 months in an airtight container, do not refrigerate (could allow moisture in the bag, causing bacteria to grow)

Freeze-Dried Treats - 2 years or 24 months: Once opened - 4-6 months in an airtight container, do not refrigerate (could allow moisture in the bag, causing bacteria to grow)

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.