natural dog supplements, toys, crates, dog beds, and so on.
We all know what a wonderful luxury it is to be able to have everything
at our fingertips.
However, along with the many obvious advantages to purchasing dog food
online, there are also a few more pointers we'd like to share with our
visitors.
We've put together the following tips and recommendations to help make
your online experience a safe and happy experience.
The Pros of Buying Supplies and Dog Food Online
Easy Access to All Natural
Dog Food Brands
Buying dog food online is a great option if you don't
have easy access to many of the all-natural, holistic dog
food brands.
A number of very
reputable online pet food suppliers carry a
wide variety
of the best dog food brands, all natural dog treats, 100% natural,
holistic dog supplements, plus numerous other dog supplies.
There's absolutely no reason why you should have to
settle for second best when it comes
to your dog's health.
Convenience
Most online pet food suppliers ship very promptly. When
ordering dog food online, you'll usually
receive your items at your doorstep within a couple of days.
You can also find pet food companies that offer discounted prices when
you set up regularly
scheduled shipments.
Competitive Dog Food Prices
Buying dog food online has become a very competitive
industry. Pet food companies frequently offer excellent discounts and
specials on the major premium dog food brands.
The Dog Food Scoop Team is fortunate to have
easy access to several local specialty pet food stores - BUT - we very
rarely come
across offline stores offering the types of deals and discounts we see
when purchasing dog food online!
Purely from a cost perspective, it's a worthwhile
exercise to compare prices of online pet
supplies. It's also very common to find many online pet food suppliers
offering free shipping with a minimum purchase amount. Even with the
cost of shipping, the savings can often be
substantial.
Only Purchase from
Reputable Online Pet Food Companies
This goes without saying for any and all online
purchases. Many scammy online sites come and go overnight, taking
your hard earned dollars with them.
Don't be fooled by fancy looking, "professional"
websites! Always do your research before innocently typing in your
credit card details.
Some points to consider before purchasing your online
pet supplies:-
Do they have a toll-free phone number listed? Call
them and see if you get a live voice. Ask a few questions, any
questions. Get a feel for them over the phone. If you don't feel
comfortable, walk away!
Do a general search on the company name. Do you find
any negative consumer reports?
Research how long they've been in business. Only
deal with well established, long standing online pet suppliers.
Find out whether they have a Return and Refund or
Credit Policy.
Avoid Credit Card and
Identity Theft
Credit card companies have become very sophisticated in
their ability to quickly pick up and flag suspicious transactions.
However,
credit card and identity theft is always a concern for online and
offline transactions alike.
Be cautious! Upon checkout, before typing in
your credit or debit card details, ALWAYS ensure the following:-
The URL in the address bar begins with https:// and NOT http://. Notice
the extra "s".
The padlock icon is displayed at the bottom right
of your screen.
Wherever you see the https:// and the padlock
icon, you can be assured that all e-commerce transactions (including
online banking, etc.) are safe and secure.
We recommend you consider signing up with
www.paypal.com, and using them as a safe method for handling online
transactions. There are
numerous advantages to using Paypal, and it's super easy and totally
free!