Online Pet Supplies

Tips on Buying Dog Food Online

Many of you are struggling to find premium dog foods close to home, and have asked us for suggestions and opinions on online dog food prices and a list of reputable online pet food distributors.

For many of you, it's not a quick hop, skip and jump to a nearby boutique pet food store. Typically, local supermarkets do not carry the holistic dog food brands and, in fact, many premium dog food companies even refuse to sell to chain pet food suppliers.

A separate issue is that the best dog foods are not cheap, and these are tough economic times! We're now having to shop around and compare dog food prices, including looking at online pet supplies and online dog food coupons to help us out.

The Dog Food Scoop Team is dedicated to our furry friends, and their doggie parents who love and care for them so much! We want to help everyone to get their beloved fur babies' teeth stuck into all the best dog foods.

Here, you'll find our shortlist of reliable and reputable online pet supply distributors, including the advantages of purchasing online pet supplies and, equally as important, some helpful tips to make your online shopping a safe experience.

The Pros of Buying Pet Food Online

Easy Access to All Natural Dog Food Brands

Buying pet food online is a great option for those of you without easy access to all brands of all-natural, holistic dog food.

Certain online pet food suppliers carry a wide variety of the best dog food brands on the market.

Convenience at Your Fingertips

Online pet supplies are shipped promptly, and usually arrive at your doorstep within a couple of days of ordering.

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Competitive Dog Food Prices

Buying dog food online has become a very competitive industry. Pet food companies frequently offer various discounts and specials on the major premium dog food brands.

Although the Dog Food Scoop Team is fortunate to have easy access to several specialty pet food stores, we very rarely come across offline stores offering the same special promotions and discounts as online dog food suppliers.

Therefore, purely from a cost perspective, it is definitely worthwhile for everyone to compare prices of online pet supplies. Even with the cost of shipping, the savings can often be substantial.

We'll keep our site constantly updated with announcements of dog food coupons and all other special deals.

Tips for Safe Dog Food Online Purchases

Only Purchase from Reputable Online Pet Food Companies

This goes without saying for any and all online purchases. Many dishonest online sites come and go overnight, taking your hard earned dollars with them.

Don't be scammed 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, don't do it!

• 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.

• What is their Return and Refund Policy?

Avoid Credit Card and Identity Theft

Credit card companies have become very sophisticated in their ability to very quickly flag suspicious transactions. However, credit card and identity theft is still a concern - for online and offline transactions alike.

• Be cautious! Upon checkout, before you punch in your credit or debit card details, ALWAYS ensure the following:-
  • The URL in the address bar begins with https:// and NOT http://
    

  • 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 Paypal, and using them as a safe method of handling online transactions. There are numerous advantages to using Paypal, and it's totally free!

We have researched a short list of the most reputable and competitively priced online pet supply distributors - many of whom have a wide selection of premium dog foods.

Without further ado, these are the first resources for online pet supplies that we recommend.

Amazon.com

Amazon.com needs little introduction. They are a household name and an extremely professional, ethical, and well-managed organization. We have personally purchased from Amazon many times, and were completely satisfied each time.

Tip:  Amazon is extremely customer service oriented. For extra peace of mind, whenever possible, try to buy products actually "Sold by Amazon", or "Shipped by Amazon". In this way, should you ever encounter a problem, it will be handled by Amazon themselves, as opposed to the independent online pet food distributor selling the product.

Only Natural Pet Store

Only Natural Pet Store is one of our favorite sites for online pet supplies. They are pawsitively a dogaholic's paradise!

As their name implies, they carry a huge selection of natural, holistic and organic dog food, including treats, supplements and vitamins, and homeopathic pet treatments. They even carry organic dog toys, beds, and other ecologically-friendly gift ideas.

They offer 5% off all new orders, 10% - 15% off regularly scheduled orders, and have frequent sales!

We have dealt with Only Natural Pet Store in the past, and are very impressed with their Customer Service - Extremely courteous, friendly, and helpful.

PetAlive

For those of you who prefer the natural, holistic route when treating various dog ailments, PetAlive offers a fabulous range of gentle herbal, nutraceutical and homeopathic dog remedies.

Their product line also includes a skin and coat tonic, as well as an all natural treatment for runny poo ...  ;)

PetCareChoice

PetCareChoice, an online pet pharmacy, is an excellent cost savings option for both prescription and non prescription dog medications.

Their price matching policy means that if you find a lower price for any of the same dog medications at another online pet pharmacy, they will match the price less 10% of the difference.

PetCareChoice has a flat shipping rate of $5.00 (USD), regardless of the quantity or the weight of dog medications you order. Plus, they offer a shipping plan for one year of free shipping, as well as a lifetime free shipping plan.

Note: PetCareChoice presently ships to the U.S. and U.K. only.

Pet Food Direct

PetFoodDirect.com carries over 11,000 online pet products, including a huge selection of all natural dog food.

Their dog food prices are very competitive, and you can frequently find some of the best dog food brands on sale. In addition, they have ongoing "Red Tag Savings", with sale prices on clearance items and overstocks.

Well worth checking them out.

Wysong Holistic Dog Food and Supplements

Wysong Dog Food is on our 5 Scoop best dog food list. They are a family owned company, who have been in business for 30 years.

Their dog food line-up includes: Raw dog food, dry dog food, canned dog food, pet supplements, and dog grooming and care products.

You can purchase dog food online directly from Wysong without going through a middleman! The Customer Service Representative we spoke with was extremely up-beat, friendly and helpful.

Note, they will only accept returns on un-opened bags. If your pooch is new to Wysong, or a picky pup, you may want to start with their Canine Variety Pack, or their "Introductory Package" which ships at a rate of $5.00 anywhere in the U.S.

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