When picking quality puppy food for your new puppy, it is essential to know how to read the ingredients list in a meaningful way. Read our recommendations for how best to read dog food ingredient labels:
An important part of reading ingredient labels is looking at the order ingredients are listed. The first ingredients are the most important, just like an ingredient label for human food. Ingredients are measured by weight. The first ingredients on a Dog Food label have the highest inclusion rate.
A dog’s ancestry dates back to that of a wolf, which needs meat to survive. At the top of the list, real meat ingredients such as Lamb and Chicken Meal are a good start. This helps to ensure the proper amino acids are going to be delivered through nutrition. Another ingredient that signals high-quality food is whole grains. Multiple whole grains rich in complex carbohydrates will provide both your new puppy or full-grown dog with the energy they require.
Fruits and vegetables are another essential input into quality pet food. Immune system benefits, cardiovascular health, and anti-oxidizing properties are all delivered through Fruits and Vegetables’ vitamins.
Having chelated minerals in a pet food formula provides easily absorbable nutrients and vitamins. These come from important metals such as zinc and iron. Probiotics and Prebiotics in pet food also help maintain the health of your dog’s digestive tract.
The Guaranteed Analysis and Ingredient listing provides the ingredients in the food and a percentage breakdown of protein, fat, moisture, etc. Make sure the food you are feeding your pet meets the nutritional levels established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). Check for the AAFCO statement on the packaging.
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Our TLC Pet Service Team is available Monday to Friday 8:30 AM est to 4:30 PM est.
We’re so confident that you and your pet will fall in love with TLC, we’re happy to let you try it, risk-free!
If you or your pet are not happy with TLC’s products or service, simply contact our Pet Service Team by submitting a Request for Return and we will refund your purchase.
All returns are subject to our Return Policy.
Our TLC Pet Service Team will review and authorize qualified requests that meet the following provisions:
Upon authorization, you will receive instruction via email on how to complete the return process. Please note, authorized returns must include the Return Authorization (RA) # on the outside of the shipping container and must be directed to the distribution centre noted in the authorization email.
Any shipping costs incurred for a return to TLC are made at the purchaser’s expense.
Refunds for authorized returns will be issued:
To initiate a return, please log into your account and locate your most recent order. Click ‘Request Return’. Please feel free to contact our Pet Service Team if you have any questions.
The following Shipping & Delivery policy applies to all orders placed through tlcpetfood.com.
Delivered Fresh. Delivered Free.
TLC Pet Food offers FREE delivery to the 48 contiguous United States and across Canada.
Shipping charges may apply to certain locations in Newfoundland and Labrador, P.E.I. and other remote and rural locations.
Shipping charges, if applicable will be shown at checkout.
TLC Pet Food does not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or Nunavut at this time.
Business Days
All orders are shipped from a TLC distribution center Monday to Friday, excluding applicable statutory holidays.
Delivery Partners
TLC works with Fedex and other trusted premium carriers to ensure our customers receive fast and reliable service.
Signature is not required to have your TLC order delivered. Our delivery partners make every effort to leave your TLC order in a safe and secure location if no one is at home to receive the shipment.
Lost or Stolen Shipments
Once your order leaves TLC’s distribution centre, it is pursuant to a shipment contract and the risk of loss passes on to you. TLC Pet Food cannot be held liable for lost or stolen packages delivered by our delivery partners, however Our Dedicated Pet Service Team is ready and available to assist. Contact our team if you have any questions about your shipment.
Tracking Your Order
Tracking information for your order will be emailed to you when available.
You may also contact our Pet Service Team to inquire about your order if tracking is unavailable.
Delivery Times
Delivery times for most locations are 2-3 business days and will vary depending on location. We recommend allowing up to 7 business days for delivery of your first shipment.
Delivery times can be impacted by things beyond our control including inclement weather, world events, service volumes etc.,
Shipping Locations
Customers are provided the opportunity to review their order, including the shipping address being used for the order prior to processing payment. It is the customer’s responsibility to confirm the accuracy of the information being submitted at the time the order is placed. TLC is unable to stop or redirect a delivery once it has left our facility.
