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Air-Dried Food

What is air-dried food?

Air-dried food is any food that's had the majority of its moisture slowly extracted through a gentle air-drying process. This typically takes up to 36 hours and allows for all the natural vitamins, minerals, and amino acids to be retained within the

What are the benefits of air drying?

The process of air-drying enables a food's inherent vitamins and minerals to be retained over an extended period of time without the need for preservatives. Since all the natural nutrients are retained, air-dried food doesn't need to be topped up wit

Is air-dried food safe?

Absolutely. During the 36-hour air-drying process, all harmful bacteria and pathogens are completely eliminated from our dog food. And the fun doesn't stop there. Since we're sticklers for safety, we also submit our food products to a rigorous, third

Is Front of the Pack's food 'complete and balanced'?

Sure is. Our Air-Dried Beef recipe is AAFCO-compliant, classed as ‘complete and balanced’ and is suitable for dogs at All Life Stages as their core diet. Our Air-Dried Chicken recipe, however, is AAFCO-compliant for adult dogs only, and is not yet co

Does Front of the Pack meet AAFCO guidelines?

We sure do! All our food recipes are AAFCO-compliant and classed as 'complete and balanced.'. However, please note that while our Air-Dried Beef recipe is suitable for dogs at all life stages, our Air-Dried Chicken recipe is formulated to meet the AA

Who formulated your air-dried recipes?

All our air-dried recipes were developed by our Science Advisory Board alongside:. To learn more about the brains behind our operation, head to our experts page.

How should I transition my dog over to your food?

When transitioning your dog onto their new air-dried food, it’s important to make the switch slowly to avoid any potential tummy troubles or palatability issues. We recommend making this change incrementally over a period 7 days by mixing your dog’s

How long does air-dried dog food stay fresh?

Our air-dried food stays fresh for up to 6 months when the bag is left unopened. Once the seal is broken, it should be consumed within 6 weeks. For optimum flavor and freshness, we recommend storing it in a cool, dry place.

How long will a bag of Front of the Pack food last me?

Our standard bag size is 2.5lbs / 40oz / 1134g. It contains approximately 11.5 cups with each cup weighing ~0.22lbs / 3.5oz / 100g. Depending on the size of your dog, a single 2.5lb bag will last approximately... For every additional 20lbs (above 100

Can my puppy eat your food?

Yes! Our Air-Dried Beef recipe is AAFCO compliant, classed as ‘complete and balanced’ and suitable for dogs at All Life Stages as their core diet. However, our Air-Dried Chicken recipe is AAFCO compliant for adult dogs only, and is not yet considered

What should my dog's poop look like?

Great question!. In general, when transitioning to an air-dried diet your dog’s poop may be a little softer than usual. However, if it appears watery or strange in color, drop us a line at 323-922-5737 or  [email protected] and one of our vet techs will

Do you meet the WSAVA Guidelines?

Technically speaking, the WSAVA Guidelines are not guidelines. They are a set of questions that pet parents are advised to ask their dog food provider to ensure the food they're giving their pup is up to par. You can find Front Of The Pack's answers