Flint River Ranch canine formulas are slowly twice oven-baked under carefully controlled conditions and proper temperatures. In the oven-baking process, a small 2-inch biscuit is baked, moving slowly through the oven, then broken into smaller, irregular kibble.

None. Corn is an excellent grain; however, it is more difficult to digest by both humans and dogs. Therefore, corn is not an ingredient in Flint River Ranch dog food.

Flint River Ranch recommends storing FRR foods in their original bags in sealed containers. This will help ensure that no old food remains in the bottom when you add new, fresh food to the container. Flint River Ranch's natural preservatives can break down more quickly when exposed to excessive heat or moisture, so it's best to keep the food in a cool, dry place. For example, placing the food directly on a damp basement floor or in an excessively hot garage is not recommended.

The small broken cookie crumb pieces of various sizes are the nature of an oven-baked product. This is, in part, what determines the premium quality and what is most easily digested by the dog. Each bag of kibble will have a wide range of sizes, from very small to 1/2 inch pieces. Food that is uniform size and shape is an extruded food. Flint River Ranch food scores in the high 90s for digestibility and palatability, while most extruded food is in the low to mid 80s on a scale of 100.

Absolutely not! Because Flint River Ranch premium pet foods are nutrient-dense with no wasted fillers, your pets need to be fed 20%-25% less than comparable pet foods in order to maintain their ideal weight. This results in Flint River foods being less expensive to feed than competing pet food brands that initially appear to cost less. This useful chart compares the feeding cost of Flint River Ranch Adult Dog Food formula with the costs of several other leading dog food brands.

Flint River Ranch foods aren't sold in retail stores for two key reasons – freshness and price. Unlike many commercial pet food brands, Flint River Ranch pet foods and treats are never "warehoused" or left for weeks (or months) to sit on store shelves — they are delivered to our distribution centers and prepped for shipping within two days of manufacture. This guarantees that the freshest and healthiest possible product arrives at your door in the shortest period of time.

Convenience is paramount at Flint River Ranch, which is why Flint River Ranch wellness pet foods and products are packaged in easy-to-manage bags that never weigh more than 20 pounds. If you place an order for a Flint River Ranch food in excess of 20 pounds, you'll receive multiple 20 pound (or smaller) bags. For example, if you purchase 40 pounds of our premium Lamb and Rice dog food, it will be delivered to you in the form of two 20 pound bags.

When stored out of direct heat, Flint River Ranch foods have a guaranteed "fresh" period of at least five months — with the ability to safely feed for 11 months. Of course, if your pet does not consume all of its Flint River food supply within that period of time, the food can be frozen to preserve freshness.

Yes, our Signature Brand treats are healthy and all natural. They will not upset feeding and will help keep teeth cleaner because of their oven-baked crunchiness.

Flint River Ranch Nugget is a little over 1/4-inch square in shape. It is the same recipe formula as FRR Original Dog Kibble. The nugget shape is also used for FRR Fish & Potato formula. Some pet owners feel the nugget shape is better for the dog's teeth and gums. Though they like the more uniform shape, there may still be broken pieces. The Nugget shape is oven-baked and is beneficial for most dogs of regular and large size. It is not recommended for toy or small dogs.

We use beet pulp in cat food because cats have a different digestive tract from dogs, and the beet pulp is a superior fiber source for cats to help move waste and hairballs through their system effectively and gently.

Flint River Ranch continually strives to offer the lowest possible prices on Flint River Ranch foods and products. And with our new Low Price Guarantee, if you find a lower price listed elsewhere, we'll match that price plus give you 20% of the difference. When comparing prices on Flint River Ranch premium pet foods, it's important to take into account shipping and sales tax.

Natural pet foods attract moisture quickly, especially Flint River Ranch oven-baked formulas, which can turn into mildew spoilage overnight in the summer weather and high humidity areas. Always store all pet foods in a dry, cool place, away from temperature and humidity extremes.

The different proteins in flax provide a high proportion base of unsaturated, essential fatty acids and dietary fiber. Flax is recognized for its potential in reducing the risk of some chronic diseases, as well as improving the thickness and sheen of the coat.

Corn is not used in the Flint River Ranch dog food products because dogs do not digest corn very well and many develop allergies to it. However, the feline digestive system better utilizes corn, and corn supplies important diet benefits to cats and kittens.

Any specific questions about ingredients, formulas production methods and testing procedures developed by FRR should be put in writing and they will be answered as they are received. Any requests to visit the manufacturing facilities will be declined.

Flint River Ranch is committed to delivering the highest quality, freshest possible wellness pet foods to its customers at the lowest possible prices, which is why our foods can only be purchased online, over the phone, by fax, or by mail order.

Grains are purchased from major commercial suppliers like General Mills, fully tested and retested by labs. This testing insures the very best quality and reduces the possibility of toxic molds. Grain is cheaper when purchased direct from the farm; however, the risk of toxic mold is greater.

Flint River Ranch production runs weekly, and product is delivered to distribution warehouses within 3 days to a few weeks of manufacture. FRR's overall inventory turns three (3) times every month, which means that it has was manufactured 7 to 8 days prior to shipping from the West coast and 16 days being shipped from the East coast. It is almost too fresh to feed. Flint River Ranch formulas feed much better when they are at least 30 days old and have had a chance to age and oxidize slightly.

You may return any product within 30 days of purchase for a full refund, minus the shipping and handling charge from original shipment. Please contact Flint River Ranch directly for returns past the 30 day mark. If the return is due to our error, Flint River Ranch will pay the return shipping charges. If the product is returned by the customer, we issue full credit of the purchase price minus original shipping.