We want to make  sure you are happy with your purchases. To facilitate this goal, we have adopted a simple, liberal return policy: if you are unsatisfied in any way, return your purchase within 30 days of the purchase date and we will replace the product or refund your money.

If you would like to make a return please email siobhan@azestfor.com for further instructions. 

We ship across USA and all around the world. Free shipping within USA and for international we just charge cost of shipping with USPS as the carrier. 

Yes, grain-free diets are a healthy choice for your dog. The FDA's investigation into a potential link between dilated cardiomyopathy, DCM or canine heart disease, has been inconclusive. Azestfor has been proactive and added Taurine to the Azestfor Homemade Dog Food Vitamin formulation. Taurine is beneficial in maintaining heart health

Knowing how to properly introduce new food to your dog will make the transition to a new healthier diet easier on your dogs digestion system. A slow introduction schedule will allow your dog to adjust to their new diet without indigestion, diarrhea or constipation. Every time you introduce a new food to your dog’s diet, do so in a controlled and measured fashion. 

Obesity occurs in one out of four dogs in USA. Its incidence increases with age and is more common in neutered animals. Health risks include diabetes, heart disease, respiratory problems and osteoarthritis. 
The easiest solution is to feed your dog smaller amounts on the same feeding schedule.
Use a measuring cup to accurately measure the portion of food given to your dog.
Be mindful of snacks given to your dog. Cookies, chews and treats do contain calories, not accurately accounting for the caloric impact will hamper your efforts for the dog to shed weight.
Its also vital to have the whole family on board and not sneak the dog extra food.
​Another option is to feed your dog one of the low-calorie recipes.
​The best Azestfor homemade recipes for weight loss are Chicken & Potato, Venison & Rice and Turkey. 

To stimulate a dogs appetite the food should be served at room temperature. Dogs smell their food more than they taste it, therefore they prefer food that is warm and aromatic as this enhances the smell of the food.  Food should not be hot, should be cool enough to touch.

These tips are for healthy dogs who do not have underlying medical conditions. 
Sometimes dogs don't want to eat a new food as it smells different. 
It is perfectly normal for a dog to occasionally self regulate and skip a meal

If the dog refuses to eat simply pick up the food after an appropriate time i.e. 15 minutes and store it the refrigerator.
Do not attempt to force a dog to eat.
At the next scheduled feeding time present the food again.

You can put some food in your hand and hand feed them.
You can pretend to eat the food yourself, dogs are often curious about what we are eating.  

Do not offer a perceived higher value food to the dog  i.e. a treat.
If you feed your dog treats after they refuse their food they are training you. 

We applaud you making a change in your dogs diet but we only guarantee that the Azestfor recipes meet AAFCO feed requirements. By following one of our 24 Azestfor recipes we have removed the guesswork of making homemade dog food complete and balanced. While substitutions of ingredients can work, we recommend working with your veterinarian to ensure the recipe you have created is complete and balanced. 

All homemade dog food recipes need the following nutrients sources to be complete and balanced.

1) Protein -  The Azestfor recipes include protein sources from Fish, Chicken, Beef, Venison, Bison, Milk, Soy, Beans, Peas.

2) Fat Sources - we recommend sunflower oil as the source of linoleic acid when there is not sufficient in the protein source. 

3) Carbohydrate and fiber sources

4) Macomineral sources

5) Trace elements and vitamin sources  Azestfor homemade dog food vitamins is formulated to provide the essential vitamins and minerals to keep a dog healthy. 

The vitamin minerals make the food complete and balanced - the amount to add is approximately 1 1/4 teaspoon per cup of food. It is not based on size of dog. So yes both dogs can eat the same batch of food. You would feed the dogs the complete and balanced dog food based on their  individual energy requirements. Younger dogs who are more energetic and run around more require more caloric intake than a sedentary senior dog. There are suggested feeding guidelines that accompany each recipe - this is just a starting point as we recommend pet parents use their judgement. The ideal body condition is for a leaner dog with a tummy that tucks up.

​Yes all of the recipes were created by a nutritional scientist Ph.D they meet the standards set by AAFCO. 

AAFCO STATEMENT: ​AZESTFOR CANINE NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT WHEN USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH AZESTFOR RECIPES IS FORMULATED TO MEET THE NUTRITIONAL LEVELS ESTABLISHED BY THE AAFCO DOG FOOD NUTRIENT PROFILES FOR ADULT MAINTENANCE

Each recipe contains specific amounts based on the ingredients. Feeding charts are included with each recipe in the drop down menu.
As a guide for people adding the product just before serving the recommended dosage is 1 1/4 tsps (One and a quarter teaspoons) of Azestfor per each cup of homemade dog food.

Yes Azestfor can be used with raw food diets. If you are making the raw food diet yourself than you can follow one of our 24 recipes for proportions and you would not cook the protein but you would still cook the carbohydrate.
The reason why the recipes are published with the protein cooked, is that is the recommendation of the vet association due to the link of pathogens with under cooked meat.
If you follow basic meat handling safety guidelines you will reduce the risk.
If you are buying pre-made raw food, you can read the ingredients list to see if they have already added any supplementation. If not than yes add Azestfor. 

No. It is not necessary to add vitamin supplements to commercial dog food, it is already complete and balanced. Over supplementation of Vitamins A & D can be harmful.  If you are looking to improve your dogs health, we recommend feeding homemade dog food, it provides unsurpassed nutrition. Your dog will enjoy the benefits of eating fresh, wholefood ingredients, free of filler and preservatives. 

Introducing a new food can cause digestive upsets including diarrhea, gas and discomfort.
Homemade dog food should be prepared simply. Human food is often prepared with herbs and spices that while tasty to us are not appropriate for a dog i.e. onions. 

Yes

At age 4 weeks they will start eating solid food when they can't get all the calories they need from their mothers milk. Most dogs are weened by six weeks. 

Yes - you can freeze homemade dog food for up to one year.

7 days

Yes - Homemade dog food that is nutritionally complete and balanced is appropriate for puppies.

Making your own homemade dog food allows you to

Tailor your dogs diet to their specific dietary needs i.e. Grain free

Gives you peace of mind that you know exactly what is in their food bowl

Fresh whole food ingredients are more bio available than processed foods

Homemade Dog Food is free of preservatives, chemical treatments and harsh processing

Reduce potential medical bills by managing dietary related disease i.e. obesity

Extend dogs lives by helping them maintain a healthy weight

Country of Origin by Ingredient

Tricalcium Phosphate – USA

Natural Chicken Flavor – USA

Chia Seeds - Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico

Potassium Chloride -USA, Canada

Kelp Meal – Canada

Calcium Carbonate -USA

Magnesium Sulfate – Mexico

Sodium Chloride – USA

Choline Chloride – USA

Vitamin E Supplement – USA, China, Switzerland

Zinc Sulfate – USA, Mexico

Ferrous Sulfate – USACopper Sulfate – Mexico

Sodium Selenite – USA

Thiamine Mononitrate -Germany

Manganese Sulfate – Mexico

Niacin Supplement – India

D-Calcium

Pantothenate – Germany, Scotland, China

Riboflavin – Korea, Germany, China

Vitamin A Supplement – China

Vitamin D3 Supplement – Switzerland

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride – Germany

Vitamin B12 Supplement – France

Calcium Iodate – USA, Canada

Folic Acid – France, China

Proprietary formulations created exclusively for Azestfor, Inc.

Azestfor, Inc is based in Los Angeles California, USA.

Manufacturer is based in Illinois, USA.

Co-packer is based in Southern California