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These are just a few of the marketing phrases now being used by pet food companies and pet supply companies. As a consumer, navigating the hundreds of places to buy pet food can be extremely difficult. It's hard to know when a company is telling the truth in their marketing material. With this in mind, how is it possible to get a good deal on pet food without being scammed? What do companies really mean when they call a pet food “nutritionally complete”? Is it really possible to get a discount on pet food by buying “direct”? Here's a quick guide on how to protect yourself from some of the most common pet food scams.

In some cases, you may be tempted to use a coupon website to get a discount on your pet's food. While there are many legitimate websites that offer pet food coupons, you need to be careful! Some companies will use phrases such as “75% off Blue Buffalo Coupons!” or “Get a Free Bag of Meow Mix Coupons!” to convince you to use their service. Some coupon websites promise you “money saving” coupons, if only you enter a bit of personal information first. Some companies will even ask you to pay a small fee for getting access to their coupons, which means you'll have to enter your credit card information.

So, how can you avoid being scammed by a fake coupon website? The best thing to do is to read reviews written by customers who have previously used the website. Some legitimate coupon websites may ask you for personal information, so it's essential that you use the experience of other consumers. Websites such as “Ripoff Report” can help you to see if a coupon company has been flagged for spam, abuse or other transgressions.

There are many pet food websites which may offer you “direct” or “wholesale” prices on pet food formulas. As with any internet transaction, use caution! Only purchase from websites that have a positive reputation among other pet owners. Also, be sure to cross-check the prices on these websites, to make sure that you really will be paying less than you would when buying direct from the pet food company. In some cases, the prices on these websites (including shipping) may be much more expensive than other purchasing options.