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How and how long should the food be stored?
To ensure optimal shelf life, we recommend storing the dried food in its original packaging in a tightly closed container, preferably in an airtight container. The dry food should be stored in a dry and dust-free place, at room temperature or cooler
What is the daily recommended amount of XXg in deciliters?
The volumes of the foods are:. Vauhti (Verve) 440 g/l so 1dl = 44g. Itämeri (Baltic Sea) 420 g/l so 1dl = 42g. Juuri (Root) 400 g/l so 1dl = 40g. Kepeä (Delight) 440 g/l so 1dl = 40g. Järeä (Sturdy) 420 g/l so 1dl = 42g. Pirteä (Zippy) 460 g/l so 1dl
Are Alvar Pet's dry food full and complete meals?
Yes, Alvar's recipes have been developed as a complete diet for a healthy dog, from puppy to senior.
Are you offering puppy food?
Yes, we have three recipes for puppies of different breeds - "Zippy", "Steady" and "Verve". To find the right food for your puppy, we recommend going through our online food guide. It will automatically recognize that your dog is a puppy by its date
Is your food suitable for overweight dogs?
The most suitable dry foods in the Alvar range for weight management are Kepeä (Delight) and Solakka (Slender), which contain less fat and energy, but plenty of protein to support muscle mass and fibre to keep hunger at bay. It is always a good idea
Can your dry food be fed moistened?
Our dry food can of course also be fed in a moistened state. We recommend using warm water in equal proportion to the amount of food and letting the food soak for at least one hour. The longer the food remains in the water, the softer it becomes.
Why does your dry food smell?
For humans and dogs, many different things smell delicious and, accordingly, our food may be too intense for humans but totally delicious for dogs. So, the fact that the dry food smells stronger does not mean that it is spoiled or there are quality p
Who developed Alvar Pet's recipes?
Alvar's recipes have been developed by our Henna Söderholm, our experienced veterinarian and co-founder of Alvar Pet in collaboration with our production partners' development teams (Nordic Petcare Group's and Premium Pet Food).
My dog also eats raw foods. Can I mix it with your food and how?
Alvar's recipes have been developed as complete food and accordingly contain all the nutrients a dog needs. An additional supply of raw food is therefore not necessary. However, raw food can be added as a supplement in small quantities. The general r
How do you guarantee the food quality and security?
Alvar's recipes use high quality raw materials from well-known suppliers and all the raw materials have been carefully analysed before they are used in production. Raw materials are traceable throughout the production chain and strict quality control
Do you offer vegan food?
Alvar's "Root" with Field Beans and Oats is made from plant-based ingredients and is 99% vegan. However, to ensure your dog's intake of essential nutrients, we have added some to the diet, such as: Vitamin D3, which is synthetically produced from ian