How much freshpet should I feed my dog?

Pet food comes in a wide variety: kibble, raw, freeze-dried, grain-free, pâté, and more. There are many options, and they frequently don’t look particularly enticing. And when “fresh pet food” is advertised on social media, it makes sense to be curious about these pre-cooked mixtures of real meat and vegetables that are delivered right to our doors.

Fresh pet food resembles those pricey, “chunky” varieties of canned food, in contrast to traditional kibble pet food. To maintain freshness between servings, it contains fewer or no preservatives and is kept in the refrigerator. Although fresh pet food sounds more enticing in name, we wondered if it was actually a healthier choice for dogs and cats. I spoke with Dr. X to learn more about fresh pet food diets. Lindsey Bullen, a veterinary nutritionist with the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas, is board-certified. Bullen has previously provided consultation to pet food manufacturers, but not to any of the services we list below. A fictional 70-pound, 2-year-old golden retriever, one of the most popular dog breeds in the nation, according to the American Kennel Club, was used to price some of the hottest options for fresh dog food subscriptions.

Serving Our Freshpet Rolls:

Pets everywhere love our Freshpet roll recipes! Made with real meat and fresh fruits & veggies, our rolls are served fresh from the fridge where pet food belongs. And there’s a really easy way to cut the rolls that we like to think we’ve perfected over the years. You can watch the full video on our Freshpet YouTube Channel here, too!

Grab your pet’s favorite Freshpet roll from the fridge, which in this case is our Freshpet Select Chunky Chicken & Turkey Roll Recipe.

Using the serving marks on the Freshpet roll, slice off the appropriate amount for your dog or cat based on the recipe’s Feeding Guidelines. Keep in mind that each recipe has their own specific Feeding Guidelines.

Once you’ve got the correct number of slices for your pet’s meal, mash or dice the pieces into the appropriate portion size to fit your pet’s needs.

Their Freshpet meal is ready to go! Be sure to put your Freshpet roll back in the fridge, and discard any uneaten food in your pets’ bowl after 1 hour. Use all of your opened Freshpet recipe within 7 days of opening.

Storing Our Freshpet Rolls:

There are a few different convenient and pet-safe ways to store our Freshpet rolls. Here are some of our favorites:

Our most-used method for storing is to save any remaining roll in a plastic bag, as noted in this video. Be sure to get any of the extra air out of the bag before storing, too. We’ve found that this helps keep our recipes fresher during that 7 day period.

Another great way to store our Freshpet rolls is to cap or seal the open end of the roll after a meal. We recommend using some aluminum foil to keep the air out and to preserve freshness.

You can also simply take a piece of plastic wrap, stretch over the open end, and tie with a rubber band.

We hope you find these storing methods to be helpful!

Serving Our Freshpet Meals:

Our Freshpet Bagged Meals are always a crowd pleaser. Made with real meat, zero preservatives, and a convenient resealable bag, our Freshpet Meals have quickly jumped up in pawpularity with both our pet parents and their pets. You can watch the full video on how to serve our bagged recipes on our Freshpet YouTube Channel, too!

Here is a simple how-to for feeding your dog or cat our Freshpet Bagged Meals:

Grab your pet’s favorite Freshpet Meal from the fridge, which in this case is our Freshpet Select Fresh From The Kitchen Recipe.

Open the easy, resealable Freshpet bag.

Using a dry measuring cup, pour the appropriate amount for your dog or cat based on the recipe’s Feeding Guidelines. Keep in mind that each recipe has their own specific Feeding Guidelines.

Your pet’s meal is ready to go! Be sure to put your Freshpet bag back in the fridge, and discard any uneaten food in your pets’ bowl after 1 hour. Use all of your opened Freshpet recipe within 7 days of opening.

FAQ

How many cups of fresh food should I feed my dog?

What are dog feeding charts? Adult Dog Size (lbs)Dry Food Feeding Amount (Cups)26 to 502 to 2-2/351 to 752-2/3 to 3-1/376 to 1003-1/3 to 4-1/4100+4-1/4 plus 1/4 cup for every 10 lbs of body weight over 100 lbs

How do you feed Freshpet to your dog?

1. Keep Refrigerated Keep in fridge until ready to serve. …
2. Measure Cut at the packaging marks provided. …
3. Slice to preference Mash or dice smaller or into cubes, depending on the preference of your pet.
4. Feel free to allow food to come to room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Can I mix Freshpet with dry dog food?

According to studies, kibble mixed with some fresh, raw food is much healthier for an animal’s health than kibble alone. The ideal that we should all strive for as responsible pet guardians is a full raw diet because it is the best thing you can feed your pet.

Do you serve Freshpet cold?

Step 4: Bring the food to room temperature by letting it sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving if your dog doesn’t like their food cold. We advise against using a microwave, and uneaten food should be thrown out after one hour.