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It’s amazing what can happen when you start FRESH
Start with really good ingredients
We use the best ingredients available. Our recipes are packed with the highest quality chicken, beef, and fish and nutrient-rich fruits and veggies. Simple recipes created to be rich in nutrients and moisture, but not heavy in carbohydrates or empty calories
We steam-cook, we don't over-cook
Minimal processing preserves the integrity of ingredients, amino acid digestibility, and animal acceptance
Our recipes have more available nutrition
A less processed diet has been proven to provide more available nutrition for animals
Consistency from batch to batch
All of our meals undergo over 20 quality and safety tests within our in-house laboratories before leaving our kitchens. Freshpet Kitchens are registered with APHIS and the FDA
Convenient for home cooking recommendations
A consistent complete and balanced alternative to limited ingredient home cooking recommendations
Ensuring patient safety is what we believe in, too
No matter how good our diets are, the safe use and handling of our products with pets and their parents is our main priority
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Meats are kept at or below 40°F until cooked with steam.
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Temperature is constantly monitored to maintain food safety and preserve bioavailability of nutrients.
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Kitchens maintain Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification status– A 3rd party audit program to ensure globally accepted food safety standards are met.
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Products are analyzed for pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms every hour.
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Sample bags are collected from each batch to monitor microbiology and sensory aspects during their entire shelf life.
Common misconceptions we hear from veterinarians
Myth
Fact
Freshpet is a mostly raw diet
Freshpet is pasteurized to preserve bioavailability of nutrients and to maintain food safety
Formulations are developed without veterinary input
All our products are formulated under the guidance and input from veterinarians, nutritionists, PhD food scientists, and manufacturing experts
Freshpet is a small boutique upstart company with not much experience
Since 2006, Freshpet has served millions of pets, established a broad distribution network, and continues to be the leader in fresh nutrition for pets
Freshpet does not follow AAFCO feeding protocols or test their diets with dogs and cats
We follow AAFCO feeding and formulation protocols, adhere to WSAVA guidelines, and continually monitor feedback form our pet parents
Freshpet is high in fat and causes obesity and other gut issues
The energy density (kcal/100 grams) of Freshpet is similar to canned and much lower than dry. While slightly higher in fat content, we are half the carbohydrates of dry food. With a highly palatable and digestible product, feeding guidelines should be closely monitored
We're not canned or dry food, we're just better pet food.
Freshpet
Stored in the fridge, where real food belongs
Preservative-free
Steam cooked to retain nutrients
Made with antioxidant rich fruits, and fiber-packed veggies you can see
Recipes start with high quality proteins and never include meat meals, meat powders, or by-products
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Rozie, my Vizsla, had gotten sick and whenever we introduced ordinary dog food back into her diet, she would get sick. I was cooking chicken and rice constantly. Finally my vet recommended Freshpet. It has been a lifesaver.
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Marie, pet parent to Rozie
Some of your clients are already feeding Freshpet
Since 2006 we have been accepted into the homes of millions of pet owners. Available through thousands of retail locations where they already shop.
Freshpet is fed to over 12 million dog owning households - roughly 18% of the total or one in every six.
Freshpet can be conveniently found in many fridges in places where pet owners already shop for their family.
What pet parents are saying about Freshpet