Name: chicken & beef grain free gourmet paté
Brand: Freshpet®

Question 1

I have a 15 lb cat and looking at your feeding guidelines at 3/8s to 1/2 lb seems like quite a lot or I'm i mistaken? Wouldn't that be about half of a roll?

Abbie · Accepted Answer

Hi David, thanks for reaching out. Our feeding guidelines are based on resting energy requirements and are made to support as many pet parents as possible. The suggested daily serving amount can be fed as one meal or divided into two meals based on your cat's preference. We do always advise feeding the amount you are comfortable with, monitoring your cat and adjusting the serving amount as needed. We also recommend consulting your vet to ensure all your cat's needs are being met. Please feel free to contact us at https://www.freshpet.com/contact for any further assistance. We're here to help!

Question 2

There is next to nothing for cats why?

Freshpet Consumer Care Team · Accepted Answer

Hi Carol, thank you for reaching out. We offer several cat recipes made with different proteins and veggies through our Freshpet and Vital brands. Please visit  https://www.freshpet.com/products?category=cat to explore these options. We hope this helps!

Question 3

what is the calorie amount in the pate cat food?

Freshpet Consumer Care Team · Accepted Answer

Hi Clara, thanks for reaching out. The calorie content of our Freshpet Chicken & Beef Grain-Free Gourmet Paté is approximately 297 kcal per ½ lb. We hope this helps!

Question 4

What are the phosphorus levels in the cat pate?

Freshpet Consumer Care Team · Accepted Answer

Hi Lynette, Freshpet recipes are 100% complete and balanced, complying with AAFCO's nutritional standards, and our phosphorus levels comply with phosphorus levels following AAFCO guidelines. The phosphorus content in our Freshpet chicken & beef grain-free gourmet paté for cats is 0.41% as fed and 1.87% as dry matter. Hope this helps.

Question 5

Is this food good for cats with obstructive urinary disease?

SensibleMe · Accepted Answer

If I need to warm up a pet food I just put it in a ceramic/glass dish and set it in another dish of hot water. Let it sit for a maybe 30 seconds, then turn food over with a fork/spoon and smash it out. It happens very quick. 
Just make sure dish has high enough sides so the water can't run over the top. 
Never microwave ANY FOOD for anyone, for any reason.

Question 6

Does your product contain organ meats

Freshpet Consumer Care Team · Accepted Answer

Hi Trish, the only organ meats we use are beef and chicken hearts and beef, chicken, and turkey livers. We use them in our recipes because they are an excellent component of a healthy diet for pets, containing many nutrients, including vitamin A, B vitamins, iron, copper, and lean, high-quality protein. Hope this helps!

Question 7

Why is carrageenan used in the cat food? My cat does enjoy this food, but the use of carrageenan, undegraded or not, is still very concerning to me.

Freshpet Consumer Care Team · Accepted Answer

Hi Irene, thanks for reaching out. All of our foods are made with the nutritional needs and safety of dogs and cats in mind. We use undegraded carrageenan at low levels in some of our foods to help maintain the form and texture. Carrageenan has been found safe for use in both human and pet food by the FDA, USDA, and is deemed natural by the National Organic Standards Board. Based on data presented by food safety and toxicology experts, we know it to be a safe ingredient at the levels we are using. Hope this helps!

Question 8

Why is carrageenan used in the cat food?

Freshpet Consumer Care Team · Accepted Answer

Hi Irene, thanks for reaching out. We appreciate the opportunity to address your concern about this ingredient. Undegraded carrageenan is found in some of our recipes at low levels, and it’s only included to help maintain form and texture. Undegraded carrageenan has been found safe for use in both human and pet food by the FDA, USDA, and is deemed natural by the National Organic Standards Board. Please see the list below of our carrageenan-free cat recipes:

Freshpet Grain Free Roasted Meals Chicken and Beef Recipe for cats
Freshpet Grain Free Roasted Meals Tender Chicken Recipe for cats
Vital Grain Free Cat Meals. Hope this helps!

Question 9

how much Fresh Pet will a 10 pound cat eat a day?

Jillian · Accepted Answer

Hi George, our feeding guidelines vary by recipe and the weight/age/activity level of your pet. We recommend visiting www.freshpet.com where you can view all our recipes. For feeding guidelines, follow these steps: 1. Click on the recipe you are interested in feeding your pet. 2. Scroll down to the "How to Feed" section. 3. Select your pet's weight range from the drop-down menu. 4. Review suggested feeding guidelines. Depending on the age, weight, activity level, and condition of your pet, the feeding guidelines will need to be adjusted. You can also visit here: https://freshpet.com/how-to-feed/#/ for more information on how transition your cat and how to store our recipes. We hope this information is helpful. -Jillian

Question 10

I am looking for a cat food that has low phosphorus for my cat who has pre renal disease/failure. I don’t see any phosphorus listed in your ingredients but am curious. Thanks

Freshpet Consumer Care Team · Accepted Answer

Hi Laurie, Freshpet recipes are complete and balanced; however, they contain high levels of protein and phosphorous and would not be recommended for a cat with kidney or renal disease. You can find the phosphorus content of each of our cat recipes below:

Freshpet Tender Chicken Meal: 0.75% as fed and 2.14% dry matter 
Freshpet Chicken & Beef Meal: 0.77% as fed and 1.91% dry matter 
Freshpet Chicken & Beef Grain-Free Gourmet Paté: 0.41% as fed and 1.87% dry matter 
Vital Grain-Free Chicken Meal: 0.75% as fed and 2.14% dry matter
Vital Grain-Free Chicken and Beef Paté: 0.41% as fed and 1.87% dry matter

We do suggest seeking the advice of your veterinarian before introducing Freshpet recipes to a pet with a medical condition. They’ll know your cat's health and medical history best. We hope this information is helpful.

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this recipe includes only the very best ingredients

chicken

beef

egg

protein is the #1 ingredient

steam cooked

healthy digestion

How to prepare

Storage instructions

Every cat is unique.

We always recommend transitioning slowly to Freshpet so that the change is gentle on your pet’s tummy.

Day 1-3

Day 4-6

Day 7-9

Day 10: Full Transition

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