My cat has feline leukemia, is this food cooked and safe for me to feed my cat

Hi there, we are so sorry to learn of your cat's diagnosis. Freshpet foods are fully cooked, as well as complete and balanced; however, they are not intended for specific medical conditions. We always suggest seeking the advice of your veterinarian before introducing our 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. Please feel free to reach out to us at https://www.freshpet.com/contact for any further assistance. We're here to help.

If my cats don’t like the food can I give it to my dogs? They occasionally eat fresh pet dog food.

Hi Emma, thanks for reaching out. When feeding a Freshpet for the first time, we recommend a gradual transition over 7-10 days to help prevent food refusals or digestive upsets. Ease the transition by mixing our recipe with your cats' current food and slowly increasing the Freshpet portion each day. Additionally, we wouldn't recommend feeding our cat recipes to dogs since the nutritional needs of cats and dogs differ. It will not harm your dogs if fed as a treat or occasionally as a supplemental recipe. We would recommend you check with your vet if you are using it as your dogs' sole diet. We hope this helps!

Does this food contain carrageenan?

Hi Dee, thanks for reaching out. Our Vital Grain-Free Chicken & Beef roll for cats does contain carrageenan. 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 and USDA and is deemed natural by the National Organic Standards Board. If you'd like to try carrageenan-free cat options, we'd recommend checking out our Freshpet Tender Chicken Recipe with Garden Vegetables and Vital Grain-Free Chicken Recipe with Antioxidant-Rich Vegetables & Eggs. Please feel free to contact us at https://www.freshpet.com/contact for further assistance. We're here to help!

I need food that will help control diabetes

Hi Sally, thanks for reaching out. Our recipes are formulated for the average healthy cat. We do not offer recipes that are specifically designed for diabetes, which means there are no medicinal claims to help a diabetic diet. We suggest seeking the advice of your veterinarian before trying any of our recipes. They’ll know your cat's health and medical history best. We hope this information is helpful.

My cat has hyperthyroidism and needs low iodine wet food. Is this type typically higher than other wet foods? Trying to keep it lower for her. Thank you.

Hi Cassie, thank you for reaching out. Our recipes are complete and balanced, complying with AAFCO's nutritional standards for feline nutrition. The iodine content of our Vital Grain-Free Chicken & Beef Pate is 0.45 ppm as fed and 2.04 ppm on a dry matter basis. We suggest consulting your vet before trying any of our recipes to ensure it is the right choice for your cat's diet. Please feel free to contact us at https://www.freshpet.com/contact for any further assistance.

Is this fresh pet recommended for cats with diabetes?

Hi William, thank you for your interest in Freshpet. Our recipes are formulated for the average healthy pet. We do not offer recipes that are specifically designed for diabetes, which means there are no medicinal claims to help a diabetic diet. We suggest seeking the advice of your veterinarian before trying any of our recipes. They’ll know your cat's health and medical history best. We hope this information is helpful.

Does the Vital no grain beef and chicken cat pate have taurine added to it? Is the taurine at a high enough amount to maintain a healthy cat?

Hi there, all of our recipes contain taurine since it occurs naturally in meats. The guideline for taurine is only 0.2%, and our cat food is over 60% meat, which provides most of the necessary taurine. We fortify at a low level to ensure that we are providing the necessary taurine. Rest assured, our cat recipes are 100% complete and balanced, providing all the nutrients our feline friends need. Hope this helps!

what is the %ME for Carbohydrates?

Hi Janice, thank you for reaching out. The carbohydrate content of our Vital Grain Free Chicken & Beef recipe for cats is 3.2% as fed and 14.6% on a dry matter basis. The Metabolizable Energy (ME) is 297 kcal per ½ lb. Hope this helps!

how many servings are in a 1 lb log

Hi Erin, thanks for reaching out. The number of servings you will get from our Vital Grain-Free Chicken & Beef roll depends on how much you feed your cat. Our feeding guidelines vary by recipe and are available on the back of the packaging and on our website. Simply visit https://www.freshpet.com/products/grain-free-chicken-beef-recipe and scroll down to the feeding guidelines tab for the suggested guidelines for daily feeding. The amount you feed your cat can be fed as one meal or be divided into two meals based on their preferences. Hope this helps!

Although not required, can I cook the cat food on stove top?

Hi Ceelya, our food comes fully cooked and made to be served fresh out of the refrigerator – no additional cooking necessary! But some pet parents like to “take the chill off” by putting Freshpet in the microwave for a few seconds. If you do decide to microwave our recipe, you may see some sparking from the vitamin and mineral supplement that is added to the recipe. This is not harmful to nutritional quality of the food, but please be careful not to microwave Freshpet in its packaging. Hope this helps!

Vital^®

grain free chicken & beef recipe

Clean Label Project Purity Award winner – After conducting independent testing, Clean Label Project determined this product meets their highest purity standard.

With a perfect combination of all-natural chicken, beef, and egg, each high-protein bite of this tender paté-style recipe will have your cat excited for mealtime.

Made with natural chicken, beef & egg
Grain-free
High moisture to support healthy hydration

chicken
Natural, US-farm raised, and locally sourced.
beef
Natural, US-farm raised.
egg
US-farmed, using regenerative farming practices.

All ingredients

Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid

Vitamins

choline chloride, vitamin e supplement, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, vitamin b12 supplement, calcium pantothenate, biotin, vitamin d3 supplement, folic acid

Minerals

Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate

this recipe includes only the very best ingredients

chicken
A Freshpet essential. Locally sourced, US-farm raised, and antibiotic free.
beef
100% farm-raised for a high-quality protein that powers a healthy diet.
egg
A great source of protein and amino acids, the building blocks for lean muscle and healthy weight.

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developed by veterinary nutritionists

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How to prepare

Use the on-package serving size indicators to slice off the right amount of food, and cut it into 1-inch cubes (or smaller).

Storage instructions

All Freshpet products must be kept refrigerated at all times and used within 7 days of opening. Our food can be frozen for future use, but please note that consistency may vary after thawing.

Every cat is unique.

Select your cat's weight to view their normal daily feeding amount. (The following quantities can be fed as one meal daily, or divided into two meals a day.)

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

Start by feeding both freshpet and your pet’s current food, and increase the amount of freshpet every few days, while decreasing your pet’s current food.

 Then enjoy the change in your pet’s appetite at feeding time, and the lasting benefits you’ll notice from our nutritionally balanced meals.

Day 1-3

75% old food, 25% Freshpet

Day 4-6

50% old food, 50% Freshpet

Day 7-9

25% old food, 75% Freshpet

Day 10: Full Transition

100% Freshpet

What proteins are in this cat food recipe?

This recipe includes chicken, beef, chicken liver, and egg.

How do I serve and store it?

Keep it refrigerated, cut along the serving marks, and dice, mash, or mix it before serving. Store covered in the refrigerator and use within 7 days of opening. Avoid freezing for best results. No heating or defrosting is required.