Name: healthy senior: chicken recipe with cranberries & carrots
Brand: Freshpet®

Question 1

i cannot find, on this site about the phosphorus levels in any of the foods. Where can I see that, for your products?

Abbie · Accepted Answer

Hi Debbie, thank you for reaching out. The phosphorus content varies by recipe. Please reach out to us at https://www.freshpet.com/contact with the full names of the recipes you're interested in. We're here to help and would be happy to share this information with you.

Question 2

My 16 yr old dog has had pancreatitis in the past so he needs low fat diet. Is the senior food with chicken ok for him. He really likes it!

Abbie · Accepted Answer

Hi Katy, thank you for reaching out. Our Freshpet Healthy Senior recipe is formulated to be complete and balanced, providing all the nutrients senior dogs need; however, it is not intended for specific medical conditions. Our recipes follow AAFCO's nutritional standards for the average healthy pet, and our fat levels comply with normal fat levels following AAFCO guidelines. For dogs prone to pancreatitis, foods with restricted fat levels may be necessary. We do suggest consulting your vet to ensure Freshpet is the right choice for your pup's diet. They'll know his health and medical history best. We hope this information is helpful.

Question 3

I have 3 14 year old 7 -25 pound dogs with digestive issues. Which food do you recommend and once package is open how soon does the food need to be used by. Thank you.

Abbie · Accepted Answer

Hi Tammy, thank you for reaching out. We offer our Vital Digestive Health Recipe, which is formulated to support digestive health. This recipe is gentle on sensitive stomachs and made with steam-cooked chicken, pumpkin and oat fiber containing prebiotics that help stimulate a healthy gut. You can check it out here: https://www.freshpet.com/products/digestive-health-chicken-recipe-with-pumpkin-and-spinach Once opened, the recipe is best used within 7 days since it contains fresh ingredients and no preservatives. Additionally, our foods are complete and balanced; however, they are not intended for specific medical conditions. We do suggest consulting your vet before starting this or any of our other recipes to ensure it is the right choice for your dogs' diet. Hope this helps!

Question 4

Is it good for Shtzu dogs 7 years old

Abbie · Accepted Answer

Hi Marty, thank you for reaching out. Our Freshpet Healthy Senior recipe is formulated to be complete and balanced for senior dogs of all breeds. The recipe is made to provide mobility support using natural sources of glucosamine, cognitive function support from DHA and EPA, which promotes mental sharpness, and balanced protein and fat to help maintain muscle and body condition. Additionally, we always recommend speaking with your veterinarian before starting our recipes to ensure it is the right choice for your dog's diet. We hope this helps!

Question 5

Humanely raised farm animals?

Abbie · Accepted Answer

Hi Eileen, thank you for reaching out. We believe in building long-term supplier partnerships to source healthy and sustainable ingredients, with many being locally sourced to our Freshpet Kitchens. The animals from which we source our products are raised and processed in a manner that is recognized as humane. Please visit https://www.freshpet.com/how-its-made to learn more. We hope this helps!

Question 6

Hello, will you be making this recipe in the bag form because it is easier than chopping up the roll?
Thank you.

Abbie · Accepted Answer

Hi Sally, thanks for reaching out. While our Healthy Senior recipe is currently available in rolls only, we are always looking to expand our recipes to fit our pet parents' needs. Please be assured that your comment will be shared with our marketing and development teams. Feel free to contact us at https://www.freshpet.com/contact for any further assistance. We're here to help!

Question 7

I recently bought fresh pet healthy senior dog food business chicken recipe and it's really really soupy you can't slice it it's so soupy is that normal

Freshpet Consumer Care Team · Accepted Answer

Hi Rica, we are sorry to hear this happened. Please know that we take the quality of our products very seriously and that it is of the utmost importance to us. We've reached out to you via email to better assist you, and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Question 8

How much senior fresh pet should my 15 lb shih tzu have a day

Freshpet Consumer Care Team · Accepted Answer

Hi Ziggy, thanks for reaching out. The suggested feeding guideline for our Freshpet Healthy Senior roll for a dog weighing between 5–20 lbs is to serve 1/4 - 1 lbs of food per day. You may adjust the serving portions based on your Shih Tzu's activity levels and energy requirements. Additionally, the amount you feed your pup can be fed as one meal or be divided into two meals based on your dog's preferences. Please feel free to contact us at https://www.freshpet.com/contact for further assistance. We're here to help!

Question 9

Which of the foods has the least amount of fat to prevent pancreatitis?

Freshpet Consumer Care Team · Accepted Answer

Hi Kathi, thank you for your interest in Freshpet. Our recipes are complete and balanced, complying with AAFCO's nutritional standard; however, they are not intended for specific medical conditions. Our fat levels comply with normal fat levels following AAFCO guidelines. For dogs prone to pancreatitis, foods with restricted fat levels may be necessary. Our lowest-fat recipes are the Homestyle Creations Grilled Chicken Bites and Vital Grain-Free Wild Alaskan Pollock & Salmon Roll. We do suggest consulting your vet before trying any of our recipes to ensure it is the right choice for your pup's diet. Feel free to contact us at https://www.freshpet.com/contact for further assistance. We're here to help!

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this recipe includes only the very best ingredients

chicken

cranberries

carrots

protein is the #1 ingredient

steam cooked

healthy digestion

How to prepare

Storage instructions

Every dog 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

other delicious recipes for your pet

find a fridge near you