FAQ topics
Manufacturing
- Is Freshpet food raw?
- Is there a risk for parasites or harmful bacteria in this process??
- How are Freshpet products preserved?
- Do you own the plant where the food is manufactured?
- Do you provide "best if used by" dating and traceability codes on your products?
Ingredients
- Where do Freshpet ingredients come from?
- Is Freshpet food all natural?
- How does Freshpet verify the quality of their meats?
- Why does Freshpet use fresh meats instead of rendered meals?
- The moisture or amount of water in Freshpet food seems high, why is this?
- Why do your products contain salt? Shouldn’t we monitor sodium intake in pets?
- Do you test your supplier's ingredients and final products for pathogens such as Listeria, Salmonella, or mycotoxins-mold?
- Do you have recipes that contain over 10% pulses on a caloric basis (e.g. peas, lentils, beans, chickpeas)?
Nutrition
- Is Freshpet complete and balanced nutrition?
- Is Freshpet developed and formulated by veterinarians?
- Why does traditional dry food seem to have more protein than Freshpet food when I look at the Guaranteed Analysis on the label?
- Is the protein level in Freshpet recipes appropriate for all dogs?
- Does Freshpet cause obesity?
- Is Freshpet a suitable alternative for home cooked short-term feeding like hamburger and rice?
- Do you have specific recipes formulated to meet the Adult Maintenance AAFCO Nutrient Profile, or are they developed and approved for ''All Life Stages''?
- Has Freshpet published research in peer-reviewed journals?
Availability
- Where can my clients find Freshpet?
Shelf Life
- How are Freshpet products preserved?
- Can Freshpet food be frozen and stored in my freezer for future use?
- Once served, how long is it safe to leave Freshpet food in my dog or cat’s bowl?
- How can I tell if the product is fresh when I buy it at the store?
Feeding and Serving
- What is the best way to advise clients on introducing Freshpet?
- Can I recommend Freshpet to a puppy?
- What makes Nature’s Fresh different?
- Can Freshpet food be microwaved?