Freshpet Vital Beef & Lamb Grain-Free Fresh Dog Food, 5.5-lb bag

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About This Item

Details

  • This Freshpet recipe is crafted with simple ingredients that support your pet’s health.
  • Contains no artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, or additives.
  • Essential amino acids from beef and lamb promote healthy muscle, heart, and body function.
  • Prebiotics from green lentils offer added digestive support.
  • Fish oil provides omega-3 fatty acids to promote healthy mobility.

Ingredient Information

Feeding Instructions

FAQ

Clean Nutrition. Specialized Recipes.

Vital offers fresh, real food made with wholesome, non-GMO, all-natural ingredients  for your pet's health. Made with 100% farm-raised chicken, beef, and fish, their recipes contain no preservatives, by-products, or rendered meals—just the good stuff.

A Collaboration of Fresh Thinkers

Freshpet harnesses the power of collaboration among experts in small animal nutrition, veterinary medicine, and food science. This diverse approach ensures they formulate safe, high-quality, and nutritious products that support the health of your pets.

All of the Good, None of the Bad

Crafted by veterinary nutritionists without harmful additives or preservatives, these fresh recipes are made with simple ingredients to support your pet's health so they can enjoy a long and happy life by your side.

Benefits of Fresh Food

Nutrient-rich Freshpet recipes are crafted by board-certified veterinary nutritionists. They've created a new approach to feeding, for the care and quality your pet deserves. Experience the Freshpet difference.

About Freshpet

Everything about your pet is totally unique—including their nutritional needs. Developed by veterinary nutritionists, explore the Freshpet family of brands to discover what’s perfect for your pet.

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Questions & Answers

7 Customer Questions


can this be frozen until you are ready to use it?

Answer by ChewyJul 05, 2025
Chewy will ship the product frozen to keep it fresh. We recommend serving Freshpet food fresh from the fridge, but you can choose to freeze any unused portions for later use. Just thaw frozen portions in the fridge before serving. Be aware that you may see a slight change in color and texture when thawed, but this won’t change the nutritional value or taste of the meals.

Approximately how many cups are in a bag?

Answer by ChewySep 15, 2024
This 5.5 pound bag contains approximately 17 cups of food.

how long does it last in the fridge

Answer by ChewyJul 24, 2025
This can be refrigerated for up to 7 days.

Is this for large breeds? I have a 72 pound lab/sherpard mix and want to know would meet hwr daily Nutritional needs

Answer by ChewyApr 06, 2026
The Freshpet Vital Beef & Lamb Grain-Free Fresh Dog Food is for all life stages and all breeds.

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
746 Ratings

263 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Lynne on Aug 15, 2024

Great mix-in!

I was buying this in the 5lb roll and I use it as a “mix-in” in addition to the Merrick dry food I feed the puppies. They love it but each feeding I would have to

I was buying this in the 5lb roll and I use it as a “mix-in” in addition to the Merrick dry food I feed the puppies. They love it but each feeding I would have to slice off a piece and dice it up to add to their food. I decided to try this version as it is already in little chunks and comes frozen. It’s the same stuff but just a bit more convenient for me! Just scoop out 1/2 cup add to food and BAM-done! The first 10 ingredients are whole foods and the rest are vitamins and minerals including fish oil. All in all, my 2 boxers love it and has been easy on their digestive system which can be a bit sensitive at times. Definitely recommend!

By Lynne on Aug 15, 2024

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Margaret on Mar 20, 2026

The freshness and wholesome ingredients.

My dog loves the taste, and since it is chicken, free, it eliminates her tendency for itchy skin when she eats chicken.

My dog loves the taste, and since it is chicken, free, it eliminates her tendency for itchy skin when she eats chicken.

By Margaret on Mar 20, 2026

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Sandy on Feb 3, 2025

Has to be eaten within 7 days of opening!

I was excited to try this food for my dog. And my dog seemed to like it. However, I did not realize that once the bag is opened you have to use it within 7 days

I was excited to try this food for my dog. And my dog seemed to like it. However, I did not realize that once the bag is opened you have to use it within 7 days. I thought the date of late May on the bag was the expiration date but it was the "sell by" date. My dog is only 13 lbs and eats 1/2 maybe 3/4 of a cup at the most per day. Plus you have to introduce a dog slowly to new foods. So how can I use a 5.5lb bag of food in 7 days in that scenario? It does not show on the bag that you can freeze it. I feel like I wasted my money.

By Sandy on Feb 3, 2025

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Valerie on Sep 17, 2023

Amazing human grade food

My dogs love this and lick their bowls clean in the blink of an eye. Then they look up at me expecting more! So I put a spoonful in a custard cup as a “chaser

My dogs love this and lick their bowls clean in the blink of an eye. Then they look up at me expecting more! So I put a spoonful in a custard cup as a “chaser “ and they are happy. I was giving them Freshpet chicken and had to take them off that as they had developed allergies to chicken. I scoop out enough for 2 days so it’s always fresh and ready for them.

By Valerie on Sep 17, 2023

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kelly on Dec 30, 2025

Life-Changing for Our Senior Buddy

Our 13-ish-year-old pittie mix has been struggling with various health and aging issues over the last year. Within just a few weeks, we've.noticed he has more energy

Our 13-ish-year-old pittie mix has been struggling with various health and aging issues over the last year. Within just a few weeks, we've.noticed he has more energy and is wanting to play again. His weight was an issue and that is starting to improve as well. A big plus is that he loves the food. We're very happy and will continue ordering this for him.

By Kelly on Dec 30, 2025

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Carey on Feb 21, 2025

My Min Schnauzers LOVE it!

My 2 Miniature Schnauzers are excited to eat again. They love it and it has stopped my older dogs throwing up almost completely. She has had bots of HGE and since

My 2 Miniature Schnauzers are excited to eat again. They love it and it has stopped my older dogs throwing up almost completely. She has had bots of HGE and since we have been on this (6 months) she has not had an episode.

By Carey on Feb 21, 2025

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jennifer on Mar 31, 2026

Speed of delivery

One of our girls has a poultry sensitivity(itchy skin) and both love this product! They stopped eating a well known subscription based fresh dog food precious to

One of our girls has a poultry sensitivity(itchy skin) and both love this product! They stopped eating a well known subscription based fresh dog food precious to us finding this brand. Happy to see it didn’t have any poultry filler, just the egg. Chewy had our bag of Fresh Pet Vitals delivered in less than 24 hours, still on ice and frozen. Our girls ate every morsel and fell into their food coma.

By Jennifer on Mar 31, 2026

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Mary on Nov 3, 2025
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One of two bags was split open and insulation was damaged.

When we picked the bag up to take it out of the box, dog food spilled into the box and all over the floor. Some food was contaminated with cellulose from the insulation

When we picked the bag up to take it out of the box, dog food spilled into the box and all over the floor. Some food was contaminated with cellulose from the insulation. Some food was wasted.

By Mary on Nov 3, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Peggy on Sep 7, 2023

Shocking!

My dog will not eat dry food. End of story. She never has. However, I noticed that her food has a lot of fat in it so I decided I would try this, not expecting much

My dog will not eat dry food. End of story. She never has. However, I noticed that her food has a lot of fat in it so I decided I would try this, not expecting much. I received it today and gave her her dinner at the regular time, only to expect her to sniff it, and walk away like she has every other new food. To my surprise, she ate every bit of it, and then literally licked her plate! I cannot stress enough how shocking this is. I am so happy that I found a food that is good for her and she will actually eat it. I would recommend this food to everyone! She may not look happy in this photo, but I promise you she is. Thank you, Chewy.

By Peggy on Sep 7, 2023

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Tracey on Apr 2, 2026

Finally!

My super picky girl loves this as a topper. I was bummed after seeing it’s only good for 7 days but saw a review where someone kept in freezer and just thawed small

My super picky girl loves this as a topper. I was bummed after seeing it’s only good for 7 days but saw a review where someone kept in freezer and just thawed small portions. Works perfect. They really should include that on instructions after reading some reviews. I have tried all kinds of goodies like bone broth and canned food as a topper. She would eat it but she was very hesitant to go to her bowl. At one time, I thought it was the bowl. Anyway, after some big rain events which she is terrified from, she refused to eat for 2 meals, so I start searching for different options. I did not have high hopes, but with this food as a topper, she has zero hesitation, she loves this stuff. I don’t have to spend time in the morning trying to convince her to eat. It’s awesome.

By Tracey on Apr 2, 2026