Freshpet Vital Shredded Chicken Recipe with Sweet Potatoes & Carrots Fresh Dog Food, 4.5-lb bag

Keep refrigerated. This recipe is fully cooked ready to serve! Store in the refrigerator and use within 7 days of opening. No heating or defrosting required. Feeding Instructions: Depending on the age, activity level, and condition of your dog, the feeding guidelines will need to be adjusted.

The normal daily feeding amount for a healthy adult dog:

*Add 1 cup. for each 20 lbs. beyond 65 lbs. *using standard 8 oz measuring cup.

These quantities can be fed as one meal or divided into two meals based on your dog's preference. For pregnant females, gradually increase the food offered during the last four weeks of gestation up to 40% over the normal adult requirement.

For lactating females, offer two to three times the normal adult requirement. For puppies, feed up to twice the normal adult requirement from four to fourteen months of age in two to three feedings. When switching foods, gradually increase the new food and decrease the previous food to help make a smooth transition. Visit your veterinarian regularly to maintain your pet's health. Always provide fresh water.

Thaw frozen food according to package directions before feeding.

Some pets may experience temporary soft stools or mild digestive changes during the adjustment period. If digestive upset occurs, slow the transition and maintain the current ratio for a few extra days before increasing Freshpet further.

At Freshpet Vital we believe that clean nutrition is the key to a long, healthy life for pets and people alike. That's why we use simple, whole ingredients, carefully selected for their benefits and gently steamed to lock in nutrients. Expertly crafted by veterinary nutritionists, our recipes are thoughtfully designed to support your pet's health and vitality so they can enjoy a long and healthy life by your side.

Yes. Freshpet recipes are formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by AAFCO for specific life stages (e.g., adult maintenance or growth), as indicated on each package.

Freshpet is gently cooked at lower temperatures to preserve nutrients, then immediately sealed and kept refrigerated or frozen-never heavily processed or shelf-stabilized like traditional kibble.

All recipes are fully cooked ready to serve!

Freshpet Vital rolls are shipped refrigerated and ready to consume as-is, with no thawing required. (Note that rolls should never be frozen). Freshpet Vital bags are shipped frozen, and should be thawed in the fridge before serving. All orders are shipped in insulated packaging designed to keep your pet's food fresh.

Freshpet Vital rolls should be stored covered in the refrigerator and used within 7 days of opening. Do not freeze for best results. Freshpet Vital bags can be stored in the freezer and thawed as needed for use.