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Dave ZincZenko knows a lot about nutritious foods. His Eat This, Not That book series gives us simple tools to eat healthier by making smart decisions at mealtime. Now, his pup Bea is spreading his mission to the world of pet food. When we found out that Bea is a fan of Freshpet, and wanted a way to spread the word to her fellow pooches and kitties, we jumped at the chance to help her! So we sent Bea a collection of healthy, delicious Freshpet foods and treats, and she and Dave sent us a little story to pass on to our Freshpet fans. But Bea needs your help spreading the word about fresh food! In return, we’re giving away another Freshpet gift basket to four of our lucky fans. Here is how you can help:

1. Re-tweet our post about Bea’s story

2. Re-pin one of Bea’s photos on Pinterest

3. Share our post on Facebook

 

We hope you enjoy meeting the beautiful Bea:

 

MEET BEA; THE NEW FACE OF FRESHPET.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AS A MODEL, SHE KNOWS THE IMPORTANCE OF EATING FRESH TO MAINTAIN HER FUR COAT AND ENVIABLE CURVES…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…AND HER STAGE DADDY ALSO KNOWS THAT FRESHPET GIVES HIS GIRL THE EDGE IN THE DOG EAT DOG WORLD OF MODELING…

 

TO QUOTE BEA; “YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT, AND I AM A FRESH PET.” AND IN THE

WORDS OF HER DADDY; “EAT THIS, NOT THAT BEA!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AND AFTER THE BEST SUPPER IN THE WORLD, BEA GETS HER BEAUTY SLEEP AND DREAMS ABOUT HER NEXT FRESH MEAL…

 

Thanksgiving is almost upon us, which means the holiday season is officially beginning. With the holidays comes a busy travel schedule as we celebrate with friends and family. We are often asked the best ways to travel with Freshpet food, so we’ve compiled a few options for those planning to bring their fur kiddos along for the ride.

 

Stock up on fresh food once you’ve arrived at your destination

Freshpet food is available in a wide variety of stores all across the country. If you’d rather wait until you arrive (perhaps you are flying, for example), you can use our store locator  to find a retailer who carries Freshpet in your destination city. Or if you are staying with close friends or family, politely ask them to pick up the food for you ahead of time on their next shopping trip. .

 

Bring Freshpet foods with you from home

This method works best for car trips, where you can easily bring a cooler along. Pack a cooler with your Freshpet food and ice packs, we recommend about one ice pack for every roll or bag of food that you bring. If you’re packing slice & serve rolls that have already been opened, don’t forget to use a plastic bag or saran wrap to cover the open end. Our roasted meals, complete meals, and treats packages are already re-sealable, so skip this step if you’re bringing these foods along. Some fans even opt to cut up pieces of our slice and serve rolls, bag and freeze them for travel purposes. While ok for your pet to eat, freezing the food may change the color and texture slightly.

Finally, for easy clean-up we recommend bringing disposable plates or bowls to serve the food along the way, along with a water bowl.

We wish you all a very safe and happy holiday season, and we hope that wherever you go, you enjoy a worry-free trip with your family.

Over the past month, the near hysteria over the impending bacon shortage has become a bit of a cultural phenomenon. But fear not, Freshpet fans! We are here to set the record straight about whether or not this will affect your favorite furry friend.

 

Freshpet Dognation® and Dog Joy® Turkey Bacon Treats will not be affected

We know that dogs love bacon – maybe even more than we do! Our delectable Dognation and Dog Joy bacon treats are made with all natural ingredients like real turkey, not pork, so dogs everywhere can continue to enjoy that great bacon taste through the potential shortage and beyond. Bring on the bacon!

 

A bacon shortage would be a pretty good thing for dogs

While it’s okay to give a table scrap to your pet now and again, bacon itself can be tough on pups. The high fat content is difficult for pets to digest, and can cause stomach issues and lead to weight gain. Turkey bacon is a healthy, delicious alternative to other bacon-flavored dog treats, with less fat and calories. Don’t just take our word for it- check out our blogger reviews to see what their pups think of our turkey bacon treats.

 

Bonus: Our favorite reactions to the Bacon Shortage

One good thing to come out of the bacon shortage craziness: the jokes!

Here are a few of our favorites:

Aporkalypse became the popular term for the coming shortage:

 

 

Many twitter-users chided Mitt Romney and President Obama for not addressing the shortage in this week’s debate.

 

NBC’s hit tv show Parks and Recreation put together a hilarious mock Public Service Announcement about the shortage, featuring the ever-hilarious Ron Swanson. His suggestion? “Procure as much bacon as humanly possible and hide it in as many locations as you can.”

We all have good intentions when it comes to feeding our pets, but it can be difficult to stick to our principles when those big, begging eyes are staring holes into our turkey sandwich.

To keep your pet in shape, you can use the same basic equation that applies to humans:

Controlled Calorie Intake + Daily Exercise = Healthy and Fit!

All dogs and cats require a certain amount of calories every day.  There are many factors that play into how many calories they need, such as age, pregnancy, and even climate (outdoor dogs require more food when the weather is very cold).  Your vet can provide you with a daily caloric target.  Don’t forget to include treats when you’re counting calories – they can quickly add up!

Pets can benefit from regular exercise just like we do.  It helps increase their muscle and joint strength and improves their overall heart health.  Plus it keeps them busy and happy, reducing the occurrence of unwanted behavior brought on by boredom or depression.  Some easy activities to get you started include playing fetch outside with your dog or dangling toys to get your cat jumping.

There’s still time to get our furry friends in good form before the holiday season, when food temptations reach an all-time high for all of us!  Simply pay more attention to how much you are feeding your pets and find fun ways to get them more active.

*Always consult with your vet before changing your pet’s diet or exercise routine.

 

This week’s blog is written by Genevieve, our Freshpet Consumer Affairs expert:

When it comes to Freshpet products, you can ask me anything!  If I don’t know the answer, I know where to find it.  As a Consumer Products professional, with 20+ years experience interacting with savvy shoppers, I’ve dealt with products from vitamins to sewing machines, food products to hair care, and petroleum to pet food.  I jokingly refer to myself as a wealth of useless information because I can still remember previous companies and products.  But it does help when I want to remove a mustard stain.

 

Over my last four years, I’ve spoken with thousands of pet owners not just about Freshpet, but about their dogs and cats as well.  This gives me the opportunity to talk about my dog Abby, a rescued lab mix who has been part of my family for five years.  She constantly reminds me that I have the best job in the company!

As a dog owner, I appreciate the quality of the fresh foods we make, and that makes it possible to answer your concerns with truth and knowledge, allowing you to continue to make informed decisions about the nutrition for your best friend.