How to: Feeding & Storing Freshpet

written by Tori Holmes

Looking for information on how to serve our fresh, real pet food to your dog or cat? Then you've come to the right place! We're breaking down the best ways to serve and store our fresh recipes for your pet.

SERVING OUR FRESHPET ROLLS:

Pets everywhere love our Freshpet roll recipes! Made with real meat and fresh fruits & veggies, our rolls are served fresh from the fridge where pet food belongs. And there's a really easy way to cut the rolls that we like to think we've perfected over the years. You can watch the full video on our Freshpet YouTube Channel here, too!

Grab your pet's favorite Freshpet roll from the fridge.
Using the serving marks on the Freshpet roll, slice off the appropriate amount for your dog or cat based on the recipe's Feeding Guidelines on the packaging. Keep in mind that each recipe has their own specific Feeding Guidelines.
Once you've got the correct number of slices for your pet's meal, mash or dice the pieces into the appropriate portion size to fit your pet's needs.
Their Freshpet meal is ready to go! Be sure to put your Freshpet roll back in the fridge, and discard any uneaten food in your pet's bowl after 1 hour. Use all of your opened Freshpet recipe within 7 days of opening.

STORING OUR FRESHPET ROLLS:

There are a few different ways to store our Freshpet rolls that are easy for you and safe for your pet. Here are some of our favorites:

Our most-used method for storing is to save any remaining roll in a plastic bag, as noted in this video. Be sure to get any of the extra air out of the bag before storing, too. We've found that this helps keep our recipes fresher during that 7 day period.
Another great way to store our Freshpet rolls is to cap or seal the open end of the roll after a meal. We recommend using some aluminum foil to keep the air out and to preserve freshness.
You can also simply take a piece of plastic wrap, stretch over the open end, and tie with a rubber band.

SERVING OUR FRESHPET MEALS:

Our Freshpet Bagged Meals are always a crowd pleaser. Made with real meat, zero preservatives, and a convenient resealable bag, our Freshpet Meals have quickly jumped up in pawpularity with both our pet parents and their pets. You can watch the full video on how to serve our bagged recipes on our Freshpet YouTube Channel, too!

Here's an easy step-by-step guide to feeding our Freshpet Bagged Meals to your dog or cat:

Grab your pet's favorite Freshpet Meal from the fridge.
Open the easy, resealable Freshpet bag.
Using a dry measuring cup, pour the appropriate amount for your dog or cat based on the recipe's Feeding Guidelines on the back of the bag. Keep in mind that each recipe has its own specific Feeding Guidelines.
Your pet's meal is ready to go! Be sure to put your Freshpet bag back in the fridge, and discard any uneaten food in your pet's bowl after 1 hour. Use all of your opened Freshpet recipe within 7 days of opening.

STORING OUR FRESHPET MEALS:

Storing our Freshpet Meals couldn't be simpler, thanks to the resealable bag! After you've fed your pet their favorite Freshpet recipe, simply re-seal the bag, place back in the fridge, and you're all set until the next mealtime! Be sure to use all of your opened Freshpet recipe within 7 days of opening, too.

HOW TO MICROWAVE OUR PRODUCT:

Rolls

Choose the product of your choice and obtain a microwave-safe plate or bowl.
Measure out the product you’re going to feed according to feeding guidelines for your dog.
Ensure to remove the packaging prior to microwaving.
You can either feed this roll as a whole slice or diced up into pieces. Take this into consideration when using the wattage chart to figure out how long to microwave the product.
If you feed as whole slices, ensure to flip halfway through, if feeding as diced pieces, ensure to spread out the pieces to fully absorb heat.
Use the wattage converter to find the amount of time to microwave the product according to different microwave wattages.
Once done microwaving, allow the product to cool for 30 seconds to 1 minute before feeding.

Bagged & Roasted Meals

Choose the product of your choice and obtain a microwave safe plate or bowl.
Measure out the product you’re going to feed according to feeding guidelines for your dog.
Ensure to remove the product from the packaging prior to microwaving.
Roasted meals are typically measured out in cups so to ensure the product is fully heated, spread the pieces out.
Use the wattage converter to find the amount of time to microwave the product according to your microwave wattage.
Once done microwaving, allow all pieces to cool including inclusions for 30 seconds to 1 minute before feeding.

SOME THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND...

Be sure to use our food within 7 days of opening.
We only make fresh recipes for your pet, so always return any unused portions back to the refrigerator after mealtime.
Never let any Freshpet recipe sit out in your pet's bowl for more than 1 hour.
Some pet parents do choose to freeze our food if their pet cannot finish their Freshpet recipe within 7 days. While we prefer our recipes to be served fresh from the fridge, we understand that this isn't always pawsible. In that case, feel free to freeze our food if you need to, but please note that it may change the texture and makeup of the food when you un-freeze it. But the good news is that our recipes do retain all of their nutritional value when you un-freeze our recipes.

How Much to Feed Your Dog and Other Nutrition Questions Answered

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All The Ways You Can Purchase Freshpet

It’s important that you can choose how to get Freshpet to your home. This is why we’re proud to offer three different ways for you to purchase our recipes.