If you’re struggling to find the perfect meal for your picky dog, look no further than Freshpet. It’s no secret that even the pickiest dogs can’t resist our recipes, but what is it that makes our fresh food for dogs so irresistible? In our experience, there are two key reasons why Freshpet can win over dogs who turn their noses up at traditional kibble. 

Reason #1: Real ingredients, no preservatives

When it comes to our recipes, there are two things you can always count on:

● Fresh, whole ingredients: Our recipes start with high-quality proteins and never include meat meals, meat powders, or by-products. They’re also made with antioxidant-rich fruits and fiber-packed veggies you can see with your own eyes.

● No artificial preservatives: Every recipe is preservative-free, which is why they’re stored where real food belongs – the fridge!

Every Freshpet recipe includes real meat, poultry, or fish as the first ingredient so you can rest assured that every bite is packed with nutrients. By forgoing the mystery meats or questionable fillers and sticking to pure, natural ingredients even the most picky dog can be won over.

Reason #2: Superior palatability

Kibble often has lower palatability due to the way it is processed. To ensure shelf stability, it’s cooked at extremely high temperatures. This degrades the natural flavors and smells of the ingredients as well as lowers the overall moisture content – all of which play a big role in palatability. While some aromas and flavors are added artificially after cooking, it doesn’t compare to the real thing.

On the flip side, the fresh ingredients and high moisture content of Freshpet recipes are key to why our recipes are so attractive to picky eaters. As we mentioned, each recipe contains real ingredients like meat, poultry, fish, fruits, and vegetables – all of which have rich flavors and scents that dogs naturally crave. Once we’ve crafted our recipes, we steam cook them at low temperatures (https://www.freshpet.com/how-its-made) so these ingredients maintain their texture, taste, and aroma, making the final product more appealing to dogs.

Popular recipes for picky dogs

Understandably, Freshpet is a welcome departure from the dry, bland taste of traditional kibble. If you're ready to introduce your picky pup to the delicious taste of Freshpet, here are some of our most popular recipes:

● Fresh from the Kitchen^™ Home Cooked Chicken Recipe: Made with locally sourced shredded chicken, fresh carrots, spinach that’s packed with essential vitamins, and antioxidant-rich cranberries, this recipe has a home-cooked taste your dog will love.

● Freshpet^® Chunky Beef Recipe: Savory pieces of farm-fresh beef, nutritious carrots, and high-fiber brown rice add a delicious dimension to this hearty recipe that is proven to support healthy digestion.

● Freshpet^® Small Dog Bite Size Chicken Recipe: Specifically crafted for small dogs, this recipe is made with bite-sized pieces of farm-raised chicken, carrots, and cranberries. Each batch is free from grains, gluten, soy, and fillers, and formulated with targeted levels of protein and fat to support the high energy requirements of smaller breeds.

When you make the switch to Freshpet, you can say goodbye to mealtime struggles and hello to happy, satisfied dogs. With its real ingredients, superior palatability, and variety of delicious recipes, our recipes are sure to become your pup's new favorite meal!