Review · prices checked October 21, 2026
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Freshpet review: refrigerated recipes, calories and where to buy
Freshpet has a Trustpilot score of 4.6 out of 5 from 1,277 reviews as of October 21, 2026. It sells refrigerated, cooked dog food through stores and personalized delivery plans, with a first-order discount separate from ongoing costs.
a day, 30 lb adult744 kcalgrams unknown: no label calories published
per day—no open price found
Trustpilot4.61,277 reviews
Recipes
Which Freshpet recipes are covered?
Freshpet describes Large Dog Multi-Protein Recipe as gently steam-cooked and says its Vital products are formulated for All Life Stages as outlined by AAFCO. Neither open label page publishes calories, so a calorie-based daily portion cannot be calculated for either.
Freshpet says its food is fully cooked, not raw, and ready to serve without heating or defrosting. Cooked does not mean shelf-stable: these foods belong in the refrigerator.
Freshpet is cooked food that still needs refrigeration.
- In the brand’s words
Large Dog Multi-Protein Recipe
calories not on the label page“steam cooked Recipes are gently steam cooked to retain essential nutrients”freshpet.com
- In the brand’s words
Vital
calories not on the label page“Products from our brand are formulated for All Life Stages as outlined by AAFCO.”
“Products from our Vital brand are formulated for All Life Stages as outlined by AAFCO.”freshpet.com
How ordering works
How does Freshpet delivery work?
How the plan is set
“the most personalized way to feed fresh Take the guesswork out of feeding. With our customized meal plan, you’ll always have the right amount of food on hand.”freshpet.com
First box
“get 50% off your first order”freshpet.com
Delivery
“free welcome kit & free shipping on every order!”freshpet.com
Freshpet describes its delivery subscription as a meal plan customized for your pet. It advertises 50% off the first order, a free welcome kit and free shipping on every order.
The discount applies to the first order, not every delivery. An ongoing order total, delivery-area details and pause or cancellation terms are not published in the information reviewed; confirm those terms before subscribing.
Treat the first-order promotion separately from the ongoing subscription commitment.
Delivery and storage
Where can you buy and store it?
Delivery is not the only route. Freshpet says it is carried in grocery stores, larger retail chains, pet specialty stores and natural food stores across the US. Its Store Locator helps shoppers find a refrigerated display; Deli Fresh meals are available at Costco.
Freshpet says to keep all products refrigerated and use them within 7 days of opening. It allows freezing for future use but warns that consistency may change after thawing. Its packaging instruction says to remove packaging before microwaving.
Plan refrigerator space and an opening date, whether buying in a store or through delivery.
Delivery
“50% off your first order and always free shipping”freshpet.com
Storage
“All Freshpet products must be kept refrigerated at all times and used within 7 days of opening.”freshpet.com
Where to buy
“find a fridge near you find in store”freshpet.com
Packaging
“Be sure to remove the packaging prior to microwaving.”freshpet.com
Owners and recalls
What do reviews and recall searches show?
Freshpet's Trustpilot score was 4.6 out of 5 from 1,277 reviews on October 21, 2026. The FDA search on that date found 1 recall notice; that search result is not a guarantee of a complete recall history.
The notice concerns a voluntary recall of Freshpet Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food because of potential Salmonella contamination. It identifies a single affected sell-by date, rather than every Freshpet product.
Read the recall notice as a product-specific event, separate from the owner-review score.
Same dog, other brands
What do other brands cost daily?
For the same 30 lb adult needing an estimated 744 kcal daily, Viva Raw Beef for Dogs costs $9.59 a day at its catalog price. JustFoodForDogs Beef & Russet Potato costs $12.16 at its one-time price. Both use prices listed on the brands' stores on October 21, 2026.
These are estimates, not feeding guarantees. Recipe calorie density changes the amount needed. The calculation method uses FEDIAF, AAHA and WSAVA calorie estimates, then label calories and the stated price basis.
Compare the same dog's calories and the same price basis, not pack prices alone.
| Brand and recipe | Type | Grams a day | Per day | Per month | Price basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viva Raw Beef for Dogs | Raw | 527 g | $9.59 | $292 | Catalog price for 2 lb |
| JustFoodForDogs Beef & Russet Potato | Cooked | 477 g | $12.16 | $370 | One-time price; the first subscription box is $91.00 |
| Maev Raw | Raw | 722 g | $14.25 | $433 | Subscription price; one-time $206 |
| JustFoodForDogs Fish & Sweet Potato | Cooked | 807 g | $15.42 | $469 | Catalog price on the brand store |
| Maev USDA Beef | Raw | 676 g | — | — | no open price |
Who it fits
Who might Freshpet suit?
Freshpet may suit owners who want refrigerated cooked food available in stores rather than only through delivery. Owners who need a daily budget before shopping face a gap: no open price paired with a pack weight was found.
Match the recipe to the dog. Freshpet describes the large-dog recipe as adult maintenance and Vital as All Life Stages. Ask your vet about puppy feeding or medical diets. Calorie estimates are starting points; weigh your dog monthly and adjust.
Store access is established; a calorie-matched Freshpet budget needs the pack's price and calorie information.
- Sold in storesAlso on store shelves, not only by delivery.Suits
- Price per poundNo price with a pack weight was found on the pages read.Not for
- Calories on the label pageNot published on the open pages.Not for
Freshpet: no partner program
Similar brands with a partner link
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Questions
Freshpet: short answers
Is Freshpet raw dog food?
No. Freshpet says its recipes are fully cooked. It also says the food is ready to serve without heating or defrosting, but refrigeration is still required.
What ingredients does Freshpet use?
Freshpet names chicken and peas among its key ingredients and says protein is the first ingredient. Check the ingredient list on the particular recipe you intend to buy rather than treating those examples as every recipe's formula.
Has Freshpet had a recall?
Yes. The FDA notice found concerns Freshpet Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food in 1 LB bags, recalled voluntarily for potential Salmonella contamination. The affected sell-by date was 10/30/2021.
How should I work out Freshpet's daily cost?
Use the recipe's calorie content to calculate the daily portion, then apply the pack price and weight. A first-order discount is a separate calculation from the price of later orders.
Can you freeze Freshpet?
Freshpet says its food can be frozen for future use, though consistency may vary after thawing. Its general storage instruction is to keep products refrigerated and use them within 7 days of opening.
Sources
- 1FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines 2025europeanpetfood.org · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 2Trustpilot: www.freshpet.comtrustpilot.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 3FDA: Freshpet recalls one lot of Freshpet Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipefda.gov · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 4Freshpet® Large Dog Multi-Protein Recipefreshpet.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 5Freshpet® Complete Nutrition Chicken Recipe with Wholesome Grains & Carrotsfreshpet.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 6Freshpet: Get in Touch – Contact Usfreshpet.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 7Freshpet: All Natural Dog Foodfreshpet.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 8Freshpet® Vital Chicken Recipe with Peas, Carrots & Brown Ricefreshpet.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 9JustFoodForDogs: Beef Russet Potatojustfoodfordogs.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 10Viva Raw: Beef for Dogsvivarawpets.com · checked Oct 21, 2026