Freshpet Vital Chicken Recipe with peas, carrots & brown rice
Dog Food · scored by FurMetric
This is a high-quality wet dog food led by named chicken and organ meat with wholesome vegetables. On a dry-matter basis its protein and fat are strong, though carrageenan is a minor concern.
How our scores compare · 100–75 Excellent, 74–50 Fair, below 50 Poor
How we got this score
Read from: a photo of this product’s label, taken before we started keeping photos in September 2026.
Scored August 2026: Everyone sees this same score. It changes only if the recipe or our reading of the label is corrected.
How the score works: our method. It describes the label, not your pet — ask your vet about your pet's diet.
What hurt the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Carrageenan — controversial thickener linked to inflammation
- Natural flavors — vague undisclosed flavoring source
What helped the score
The biggest factors, largest first.
- Named proteins first — chicken and liver lead list
- Fish oil — provides omega-3 fatty acids
- Strong dry-matter nutrition — ~40% protein, ~29% fat DM
- No artificial additives — no dyes or synthetic preservatives
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