Freshpet Vital Large Breed Chicken Beef Egg and Salmon Recipe (All Life Stages, Fresh)

Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Chicken (source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Beef, Egg (source of Glucosamine), Salmon, Beef Liver (source of L-Carnitine), Pea Protein, Pumpkin, Spinach, Fish Oil, Natural Flavors, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Celery Powder, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate.

Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 20.0%, Crude Fat (min) 14.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 1.0%, Moisture (max) 58.0%, Taurine (min) 0.1%, Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min) 0.45%, Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min) 2.5%, Glucosamine* (min) 1,000 mg/kg, Chondroitin Sulfate (min) 650 mg/kg, L-Carnitine (min) 20 mg/kg (*not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles), Energy 2,375 kcal/kg (337 kcal/cup) (per manufacturer). AAFCO: This recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages (per manufacturer). Chicken is the first ingredient.

Freshpet Vital Large Breed Chicken, Beef, Egg and Salmon is a refrigerated, gently steamed recipe the manufacturer specially formulates with nutritionally dense large bites for large breed dogs. Chicken is the first ingredient by pre cooking weight, followed by beef, egg and salmon, with the label itself noting chicken and egg as sources of glucosamine and beef liver as a source of L-carnitine. Freshpet formulates the recipe for all life stages and publishes guaranteed minimums for taurine, glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate and L-carnitine in addition to the standard guaranteed analysis panel, a level of nutrient disclosure most recipes in this comparison do not carry. The manufacturer states the recipe supports heart health through L-carnitine and taurine and joint support through the glucosamine naturally present in chicken. Freshpet sells the recipe in a 5 pound bag on its own site. Sniff and Shift makes single ingredient freeze dried treats, which are treats rather than meals, and they pair with any complete diet on this list.

Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 17, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.

Source: Freshpet product page (freshpet.com). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.

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