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Chicken & Turkey Wet Dog Food
Freshpet

Chicken & Turkey Wet Dog Food

Verified Aug 30, 2026

Dog · Wet Adult All Breed Sizes

This is a gently steam-cooked, refrigerated wet food for adult dogs, using chicken and turkey as the main animal protein sources. It’s complemented with eggs plus cranberries, sweet potatoes, carrots, and green beans to provide a mix of protein, carbohydrates, and natural antioxidants. The recipe is formulated to be complete and balanced for adult maintenance according to AAFCO standards.

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Over-the-counter AAFCO Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.8 out of 10

Strong Choice

This product offers a nicely balanced, meat-forward refrigerated wet diet for adult dogs who do well on chicken and turkey. The use of fresh poultry, eggs, and a variety of fruits and vegetables provides good-quality protein and natural sources of vitamins and antioxidants. It should suit most healthy adult dogs, especially those whose owners prefer a less-processed, moist food option with moderate fat and calories.

Nutritional profile 10.0
Ingredient composition 8.0
Adequacy substantiation 7.0
Health considerations 10.0

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Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
9.0 - 10 Top Pick
8.0 - 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 - 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 - 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6.0 Review Carefully

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At a Glance

Marketed Benefits
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Antioxidant Support Digestive Health Eye Health
Suitable For
Adult All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Named animal proteins (chicken, turkey, and eggs) appear at the front of the ingredient list, providing good-quality, highly digestible protein.
  • Includes a variety of fruits and vegetables such as cranberries, sweet potatoes, carrots, green beans, and spinach, which can add natural antioxidants and fiber.
  • Moderate fat level (7% as-fed for a wet food) and relatively modest calorie density per cup can be helpful for weight management in many adult dogs.
  • Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance, so it is complete and balanced for adult dogs when fed as the primary diet.

Considerations

  • Contains common allergens including chicken, turkey, egg, and milk, so it would not be appropriate for dogs with known sensitivities to any of those ingredients.
  • The moisture level is fairly high, so portion sizes by volume are larger; owners should measure carefully using the provided calorie information and feeding guidelines to avoid over- or underfeeding.
  • Because it is a refrigerated product that must be used within a week of opening (or frozen), it requires more careful storage and handling compared with shelf-stable dry or canned foods.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Chicken, Turkey, Eggs, Cranberries, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Tapioca Starch, Natural Flavors, Dried Citrus Pulp, Salt, Milk, Spinach, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium lodate

Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.

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Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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02
Turkey
Turkey is commonly used as a primary animal protein in dog and cat foods, offering highly digestible, high‑quality protein and supplying essential amino acids along with B vitamins, phosphorus and zinc to support muscle maintenance and metabolism. Its fat level varies by cut so products can be lean or richer; some pets may develop allergies to poultry, cooked bones are hazardous, raw meat carries bacterial risk, and owners should rely on balanced commercial formulations (and ensure adequate taurine for cats) if turkey is a main ingredient.
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03
Egg
Eggs are used in pet foods as a highly digestible, complete animal protein and nutrient source—providing essential amino acids, bioavailable vitamins (A, D, E, B-complex including B12), minerals like selenium and iron, choline and healthy fats—while also improving palatability and texture. They support muscle maintenance, skin/coat and cognitive health in dogs and cats, but raw eggs can carry bacterial risk and contain avidin in whites that may reduce biotin with long-term feeding; some pets may also have egg allergies or require portion control for calorie management.
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04
Cranberry
Cranberries are used in pet foods and supplements as a source of fiber and antioxidants (notably polyphenols/proanthocyanidins) and are commonly included for their potential urinary tract–supporting properties in dogs and cats. While these compounds may help inhibit bacterial adhesion in the urinary tract, scientific evidence in pets is limited, and owners should choose unsweetened, preservative-free preparations (avoiding products sweetened with xylitol), watch for gastrointestinal upset or effects on urine pH, and consult a veterinarian for pets with urinary stones or taking certain medications.
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05
Carrot
Carrot is used in pet foods as a vegetable ingredient providing fiber, moisture, texture and antioxidant nutrients such as beta‑carotene (a provitamin A), vitamin K, vitamin C and potassium, contributing to palatability and digestive bulk. Cooked carrots are more digestible and release more beta‑carotene, but cats cannot efficiently convert beta‑carotene to active vitamin A so carrots are more nutritionally useful for dogs than as a primary vitamin A source for cats; they should be fed in moderation due to natural sugars and should be offered in appropriately sized pieces to avoid choking.
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Nutritional Breakdown

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Crude Fat (min)
7.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
1.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
65.00%
Low High
1954
kcal / Kg
222
kcal / Cup
886
kcal / Lb
High
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage Adult
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Ground
Processing method Steam Cooked
Food type Wet

AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.

Complete & balanced Yes
AAFCO life stages Adult Maintenance
Substantiation Formulation
This product is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.

Brand

Freshpet is a pet food brand that produces fresh, refrigerated meals for dogs and cats. Positioned as a premium alternative to traditional kibble and canned food, Freshpet products are made from fresh meats and vegetables, gently cooked and refrigerated to preserve nutrients.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Freshpet, Inc.
Founded 2006
Headquarters Bedminster, New Jersey, USA
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Pennsylvania; Texas
Manufacturing oversight

Freshpet operates its own kitchens with in-house manufacturing, quality testing, and temperature-controlled processes that comply with USDA and FDA pet food safety standards. They employ rigorous sanitation and inspection systems throughout production.

Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited business seal
Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited

PSC is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. Freshpet, Inc. is a PSC Accredited business. View profile

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

Recall History

No recalls on record

No recall is listed for Freshpet Chicken & Turkey Wet Dog Food.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Freshpet ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Freshpet. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

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No. KibbleLab provides data-driven food analysis, not medical advice. Always consult your veterinarian before making dietary changes, especially for pets with health conditions.

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