Freshpet Small Dog Turkey & Pork Recipe with Potato & Spinach
Fresh Chilled · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Freshpet Small Dog Turkey & Pork Recipe with Potato & Spinach a good dog food?
We score it 69/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete chilled fresh food for dogs of all life stages, with turkey, pork and potato starch as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
25% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Labelling or feeding guide is aimed at small dogs
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, lamb, fish, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids turkey: the label lists turkey
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists pork
- Your dog avoids grain: the label lists rice flour
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 28.8% on a dry-matter basis is in the high band
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 12.50% · Fat 7.50%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12.50% |
| Fat | 7.50% |
| Fibre | 1% |
| Moisture | 74% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
All Freshpet products must be kept refrigerated at all times and used within 7 days of opening.
Feeding guide
amount. (The following quantities can be fed as one meal daily, or divided into two meals a day.) 2-4.5 kg serve 100 - 200 grams per day 4.6-7 kg serve 200 - 280 grams per day 7.1-9 kg serve 280 - 340 grams per day 9.1-11 kg serve 340 - 400 grams per day 11+ kg serve 400 grams per dayAdd 45g for each 2 kg beyond 11 kg transitioning to freshpet We always recommend transitioning slowly to Freshpet so that the change is gentle on your pet’s tummy. Start by feeding both freshpet and your pet’s current food, and increase the amount of freshpet every few days, while decreasing your pet’s current food. Then enjoy the change in your pet’s appetite at feeding time, and the lasting benefits you’ll notice from our nutritionally balanced meals. Day 1-3
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin E 60 IU; Copper(II) Sulphate Pentahydrate (Copper 1.5 mg); Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate (Manganese 2.2 mg); Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate (Zinc 16.4 mg); Potassium iodide (Iodine 0.12 mg)
Ingredients (11)25% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 68.0%
- carb 18.0%
- supplement 4.2%
- veg 3.9%
- fibre 3.2%
- additive 2.6%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey (35%) | Turkey | meat · medium | 35 | 35.0 |
| 2 | Pork (33%) | Pork | meat · medium | 33 | 33.0 |
| 3 | Potato Starch | Potato starch | carb · poor | - | 4.5 |
| 4 | Potatoes (6%) | Potatoes | carb · medium | 6 | 6.0 |
| 5 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | - | 4.2 |
| 6 | Spinach (1%) | Spinach | veg · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 7 | Pea Protein | Pea protein | carb · medium | - | 3.9 |
| 8 | Rice flour | Rice flour | carb · medium | - | 3.6 |
| 9 | Psyllium Fibre | Psyllium fibre | fibre · good | - | 3.2 |
| 10 | Celery Powder | Celery Seeds | veg · good | - | 2.9 |
| 11 | Vinegar | Vinegar | additive · poor | - | 2.6 |
- 1. Turkey (35%)35% declared35.0% estimated
- 2. Pork (33%)33% declared33.0% estimated
- 3. Potato Starch4.5% estimated
- 4. Potatoes (6%)6% declared6.0% estimated
- 5. Minerals4.2% estimated
- 6. Spinach (1%)1% declared1.0% estimated
- 7. Pea Protein3.9% estimated
- 8. Rice flour3.6% estimated
- 9. Psyllium Fibre3.2% estimated
- 10. Celery Powder2.9% estimated
- 11. Vinegar2.6% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Freshpet
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.freshpet.com
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 69 out of 100 based on several key factors. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributes +4.9 to the total, while the meat content adds +4.5. Conversely, the carbohydrate content deducts -2.7 from the score, and ingredients without printed percentages account for a further deduction of -2.6.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.90 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 47.3% | 0.096 | +4.54 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 23.1% | -0.115 | -2.65 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.9% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.8% | 0.163 | +0.95 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 9.6% | -0.012 | -0.12 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.1% | -0.065 | -0.46 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.5% | 0.060 | +0.27 |
| Undeclared quantities | 25.0% | -0.106 | -2.64 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Additive penalty | -3.12 | 0.222 | -0.69 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.07 | 33.786 | +36.15 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.5 | 9.191 | +4.90 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 47.3% | 0.096 | +4.54 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 23.1% | -0.115 | -2.65 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.9% | -0.005 | -0.04 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.8% | 0.163 | +0.95 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 9.6% | -0.012 | -0.12 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 7.1% | -0.065 | -0.46 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 2 | -0.876 | -1.75 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 4.5% | 0.060 | +0.27 |
| Undeclared quantities | 25.0% | -0.106 | -2.64 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -3.158 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -3.12 | 0.222 | -0.69 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.07 | 33.786 | +36.15 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- -1.74
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 69.3
- Final score
- 69/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Score history across model versions
The score shown above is always computed with the latest published model. Earlier scores are kept for the record and are never edited or deleted; a scoring change ships as a new model version with a public write-up on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12.5 | 48.1 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 7.5 | 28.8 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1 | 3.8 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 5 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin E 60 IU
- Copper(II) Sulphate Pentahydrate (Copper 1.5 mg)
- Manganous Sulphate Monohydrate (Manganese 2.2 mg)
- Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate (Zinc 16.4 mg)
- Potassium iodide (Iodine 0.12 mg)
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (75% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 15/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
See all current recalls we track.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| turkey US-farm raised and locally sourced (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Sustainably sourced from regenerative farms (on page) | provenance | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Low in fat, but high in protein and vitamin B6 to help fuel your pet's energy levels (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Promotes regularity and makes our meals easy on the digestive system (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Recipes are gently steam cooked to retain essential nutrients (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Proven to support healthy digestion (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| nutritionally balanced meals (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Natural US proteins and veggies you can see (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Packed with natural turkey, pork, and anti-oxidant-rich fruits & vegetables (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| this recipe is carefully designed for the nutritional needs of small dogs (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| protein is the #1 ingredient (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| steam cooked (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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