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Open Farm Chicken & Salmon Freeze Dried Raw Morsels for Puppies

Freeze-dried Dog Food

An independent Feed Wise evaluation of Open Farm Open Farm Chicken & Salmon Freeze Dried Raw Morsels for Puppies, built from the published ingredient panel, guaranteed analysis, certifications and processing method.

Fresh named meat
Grain-conscious recipe
No fillers declared
Made in Canada
Size
0.38 kg
Food type
Freeze-dried Dog Food
Life stage
All life stages
UPC
Not recorded
Brand
Open Farm
Country
Canada
Feed Wise Score
8.1out of 10
HIGHLY RATED

Scores 8.0 to 8.9. A well-documented product that performs well in most categories.

88%
Confidence
High confidence

Complete label, strong transparency and verified product information.

Where to Buy
Recent recalls (last 24 months)
  • 12/23/2024US FDA Enforcement Report market withdrawal of six Open Farm products (freeze-dried morsels and dry recipes) due to foreign object (food-grade plastic film) contamination. No FDA press release; company framed as quality issue.
View full recall history in the Feed Wise recall database →

Why It Scored 8.1

Our independent, evidence-based evaluation of this product. Sponsorship is never an input.

Ingredient Quality
8.0
Highly Rated
  • First ingredient: G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken with Ground Bone
  • Contains fresh named meat
  • No corn, wheat or soy on the label
Nutritional Quality
9.0
Excellent Choice
  • Freeze-dried — minimal heat
  • 45% protein on a dry-matter basis
  • 4930 kcal per kg
  • 36% fat as fed
Transparency
9.0
Excellent Choice
  • Full ingredient list published
  • Guaranteed analysis on file
  • Nutritional adequacy statement provided
Sourcing & Certifications
4.0
Red Paw Alert
  • Country of manufacture: Canada
  • Protein sources: Chicken, Salmon
  • Certifications on record: AAFCO nutrient profile statement, Certified Humane Raised and Handled, Global Animal Partnership (G.A.P.)
  • 100% traceable ingredients; Third-party certified humane sourcing (G.A.P. / Certified Humane)
Processing
9.0
Excellent Choice
  • Freeze-dried — minimal heat
  • Method on file: freeze_dried
  • Gentler processing preserves more nutrients

Feed Wise Verdict

A well-documented food that performs strongly across most Feed Wise pillars.

Strengths
Fresh named meat in the recipe
No fillers declared on the label
No by-products declared
No artificial colours or flavours
Manufactured in Canada
Considerations
Feeding guidelines not published
Ideal for
All life stages
Everyday feeding
High-protein diets
Adult maintenance

Where to Buy

Canadian retailers on record. Stock and price vary by store and province.

    Ingredient Breakdown

    Label ingredients in the order they appear, with our independent quality assessment where we hold reference data on that ingredient.

    Full ingredient list

    G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken with Ground Bone, G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken Necks, G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken Livers, Wild-Caught Salmon, Montmorillonite Clay, Organic Butternut Squash, Organic Carrots, Organic Cranberries, Organic Blueberries, Potassium Chloride, Salmon Oil, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Coconut Oil, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Salt, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Iodate, Taurine

    See the ingredient encyclopedia →

    Guaranteed Analysis

    As-fed basis
    Protein
    42%
    45% dry matter
    Minimum crude protein as declared on the label.
    Fat
    36%
    Minimum crude fat as declared.
    Fibre
    4.5%
    Maximum crude fibre as declared.
    Moisture
    7%
    Maximum moisture as declared.
    Calcium
    1.2%
    Declared calcium level.
    Phosphorus
    1%
    Declared phosphorus level.
    Energy
    4930
    kcal / kg
    Metabolisable energy per kilogram.

    2% Open Farm Freeze-Dried Raw Puppy Recipe Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs.

    Transparency Score

    9.0 / 10
    Complete ingredient list
    Nutritional analysis provided
    Feeding guidelines provided
    Country of origin disclosed
    Nutritional adequacy statement
    Certifications on record
    Product imagery on file
    Pack size and format recorded

    Certifications & Claims

    Only certifications we can confirm from the brand's own documentation or the certifying body appear here. Nothing is assumed — if a program isn't listed, it isn't disclosed for this product.

    AAFCO nutrient profile statement
    Manufacturer claim
    Certified Humane Raised and Handled
    Verified
    Proof
    Global Animal Partnership (G.A.P.)
    Verified
    Proof
    Non-GMO
    Manufacturer claim

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