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Open Farm Puppy Chicken & Salmon Pâté

Gently Cooked Dog Food

An independent Feed Wise evaluation of Open Farm Open Farm Puppy Chicken & Salmon Pâté, 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
0.35 kg
Food type
Gently Cooked Dog Food
Life stage
Puppy
UPC
Not recorded
Brand
Open Farm
Country
Canada
Feed Wise Score
7.3out of 10
USE WITH CARE

Scores 5.0 to 7.9. Usable, but follow the directions closely — one or more categories fall short.

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 7.3

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
  • Contains fresh named meat
  • No corn, wheat or soy on the label
Nutritional Quality
7.3
Use With Care
  • Gently cooked — low-temperature
  • 36% protein on a dry-matter basis
  • 5.5% 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
6.0
Use With Care
  • Gently cooked — low-temperature
  • Method on file: canned_wet
  • 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
Puppies
Everyday feeding
Balanced diets
Growing puppies

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, G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken Bone Broth, G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken Livers, Potatoes, Wild-Caught Pacific Salmon, Sweet Potatoes, Flaxseed, Tapioca, Agar Agar, Carrots, Wild-Alaskan Salmon Oil, Dried Chicory Root, Salt, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (B1), Niacin Supplement, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Spinach, Choline Chloride, Taurine

    See the ingredient encyclopedia →

    Guaranteed Analysis

    As-fed basis
    Protein
    8%
    36% dry matter
    Minimum crude protein as declared on the label.
    Fat
    5.5%
    Minimum crude fat as declared.
    Fibre
    2%
    Maximum crude fibre as declared.
    Moisture
    78%
    Maximum moisture as declared.

    9% Open Farm Puppy Chicken & Salmon Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Growth, including growth of large size dogs (70lb or more as an adult) View Complete Nutritional Profile .

    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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