Freshpet · Gently cooked food
Vital Healthy Aging: Chicken & Salmon Recipe
For a senior dog that is calm and holding its weight, Freshpet Vital Healthy Aging: Chicken & Salmon Recipe scores 58.5 out of 100. A score is for one dog: the same food scores differently for another.
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Who it is for
Made for senior dogs of every size.
Not offered to puppies: Made for the senior life stage, not puppy.
Not offered to adult dogs: Made for the senior life stage, not adult.
What it scores, and why
For the 9 commonest kinds of dog it is made for. Each row opens to the six parts of that score, in the scoring’s own sentences.
A senior dog, calm, holding its weight58.5
The 58.5 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Moderate fat (5.0%) prevents weight gain for this dogProtein is 45.5% of dry matter. For this dog, a calm dog holding weight, full points are given between 22% and 45%.
17.5 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (10.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.2% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 22.7% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
18 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 1.0% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.Omega-3 is 0.2% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.
3.5 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.
6 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is above the middle of gently cooked foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3.5 of 5
A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight76
The 76 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Balanced protein (10.0%) for this dog's moderate activityBalanced fat (5.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (10.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.2% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 22.7% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
18 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 1.0% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.Omega-3 is 0.2% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.
3.5 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.
6 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is above the middle of gently cooked foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3.5 of 5
A senior dog, calm, building muscle76
The 76 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Nothing more to say here.
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (10.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.2% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 22.7% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
18 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 1.0% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.Omega-3 is 0.2% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.
3.5 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.
6 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is above the middle of gently cooked foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3.5 of 5
A senior dog, very active, building muscle76
The 76 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (10.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalHigh fat (5.0%) fuels this dog's active lifestyle
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (10.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.2% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 22.7% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
18 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 1.0% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.Omega-3 is 0.2% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.
3.5 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.
6 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is above the middle of gently cooked foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3.5 of 5
A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight56
The 56 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Fat is 22.7% of dry matter. For this dog, a moderately active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5%.
15 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (10.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.2% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 22.7% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
18 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 1.0% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.Omega-3 is 0.2% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.
3.5 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.
6 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is above the middle of gently cooked foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3.5 of 5
A senior dog, very active, holding its weight76
The 76 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Great protein (10.0%) for this dog's active lifestyleBalanced fat (5.0%) supports this dog's maintenance goal
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (10.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.2% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 22.7% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
18 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 1.0% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.Omega-3 is 0.2% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.
3.5 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.
6 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is above the middle of gently cooked foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3.5 of 5
A senior dog, calm, losing weight54.1
The 54.1 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
Adequate protein (10.0%) for this dog's lower activity levelFat is 22.7% of dry matter and fibre is 1.0% as fed. For this dog, a calm dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.
13.1 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (10.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.2% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 22.7% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
18 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 1.0% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.Omega-3 is 0.2% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.
3.5 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.
6 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is above the middle of gently cooked foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3.5 of 5
A senior dog, moderately active, building muscle76
The 76 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (10.0%) supports this dog's muscle building goalGood fat (5.0%) provides energy for this dog
35 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (10.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.2% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 22.7% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
18 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 1.0% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.Omega-3 is 0.2% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.
3.5 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.
6 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is above the middle of gently cooked foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3.5 of 5
A senior dog, very active, losing weight58.5
The 58.5 out of 100, part by part:
- Activity and goal
High protein (10.0%) preserves this dog's muscle during weight lossFat is 22.7% of dry matter and fibre is 1.0% as fed. For this dog, a very active dog losing weight, full points need fat under 13.5% with fibre of 5% or more.
17.5 of 35 - Nutritional quality
Premium protein content (10.0%) for this dogOptimal caloric density for this dogOmega-3 is 0.2% as fed. Full points for omega-3 start at 0.8%.The label gives no DHA figure, so those points could not be given.Fat is 22.7% of dry matter. Full points for fat are given between 13.3% and 22.5%.
18 of 25 - Life stage
Formulated for this dog's senior life stageFibre is 1.0% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 5%.Omega-3 is 0.2% as fed. For a senior dog, full points start at 0.8%.
3.5 of 15 - Formulation integrity
Fresh meat as primary ingredient for this dogNo controversial ingredients — clean nutrition for this dog
10 of 10 - Format suitability
Format suitability calibrated for gently cookedThis part scores a kibble's size against the dog's size. A food that is not kibble gets 6 of its 10 points.
6 of 10 - Price value
Price per kilogram is above the middle of gently cooked foods. Full points are given for the cheapest quarter.
3.5 of 5
Every kind of dog
Each number is this food’s score out of 100 for that dog.
| Dog | Score |
|---|---|
| An adult dog, moderately active, holding its weight | not offered |
| An adult dog, moderately active, losing weight | not offered |
| A senior dog, calm, holding its weight | 58.5 |
| An adult dog, very active, building muscle | not offered |
| An adult dog, very active, holding its weight | not offered |
| An adult dog, moderately active, building muscle | not offered |
| A senior dog, moderately active, holding its weight | 76 |
| An adult dog, calm, holding its weight | not offered |
| An adult dog, calm, losing weight | not offered |
| A puppy, calm, holding its weight | not offered |
| A senior dog, calm, building muscle | 76 |
| A senior dog, very active, building muscle | 76 |
| A senior dog, moderately active, losing weight | 56 |
| An adult dog, calm, building muscle | not offered |
| A puppy, moderately active, holding its weight | not offered |
| A senior dog, very active, holding its weight | 76 |
| A puppy, moderately active, losing weight | not offered |
| A puppy, very active, losing weight | not offered |
| A senior dog, calm, losing weight | 54.1 |
| A puppy, calm, losing weight | not offered |
| A puppy, moderately active, building muscle | not offered |
| An adult dog, very active, losing weight | not offered |
| A senior dog, moderately active, building muscle | 76 |
| A puppy, very active, holding its weight | not offered |
| A puppy, very active, building muscle | not offered |
| A puppy, calm, building muscle | not offered |
| A senior dog, very active, losing weight | 58.5 |
Not offered: Made for the senior life stage, not adult.
Not offered: Made for the senior life stage, not puppy.
What the label says
- Protein10%
- Fat5%
- Fibre1%
- Moisture78%
- Omega-30.2%
- Calories1,138 kcal per kg
- Feeding statementComplete and balanced for all life stages, by nutrient profile.
Ingredients
Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Broth, Cranberries, Salmon, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Spinach, Brown Rice, Pumpkin, Pea Protein, Pea Fiber, Carrageenan, Natural Flavors, Blueberries, Celery Powder, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid), Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate)
BowlWise takes it off the list of a dog allergic to: chicken, fish, salmon, grain and legumes.
Compared with freshpet.com/en-ca on October 8, 2026: ingredients, protein, fat, fibre and moisture.
Price
On April 17, 2026 freshpet.com listed the 0.68 kg pack at $17.49 in Canadian dollars.
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These scores are BowlWise’s own, worked out from each food’s label for one kind of dog at a time. They are not veterinary advice. How a score is worked out: How we score.
Scores as of October 12, 2026.
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