About Open Farm Healthy Weight Chicken & Whitefish
A vet-formulated weight-management kibble for adult and senior dogs, with chicken and wild-caught whitefish, more fibre and less fat than other Open Farm recipes, plus L-carnitine.
- High protein, lower calorie recipe to support a healthy weight and lean muscle
- G.A.P. Step 2 chicken raised without antibiotics; Ocean Wise recommended whitefish
- L-carnitine to support fat metabolism
- Prebiotic fibre (chicory root and FOS)
- No corn, wheat, soy or rendered meals
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Brand | Open Farm (Canada) |
| Product type | Dry dog food (kibble) |
| For | Adult and senior dogs |
| Calories | 3,000 kcal/kg, 340 kcal per cup |
| Sizes | 4lb, 22lb |
| Main protein | Chicken, Whitefish |
| Grain-free | No, contains grains |
Is It Right for Your Dog?
A good fit for:
- Weight management
Maybe not the best choice if:
- Your dog has a known sensitivity to chicken or whitefish.
- Your dog needs a grain-free diet (this recipe contains grains).
- Your dog is underweight or very active and needs more calories.
See the full Open Farm range for other recipes.
Ingredients
G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken, Herring Meal, Barley, Millet, Ocean Whitefish, Whitefish Meal, Oat Fiber, Coconut Oil, G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken Livers, Pumpkin, Natural Flavor (yeast), Carrots, Potassium Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Chicory Root, Sunflower Oil, Choline Chloride, Fructooligosaccharides, Taurine, L-Carnitine, Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Selenium Yeast, Calcium Iodate, Mixed Tocopherols (a natural preservative), Rosemary Extract.
In plain terms: the first ingredients are G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken, Herring Meal, Barley; the rest are fruits, vegetables, oils and the vitamins and minerals that round out the recipe. Open Farm publishes where each ingredient comes from on its website.
Guaranteed Analysis and Calories
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | 29.5% | 33% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 10% | 11% |
| Moisture (max) | 10% | - |
| Linoleic Acid (min) | 1.2% | - |
| DHA (min) | 0.2% | - |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids (min)* | 0.7% | - |
| Omega 6 Fatty Acids (min)* | 1.2% | - |
| Taurine (min)* | 0.2% | - |
| L-Carnitine (min)* | 750 mg/kg | - |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Calories (ME): 3,000 kcal/kg, 340 kcal per cup. Open Farm does not publish a split of calories from protein, fat and carbohydrates.
Formulated to meet the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance; suitable for adult and senior dogs.
Dry-matter values are our estimate from the as-fed numbers.
Feeding and Switching Foods
| Dog weight | Less active (cups/day) | More active (cups/day) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 or less | 1/5 - 2/3 | 1/4 - 3/4 |
| 10-20 | 2/3 - 1 | 3/4 - 1 1/3 |
| 20-30 | 1 - 1 1/2 | 1 1/3 - 2 |
| 30-40 | 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 | 2 - 2 1/3 |
| 40-60 | 1 3/4 - 2 1/2 | 2 1/3 - 3 1/4 |
| 60-80 | 2 1/2 - 3 | 3 1/4 - 4 |
| 80-100 | 3 - 3 1/2 | 4 - 4 3/4 |
Amounts use an 8oz measuring cup. Adjust for age, activity and body condition. Once opened, Open Farm recommends using dry food within 60 days; store in the original bag and always provide fresh water.
Switching foods: mix a little with the current food and increase over 7 to 10 days.
Shipping and Pickup
We ship across Canada and offer store pickup. See our Shipping Information page for rates and timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in Open Farm Healthy Weight Chicken & Whitefish?
The first ingredients are G.A.P. Step 2 Chicken, Herring Meal, Barley. The full list is in the Ingredients section.
How many calories are in Open Farm Healthy Weight Chicken & Whitefish?
3,000 kcal/kg, 340 kcal per cup.
Is Open Farm Healthy Weight Chicken & Whitefish a complete meal?
Formulated to meet the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance; suitable for adult and senior dogs.