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About Tom&Sawyer VetChef Digestive Rescue
VetChef Digestive Rescue is a gentle, gently cooked mix of rice, chicken breast and pumpkin for dogs with a short-term upset stomach.
It is also handy after surgery or to tempt a dog to eat. It is not a complete and balanced meal: VetChef labels it for intermittent or supplemental feeding only, not for long-term feeding. VetChef pairs it with the Digestion Wellness Booster.
- Simple recipe: rice, chicken breast, pumpkin and the EHS™ blend.
- Very low fat (about 1.3% as fed).
- Ready-made alternative to home-cooked chicken and rice.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tom&Sawyer (Canada) |
| Food type | Gently cooked frozen bland meal (supplemental) |
| For | Dogs of all ages (short-term use) |
| Calories | 1,435 kcal/kg, or about 326 kcal per 227g pack and 574 kcal per 400g pack (227g figure calculated from the brand's kcal/kg) |
| Sizes | 227g or 400g pack; boxes of 12 (227g) or 10 (400g) |
| Storage | Keep frozen; thaw in the fridge |
Is It Right for Your Dog?
A good fit if:
- Your dog has a mild upset stomach and needs a bland, low-fat food for a short time.
- Your dog is recovering and needs something easy to eat.
Maybe not the best choice if:
- You need an everyday complete meal (supplemental only).
- Your dog is sensitive to chicken.
- Symptoms are severe or last more than a day or two (please see your vet).
See the full Tom & Sawyer range for other recipes.
Ingredients
IQF rice, ground chicken breast meat, pumpkin, EHS™ blend (chia seeds, fructooligosaccharides, marshmallow root, taurine, l-carnitine hcl, astragalus extract polysaccharide, glucosamine hydrochloride, turmeric).
In plain terms: rice, chicken breast and pumpkin, plus the EHS™ blend of chia, prebiotic fibre, marshmallow root and glucosamine.
Guaranteed Analysis and Calories
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (min) | 9.5% | 45% |
| Crude fat (min) | 1.3% | 6% |
| Crude fibre (max) | 1% | 5% |
| Moisture (max) | 79% | - |
Calories (ME, calculated): 1,435 kcal/kg, or about 326 kcal per 227g pack and 574 kcal per 400g pack (227g figure calculated from the brand's kcal/kg). VetChef does not publish a split of calories for this recipe.
VetChef labels this recipe for intermittent or supplemental feeding only. It is not complete and balanced and is not for long-term feeding.
Dry-matter values are our estimate from the as-fed numbers.
Feeding and Switching Foods
Thaw overnight in the fridge. Offer small portions for a day or two while your dog's stomach settles, then mix back into the regular diet over a few meals.
This recipe is supplemental only: don't feed it as the only food for more than a short period. If vomiting or diarrhea continues, or your dog seems unwell, call your vet.
Local Frozen Delivery: Toronto, York Region & GTA
We deliver frozen food Monday to Friday, between 5 pm and 11 pm EST, to Toronto (including Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke, and East York), Markham, Unionville, Thornhill, Richmond Hill, Vaughan (Woodbridge, Concord, Maple), Aurora, Newmarket, and Stouffville.
Packages stay frozen or cold for about 10 to 12 hours, depending on the product and the weather. Some thawing on arrival is normal, and it's safe to refreeze. Please bring your order inside as soon as you can after delivery.
Eligible postal codes start with: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7Y, M8, M9, L3P, L3R, L3S, L3T, L3X, L3Y, L4A, L4B, L4C, L4E, L4G, L4H, L4J, L4K, L4L, L4S, L6A, L6B, L6C, L6E, L6G.
Prefer to pick up? Store pickup is available too. See our Shipping Information page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in Tom&Sawyer VetChef Digestive Rescue?
The first three ingredients are IQF Rice, Ground Chicken Breast Meat, Pumpkin. The full list is in the Ingredients section.
How many calories are in Tom&Sawyer VetChef Digestive Rescue?
1,435 kcal/kg, or about 326 kcal per 227g pack and 574 kcal per 400g pack (227g figure calculated from the brand's kcal/kg).
Is Tom&Sawyer VetChef Digestive Rescue a complete meal?
VetChef labels this recipe for intermittent or supplemental feeding only. It is not complete and balanced and is not for long-term feeding.
Do you deliver frozen food near me?
We deliver frozen orders Monday to Friday evenings to Toronto, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Aurora, Newmarket, Stouffville and nearby areas. Store pickup is also available. See the delivery section above for eligible postal codes.
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