{"product_id":"tom-sawyer-vetchef-hearty-beef-stew-for-dogs-frozen-product","title":"Tom \u0026 Sawyer - VetChef Hearty Beef Stew (For Dogs) - Frozen Product","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.collapsible-sections details{margin-bottom:10px;border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:5px;overflow:hidden}.collapsible-sections summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;align-items:center;padding:10px;background-color:#f2f2f2}.collapsible-sections summary::before{content:\"+\";font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;margin-right:8px}.collapsible-sections details[open] summary::before{content:\"\\2212\"}.collapsible-sections summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.collapsible-sections summary h2{font-size:1rem;font-weight:bold;margin:0;line-height:1.4}.collapsible-sections .content{padding:10px 14px;background-color:#fff}.collapsible-sections table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:8px 0}.collapsible-sections th,.collapsible-sections td{text-align:left;padding:6px 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;vertical-align:top}.collapsible-sections th{background:#fafafa}.collapsible-sections .faq-q{font-weight:bold;margin:14px 0 4px}.collapsible-sections .notice{background:#fff4e5;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:5px}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-sections\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"notice\"\u003eFrozen item: available for pickup or local delivery in GTA. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/armorthepooch.ca\/pages\/shipping-info\"\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/a\u003e page for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Tom\u0026amp;Sawyer VetChef Hearty Beef Stew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVetChef Hearty Beef Stew is a gently cooked, frozen dog meal made with ground beef and beef heart, butternut squash, potatoes, carrots and peas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by Tom\u0026amp;Sawyer's chef and veterinarian Dr. Joe Inglis, it is gluten- and grain-free, high in omega-3s and lower in phosphorus to support healthy aging. VetChef pairs it with the Digestion Wellness Booster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef, beef heart and beef liver as the animal proteins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrain-free and gluten-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes anchovy fish oil and the EHS™ blend (chia, glucosamine, turmeric).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTom\u0026amp;Sawyer (Canada)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGently cooked frozen meal (complete and balanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult dogs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,224 kcal\/kg, or about 278 kcal per 227g pack and 490 kcal per 400g pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e227g or 400g pack; boxes of 12 (227g) or 10 (400g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep frozen; thaw in the fridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs It Right for Your Dog?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA good fit if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour dog loves beef and you want a fresh, grain-free meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a meal with omega-3s for an older dog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaybe not the best choice if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour dog is sensitive to beef.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are feeding a growing puppy as the only food (formulated for adult maintenance).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/armorthepooch.ca\/collections\/tom-sawyer\"\u003eTom \u0026amp; Sawyer range\u003c\/a\u003e for other recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround beef (beef meat, beef heart), butternut squash, potatoes, carrots, peas, beef liver, sunflower oil, EHS™ blend (chia seeds, fructooligosaccharides, marshmallow root, taurine, l-carnitine hcl, astragalus extract polysaccharide, glucosamine hydrochloride, turmeric), omega-3 fish oil (anchovy source), dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, vitamin \u0026amp; mineral premix (amino acid chelated minerals (zinc, iron, copper, manganese), magnesium oxide, potassium iodide, a-tocopherol acetate, sodium selenite, vitamin B12, vitamin A palmitate, niacin, calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, thiamine hydrochloride, vitamin D3, folic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride, potassium chloride), choline bitartrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn plain terms:\u003c\/em\u003e the first ingredients are ground beef, butternut squash, potatoes; the rest is a vitamin and mineral blend that makes the recipe complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGuaranteed Analysis and Calories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAs fed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDry matter (est.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalories (ME, calculated):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,224 kcal\/kg, or about 278 kcal per 227g pack and 490 kcal per 400g pack. VetChef lists about 35% of calories from protein, 40% from fat and 25% from carbohydrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVetChef states Hearty Beef Stew is formulated to meet the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDry-matter values are our estimate from the as-fed numbers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding and Switching Foods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMove packs from the freezer to the fridge the night before. Portion by your dog's daily calorie needs (1,224 kcal\/kg, or about 278 kcal per 227g pack and 490 kcal per 400g pack). The feeding chart on the package gives a starting amount, or ask us in store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching foods: mix a little with the current food and increase over 7 to 10 days. Store opened, thawed food covered in the fridge and use it within a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eLocal Frozen Delivery: Toronto, York Region \u0026amp; GTA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe deliver frozen food Monday to Friday, between 5 pm and 11 pm EST, to \u003cstrong\u003eToronto\u003c\/strong\u003e (including Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke, and East York), \u003cstrong\u003eMarkham, Unionville, Thornhill, Richmond Hill, Vaughan (Woodbridge, Concord, Maple), Aurora, Newmarket, and Stouffville\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackages 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEligible 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer to pick up? Store pickup is available too. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/armorthepooch.ca\/pages\/shipping-info\"\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eWhat is in Tom\u0026amp;Sawyer VetChef Hearty Beef Stew?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first three ingredients are Ground Beef, Butternut Squash, Potatoes. The full list is in the Ingredients section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eHow many calories are in Tom\u0026amp;Sawyer VetChef Hearty Beef Stew?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,224 kcal\/kg, or about 278 kcal per 227g pack and 490 kcal per 400g pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eIs Tom\u0026amp;Sawyer VetChef Hearty Beef Stew a complete meal?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVetChef states Hearty Beef Stew is formulated to meet the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eDo you deliver frozen food near me?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe deliver frozen orders Monday to Friday evenings to Toronto, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Aurora, Newmarket, Stouffville and nearby areas. Store pickup is also available. 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