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About Tom&Sawyer VetChef Pasta Primavera
VetChef Pasta Primavera is a gently cooked, frozen vegetarian dog meal made with vegetable pasta, tomatoes, chickpeas, lentils, spinach and bell peppers.
Protein comes from chickpeas, lentils and pea protein, balanced to supply every essential amino acid. It is low in fat, which suits dogs needing weight control or a low-fat diet. VetChef pairs it with the Everyday Plus Wellness Booster.
- Vegetarian: no meat, fish or egg.
- Low fat (about 2.7% as fed).
- Omega-3s from marine algae oil.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tom&Sawyer (Canada) |
| Food type | Gently cooked frozen meal (complete and balanced) |
| For | Adult dogs |
| Calories | 1,234 kcal/kg, or about 280 kcal per 227g pack and 494 kcal per 400g pack |
| 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:
- You want a meat-free option or your dog reacts to animal proteins.
- Your dog needs a low-fat meal.
Maybe not the best choice if:
- Your dog is sensitive to wheat (contains durum wheat pasta).
- Your dog is very active and needs a high-protein diet.
See the full Tom & Sawyer range for other recipes.
Ingredients
Water for cooking, vegetable pasta noodles (durum wheat semolina, dehydrated spinach and tomato powder, niacin, ferrous sulphate, thiamin, riboflavin, folic acid), tomatoes, dry chickpeas, dry red lentils, spinach, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, pea protein powder, sunflower oil, EHS™ blend (chia seeds, fructooligosaccharides, marshmallow root, taurine, l-carnitine hcl, astragalus extract polysaccharide, glucosamine hydrochloride, turmeric), dicalcium phosphate, vitamin & 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), dl-methionine, marine algae oil (algal oil, sunflower oil, rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols, sunflower lecithin, ascorbyl palmitate), potassium chloride, choline bitartrate, calcium carbonate.
In plain terms: the first ingredients are water, vegetable pasta noodles, tomatoes; the rest is a vitamin and mineral blend that makes the recipe complete.
Guaranteed Analysis and Calories
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (min) | 6.9% | 30% |
| Crude fat (min) | 2.7% | 12% |
| Crude fibre (max) | 2.3% | 10% |
| Moisture (max) | 77% | - |
Calories (ME, calculated): 1,234 kcal/kg, or about 280 kcal per 227g pack and 494 kcal per 400g pack. VetChef lists about 25% of calories from protein, 20% from fat and 55% from carbohydrates.
VetChef states Pasta Primavera is formulated to meet the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.
Dry-matter values are our estimate from the as-fed numbers.
Feeding and Switching Foods
Move packs from the freezer to the fridge the night before. Portion by your dog's daily calorie needs (1,234 kcal/kg, or about 280 kcal per 227g pack and 494 kcal per 400g pack). The feeding chart on the package gives a starting amount, or ask us in store.
Switching 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.
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 Pasta Primavera?
The first three ingredients are Water, Vegetable Pasta Noodles, Tomatoes. The full list is in the Ingredients section.
How many calories are in Tom&Sawyer VetChef Pasta Primavera?
1,234 kcal/kg, or about 280 kcal per 227g pack and 494 kcal per 400g pack.
Is Tom&Sawyer VetChef Pasta Primavera a complete meal?
VetChef states Pasta Primavera is formulated to meet the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.
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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