{"product_id":"tom-sawyer-vetchef-pasta-primavera-for-dogs-frozen-product","title":"Tom \u0026 Sawyer - VetChef Pasta Primavera (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 Pasta Primavera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVetChef Pasta Primavera is a gently cooked, frozen vegetarian dog meal made with vegetable pasta, tomatoes, chickpeas, lentils, spinach and bell peppers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtein 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetarian: no meat, fish or egg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow fat (about 2.7% as fed).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOmega-3s from marine algae oil.\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\u003e1,234 kcal\/kg, or about 280 kcal per 227g pack and 494 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\u003eYou want a meat-free option or your dog reacts to animal proteins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour dog needs a low-fat meal.\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 wheat (contains durum wheat pasta).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour dog is very active and needs a high-protein diet.\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\u003eWater 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 \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), dl-methionine, marine algae oil (algal oil, sunflower oil, rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols, sunflower lecithin, ascorbyl palmitate), potassium chloride, choline bitartrate, calcium carbonate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn plain terms:\u003c\/em\u003e the first ingredients are water, vegetable pasta noodles, tomatoes; 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\u003e6.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e77%\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 1,234 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVetChef states Pasta Primavera 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 (1,234 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.\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 Pasta Primavera?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first three ingredients are Water, Vegetable Pasta Noodles, Tomatoes. 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 Pasta Primavera?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,234 kcal\/kg, or about 280 kcal per 227g pack and 494 kcal per 400g pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eIs Tom\u0026amp;Sawyer VetChef Pasta Primavera a complete meal?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVetChef states Pasta Primavera 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. See the delivery section above for eligible postal codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Add your real review widget or 2–3 genuine customer quotes here (with permission). --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/armorthepooch.ca\/collections\/tom-sawyer\" style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eShop all Tom \u0026amp; Sawyer products \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freedom Pet Supplies","offers":[{"title":"227g","offer_id":44116360200227,"sku":"356-80394","price":7.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Packs (227g\/Pack)","offer_id":44116360232995,"sku":"356-80394-12","price":95.88,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400g","offer_id":44116360265763,"sku":"356-80387","price":13.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Packs (400g\/Pack)","offer_id":44116360298531,"sku":"356-80387-10","price":139.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/7320\/6307\/files\/01_VetChef_PastaPrimavera_Mockup.webp?v=1793383669","url":"https:\/\/armorthepooch.ca\/products\/tom-sawyer-vetchef-pasta-primavera-for-dogs-frozen-product","provider":"ARMOR THE POOCH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}