{"id":44970,"date":"2026-01-15T15:59:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T15:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/?p=44970"},"modified":"2026-03-24T20:36:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T20:36:40","slug":"does-the-farmers-dog-have-low-fat-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/does-the-farmers-dog-have-low-fat-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Does The Farmer&#8217;s Dog Have Low Fat Recipes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p><strong>In this article:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#does-the-farmer-s-dog-have-low-fat-recipes\">Does The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog have low fat recipes?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#is-a-low-fat-recipe-right-for-my-dog\">Is a low fat recipe right for my dog?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#do-dogs-need-dietary-fat\">Do dogs need dietary fat?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"><div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-the-farmer-s-dog-have-low-fat-recipes\">Does The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog have low fat recipes?<\/h4><p>If your veterinarian has recommended a low fat diet for your dog due to a medical condition, good news: The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog has low fat options.<\/p><p>We recently launched a fresh, ready-to-eat Low Fat Chicken formula. Providing under 20 grams of fat per 1,000 kcal, this highly palatable and highly digestible formula may be a good option for adult dogs who require fat-controlled diets due to certain health conditions. Like our other ready-to-eat formulas, our Low Fat Chicken formula was developed by our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/meet-our-on-staff-board-certified-nutritionists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on-staff, board-certified nutritionists<\/a> to be 100% complete and balanced for long-term feeding, and comes pre-portioned for each dog&rsquo;s individual calorie requirements.<\/p><p>For dogs with an allergy to chicken, we also have alternative protein options available via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/diy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home-Cooking Plan with Do-It-Yourself Nutrient Mix<\/a>.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-a-low-fat-recipe-right-for-my-dog\"><br>Is a low fat recipe right for my dog?<\/h4><p>If you think your dog may benefit from a low fat formula, talk to your veterinarian before switching their food; they can advise you on your dog&rsquo;s specific nutritional needs. At this time, our Low Fat Chicken recipe is available to clients whose veterinarians have recommended it for their dogs. If your veterinarian has recommended our Low Fat Chicken recipe and you&rsquo;re unsure how to proceed, reach out to our Customer Experience Team at <a href=\"mailto:care@thefarmersdog.com\">care@thefarmersdog.com<\/a> and we can assist you.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-dogs-need-dietary-fat\">Do dogs need dietary fat?<\/h4><p>Yes. Fat is an essential nutrient for dogs, and the right kinds of fat in proper proportions are necessary to a healthy diet. Dietary fat has well-documented <a href=\"https:\/\/avmajournals.avma.org\/view\/journals\/javma\/229\/5\/javma.229.5.680.xml?tab_body=fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">benefits for dogs,<\/a> including supporting skin and coat health, controlling inflammation, supporting the absorption of vitamins, and more. For puppies, dietary fat is necessary for healthy growth and development. Plus, dietary fat can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/what-is-palatability-and-why-is-it-so-important-for-a-dogs-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">make food tastier<\/a>, which can help when feeding a particularly picky pet. According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/jpn.12794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2017 study published<\/a> in the <em>Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition<\/em>, 15 adult dogs consistently chose food with a high-fat, moderate-protein, low-carbohydrate macronutrient profile when given three options twice daily over 10 days.&nbsp;<\/p><p>That said, while dietary fat is essential to dogs&rsquo; long-term health, some dogs may need more or less of it than others.<\/p><p>Talk to your vet if you think your dog could benefit from the Low Fat Chicken formula. Your veterinarian is the person who&rsquo;s best qualified to advise you on your best friend&rsquo;s diet, and they can help you make an informed decision.<\/p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n      {\n        \"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \"name\": \"Does The Farmer's Dog offer low fat recipes?\",\n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n          \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n          \"text\": \"Yes, The Farmer's Dog offers a low fat option. They have launched a Low Fat Chicken formula which provides under 20 grams of fat per 1,000 kcal. This formula was developed by their on-staff, board-certified nutritionists to be 100% complete and balanced for long-term feeding and is pre-portioned for each dog&rsquo;s individual calorie requirements. 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