{"id":46367,"date":"2026-08-10T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/?p=46367"},"modified":"2026-08-12T22:08:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T22:08:34","slug":"benefits-of-feeding-the-farmers-dog-instant-fresh-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/benefits-of-feeding-the-farmers-dog-instant-fresh-food\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Big Benefits of Feeding The Farmer\u2019s Dog Instant Fresh Food"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p><strong>In this article:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#confidence-in-what-you-re-feeding-because-we-meet-human-grade-standards\">Is Instant Fresh human-grade?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#a-complete-and-balanced-diet-formulated-by-on-staff-board-certified-nutritionists\">Is Instant Fresh formulated by on-staff, board-certified nutritionists?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#more-flexibility-thanks-to-easy-storage-and-preparation\">Is Instant Fresh shelf-stable?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#more-hydration-than-kibble\">Is Instant Fresh hydrating?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#support-for-healthy-skin-and-glossy-coats-thanks-to-complete-and-balanced-nutrition\">Does Instant Fresh support a soft, glossy coat?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#convenience-without-the-ultra-processing\">How is Instant Fresh cooked?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#personalized-plans-to-help-your-dog-maintain-a-healthy-weight\">Is Instant Fresh good for weight management?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#24-7-support-from-real-humans\">Does The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog have 24\/7 customer service?<\/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><p><em>This article was originally published in June of 2026, and has been updated.<\/em><\/p><p>We believe that nothing should get in the way of feeding dogs real food. Made with human-grade ingredients,&nbsp;and without the ultra-processing of traditional kibble, The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog Instant Fresh food is gently cooked and dried using our Low-Heat Drying Technology&trade;. Just add an equal amount of water and stir, and your dog gets a freshly made meal in seconds. It&rsquo;s an easy way to give your pet the benefits of human-grade dog food in a shelf-stable format. Here are some of the good things you and your dog can expect from Instant Fresh.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"confidence-in-what-you-re-feeding-because-we-meet-human-grade-standards\">Confidence in what you&rsquo;re feeding, because we meet human-grade standards<\/h4><p>Just like our Frozen Fresh recipes, Instant Fresh is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/what-is-human-grade-dog-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">human-grade food for dogs<\/a>. &ldquo;Human grade&rdquo; is an official term <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafco.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AAFCO_Human_Grade_Standards_AMS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">defined by the American Association of Feed Control Officials<\/a> (AAFCO), and stringent guidelines govern its use on pet-food labels. Every step of our sourcing, cooking, packaging, and storage processes meets human-food standards. Our strict safety controls are designed to prevent cross-contamination, and can help you avoid ingredients that may trigger your dog&rsquo;s allergies. With The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog, you&rsquo;ll always know exactly what you&rsquo;re putting in your dog&rsquo;s food bowl.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-complete-and-balanced-diet-formulated-by-on-staff-board-certified-nutritionists\">A complete and balanced diet formulated by on-staff, board-certified nutritionists<\/h4><p>Instant Fresh is developed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/meet-our-on-staff-board-certified-nutritionists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our on-staff, board-certified nutritionists<\/a>, who ensure it&rsquo;s complete and balanced for adult dogs*. This means that, when your dog eats Instant Fresh, you can be confident they&rsquo;re getting all of the nutrients they need to thrive.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dog-standing-with-instant-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A large brown dog stands with their front paws on a kitchen counter next to a bag of The Farmer's Dog Instant Fresh.\" class=\"wp-image-47068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dog-standing-with-instant-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dog-standing-with-instant-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dog-standing-with-instant-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dog-standing-with-instant-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dog-standing-with-instant.jpg 1720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more-flexibility-thanks-to-easy-storage-and-preparation\">Minimal processing and more flexibility thanks to easy storage and preparation<\/h4><p>Instant Fresh achieves shelf stability without the ultra-processing, using our proprietary Low-Heat Drying Technology. More compact than traditional kibble, Instant Fresh offers a space-saving, shelf-stable way to feed your dog real, minimally processed food. Just add water, stir, and serve.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more-hydration-than-kibble\">More water than kibble, meaning more hydration than kibble<\/h4><p>Because you add water when you&rsquo;re preparing it, Instant Fresh helps hydrate your dog. Traditional kibble doesn&rsquo;t.&nbsp;<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"support-for-healthy-skin-and-glossy-coats-thanks-to-complete-and-balanced-nutrition\">Support for healthy skin and glossy coats, thanks to complete and balanced nutrition<\/h4><p>Nutrition has a huge impact on the health and appearance of your dog&rsquo;s skin and coat. The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog Instant Fresh food is packed with vitamins, minerals, and high-quality proteins that support <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/your-dogs-amazing-coat-and-how-to-take-care-of-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">healthy skin and glossy coats<\/a>.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"convenience-without-the-ultra-processing\">Shelf-stability&mdash;without the ultra-processing<\/h4><p>The high heat and long dry times used to produce many dry dog foods have been shown to damage their natural nutrients. The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog Instant Fresh uses lower cooking temperatures and proprietary Low-Heat Drying Technology to preserve vital nutrients while creating a convenient shelf-stable food&mdash;without high-heat processing or fillers.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/woman-feeding-dogs-instant-fresh-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A white woman wearing a blue shirt holds a fork in a kitchen in front of a large brown dog and a Chihuahua, preparing Instant Fresh in two glass bowls.\" class=\"wp-image-47069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/woman-feeding-dogs-instant-fresh-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/woman-feeding-dogs-instant-fresh-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/woman-feeding-dogs-instant-fresh-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/woman-feeding-dogs-instant-fresh-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/woman-feeding-dogs-instant-fresh.jpg 1093w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"personalized-plans-to-help-your-dog-maintain-a-healthy-weight\">Personalized plans to help your dog maintain a healthy weight<\/h4><p>Instant Fresh comes with personalized portioning guidance based on your dog&rsquo;s size, age, and activity level, making it easier to help them maintain a healthy weight. This is especially important because excess weight on a dog is not merely a cosmetic issue. Research shows that healthy-weight dogs can live up to 2.5 years longer than those who are overweight.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"24-7-support-from-real-humans\">24\/7 support from real humans<\/h4><p>Our Customer Care team is available to help you by <a href=\"tel:+16467807957\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">phone<\/a>, <a href=\"tel:+16467807957\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">text<\/a>, and <a href=\"mailto:help@thefarmersdog.com\">email<\/a> whenever you need them. We&rsquo;re with you every step of the way.<\/p><p>*<em>The Farmer&rsquo;s Dog Instant Fresh Chicken &amp; Grain is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs; if you have a puppy, please ask our customer care team about options that are right for your dog.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s why Instant Fresh is a great choice for you and your dog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":46526,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[174],"tags":[181,184],"class_list":["post-46367","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition","tag-digestion-gut-health","tag-dog-food"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46367","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46367"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46367\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47156,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46367\/revisions\/47156"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46526"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46367"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46367"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thefarmersdog.com\/digest\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46367"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}