Open Farm's wet food lineup comes in two distinct styles — stews and rustic pates — and the difference is more than just texture. Here's how to think about which one fits your dog.
Stews: Chunkier Texture, Visible Ingredients
Open Farm's grain-free stews come in three flavors: Harvest Chicken, Turkey & Salmon, and Chicken & Grass-Fed Beef. Each is built around ethically sourced protein and wholesome vegetables in a savory gravy, with a heartier, chunkier texture than a smooth pate.
Rustic Pates: Smooth, Consistent Texture
The rustic pate line — Chicken & Salmon, Homestead Turkey, and Chicken & Beef — offers a smooth, consistent texture instead of visible chunks. Both styles use the same grain-free, ethically sourced approach as the rest of the Open Farm lineup; the difference is really about texture preference.
Why Texture Actually Matters
This isn't just a cosmetic choice. Some dogs have a strong preference for one texture over the other, and older dogs or dogs with dental issues sometimes do better with a smooth pate than a chunkier stew. If you're not sure which your dog prefers, it's worth trying a can of each in small amounts before committing to a case.
Ways to Use Wet Food
Open Farm's wet food works well in a few different roles:
- As a complete meal on its own, for owners who prefer wet food as the primary diet
- As a kibble topper, mixed in with dry food to boost palatability and moisture
- As a rotational addition, cycling through wet food a few times a week alongside a kibble or freeze-dried routine for variety
A Note on Portion and Calories
Wet food is calorically less dense per ounce than kibble, since a large portion of its weight is moisture. If you're using it as a full meal replacement rather than a topper, check the feeding guide on the can and adjust your dog's other food accordingly so you're not accidentally overfeeding or underfeeding.
Shipping Note
Open Farm's wet food, like most canned and pouched pet food, ships under standard rates rather than the free nationwide freeze-dried shipping promotion — that one's specific to the freeze-dried raw and freeze-dried treat lines. It's usually a smaller line item alongside a larger order anyway.
Shop Open Farm Wet Food at The Hungry Puppy
You can find all six flavors — three stews and three rustic pates — along with the rest of our dog food selection at The Hungry Puppy.
We've been helping Farmingdale-area pet parents find the right texture and format for their dogs since 1987. If you want help deciding between stews and pates, give us a call at 732-938-4470.