| Document and Entity Information | Oct. 27, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 27, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-36729 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Freshpet, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001611647 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-1884894 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 400 PLAZA DRIVE, 1ST FLOOR |
| Entity Address, City or Town | SECAUCUS |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NJ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 07094 |
| City Area Code | 201 |
| Local Phone Number | 520-4000 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | FRPT |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
