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Freeze-Dried Raw Nuggets Dog Food Venison Recipe

Freeze-Dried Raw Nuggets Dog Food Venison Recipe

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  • Made with grass-fed venison raised without antibiotics, steroids, or added hormones
  • Freeze-dried and minimally processed to preserve vital nutrients 
  • Backed by peer reviewed research to be highly digestible and support a healthier gut compared to foods cooked at high heat
  • Serve as a full meal, topper or mix-in
  • Whole food nutrition with no synthetic vitamins or minerals

Available Sizes: 5.5 oz, 14 oz

Highlights

  • Crafted in USA

  • Responsibly Raised

  • Organic Produce

  • No Synthetic Vitamins or Minerals

Ingredients

Venison (with ground bone), Venison Livers, Organic Kale, Organic Squash, Organic Carrots, Organic Apples, Organic Parsley, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Broccoli, Organic Blueberries, Organic Cranberries, Montmorillonite Clay, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Cod Liver Oil, Fish Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Sunflower Oil, Dried Yeast, Vitamin E Supplement, Organic Ground Alfalfa, Dried Organic Kelp, Liquid Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Liquid Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, Liquid Lactobacillus reuteri fermentation product, Liquid Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, Taurine, Organic Rosemary Extract

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein57% min
Crude Fat19% min
Crude Fiber4% max
Moisture8% max
Total Microorganisms*100 million CFU/kg min

 

(Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus reuteri, Bifidobacterium animalis)

 

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient in the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

 

Contains a source of live (viable) naturally-occurring microorganisms.

Feeding Instructions

Rehydrate food with warm water, Bone Broth, or Raw Goat Milk to ensure optimum nutrient absorption. We recommend one tablespoon of liquid for every nugget served.

Use stainless steel bowls when feeding any product. Other materials, such as plastic and porcelain, are porous and can trap germs over time.

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  • Serve Nuggets as a full meal.

    Ready to go all in? Simply start small and gradually increase the amount each day.

  • Use as a topper or mix-in.

    Try it as a topper to your dog’s current food to easily introduce the powerful benefits of raw nutrition.

  • Supported by Research

    Minimally processed recipes are highly digestible and better support a healthy gut compared to foods cooked at high heat.

Reviews

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 21 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 20 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 1
95%would recommend this product
21 reviews
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    Amberanddixie
    I do not recommend this product
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    My dog choked on these

    Even after breaking the nuggets apart really small (I broke them apart for about 5-10 minutes with a knife) and soaking them for longer than usual, my dog choked on these. I've ordered before and they have never been this hard or leathery. Multiple pieces had gotten stuck together in her throat.

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    @epic_the_boxy
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    A winner!!

    As Epic grew up, he developed severe GI allergies to many many ingredients. He was doing vagal syncopes, anemic and lethargic. We were at a loss! $8,000 vet bills accumulated.... changed vets 4 times within a year..... and when we finally found our amazing vet, she helped us find a good raw brand with limited ingredient. Who was the perfect fit? Primal! I can say Primal saved my best friend! It was the only brand I could find venison or pork (the only 2 proteins he could have per his allergy test) that had the most limited ingredients. Thank you!!! Epic felt so much better so soon after starting eating Primal. Fantastic!!!! Thank you! I cannot be a happier dog mom!

    The freeze dried nuggets make it so simple for traveling, boarding, treats, add ons....

    Thank you again! Epic loves it and I feel relieved!

    Primal Pet Foods
    1 year ago

    Hi @epic_the_boxy,

    Thank you so much for taking the time to review our Canine Freeze Dried Venison Nuggets and for sharing those sweet photos of Epic with us. We are thrilled to hear that your beloved pup is thriving on our products! We absolutely adore hearing success stories like this, as this is precisely why we are so dedicated to creating high-quality pet food. We hope that you and Epic have a fantastic week ahead!

  • K
    Kona
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Foodie Approved!

    Kona just had his first taste of Primal Freeze-Dried Nuggets, Venison Formula, and let's just say it was *love at first bite*! Perfect for travel and packs well because the venison nuggets are a bit denser. Just crumble, add water, and voilàgourmet meal on the go. It's four paws up from Kona!

    Primal Pet Foods
    1 year ago

    Hi Kona,

    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience (and this precious photo!) with us! We are so happy to hear that our Canine Freeze-Dried Venison Nuggets have been working so well for Kona. We love stories like this, as this is exactly why we do what we do and put so much work into making quality pet food. We wish you and your sweet pup a wonderful week ahead!

  • P
    Paytons
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Helped Our Dog Heal

    this has helped our 12 year old so much during and after a bout with yeast overgrowth. We avoid poultry and our integrative veterinarian suggested Venison as a top selection for her. It's been great and she re-grew a healthy coat. She eats 3 of these a day along with gently cooked bison, yogurt and fish products. Highly recommend for sensitive skin/allergic dogs or gut issues, from our experience.

    Primal Pet Foods
    1 year ago

    Hi Paytons ,

    Thank you for taking the time to review our Canine Freeze-Dried Venison nuggets. We are thrilled to hear that your beloved pup is thriving on our products! We absolutely adore hearing success stories like this, as this is precisely why we are so dedicated to creating high-quality pet food. We hope that you and your sweet pup have a fantastic weekend ahead!

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    @roamingwildriver
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    A success!

    As our pup, River, has gotten older, she's become more of a picky eater. She'll eat most treats just fine, but when it comes to food, she can be very particular about flavor and texture. Feeding her a raw diet is important to us, but it's sometimes a challenge since we've had to switch brands and flavors several times. Also, some stores don't accept returns on food, so if she doesn't like something, then we're wasting both food and money. We typically feed her frozen raw food, which can be hit or miss, but the thing she always seems to enjoy is freeze-dried raw. This is great since we can use it for daily feeding, and it's ideal when we're camping and traveling.

    Primal sent us a bag of their freeze-dried nuggets, which she tried for the first time yesterday, and I'm happy to say they were a big hit! She first tried just the rehydrated nuggets alone. She inhaled them and wanted more! For her next meal, we mixed the nuggets with some frozen raw (one that she's been picky with), and she inhaled that too. 🙌 I'm always excited to find food that she likes and will eat consistently, especially if it entices her to eat more variety. Quality and ingredients are also very important, and we love the simple yet nutritious ingredients in Primals food. Thank you Primal for sending us this product! We will definitely be keeping some of this on hand!

    Primal Pet Foods
    1 year ago

    Hi @roamingwildriver,

    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience (and these precious photos!) with us! We are so happy to hear that our Canine Freeze-Dried Venison Nuggets have been working so well for your picky eater. We love stories like this, as this is exactly why we do what we do and put so much work into making quality pet food. We wish you and your sweet pup a wonderful weekend ahead!

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Storage Instructions

Freeze-dried food is shelf-stable and should be kept in a cool, dry place.

Once rehydrated, keep refrigerated and feed within 5 days for optimum freshness.

Nutritional Facts

Typical Analysis:

  • AS FED
  • DRY MATTER
  • CALORIC

As Fed

Vitamins

Iron 173.73 mg/kg
Copper 16.38 mg/kg
Manganese 12.59 mg/kg
Zinc 161.77 mg/kg
Iodine 3.65 mg/kg
Selenium 0.38 mg/kg
Thiamine: B1 9.09 mg/kg
Riboflavin: B2 7.99 mg/kg
Niacin: B3 34.57 mg/kg
Pyridoxine: B6 7.73 mg/kg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg/kg
Folic Acid 3.94 mg/kg
Pantothenic Acid 29.82 mg/kg
Choline 1661.6 mg/kg
   
Vitamin A 137341.57 IU/kg
Vitamin D 945.71 IU/kg
Vitamin E 258.09 IU/kg
   
CA-to-P ratio: 1.11:1

Fatty Acids

Linoleic Acid 2.12%
Alpha-Linoleic Acid 0.38%
EPA + DHA 0.49%
Total Omega 3 1.13%
Total Omega 6 2.32%

Minerals

Calcium 1.32%
Phosphorous 1.19%
Potassium 0.92%
Sodium 0.25%
Chloride 0.12%
Magnesium 0.13%

Amino Acids

Arginine3.99%
Cystine0.75%
Histidine1.78%
Isoleucine2.55%
Leucine4.69%
Lysine4.88%
Methionine1.34%
Phenylalanine2.63%
Threonine2.33%
Tryptophan0.62%
Tyrosine2.13%
Valine3.00%
Taurine0.08%

Product Composition

Protein 59%
Fat 21%
Fiber 2.59%
Moisture 6.00%
Ash 7.16%
Carbohydrates 4.66%

Dry Matter

kCals and Macronutrient Composition

Calories38 kcal/nugget
Calories from Protein53%
Calories from Fat43%
Calories from Carbohydrates4%

1 ounce = approx. 3 -4 nuggets

Vitamins

Iron 184.82 mg/kg
Copper 17.43 mg/kg
Manganese 13.39 mg/kg
Zinc 172.09 mg/kg
Iodine 3.89 mg/kg
Selenium 0.4 mg/kg
Thiamine: B1 9.67 mg/kg
Riboflavin: B2 8.5 mg/kg
Niacin: B3 38.24 mg/kg
Pyridoxine: B6 8.22 mg/kg
Vitamin B12 0.11 mg/kg
Folic Acid 4.19 mg/kg
Pantothenic Acid 35.19 mg/kg
Choline 1767.66 mg/kg
   
Vitamin A 146108.05 IU/kg
Vitamin D 1006.08 IU/kg
Vitamin E 274.57 IU/kg

Fatty Acids

Linoleic Acid 2.26%
Alpha-Linoleic Acid 0.41%
EPA + DHA 0.52%
Total Omega 3 1.20%
Total Omega 6 2.47%

Minerals

Calcium 1.41%
Phosphorous 1.26%
Potassium 0.98%
Sodium 0.26%
Chloride 0.13%
Magnesium 0.14%

Amino Acids

Arginine 4.25%
Cystine 0.80%
Histidine 1.89%
Isoleucine 2.72%
Leucine 4.99%
Lysine 5.19%
Methionine 1.42%
Phenylalanine 2.80%
Threonine 2.48%
Tryptophan 0.66%
Tyrosine 2.20%
Valine 3.19%
Taurine 0.08%

Product Composition

Protein 62.31%
Fat 22.35%
Fiber 2.76%
Ash 7.61%
Carbohydrates 4.97%

CALORIC

Vitamins

Iron 43.13 mg/1000 kcal
Copper 4.07 mg/1000 kcal
Manganese 3.13 mg/1000 kcal
Zinc 40.16 mg/1000 kcal
Iodine 0.91 mg/1000 kcal
Selenium 0.09 mg/1000 kcal
Thiamine: B1 2.26 mg/1000 kcal
Riboflavin: B2 1.98 mg/1000 kcal
Niacin: B3 8.96 mg/1000 kcal
Pyridoxine: B6 1.92 mg/1000 kcal
Vitamin B12 0.03 mg/1000 kcal
Folic Acid 0.98 mg/1000 kcal
Pantothenic Acid 7.78 mg/1000 kcal
Choline 412.51 mg/1000 kcal
   
Vitamin A 34096.02 IU/1000 kcal
Vitamin D 234.78 IU/1000 kcal
Vitamin E 64.07 IU/1000 kcal

Fatty Acids

Linoleic Acid 5.27 g/1000 kcal
Alpha-Linoleic Acid 0.95 g/1000 kcal
EPA + DHA 1.21 g/1000 kcal
Total Omega 3 2.79 g/1000 kcal
Total Omega 6 5.77 g/1000 kcal

Minerals

Calcium 3.28 g/1000 kcal
Phosphorous 2.94 g/1000 kcal
Potassium 2.28 g/1000 kcal
Sodium 0.61 g/1000 kcal
Chloride 0.61 g/1000 kcal
Magnesium 0.62 g/1000 kcal

Amino Acids

Arginine 9.91 g/1000 kcal
Cystine 1.87 g/1000 kcal
Histidine 4.42 g/1000 kcal
Isoleucine 6.34 g/1000 kcal
Leucine 11.65 g/1000 kcal
Lysine 12.12 g/1000 kcal
Methionine 3.32 g/1000 kcal
Phenylalanine 6.54 g/1000 kcal
Threonine 5.78 g/1000 kcal
Tryptophan 1.54 g/1000 kcal
Tyrosine 5.14 g/1000 kcal
Valine 7.45 g/1000 kcal
Taurine 0.19 g/1000 kcal

Product Composition

Protein 145.42 g/1000 kcal
Fat 52.16 g/1000 kcal
Fiber 6.44 g/1000 kcal
Ash 17.76 g/1000 kcal
Carbohydrates 12.72 g/1000 kcal
Can I feed freeze dried recipes dry?

Yes, you can feed Primal Pet Foods' Freeze-Dried Raw Nuggets dry. However, we recommend rehydrating them with warm water, bone broth, or raw goat milk.

How much should I feed my dog?

The amount of Freeze-Dried Raw Nuggets you should feed your dog varies depending on their weight, age, activity level, and individual metabolism. Consult our Feeding Calculator to determine the proper daily amount for your dog, or follow the general guidelines as found on our product packaging.

How should I store Freeze-Dried Raw Nuggets Dog Food?

Before rehydration: Store the freeze-dried nuggets in a cool, dry place. After rehydration: Refrigerate any unused portions and use them within five days to maintain freshness.

How do I prepare Freeze-Dried Raw Nuggets for my dog?

To prepare our Freeze-Dried Raw Nuggets for your dog: 1. Crumble the desired number of nuggets into your dog's bowl. 2. Hydrate by adding warm water, Primal Bone Broth, or Primal Raw Goat Milk. We recommend one tablespoon of liquid per nugget. 3. Serve and enjoy!Freeze-Dried Raw Nuggets can be served as a full meal or used as a topper or mix-in with your dog’s current diet. Serve in stainless steel bowls, as materials like plastic and porcelain can harbor bacteria over time.

Where is this product made?

Primal Pet Foods' Freeze-Dried Raw Nuggets Dog Food is crafted in the USA using raw meat from premium protein sources raised without steroids or added hormones.

Can I mix this with my dog's kibble?

Yes, you can mix Freeze-Dried Raw Nuggets Dog Food with your dog’s kibble or other processed foods. In fact, many pet owners use our freeze-dried raw nuggets as a topper to introduce raw nutrition into their dog's diet.