10 Best Freeze-Dried Dog Foods 2026: According to Reviews | Chewy

The 10 Best Freeze-Dried Dog Foods

Sometimes you need an easy, flexible option at your dog's mealtime. Freeze-dried dog foods are easy to store and serve, while still offering rich, concentrated flavor dogs enjoy. They can do double duty as a full meal or a mix-in, adding variety while supporting a balanced diet. Below, you'll find today's best-selling and top-rated freeze dried dog foods that Chewy pet parents, like you, love. We update this list every week, so you can be sure you're getting the timeliest product recommendations available.

Our Top Picks

How we created this freeze-dried dog food list

We leveraged input from our veterinarians and artificial intelligence to identify key considerations to help you find the best freeze-dried dog food.
We scanned thousands of customer reviews and ratings and scored each product based on its performance against each of the key considerations. We then considered how popular a product is with Chewy customers and combined that with its key consideration scores to create the list of the best freeze-dried dog foods.

Key freeze-dried dog food considerations

Ingredients

Nutritional Value

Palatability

Rehydration

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Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Meal Mixers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Meal Mixers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Meal Mixers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Meal Mixers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Meal Mixers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Meal Mixers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Meal Mixers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Meal Mixers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Meal Mixers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper, 18-oz bag

Stella & Chewy's Stella's Super Beef Meal Mixers Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper, 18-oz bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
3,260
$46.99 Chewy Price
($2.62/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.6/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Rehydration

4.5/5
Great

Is this freeze-dried dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Beef Heart, Beef Tripe

Special Diet

Raw, Gluten Free, Grain-Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy...
2
Instinct RawBoost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct RawBoost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct RawBoost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct RawBoost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct RawBoost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct RawBoost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct RawBoost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag
Instinct RawBoost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag

Instinct RawBoost Mixers Gut Health Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food Topper, 5.5-oz bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
1,951
$15.19 Chewy Price
($2.77/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.7/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.6/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Rehydration

4.5/5
Great

Is this freeze-dried dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Liver, Pumpkin Seeds, Chicken Heart, Dried Pumpkin

Special Diet

High-Protein, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Raw, Pea-Free...
3
Ultimate Pet Nutrition Nutra Complete Premium Beef Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 16-oz bag
Ultimate Pet Nutrition Nutra Complete Premium Beef Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 16-oz bag
Ultimate Pet Nutrition Nutra Complete Premium Beef Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 16-oz bag
Ultimate Pet Nutrition Nutra Complete Premium Beef Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 16-oz bag
Ultimate Pet Nutrition Nutra Complete Premium Beef Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 16-oz bag

Ultimate Pet Nutrition Nutra Complete Premium Beef Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 16-oz bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
1,789
$38.99 Chewy Price
($2.44/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.6/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Rehydration

4.4/5
Great

Is this freeze-dried dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Adult, All Lifestages

Top Ingredients

Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Flaxseed, Dried Kelp

Special Diet

High-Protein, Grain-Free, Chicken-Free, Limited Ingredient Diet...
4
Wellness CORE Bowl Boosters Bare Turkey Freeze-Dried Dog Food Mixer or Topper, 4-oz bag
Wellness CORE Bowl Boosters Bare Turkey Freeze-Dried Dog Food Mixer or Topper, 4-oz bag
Wellness CORE Bowl Boosters Bare Turkey Freeze-Dried Dog Food Mixer or Topper, 4-oz bag
Wellness CORE Bowl Boosters Bare Turkey Freeze-Dried Dog Food Mixer or Topper, 4-oz bag
Wellness CORE Bowl Boosters Bare Turkey Freeze-Dried Dog Food Mixer or Topper, 4-oz bag
Wellness CORE Bowl Boosters Bare Turkey Freeze-Dried Dog Food Mixer or Topper, 4-oz bag

Wellness CORE Bowl Boosters Bare Turkey Freeze-Dried Dog Food Mixer or Topper, 4-oz bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
717
$8.98 Chewy Price
($2.25/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.6/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Rehydration

4.5/5
Great

Is this freeze-dried dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Turkey Hearts, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Grain-Free, Gluten Free, Limited Ingredient Diet...
5
Vital Essentials Crunchy Mini Nibs Raw Beef Entree Freeze-Dried Dog Food & Topper, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Crunchy Mini Nibs Raw Beef Entree Freeze-Dried Dog Food & Topper, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Crunchy Mini Nibs Raw Beef Entree Freeze-Dried Dog Food & Topper, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Crunchy Mini Nibs Raw Beef Entree Freeze-Dried Dog Food & Topper, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Crunchy Mini Nibs Raw Beef Entree Freeze-Dried Dog Food & Topper, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Crunchy Mini Nibs Raw Beef Entree Freeze-Dried Dog Food & Topper, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Crunchy Mini Nibs Raw Beef Entree Freeze-Dried Dog Food & Topper, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Crunchy Mini Nibs Raw Beef Entree Freeze-Dried Dog Food & Topper, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Crunchy Mini Nibs Raw Beef Entree Freeze-Dried Dog Food & Topper, 25-oz bag

Vital Essentials Crunchy Mini Nibs Raw Beef Entree Freeze-Dried Dog Food & Topper, 25-oz bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
863
$60.99 Chewy Price
($2.44/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.5/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.6/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.4/5
Great

Rehydration

4.4/5
Great

Is this freeze-dried dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Beef, Beef Heart, Beef Liver, Beef Lung, Beef Fat

Special Diet

Gluten Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Raw, Chicken-Free...
6
BIXBI Rawbble Beef Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 26-oz bag
BIXBI Rawbble Beef Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 26-oz bag
BIXBI Rawbble Beef Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 26-oz bag
BIXBI Rawbble Beef Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 26-oz bag
BIXBI Rawbble Beef Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 26-oz bag
BIXBI Rawbble Beef Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 26-oz bag
BIXBI Rawbble Beef Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 26-oz bag

BIXBI Rawbble Beef Recipe Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 26-oz bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
322
$54.00 Chewy Price
($2.08/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.5/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.5/5
Great

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Rehydration

4.3/5
Great

Is this freeze-dried dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Adult, All Lifestages

Top Ingredients

Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Beef Bone, Dried Pumpkin

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Limited Ingredient Diet, Gluten Free, Grain-Free
7
Smallbatch Pets Turkey Freeze-Dried Raw Sliders Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Turkey Freeze-Dried Raw Sliders Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Turkey Freeze-Dried Raw Sliders Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Turkey Freeze-Dried Raw Sliders Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Turkey Freeze-Dried Raw Sliders Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Turkey Freeze-Dried Raw Sliders Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Turkey Freeze-Dried Raw Sliders Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 25-oz bag

Smallbatch Pets Turkey Freeze-Dried Raw Sliders Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 25-oz bag

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
204
$66.99 Chewy Price
($2.68/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.6/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.3/5
Great

Rehydration

4.3/5
Great

Is this freeze-dried dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Small Breeds, All Breeds

Lifestage

Adult, All Lifestages

Top Ingredients

Turkey (With Ground Bone), Turkey, Turkey Livers, Turkey Gizzards, Turkey Hearts

Special Diet

Raw, Organic, Natural, Limited Ingredient Diet...
8
Pupford Good Dog Food Beef Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Pupford Good Dog Food Beef Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Pupford Good Dog Food Beef Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Pupford Good Dog Food Beef Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Pupford Good Dog Food Beef Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Pupford Good Dog Food Beef Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Pupford Good Dog Food Beef Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Pupford Good Dog Food Beef Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag

Pupford Good Dog Food Beef Recipe Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
212
$49.99 Chewy Price
($2.00/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.9/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.9/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.7/5
Excellent

Rehydration

4.7/5
Excellent

Is this freeze-dried dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages

Top Ingredients

Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Lung, Beef Heart, Beef Kidney

Special Diet

Chicken-Free, Grain-Free, Natural, Raw
9
Halo Meal Bites Beef Recipe Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Halo Meal Bites Beef Recipe Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Halo Meal Bites Beef Recipe Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Halo Meal Bites Beef Recipe Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Halo Meal Bites Beef Recipe Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag

Halo Meal Bites Beef Recipe Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
435
$39.99 Chewy Price
($2.86/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.7/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.7/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.7/5
Excellent

Rehydration

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this freeze-dried dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Beef, Beef Heart, Beef Liver, Beef Lung, Beef Kidney

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, High-Protein, Grain-Free, Raw
10
Primal Raw Pronto Beef Recipe Dog Freeze-Dried Food, 25-oz bag
Primal Raw Pronto Beef Recipe Dog Freeze-Dried Food, 25-oz bag
Primal Raw Pronto Beef Recipe Dog Freeze-Dried Food, 25-oz bag
Primal Raw Pronto Beef Recipe Dog Freeze-Dried Food, 25-oz bag
Primal Raw Pronto Beef Recipe Dog Freeze-Dried Food, 25-oz bag
Primal Raw Pronto Beef Recipe Dog Freeze-Dried Food, 25-oz bag
Primal Raw Pronto Beef Recipe Dog Freeze-Dried Food, 25-oz bag
Primal Raw Pronto Beef Recipe Dog Freeze-Dried Food, 25-oz bag

Primal Raw Pronto Beef Recipe Dog Freeze-Dried Food, 25-oz bag

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
278
$58.48 Chewy Price
($2.34/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.5/5
Great

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Rehydration

4.3/5
Great

Is this freeze-dried dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Beef (with ground bone), Beef Livers, Organic Carrots, Organic Squash, Organic Kale

Special Diet

High-Protein, Raw, Human-Grade, No Corn No Wheat No Soy...

Frequently Asked Questions about Freeze-Dried Dog Foods

What is freeze-dried dog food?

Freeze-dried dog food is minimally processed dog food that has undergone a freeze-drying process for preservation. The process involves extracting moisture from the food under very cold temperatures. Freeze-drying dog food makes it shelf stable without excessive processing or heat, which can rob raw ingredients of healthy nutrients.

How long does freeze-dried dog food last?

Freeze-dried dog food usually lasts unopened for a year or more but check the product package for an expiration date. Once opened, freeze-dried dog food usually stays good for about a month when properly stored.

Is freeze-dried food better for dogs?

Freeze-dried food can be better for dogs, but recipes vary. Freeze-drying dog food generally helps preserve nutrients and natural flavors much better than cooking. This can result in healthier, easier to digest and more palatable meals for your pup. Since recipes vary, however, be sure to check the ingredients and nutritional profile of any freeze-dried food you are considering. Your vet can provide good guidance and help you decide which freeze-dried food might be best for your dog.