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The 10 Best Freeze-Dried Dog Foods

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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
2,187
$44.99Chewy Price
($2.50/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.5/5
Great

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

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

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

Special Diet

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

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

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
1,376
$15.99Chewy Price
($2.91/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.7/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.6/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.4/5
Great

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

Chicken (including Ground Chicken Bone), Chicken Liver, Pumpkinseeds, Chicken Heart, Dried Pumpkin

Special Diet

High-Protein, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Raw, Pea-Free...
3
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Entree & Mixer Dog Food Crunchy Mini Nibs, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Entree & Mixer Dog Food Crunchy Mini Nibs, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Entree & Mixer Dog Food Crunchy Mini Nibs, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Entree & Mixer Dog Food Crunchy Mini Nibs, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Entree & Mixer Dog Food Crunchy Mini Nibs, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Entree & Mixer Dog Food Crunchy Mini Nibs, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Entree & Mixer Dog Food Crunchy Mini Nibs, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Entree & Mixer Dog Food Crunchy Mini Nibs, 25-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Entree & Mixer Dog Food Crunchy Mini Nibs, 25-oz bag

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

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
557
$54.99Chewy Price
($2.20/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.7/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.4/5
Great

Rehydration

4.4/5
Great

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

Breed Size

Extra Small Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

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

Special Diet

Grain-Free, Gluten Free, Limited Ingredient Diet, Pea-Free...
4
Primal Beef Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Primal Beef Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Primal Beef Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Primal Beef Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Primal Beef Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Primal Beef Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Primal Beef Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Primal Beef Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag
Primal Beef Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag

Primal Beef Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
657
$34.98Chewy Price
($2.50/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.2/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.3/5
Great

Palatability

4.3/5
Great

Rehydration

4.2/5
Great

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

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Beef Hearts, Beef Livers, Ground Beef Bones, Organic Carrots, Organic Squash

Special Diet

Gluten Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Raw, Pea-Free...
5
Smallbatch Pets Beef Sliders Non-GMO Adult Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Beef Sliders Non-GMO Adult Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Beef Sliders Non-GMO Adult Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Beef Sliders Non-GMO Adult Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Beef Sliders Non-GMO Adult Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Beef Sliders Non-GMO Adult Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Beef Sliders Non-GMO Adult Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag

Smallbatch Pets Beef Sliders Non-GMO Adult Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 25-oz bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
91
$62.99Chewy Price
($2.52/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.7/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.4/5
Great

Rehydration

4.4/5
Great

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

Breed Size

Small Breeds, All Breeds

Lifestage

All Stages

Top Ingredients

Beef Hearts, Beef Livers, Beef Kidneys, Beef Bone, Organic Carrots

Special Diet

Raw, Organic, Natural, Limited Ingredient Diet
6
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

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

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
467
$8.99Chewy Price
($2.25/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.5/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.5/5
Great

Palatability

4.3/5
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

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...
7
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 4.5 out of 5 stars
183
$57.99Chewy Price
($2.24/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.4/5
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, Pumpkin

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Limited Ingredient Diet, Gluten Free, Grain-Free
8
ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food & Topper, 16-oz bag
ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food & Topper, 16-oz bag
ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food & Topper, 16-oz bag
ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food & Topper, 16-oz bag
ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food & Topper, 16-oz bag
ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food & Topper, 16-oz bag

ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Dog Food & Topper, 16-oz bag

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
156
$43.99Chewy Price
($2.75/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.3/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.7/5
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 Ground With Bone, Chicken Liver, Turkey, Whole Herring, Eggs

Special Diet

High-Protein, Gluten Free, Natural, Non-GMO...
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

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
367
$39.99Chewy Price
($2.86/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.7/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.7/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.6/5
Excellent

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 Heart, Beef Liver, Beef Lung, Beef Kidney

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, High-Protein, Grain-Free, Raw
10
Ultimate Pet Nutrition Nutra Complete Premium Beef Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 5-oz bag
Ultimate Pet Nutrition Nutra Complete Premium Beef Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 5-oz bag
Ultimate Pet Nutrition Nutra Complete Premium Beef Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 5-oz bag
Ultimate Pet Nutrition Nutra Complete Premium Beef Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 5-oz bag
Ultimate Pet Nutrition Nutra Complete Premium Beef Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 5-oz bag

Ultimate Pet Nutrition Nutra Complete Premium Beef Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 5-oz bag

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
509
$14.49Chewy Price
($2.90/oz)
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Our ratings

Ingredients

4.5/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.5/5
Great

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

Adult, All Lifestages

Top Ingredients

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

Special Diet

High-Protein, Grain-Free, Chicken-Free, Limited Ingredient Diet...

Frequently Asked Questions about Freeze-Dried Dog Foods

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.

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.

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.