10 Best Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Foods 2025: According to Reviews | Chewy

The 10 Best Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Foods

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How we created this freeze-dried raw cat food list

We leveraged input from our veterinarians and artificial intelligence to identify key considerations to help you find the best freeze-dried raw cat 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 raw cat foods.

Key freeze-dried raw cat food considerations

Digestibility

Ingredients

Nutritional Value

Palatability

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Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag

Stella & Chewy's Chick Chick Chicken Dinner Morsels Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 18-oz bag

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
1,467
$46.99Chewy Price
($2.62/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.2/5
Great

Ingredients

4.2/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.2/5
Great

Is this freeze-dried raw cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken with Ground Bone Chicken Liver, Chicken Gizzard, Pumpkin Seed, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate

Special Diet

Grain-Free, Gluten Free, Limited Ingredient Diet, Raw...

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry
2
Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Meals Grain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Cat Food, 25-oz bag
Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Meals Grain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Cat Food, 25-oz bag
Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Meals Grain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Cat Food, 25-oz bag
Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Meals Grain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Cat Food, 25-oz bag
Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Meals Grain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Cat Food, 25-oz bag
Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Meals Grain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Cat Food, 25-oz bag
Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Meals Grain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Cat Food, 25-oz bag
Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Meals Grain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Cat Food, 25-oz bag
Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Meals Grain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Cat Food, 25-oz bag

Instinct Freeze-Dried Raw Meals Grain-Free Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Cat Food, 25-oz bag

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
565
$54.46Chewy Price
($2.18/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Ingredients

4.4/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.2/5
Great

Is this freeze-dried raw cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken (including Ground Chicken Bone), Chicken Liver, Chicken Heart, Montmorillonite Clay, Ground Flaxseed

Special Diet

High-Protein, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Gluten Free, Pea-Free...

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry
3
Nulo FreeStyle Chicken & Salmon Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 5.5-oz bag
Nulo FreeStyle Chicken & Salmon Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 5.5-oz bag
Nulo FreeStyle Chicken & Salmon Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 5.5-oz bag
Nulo FreeStyle Chicken & Salmon Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 5.5-oz bag
Nulo FreeStyle Chicken & Salmon Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 5.5-oz bag
Nulo FreeStyle Chicken & Salmon Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 5.5-oz bag
Nulo FreeStyle Chicken & Salmon Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 5.5-oz bag

Nulo FreeStyle Chicken & Salmon Recipe Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 5.5-oz bag

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
261
$19.99Chewy Price
($3.64/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.2/5
Great

Ingredients

4.1/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.3/5
Great

Palatability

4.1/5
Great

Is this freeze-dried raw cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Salmon, Chicken Necks, Chicken Liver, Chicken Hearts

Special Diet

Grain-Free, High-Protein, Low Glycemic, No Corn No Wheat No Soy...

Food Flavor

Chicken, Salmon, Poultry, Seafood & Fish
4
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Rabbit Mini Patties Entree Cat Food, 8-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Rabbit Mini Patties Entree Cat Food, 8-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Rabbit Mini Patties Entree Cat Food, 8-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Rabbit Mini Patties Entree Cat Food, 8-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Rabbit Mini Patties Entree Cat Food, 8-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Rabbit Mini Patties Entree Cat Food, 8-oz bag

Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Rabbit Mini Patties Entree Cat Food, 8-oz bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
154
$31.99Chewy Price
($4.00/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.5/5
Great

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.6/5
Excellent

Palatability

4.5/5
Great

Is this freeze-dried raw cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

Adult, All Lifestages

Top Ingredients

Rabbit, Rabbit Liver, Rabbit Heart, Rabbit Kidney, Rabbit Lung

Special Diet

High-Protein, Limited Ingredient Diet, Raw, Gluten Free...

Food Flavor

Meat, Rabbit
5
Feline Natural New Zealand Chicken & Lamb Feast Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 11-oz bag
Feline Natural New Zealand Chicken & Lamb Feast Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 11-oz bag
Feline Natural New Zealand Chicken & Lamb Feast Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 11-oz bag
Feline Natural New Zealand Chicken & Lamb Feast Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 11-oz bag
Feline Natural New Zealand Chicken & Lamb Feast Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 11-oz bag
Feline Natural New Zealand Chicken & Lamb Feast Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 11-oz bag
Feline Natural New Zealand Chicken & Lamb Feast Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 11-oz bag
Feline Natural New Zealand Chicken & Lamb Feast Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 11-oz bag
Feline Natural New Zealand Chicken & Lamb Feast Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 11-oz bag

Feline Natural New Zealand Chicken & Lamb Feast Grain-Free Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 11-oz bag

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
256
$38.99Chewy Price
($3.55/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Ingredients

4.3/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.2/5
Great

Is this freeze-dried raw cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Lamb, Lamb Heart, Lamb Liver, Lamb Lung

Special Diet

Gluten Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, High-Protein, Pea-Free...

Food Flavor

Lamb, Chicken, Poultry, Meat
6
Smallbatch Pets Non-GMO Chicken Meal Bites Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 10-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Non-GMO Chicken Meal Bites Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 10-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Non-GMO Chicken Meal Bites Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 10-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Non-GMO Chicken Meal Bites Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 10-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Non-GMO Chicken Meal Bites Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 10-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Non-GMO Chicken Meal Bites Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 10-oz bag
Smallbatch Pets Non-GMO Chicken Meal Bites Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 10-oz bag

Smallbatch Pets Non-GMO Chicken Meal Bites Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 10-oz bag

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
33
$27.99Chewy Price
($2.80/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Value

4.5/5
Great

Palatability

4.2/5
Great

Is this freeze-dried raw cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Stages

Top Ingredients

Chicken (with Ground Bone), Chicken, Chicken Hearts, Chicken Gizzards, Chicken Livers

Special Diet

Raw, Organic, Natural, Limited Ingredient Diet

Food Flavor

Poultry, Chicken
7
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Solutions Digestive Support Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 7.5-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Solutions Digestive Support Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 7.5-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Solutions Digestive Support Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 7.5-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Solutions Digestive Support Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 7.5-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Solutions Digestive Support Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 7.5-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Solutions Digestive Support Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 7.5-oz bag
Stella & Chewy's Stella's Solutions Digestive Support Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 7.5-oz bag

Stella & Chewy's Stella's Solutions Digestive Support Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food, 7.5-oz bag

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
188
$22.99Chewy Price
($3.07/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.5/5
Great

Ingredients

4.4/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.4/5
Great

Is this freeze-dried raw cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Liver, Pumpkin, Chicken Heart, Chicken Gizzard

Special Diet

Gluten Free, Grain-Free, High-Protein, Pea-Free...

Food Flavor

Chicken, Poultry
8
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Rabbit Entree & Mixer Cat Food Crunchy Nibs, 12-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Rabbit Entree & Mixer Cat Food Crunchy Nibs, 12-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Rabbit Entree & Mixer Cat Food Crunchy Nibs, 12-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Rabbit Entree & Mixer Cat Food Crunchy Nibs, 12-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Rabbit Entree & Mixer Cat Food Crunchy Nibs, 12-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Rabbit Entree & Mixer Cat Food Crunchy Nibs, 12-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Rabbit Entree & Mixer Cat Food Crunchy Nibs, 12-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Rabbit Entree & Mixer Cat Food Crunchy Nibs, 12-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Rabbit Entree & Mixer Cat Food Crunchy Nibs, 12-oz bag

Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Rabbit Entree & Mixer Cat Food Crunchy Nibs, 12-oz bag

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
217
$47.99Chewy Price
($4.00/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.3/5
Great

Ingredients

4.3/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.3/5
Great

Palatability

3.9/5
Good

Is this freeze-dried raw cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Rabbit, Rabbit Liver, Rabbit Heart, Rabbit Kidney, Rabbit Lung

Special Diet

Gluten Free, Grain-Free, Limited Ingredient Diet, Pea-Free...

Food Flavor

Rabbit, Meat
9
Primal Venison Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 14-oz bag
Primal Venison Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 14-oz bag
Primal Venison Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 14-oz bag
Primal Venison Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 14-oz bag
Primal Venison Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 14-oz bag
Primal Venison Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 14-oz bag
Primal Venison Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 14-oz bag

Primal Venison Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 14-oz bag

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
130
$51.91Chewy Price
($3.71/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.3/5
Great

Ingredients

4.2/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.2/5
Great

Palatability

4.0/5
Great

Is this freeze-dried raw cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Venison (with ground bone), Venison Liver, Organic Kale, Organic Squash, Organic Apples

Special Diet

Gluten Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Raw, Pea-Free...

Food Flavor

Venison, Meat
10
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Entree & Mixer Soft Nibs Cat Food, 12-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Entree & Mixer Soft Nibs Cat Food, 12-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Entree & Mixer Soft Nibs Cat Food, 12-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Entree & Mixer Soft Nibs Cat Food, 12-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Entree & Mixer Soft Nibs Cat Food, 12-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Entree & Mixer Soft Nibs Cat Food, 12-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Entree & Mixer Soft Nibs Cat Food, 12-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Entree & Mixer Soft Nibs Cat Food, 12-oz bag
Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Entree & Mixer Soft Nibs Cat Food, 12-oz bag

Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Entree & Mixer Soft Nibs Cat Food, 12-oz bag

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
18
$33.98Chewy Price
($2.84/oz)
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Our ratings

Digestibility

4.2/5
Great

Ingredients

4.4/5
Great

Nutritional Value

4.4/5
Great

Palatability

4.4/5
Great

Is this freeze-dried raw cat food right for my pet?

Lifestage

All Lifestages

Top Ingredients

Chicken With Bone, Chicken Liver, Chicken Heart, Fish Oil, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative)

Special Diet

Raw

Food Flavor

Poultry, Chicken