Primal Chicken & Salmon Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Cat Food
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Primal Chicken & Salmon Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Cat Food offers your hungry kitty all the benefits of a safe and wholesome raw-food diet—without you having to grind, chop, measure or mix the ingredients yourself! Taking great pride to source only the best ingredients, this tasty and nutritious diet is packed with naturally derived vitamins and minerals. The high-protein ratio appeals to your feline friend’s primal diet, and it’s an excellent way to maintain a proper weight and boost overall health. And best of all, it’s a breeze to serve, thanks to the naturally preserved nuggets—just add water! The proof comes in watching him lick the bowl clean while thriving happily and healthfully.
Key Benefits- Made with antibiotic, hormone and steroid-free chicken meat and chicken organs along with real salmon.
- Incorporates certified organic produce, certified organic minerals and unrefined vitamins to fortify the complete and balanced nutrition for all life stages.
- All the benefits of a raw ancestral diet in a highly-palatable, freeze-dried form that’s fast and easy to serve.
- Optimum levels of amino acids (protein), essential fatty acids, natural-occurring enzymes and necessary vitamins and minerals supply the building blocks for healthy biological functions.
- Crafted in the USA with sustainably-sourced ingredients and contains no grain, gluten, corn, wheat or soy.
Wash all work surfaces, utensils, hands and food bowls with hot, soapy water after handling freeze-dried meats and poultry. Keep freeze-dried meats and poultry separate from other foods. Keep away from children.
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Item Number58379
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Weight14 ounces
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LifestageAdult
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Food FormFreeze-Dried
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Special DietGluten Free, Grain-Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Raw, Pea-Free
Chicken, Chicken Necks, Chicken Gizzards, Salmon, Chicken Livers, Organic Kale, Organic Squash, Organic Carrots, Organic Apples, Organic Broccoli, Cranberries, Blueberries, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Montmorillonite Clay, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Parsley, Salmon Oil, Taurine, Organic Coconut Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Organic Quinoa Sprout Powder, Dried Organic Kelp, Alfalfa, Vitamin E Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols (Natural Preservative).
Caloric Content5,679 kcal/kg, 161 kcal/oz
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 52.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 32.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 1.0% max |
| Moisture | 3.0% max |
| Ash | 12.0% max |
| Weight | Daily Feeding in Nuggets |
|---|---|
| 5-10 lbs | 2-4 |
| 10-15 lbs | 4-6 |
| 15-20 lbs | 6-8 |
| 20-25 lbs | 8-10 |
| 25-30 lbs | 10-12 |
| 30-35 lbs | 12-14 |
| 35 lbs & Above | 14+ |
This Feeding Chart is based on 2.5% Weight Maintenance and formula rotation. Your cat's activity, age, metabolism and breed may affect overall feeding quantity.
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Because of the importance of moisture in a raw diet, Primal recommends rehydrating this product with water or Primal Raw Goat Milk for optimum nutrition absorption. To rehydrate add 1 tablespoon of water or raw goat milk for every nugget, or 1/4 cup for 4 nuggets. For best rehydrating results, break nuggets into small pieces and mix thoroughly to force moisture into product.
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Feed adult cats the equivalent of 2-3% of their body weight in rehydrated food per day.
Transition slowly. Begin by mixing 1/4 parts freeze-dried to 3/4 parts current diet. Gradually increase amount of freeze-dried daily.
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Adult Cats: Divide total daily feeding portion into 2 meals.
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Kittens and pregnant or lactating females: Divide total daily feeding portion into 3-4 meals.
Freeze-Dried Raw Nutrition
Primal's freeze-dried formulas pack the nutrition of raw into dry bites that are irresistible to your kitty, but easy on you. By removing moisture, Primal makes feeding raw versatile and uncomplicated—simply add water to rehydrate and serve, or feed the freeze-dried pieces dry. Use them as a topper, or serve as a balanced meal. Your feline's dinner is what you make it.
Lab-Tested, Feline-Approved
These complete and balanced recipes are formulated to meet and exceed your pet's nutritional needs with the added benefits of raw. Plus, they're laboratory tested to ensure they offer the best quality and nutrition possible. After all, Primal knows you only want the best for your best friend, and they do, too.
Whole Food Means Whole Nutrition
Using whole food ingredients, Primal creates a balanced, wholesome meal without the need for synthetic vitamins. They're the real deal—as in they only use real, unrefined, food-based ingredients. Plus, there's no denatured meat or poultry products, either. Just delicious, USDA inspected, antibiotic- and steroid-free meats and poultry your pal will beg for.
Clean, Wholesome Ingredients
Primal crafts these delicious bites without the use of steroids, antibiotics or added hormones. They're proud to source from trusted ranchers for the health of your feline, and won't include any ingredients from China. Plus, they're made with no grains, gluten, corn, wheat or soy. Even kitties with discerning palates can enjoy!
Organic Squash:
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, rich in vitamins A and C and high in carotenoid antioxidants.
Cranberries & Blueberries:
Loaded with antioxidants for immune system support and urinary tract health.
Organic Pumpkin Seeds:
Natural source of zinc and manganese and the full spectrum of vitamin E antioxidants.
Organic Sunflower Seeds:
Whole food source of vitamin E and loaded with antioxidants to help defend against free radicals.
Organic Coconut Oil:
Excellent source of short- and medium-chain fatty acids for a healthy coat and skin.
Global Flavors Made at Home
Primal freeze-dried recipes are made in the USA and packed with ingredients from around the globe—including the USA, New Zealand, France and Spain. Best of all, each of those nutritious ingredients is responsibly sourced. You'll find certified organic fruits, vegetables and supplements, and protein sources that are ethically raised, too. Because every step counts when it leads to your pet's bowl.
About Primal Pet Foods
Primal Pet Foods was founded with the goal of improving the quality of life and overall health and happiness of pets through wholesome raw foods that mimic the diet of animals in the wild. Since 2001 Primal has been committed to elevating the health of your pets. From complete and balanced diets along with supplemental foods, to their full line of nutritious treats, they use only the best ingredients because that's what your pets deserve.
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it isn’t the same quality control
By jayZ on May 16, 2020
The food is great. My babies are more active, their coats look great, my vet got me to switch twice to soft food for health reasons, and the cats coats were not as sleek, and their teeth had a lot of tarter, and they were more sedentary. So why 3 stars? The food has become very inconsistent. Over dry bricks that are hard to break, and finally a whole bag that was yellow green, and smelled like formaldehyde. I am in the process of investigating another raw food.
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Great food topper
By fosterkittens on May 26, 2020 Top 500 Contributor
I had one cat who was very picky and wasn't really eating his wet food so someone recommended this as a food topper. I've been using it now for almost two years and it works so well, the cats come running over for their meals. The bag is kind of pricey but because I just use it as a topper it lasts a pretty long time so it's worth it for me.
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My cats hate it
By Kaii on Apr 28, 2020
These freeze dried nuggets are disgusting. Both of my cats refuse to eat them. My male cat grew up eating Primal nuggets, but these freeze dried ones are not a hit or with either of them. Not only do they smell funny but it looks like a bunch of grey slop once water is added. I highly recommend not wasting the time and money to buy the Primal freeze dried nuggets. There are Primal nuggets that aren’t freeze dried, they are better quality.
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Cats like it better dry than when rehydrated
By CatMom on Apr 1, 2020
I have an elderly cat with heart disease and arthritis, so I thought I would research food and see if it helps her feel better. My first attempt at freeze dried food was this bag, Meat Mates beef, and Stella and Chewy Duck. If I feed this one dry, they all love it, but if I soak it in water, none of them will eat it at all. So weird. I actually figured it out on accident as one of the dry cubes fell on the floor and my tabby cat started biting at it and eating it. Now I break it up with a fork so there are bite size pieces and feed it dry. The Meat Mates is my favorite texture, it's small little pellet size makes it easy to rehydrate and easy for the cats to eat. STella and Chewy has great I have an elderly cat with heart disease and arthritis, so I thought I would research food and see if it helps her feel better. My first attempt at freeze dried food was this bag, Meat Mates beef, and Stella and Chewy Duck. If I feed this one dry, they all love it, but if I soak it in water, none of them will eat it at all. So weird. I actually figured it out on accident as one of the dry cubes fell on the floor and my tabby cat started biting at it and eating it. Now I break it up with a fork so there are bite size pieces and feed it dry. The Meat Mates is my favorite texture, it's small little pellet size makes it easy to rehydrate and easy for the cats to eat. STella and Chewy has great ingredients, but the morsels are firm and compact and even with water, I still have to use a fork and knife to cut them into smaller bites.... … more
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Great raw food
By Pamela on Apr 23, 2020
I just started my elder cat in this as she exhibited IBS and was getting a large midriff. This raw food was perfect. She lost the weight/obstruction and started to appear more agile/flexible. She is a different cat now. I will continue this product for sure.
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Primal is the best!
By Colleen on Apr 27, 2020
My cats love this food! I have 6 cats. I can’t afford to feed them Primal for every meal but I do give them this a few times a week. It definitely has made a difference. I highly recommend the chicken and salmon and the turkey.
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Cats Eat it
By Mayy on Jun 11, 2020
Primal is kind of a pain to fix up for your cats, but it's good for them and mine eat it up so I can't complain.
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Don't bother
By CarolM on Mar 28, 2020
We have 6 cats. They ALL sniffed this food and looked at me like I was flippin' nuts. One even hissed at the bowl! They are not picky eaters. I rotate foods to avoid problems. Unbelievable. I want to send this to a lab for testing to see what it really is.
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Cats love Primal.
By Lucy on Jul 1, 2020
I shred a piece of Primal and mix it with my cats regular food and they clean their bowls.
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My kids are particular eaters.
By The4Kids on Apr 8, 2020
Tried this dried food and all of the kids love it.The prep is easy,add water,break up the rectangle into smaller pieces and place the bowls on the floor and watch the feast.
