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, Natural
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 Content4,514 kcal/kg, 128 kcal/oz
Guaranteed Analysis | |
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Crude Protein | 49.0% min |
Crude Fat | 26.0% min |
Crude Fiber | 2.0% max |
Moisture | 8.0% max |
Weight | Daily Feeding in Nuggets |
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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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Cats love it but recommended amounts are way too low
By Angel on Jan 13, 2021
We fed our cats double the recommended daily for only nugget diet, but still, the vet said they were underweight. We gave them extra and are supplementing with some instinct raw infused kibble and they act and appear much fuller. My cats go crazy for this food at breakfast and dinner, and they eat it all!
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If it doesn't taste good what good is it?
By dabr on Dec 5, 2020
This may be the "healthiest" food for cats, and the ingredient list is near perfect, but neither of my cats will touch it. I've tried the three ways the directions list to moisten - water, goat milk, or broth. Nope. They look at me like I'm trying to kill them! AND This stuff was EXPENSIVE!
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won't eat it
By jude on Jan 26, 2021
My cats were eating the Primal Nuggets for my dogs so I bought these for them and they won't touch it.
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My 2 cats loves this
By oreo on Nov 18, 2020
My two cat loves this but this does need to break it down, another thing is I tried the adding water to it as instructed but my cats did not like that.
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Why are most of you adding water?
By Randolph on Aug 21, 2020
I looked at the reviews and noticed most of you are adding plain water. Since you're paying top dollar for some of the best cat food available, Why aren't you rehydrating these nuggets with a premium liquid like warm bone broth or raw milk? I'm giving these nuggets to my 12 yo black persian who requires a premium quality diet. I once tried to rehydrate these with only water, but that was a bust. Unless we're talking about a starving cat, premium / home made bone broth or raw milk is the only way to satisfy their taste buds, really, and it's healthier for them; that's a member of your family - Why wouldn't you give them the best? Someone else complained that they're hard to cut; no they're I looked at the reviews and noticed most of you are adding plain water. Since you're paying top dollar for some of the best cat food available, Why aren't you rehydrating these nuggets with a premium liquid like warm bone broth or raw milk? I'm giving these nuggets to my 12 yo black persian who requires a premium quality diet. I once tried to rehydrate these with only water, but that was a bust. Unless we're talking about a starving cat, premium / home made bone broth or raw milk is the only way to satisfy their taste buds, really, and it's healthier for them; that's a member of your family - Why wouldn't you give them the best? Someone else complained that they're hard to cut; no they're not. If anything, they're like "soylent brown;" they crumble too easily. All you need is a sharp knife or cleaver, then hold the nugget firmly on the sides to cut it into further cubes. I am using Primal Nuggest as a topper for Honest Kitchen's grain free recipe (as a gravy base). I'm sure to humans this is a bizarre combination, but my black persian says, "this is my go to dinner because I finish it every time!" … more
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my cat had a soft stool after having this
By mangomama on Dec 19, 2020
my cat started having soft stool after eating this flavor. he was fine with the turkey one.
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Raw food at its worst
By Ginny on Nov 11, 2020
This freeze dried raw food is in rectangles and has to be mashed up in water. My cats do not like it.
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don't know why
By failedthesnifftest on Oct 5, 2020
Tried it dry, tried it wet, tried it with broth, tried it as topping, nothing worked.
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Great food topper
By makepetshappy on May 26, 2020 Top 1000 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.