Primal Chicken & Salmon Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Cat Food, 5.5-oz bag

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  • 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.

Ingredient Information

Feeding Instructions

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About Primal Freeze-Dried Feline Nuggets

Raw Feeding Made Easy

Primal Freeze-Dried Raw Nuggets provide all the benefits of a raw food diet in an easy-to-use, shelf-stable form. Each recipe provides complete and balanced nutrition—just portion out and rehydrate for a delicious meal with real benefits you’ll notice in your cat!

Whole Food Nutrition

Primal recipes are crafted with fresh, responsibly sourced protein and organic fruits and vegetables. They are chock full of real, whole food nutrition, with no synthetic vitamins or minerals or artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.

Ready to Serve Freeze-Dried Nuggets

Easy as 1-2-3!

1. Portion Nuggets

2. Hydrate

3. Serve

Why Raw?

Superior Digestibility

Raw foods are nearly 100% digestible, which allows for better nutrient absorption. This helps ensure that your cat gets more of the healthy nutrients she needs to thrive!

Reduced stool volume, healthy weight, healthy skin and coat, clear eyes, oral health.

Small Change, Big Impact

Adding fresh food to your cat’s diet can help her lead a happier, healthier life! From improved digestion to healthier skin and coat, even a little raw goes a long way. With Freeze-Dried Nuggets, Primal makes it easier than ever to serve your feline fresh, raw goodness at every meal.

Highest Quality Ingredients

Primal only sources ingredients from partners who are committed to the humane, ethical treatment of each animal. Freeze-Dried Nuggets are made with responsibly sourced proteins and certified organic fruits and vegetables, so both you and your pet can feel good about every meal. Whole-food nutrition means your pet can enjoy real meats and produce free from:

  • Synthetic supplements, preservatives or additives
  • Corn, wheat and soy
  • Lentils and legumes
  • Grains and gluten

Ethically sustainably sourced proteins.  Certified organic produce.

About Primal Pet Foods

Primal Pet Foods was founded with the goal of improving pets’ quality of life and overall health and happiness through real whole food nutrition. From complete and balanced diets to nutritious supplemental foods and treats, Primal makes foods that mimic your pet’s natural diet in the wild using only the best ingredients. Since 2001, Primal has been committed to elevating the health of pets and giving them the great taste and nutrition they deserve.

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Questions & Answers

25 Customer Questions


Are there any ingredients from China ?

Answer by ChewyNov 07, 2019
Primal products are made in the United States. They source their lamb and venison from New Zealand, rabbit from France, and a few of their supplement-ingredients are sourced from Iceland, Northern Europe, and Japan. Everything else is sourced in the USA and all ingredients are USDA edible-grade.

What does the “warm” symbol on the bag mean?

Answer by ChewyJun 25, 2019
Primal's holistic veterinary community asked that they provide a food energetics guide on their packaging. Their food energetics information is based on Chinese theory medicine. According to Chinese medicine, each food plays a role in warming or cooling the body during digestion. For those consumers who subscribe to the theory of protein temperatures, they provide an indication of hot (H), warming (W), neutral (N), and cooling (C) proteins on their packaging.

How much Taurine is in your cat food products? In addition, is it okay for kittens?

Answer by ChewyMar 19, 2018
Taurine 0.65% min. For kittens and pregnant or lactating females: Divide total daily feeding portion into 3-4 meals.

What is the Phosphorus content DMA ... thanks!

Answer by ChewyOct 10, 2018
This variety contains 1.59% Phosphorus on a dry matter basis.

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506 Ratings

412 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sheree on Nov 13, 2025

Saved from all these cans

I like that I can leave this food out for my cats so they can nibble on it when they want. Also, I'm not having to open cans and deal with all that. Nor is it dried

I like that I can leave this food out for my cats so they can nibble on it when they want. Also, I'm not having to open cans and deal with all that. Nor is it dried kibble that isn't so healthy for them. Clean up is so simple


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By El12 on Oct 27, 2025

The original Primal chicken and salmon

This new chicken and salmon seems different compared to the original packaging that is used to order. The new one is too tough! I have to use a hammer to smash it

This new chicken and salmon seems different compared to the original packaging that is used to order. The new one is too tough! I have to use a hammer to smash it before mixing with soft food or dry nuggets.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Charly on Aug 10, 2025

Ownership change maybe, but quality went down.

This has been my main brand since I was introduced to it back in 2011 or 2012. Sadly when the packaging changed, so did the formula. I don't have a picky eater at

This has been my main brand since I was introduced to it back in 2011 or 2012. Sadly when the packaging changed, so did the formula. I don't have a picky eater at all. So when the new Turkey formula arrived, and he would not eat it, I knew something had changed. The list of ingredients appears the same overall, but the new packaging shows that certain things have been moved around from what they were, which changes the composition and formula. The other thing is that Primal had amazing customer service by phone. They always answered or called back, and even wanted the batch numbers of any bag that had lesser quality or was over processed, which would happen every once in a while. This time when I called to inquire about the formula, I could not even get anyone to call me back let alone answer the phone. Sadly something has changed with Primal. Fortunately my cat is LOVING the Vital Essentials brand.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Beth on Aug 13, 2025

Vet-recommended food our kitties love

Our two 7-moth-old kittens are transitioning to this food from kitten food, at the recommendation of our vet. The boys are thriving as we make the switch!! One

Our two 7-moth-old kittens are transitioning to this food from kitten food, at the recommendation of our vet. The boys are thriving as we make the switch!! One of the kittens has always been under-sized and a slow grower, but he has taken off into an amazing growth pattern since switching food. And our more typical kitten has fluffed up into the most majestic beast with his long coat turning even more luxurious. And the boys love this food, eating their serving promptly so that it's easier to do scheduled feedings and monitor their individual intake as opposed to free feeding where we don't know who ate what.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Amanda on Aug 9, 2025

Our picky cat loves it

Bentley was a straight before we rescued him and most likely survived by hunting. We have had him for about nine years as an indoor/outdoor cat on a kibble diet

Bentley was a straight before we rescued him and most likely survived by hunting. We have had him for about nine years as an indoor/outdoor cat on a kibble diet with occasional treats of fresh salmon or We noticed he was hunting small animals when he was outside when we didn’t give him any meatand bringing them through the pet door on the screened in porch where he spends of his time. This real meat satisfies him, and he no longer brings hunted food on the porch.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By karen on Aug 31, 2025

Nuggets way too big!

Package instructions say “crumble nuggets.” Impossible unless you have the hand strength of an Olympic javelin thrower. Knife makes it flake i to powder and it is

Package instructions say “crumble nuggets.” Impossible unless you have the hand strength of an Olympic javelin thrower. Knife makes it flake i to powder and it is a mess to prepare. Cats are fine with tiny kibble! I never will buy this product again. Cats like it though. Just not ready to do all that work.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Bonnie on Sep 18, 2025

large nuggets. Not a fan when it comes to freeze dried raw.

I know it says that on the package. My cats love them. I just have to break them all down for them to want to eat their dinner.. Spoiled??? Um Yes!!! I wish these

I know it says that on the package. My cats love them. I just have to break them all down for them to want to eat their dinner.. Spoiled??? Um Yes!!! I wish these two packs came in little nibs. Much easier all around.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Callie on Nov 28, 2025

My Bengal cats love this

My bengals go crazy for these. I break up and soak in some water and they love it

My bengals go crazy for these. I break up and soak in some water and they love it


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Lori on Jul 6, 2025

Wouldn't let me not give it a star

My cats USED to love this food and couldn't wait to eat it. Whatever they did to it they need to change it back. It's not just one flavor BUT ALL flavors. The

My cats USED to love this food and couldn't wait to eat it. Whatever they did to it they need to change it back. It's not just one flavor BUT ALL flavors. The color changed and the smell. To me seems like they changed the oil in it likes it's greasier. Kinda like going to a restaurant and you can tell they used old oil for the fries. Please change it back.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Felicia on Dec 7, 2025

hard as a rock

hard as a rock, could even break with a hammer. bad batch?

hard as a rock, could even break with a hammer. bad batch?