Primal Duck Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food
Primal Duck Formula Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food offers your hungry pooch 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 canine companion’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 duck meat and organs, along with fresh ground bone for calcium supplementation.
- 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 Number60717
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Weight14 ounces
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Breed Size
Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds
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Food Form
Freeze-Dried
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Lifestage
Adult
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Made in
United States
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Special Diet
Gluten Free, Grain-Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy
Duck, Duck Necks, Duck Wings, Organic Kale, Duck Hearts, Duck Gizzards, Organic Carrots, Organic Squash, Duck Livers, Organic Broccoli, Organic Apples, Blueberries, Cranberries, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Montmorillonite Clay, Organic Parsley, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Salmon Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Quinoa Sprout Powder, Dried Organic Kelp, Alfalfa, Vitamin E Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols (Natural Preservative).
Caloric Content5,477 kcal/kg, 155 kcal/oz
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 42.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 30.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 5.0% max |
| Moisture | 3.0% max |
| Ash | 9.4% max |
| Weight | Daily Feeding in Nuggets |
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| 5-9 lbs | 2 |
| 10-19 lbs | 4 |
| 20-39 lbs | 8 |
| 40-59 lbs | 16 |
| 60-79 lbs | 24 |
| 80-99 lbs | 32 |
| 100 lbs & Above | 40 |
This Feeding Chart is based on 2.5% Weight Maintenance and formula rotation. Your dog'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 dogs 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 dogs: Divide total daily feeding portion into 2 meals.
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Puppies 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 pup, 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 canine'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 dog, and won't include any ingredients from China. Plus, they're made with no grains, gluten, corn, wheat or soy. Even pups 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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162 Reviews
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By Sugarmom on Aug 15, 2018 Top 1000 Contributor
This is Sugar approved. She’s a very finicky miniature poodle. We normally feed the chicken... but after reading the dog advisor reviews, we decided to switch to duck. I almost think she likes this more as she gobbled it right up. We mix this with the honest company goats milk. It’s the only way she really enjoys it. Plus we don’t mind the added benefits of the milk! It’s also worth noting that the blocks were not crumbled and broken. Was worried when I read other reviews... Thanks for the fast shipping chewy!
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By Jeannie on Sep 8, 2018
Our dogs have been healthier and more energetic since switching to this food. We rotate between duck, lamb, and turkey, and they lick their bowls clean. We have four dogs and my husband is cheap and won't let me feed them just this because it's so expensive so I also use a little bit of Castor and Pollux organic kibble and just give them a bit fewer Primal nuggets per day. I rehydrate with warm water and sometimes with Primal broth mixed with water. I also add probiotics from Adored Beast. Our dogs love the soupy meal.
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By DogGrammie on Aug 13, 2018
My dogs like almost no food, but they love this! When I fed them this for the first time, my daughter stopped by and I was telling her that they liked it. She went to look in their dishes to see what it looked like - and they were both licked so clean that you couldn't tell I had fed them. It also seems to agree with their sensitive stomachs - home run!
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By Lorrie123 on Sep 18, 2018
Our vet informed us that the 3 most allergic foods are chicken, turkey and beef. We feed raw and dehydrated Primal, so let's see if the Duck or Pork work! YES, indeed it does. So pleased with the results, her coat looks great, she has stopped itching and she adores the food! Thank You!
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By Cecilia on Sep 22, 2018
My dog likes this product well enough, but about half of the nuggets are in the process of disintegrating, some more than others. I would really like to know the precise measurement (in cups or tbsps) the equivalent of a nugget so I could dish out the servings correctly.
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By Chisquare on Jan 20, 2018
We have a very picky small dog. When we first rescued her we knew we wanted to feed high quality foods and we started with kibbles. She would eat, but just not enough. We switched to raw that came frozen, but didn't love that we had to thaw it out, plus we didn't think she was getting enough moisture from it (she's not a big water drinker). Freeze dried was recommended to us and we started with the Primal freeze dried duck. She absolutely loves it!! She's maintaining a healthy weight, looks great and her poops are small and she's not straining like she did with the other foods. Definitely recommend! Do keep in mind it's very expensive and may not be practical for big dogs.
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By Dizzydoll on Aug 27, 2018
This was exactly what I needed to feed my little pup after her extensive dental surgery. It crumbled easily and rehydrated quickly. Plus, she loved it!
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By Lizzie on Jan 30, 2018
My dog gobbles up this food so quickly! I have never seen him do that before. He is not particularly food motivated and will ignore his food and refuse treats. He is 80 lbs so there is no way I can afford to feed him this food exclusively, but it has proven to be a great supplement to his kibble. He loves it so much that I have been able to use it as a training tool to get him to spend sometime inside of his crate. I can't wait for him to try every flavor!
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By Molly on Aug 14, 2017
I have two rescue Cavalier Spaniels with allergies and skin issues we switched to Primal Raw Duck, and it has helped a lot. It hasn't cured them by any means, but it has been a HUGE help. We primarily use the frozen patties at home, but these are perfect for travel or sometimes for ease if we forget to get to the store in time to defrost a patty for dinner, etc. I always keep a bag in stock for those reasons. I don't love how expensive they are; I wish the freeze-dried nuggets were far cheaper than the patties given the difference in the amount needed and because they can be a pain to get the liquid into. Still, I would recommend these to anyone entering the raw food world, either wholly I have two rescue Cavalier Spaniels with allergies and skin issues we switched to Primal Raw Duck, and it has helped a lot. It hasn't cured them by any means, but it has been a HUGE help. We primarily use the frozen patties at home, but these are perfect for travel or sometimes for ease if we forget to get to the store in time to defrost a patty for dinner, etc. I always keep a bag in stock for those reasons. I don't love how expensive they are; I wish the freeze-dried nuggets were far cheaper than the patties given the difference in the amount needed and because they can be a pain to get the liquid into. Still, I would recommend these to anyone entering the raw food world, either wholly or as a topper! … more
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By Diamond on Jun 28, 2018
I love chewy.com for the speedy service and convenience of delivery to my door. But lately my products were not fresh. It even smelled stale. I don't how long they are stored but my dog has not been eating the raw food and these were her favorite. I will rethink my next order of the raw or dry foods. The can foods are okay.
