Primal Venison Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food
Primal Venison 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 venison 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 Number93935
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Weight14 ounces
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Breed SizeSmall Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds
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Food FormFreeze-Dried
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LifestageAdult
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Made inUnited States
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Special DietGluten Free, Grain-Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy
Venison, Venison Hearts, Venison Livers, Ground Venison Bones, Organic Collard Greens, Organic Squash, Organic Green Beans, Cranberries, Blueberries, Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Montmorillonite Clay, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Cilantro, Organic Ginger, Sardine Oil, Alfalfa, Dried Organic Kelp, Organic Quinoa Sprout Powder, Organic Coconut Oil, Vitamin E Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols (Natural Preservative).
Caloric Content5,296 kcal/kg, 150 kcal/oz
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 59.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 28.0% min |
| Crude Fiber | 4.0% max |
| Moisture | 4.0% max |
| Ash | 6.0% max |
| Weight | Daily Feeding in Nuggets |
|---|---|
| 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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Great Taste Delivered!
By Jewel on Feb 1, 2019
The assorted flavors of these freeze-dried nuggets are wonderful. My 2 Borzoi love them ALL. They definitely look forward to their dinner....a real change...and a delight to know that they are being fed the best nutrition for their health.
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Best one of the brand
By Trainer on Jan 1, 2019
My miniature schnauzer has tried 2 other flavors and was so so about them. This Venison one he seems to like the most. He is a picky eater and we have to mix each with other frozen or freeze dried dog foods.
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Healthy food but hard to break up
By Jfishy88 on Sep 20, 2018
Unlike the other Primal Nuggets, the venison have a much harder consistency making them very difficult to break up and I have to let them rehydrate throughout the day or they do not absorb the water/goats milk as well. These are not as convenient as the other proteins available but we still use them in the rotation since the benefits of Venison for my allergy pup outweighs the little extra work and planning ahead.
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Great food!
By Nancy on Nov 14, 2018
Both my dogs are crazy about this food! I sprinkle it on top of their regular kibble and they devour it!!! Love!!!
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My dog loved this food!
By hodsonpets on Oct 14, 2018
Great food, but too expensive to feed your dog daily! Only lasts for a few days refrigerated, so recommend as an occasional treat.
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Buy a sledge hammer first.
By SlavetoShihTzus on Jun 15, 2018
I rotate my proteins to avoid allergies so I thought well, venison will be good for a change. Do NOT waste your money on the venison. I cannot crumble it by hand to rehydrate, I took it to the garage, laid it on the floor and hit the bag repeatedly with a hammer...nothing but still-huge hunks that simply will NOT rehydrate. I next put the broken hunks in hot water, the outside got so slimy I couldn't hold on to it to attempt to crumble and even if I could have gotten it to soften after a long soak and pushy dogs wanting dinner I would have ended up pouring nutrients down the drain in the excess water it took. I love the Duck formula, the bag of Turkey and Sardines seems fine since I was able I rotate my proteins to avoid allergies so I thought well, venison will be good for a change. Do NOT waste your money on the venison. I cannot crumble it by hand to rehydrate, I took it to the garage, laid it on the floor and hit the bag repeatedly with a hammer...nothing but still-huge hunks that simply will NOT rehydrate. I next put the broken hunks in hot water, the outside got so slimy I couldn't hold on to it to attempt to crumble and even if I could have gotten it to soften after a long soak and pushy dogs wanting dinner I would have ended up pouring nutrients down the drain in the excess water it took. I love the Duck formula, the bag of Turkey and Sardines seems fine since I was able to break it without actually opening the bag but this venison? Forget it. It's too much money to throw away a new bag but I have no clue what else I can do to make it useable, maybe run over it? The Pork is the same way only I have been able to smash it with a hammer before I quit using it, too. This is no reflection on Chewy, I love Chewy, this review is just for Primal's totally useless Venison (and Pork). … more
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Too hard. Wouldn’t hydrate.
By Mushmouse on Jul 15, 2018
Spent $40 and couldn’t even feed it to my dogs. It’s very hard and wouldn’t hydrate. I tried to manipulate it before I hydrated bc I saw someone recommended that, but it didn’t work for me. $40 down the drain.
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Great product.
By Shana on Feb 15, 2018 Top 250 Contributor
Great product and ingredients and love that it ONLY contains one protein as it's protein source..one of the few out there that does. I gave it 4 stars only because I would love to find a product that is freeze dried that has only venison with no other ingredients or VERY minimal at least..our allergy prone dog who can tolerate venison as one of her few proteins she can have, had a reaction to sometime in this formula and therefore we were not able to use it..we thankfully have another dog who can eat anything, so it was not a total waste. Also, as a side note, this formula is HARD, like mini little bricks, it does not crumble easy or absorb water well. Not a huge issue but something to be aware Great product and ingredients and love that it ONLY contains one protein as it's protein source..one of the few out there that does. I gave it 4 stars only because I would love to find a product that is freeze dried that has only venison with no other ingredients or VERY minimal at least..our allergy prone dog who can tolerate venison as one of her few proteins she can have, had a reaction to sometime in this formula and therefore we were not able to use it..we thankfully have another dog who can eat anything, so it was not a total waste. Also, as a side note, this formula is HARD, like mini little bricks, it does not crumble easy or absorb water well. Not a huge issue but something to be aware of. But again, the ingredients, for most dogs, can't be beat and I would recommend this product. … more
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No so much
By Pain on May 22, 2018
These are extremely difficult to cut! They are SO hard, even if you soak them in a little bit of water first.
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frenchie staple
By Ears on Jan 28, 2018
Quality food and quality ingredients. You pay for what you get here. We do mix with quality dry kibble food to help with the cost. You can mix the choices without fear of stomach upset. Favorite is venison then rabbit then lamb then duck. All are excellent but the top two offer higher protein. Our dog loves it dry in smaller chunks with good clean fresh water next to it.
