Primal Venison Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food
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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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LifestageAdult
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Breed SizeSmall Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, All Breeds
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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
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 |
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| 5-10 lbs | 2-4 |
| 10-20 lbs | 4-8 |
| 20-40 lbs | 8-16 |
| 40-60 lbs | 16-24 |
| 60-80 lbs | 24-32 |
| 80-100 lbs | 32-40 |
| 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, Canine-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.
Customer Reviews
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Our dog could not tolerate this food item
By Virginia on Aug 29, 2020
Tried giving our dog one nugget of this venison formula and she vomited. Tried another nugget a couple of days later and she vomited. She loves the Primal chicken nuggets, and will eat the turkey/sardine nuggets with some reluctance, and does not throw up with those, but the venison nuggets were a no-go. Will have to throw them away.
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Not as good as other flavors
By BusterBelle on Aug 22, 2020
Have been giving my dogs Primal Nuggets for quite a while and recently want to change up a protein on them, so I picked the Venison. The Venison Nuggets were very hard to break up compared to the Turkey & Sardine that they normally have and then looks different when re-hydrated. Will never get this flavor again! Have always given Chewy good reviews.....but not this time.
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I think this is great food but none of my four will eat it
By Sharplinz on Oct 11, 2020
All four of my terriers will eat this. I am going to try the turkey and sardines next. Hope I am not wasting my money.
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Thought I would try this recipe
By Tulip on Jun 16, 2020
I have been feeding my dog the Primal Freeze dried Duck and Lamb nuggets for a long time and thought I would add the venison into her rotation. Sadly , I will not reorder this type again. rock hard to break up and hydrate. Not my favorite and not her favorite .
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Quality food
By Issy on May 28, 2020
After losing our teacup poodle to cancer and doing all the research to take care of her, you realize the value of feeding your dog quality foods from the very beginning. Primal was highly recommended and research showed a quality product. Our new Maltipoo loves the lamb
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Dog loves them, but I don’t.
By Siera on Jul 7, 2020
My girl loves venison, so she loves this food. But..it’s ROCK hard. I have to put them in a bag and break them up with a meat mallet. Same with the rabbit formula.
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This Formula has Changed
By dirtycarseats on Jan 13, 2020
The bag of venison Dehydrated Primal I just bought now has a new ingredient label and lists celery instead of green beans and rosemary extract instead of Mixed Tocopherols (natural preservative). The appearance of the nuggets is much uniform, crisp and block like, and when reconstituted looks unappealing, like mushy grey mush. The previous formula looked more like ground venison when reconstituted. The scent of this new formula has also totally changed - it now smells like a mix of mostly celery with a twist of RiceKrispies cereal, which IS weird since there isn’t any rice in it. The old formula smelled more neutral, like fresh meat. The dogs loved the scent of the old recipe. Seems The bag of venison Dehydrated Primal I just bought now has a new ingredient label and lists celery instead of green beans and rosemary extract instead of Mixed Tocopherols (natural preservative). The appearance of the nuggets is much uniform, crisp and block like, and when reconstituted looks unappealing, like mushy grey mush. The previous formula looked more like ground venison when reconstituted. The scent of this new formula has also totally changed - it now smells like a mix of mostly celery with a twist of RiceKrispies cereal, which IS weird since there isn’t any rice in it. The old formula smelled more neutral, like fresh meat. The dogs loved the scent of the old recipe. Seems weird that just two changes to the recipe totally changes this food. No problem reconstituting this food with either formula. … more
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Great Product
By Moxie on May 2, 2020
The best customer service ever!! Products are always delivered in a timely manner and of great quality.
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Venison Primal Nuggets
By Anne on Dec 29, 2019
I'm seeing a few negative reviews that the venison nuggets are difficult to break up. I've tried a few different kinds of Primal nuggets, and found the venison ones break up the easiest - I'm able to crumble them by hand once I split them open. I use a little extra water and soak them in a very small baking dish, rather than the dog's bowl. Works fine for me! I'm ordering more of the venison.
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She can hardly wait!
By NJomom on Jan 17, 2020
My dog loves the taste! I only gave it 4 stars because it takes FUREVER (haha) to prep. I’ve tried snipping them into bits (nearly impossible) but last night I soaked them for a full ten min and it was a tad easier to snip with shears. I’m going back to Stella and Chewy’s for ease.
