Primal Venison Nuggets Grain-Free Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food, 14-oz bag

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Details

  • 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.

Ingredient Information

Feeding Instructions

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About Primal Freeze-Dried Dog 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 dog!

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 better nutrient absorption. This helps ensure that adult dogs and puppies get more of the healthy nutrients they need to thrive!

Reduce stool volume. Healthy weight. Healthy skin and coat. Clear eyes. Oral health.

Small Change, Big Impact

Adding fresh food to your pet’s diet can help him lead a happier, healthier life! From improved digestion to healthier skin and coat, even a little raw goes a long way. With Freeze-Dried Raw Pronto recipes, Primal makes it easier than ever to serve your best friend 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

9 Customer Questions


I soak these venison nuggets overnight in the refrigerator and find that they are still very difficult to break into edible pieces - I actually have to use a knife and fork. Is this normal for venison only because I have no problems with the duck nuggets.

Answer by ChewyJun 24, 2018
It's recommended to manipulate this food before and after hydrating it.There is a protective coating around each nugget so it might be difficult to break.

Approximately how much nuggets are there per bag?

Answer by ChewyAug 25, 2022
Primal Pet Freeze-Dried Nuggets are packaged by weight, not by nuggets, so the quantity may vary. There are 3-4 freeze-dried nuggets per ounce. The 14-ounce bag contains approximately 42-56 nuggets per bag. 1 complete nugget equals approximately 1/4 a cup of crumble.

Can this food be prepared ahead of time?

Answer by ChewyMar 11, 2018
Rehydrated food should not be left out for longer than 2 hours.

Where is the venison sourced from? Is it pasture raised or is it fed an organic vegetarian diet? Is the alfalfa used non-GMO?

Answer by ChewySep 11, 2020
Our venison is sourced out of New Zealand. The animals are pasture raised and without the use of GMO's

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars
246 Ratings

Customers Mention

Chewy identifies key considerations with the help of artificial intelligence and our veterinarians.

Ingredients

82% Positive

Nutritional Value

83% Positive

Palatability

88% Positive

Rehydration

79% Positive

150 Customer Reviews



Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By eric on Nov 4, 2025

hard nugget and my dog hates it

my dog used to love primal but since they changed to new version, my dog wont touch all of the flavors.

my dog used to love primal but since they changed to new version, my dog wont touch all of the flavors.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Ruth on Dec 13, 2025

My dog loves it

My dog is crazy about this food I use it as treats, it's a bit pricy.

My dog is crazy about this food I use it as treats, it's a bit pricy.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Donna on Aug 12, 2025

Rocks

I have been buying this product for 4 years and now they have changed the packaging and the new pkgs have such hard blocks I have to break them up with a hammer

I have been buying this product for 4 years and now they have changed the packaging and the new pkgs have such hard blocks I have to break them up with a hammer. Before I could break them by hand. I’m done with this product now.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Courtney on May 5, 2025

New packaging is losing customers

Same comments and recent concern as others. We’ve been customers for years and bought the rabbit and venison and since they changed the packaging the nuggets are

Same comments and recent concern as others. We’ve been customers for years and bought the rabbit and venison and since they changed the packaging the nuggets are IMPOSSIBLE to break. The nuggets aren’t the same. I feel like the packaging is obviously cheaper and see through so the nuggets are exposed and not fully in a preserving safe bag, like before. This is manufactured in my hometown and I’ve always been supportive. They’ve lost a loyal customer and created a sad pup who can no longer enjoy primal freeze dried nuggets because of their decision to cheapen the package and not protect the quality of the food. Two thumbs down.


Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Angel on Jul 3, 2025

He loves the taste

He loves the taste but it’s tough to shred. I’ve bought other primal foods and I can shred them but these I need to let soak at least 30 minutes or more before I

He loves the taste but it’s tough to shred. I’ve bought other primal foods and I can shred them but these I need to let soak at least 30 minutes or more before I can break them apart. Is venison supposed to be so tough?


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Darlene on Oct 20, 2025

Venison nuggets

My dogs love the flavor of these nuggets

My dogs love the flavor of these nuggets


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Elena on Feb 25, 2025

No product quality control-Lamb

My dog has been eating this for over 3 years. All of a sudden they changed the packaging and I’m sure they changed the formula because the nuggets are ROCK SOLID

My dog has been eating this for over 3 years. All of a sudden they changed the packaging and I’m sure they changed the formula because the nuggets are ROCK SOLID. I need to let them soak for a while, unlike the other ones. I’m done with this brand completely. They have absolutely no quality control, and the products are not cheap. I paid close to $100 for two bags to have them be an annoyance.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Terri on Jun 18, 2025

Great customer service

Fast delivery and great getting to use my 30 dollar gift card to help with the cost.

Fast delivery and great getting to use my 30 dollar gift card to help with the cost.


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Rochelle on Apr 18, 2025

Dogs love them!

My dogs beg for their food when I am preparing it with these. But you do have to plan ahead to soak them for 10-15 minutes before feeding.

My dogs beg for their food when I am preparing it with these. But you do have to plan ahead to soak them for 10-15 minutes before feeding.


Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Leslie on Mar 27, 2025

New packaging

The nuggets are hard as rocks. My dogs can’t even chew them. I tried cutting them up and they are too hard. I don’t know what they did to this product, but

The nuggets are hard as rocks. My dogs can’t even chew them. I tried cutting them up and they are too hard. I don’t know what they did to this product, but it’s horrible.