Dehydrated Chicken Entree for Dogs - 1 lb

Raw Bistro's Dehydrated Chicken Entree, a nutrient-dense dehydrated dog food, starts with humanely raised, free-range chicken — not just muscle meat, but heart and liver too — plus whole chicken eggs, then adds organic kale, carrots, cucumber, strawberries, and flaxseed. Everything is dehydrated in small batches at Raw Bistro's Minnesota kitchen, a gentler process than the high-heat extrusion used for most kibble, which can degrade heat-sensitive vitamins and amino acids. This entree is made in the USA, keeping production close to home.

This entree guarantees a minimum of 43% crude protein and 26% crude fat, with 5% max crude fiber and 10% max moisture — calculated at 4,693 kcal/kg (346 kcal per cup). One pound of the dehydrated food rehydrates into up to four pounds of finished meals, so a small bag stretches considerably further than its shelf weight suggests. Grain-free and made without corn, wheat, or soy, it's a fitting option for dogs on species-appropriate, ancestral-style feeding plans or those transitioning from raw diets.

To serve, mix the dehydrated food with warm water at the ratio on the bag and let it sit for a few minutes until it reaches a moist, ground-meat texture — use it as a full meal, a rehydrated dog food topper, or portioned for travel since it needs no freezer or cooler. Mineral fortification comes from amino acid chelated zinc, copper, and manganese, plus vitamin E and D3 supplementation, rather than inorganic mineral salts that are harder for a dog's gut to absorb.

Complete and balanced for all life stages — puppies, adults, and seniors — and shelf-stable at room temperature until opened, then reseal and store in a cool, dry place to preserve freshness.

Ingredients: Ground Chicken (includes bone), Chicken Heart, Chicken Liver, Chicken Eggs, Organic Kale, Organic Carrots, Organic Cucumber, Organic Strawberries, Organic Flaxseed, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Coconut Oil, Sea Salt, Organic Kelp, Inulin (Extract of Chicory), Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, and Vitamin D3 Supplement.

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Common Questions

How does this compare nutritionally to a conventional dry kibble made with chicken meal?
This entrée guarantees 43% crude protein and 26% crude fat on a dry-matter basis, which runs meaningfully higher than most conventional kibbles that typically land around 24-28% protein and 12-16% fat because extrusion requires starch binders that dilute the meat content. Conventional kibble also relies on rendered chicken meal, cooked at high temperatures for extended periods, while this product uses whole ground chicken, heart, liver, and eggs dehydrated at low temperatures to preserve amino acid integrity. The fiber cap here is 5% max, versus 3-5% in many kibbles that add pea fiber or beet pulp as cheap bulk. Moisture is capped at 10% in dehydrated form, but once rehydrated the finished texture and moisture content resemble a fresh, ground-meat meal rather than a dry biscuit.

What does the humane and organic labeling on this product actually verify?
Certified Organic means the chickens were raised on certified organic feed with no synthetic pesticides, antibiotics, or added growth hormones, verified annually through USDA-accredited third-party audits of the farm and feed supply chain. Humanely Raised indicates the birds had access to space consistent with recognized animal welfare standards, rather than being confined to the minimum cage density allowed under conventional labeling. You can verify these claims by checking the USDA organic certificate number, which is trackable through the USDA's organic integrity database, rather than relying on the package copy alone. This differs from unregulated terms like 'natural' or 'farm fresh,' which carry no legal definition or audit requirement.

Does this food include organ meat, and why does that matter nutritionally?
Yes, chicken heart and liver are both included alongside ground chicken and whole eggs. Heart is a concentrated source of taurine and CoQ10, an amino sulfonic acid and cofactor respectively that support cardiac muscle function, and taurine deficiency has been specifically linked to dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs fed muscle-meat-only diets. Liver contributes retinol-form vitamin A and heme iron, which is absorbed more efficiently by a dog's gut than the non-heme iron found in plant-based supplements. Including organs in the base recipe, rather than as an isolated supplement, means these nutrients arrive in their natural food matrix alongside the fat and cofactors that support their absorption.

Would this fit a raw-feeding, ketogenic, or high-protein diet protocol for my dog?
On a dry-matter basis this entrée runs 43% protein and 26% fat, giving a fat-to-protein ratio of roughly 0.6 to 1, which sits in a moderate range compared to strict ketogenic raw diets that often push fat closer to 50-60% of dry matter. It's a solid fit for high-protein or ancestral-style feeding protocols that prioritize animal-based ingredients over grain or legume fillers, since there's no added starch and the carbohydrate load comes only from small amounts of kale, carrots, cucumber, and strawberries. If you're running a strict carnivore-style protocol with minimal produce, you'd want to weigh whether the roughly 5% fiber from vegetables fits your specific goals, since it's not a zero-carb formula. For dogs transitioning off kibble toward a more raw-like diet, this offers a middle ground with meaningfully higher protein and fat than extruded food without the handling and storage demands of fully raw feeding.

Can I use this to replace ground beef or pork in homemade dog food recipes?
Yes, once rehydrated it reaches a moist, ground-meat consistency that works as a direct swap in recipes calling for cooked ground beef, turkey, or pork, such as homemade meatloaf-style dog food, stuffed Kong fillings, or mixed bowls with rice or pumpkin. Because it's already balanced with calcium from bone content and fortified with zinc, copper, manganese, and vitamins E and D3, you don't need to add a separate mineral supplement the way you would with plain cooked ground meat. If a recipe calls for browning or cooking the meat, skip that step entirely since the product is dehydrated, not raw, and just needs warm water and a few minutes to rehydrate. One pound of the dehydrated product yields up to four pounds of finished food, so adjust recipe quantities accordingly rather than measuring it like fresh ground meat.

How is dehydration different from freeze-drying, and does it change the nutrient profile?
Dehydration removes moisture using low, steady heat over an extended time, while freeze-drying removes moisture through sublimation under vacuum at sub-zero temperatures without ever applying heat. Both processes preserve more heat-sensitive nutrients than high-heat extrusion, but freeze-drying generally retains slightly more of certain B vitamins and enzyme activity since no heat is involved at any stage. Raw Bistro's dehydration is done in small batches at low temperatures specifically to minimize degradation of amino acids and vitamins compared to the temperatures used in kibble extrusion, though it isn't identical to a raw or freeze-dried nutrient profile. Practically, dehydrated food is also more shelf-stable at room temperature and rehydrates faster with warm water than most freeze-dried products, which often require longer soak times to fully reconstitute.