Dehydrated Chicken Entree for Dogs - 3 lb
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Raw Bistro
Dehydrated Chicken Entree for Dogs - 3 lb
This is the same free-range chicken recipe Raw Bistro puts in its frozen raw entrées — ground chicken with bone, chicken heart, chicken liver, and chicken eggs, built around Certified Organic kale, carrots, cucumber, and strawberries — just dehydrated so it travels without a cold chain. No factory farming, no feedlots, no rendered meat meal, and no synthetic preservatives went into this bag.
- Rehydrate with warm water for a complete meal, or serve dry straight from the bag as a crunchy topper or training reward — no freezer or cooler box required, so it goes to boarding, road trips, or the trail.
- Built on whole ground chicken plus chicken heart and liver (not meat meal or by-product), with every fruit and vegetable in the recipe Certified Organic — a produce standard grocery-aisle dog food doesn't hold.
- No corn, wheat, or soy on the ingredient panel; made in a NICS Certified Organic facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, under the same Never Ever standard as every Raw Bistro recipe — no antibiotics or added hormones, ever.
Raw Bistro dehydrates the exact recipe it freezes for its raw entrées — the difference is shelf life, not the ingredient list. This 3-lb bag holds ground chicken (with bone), chicken heart, chicken liver, and chicken eggs alongside organic kale, carrots, cucumber, strawberries, flaxseed, coconut oil, and kelp.
The chicken is raised free-range under Raw Bistro's Never Ever Promise: no factory farming, no feedlots, no antibiotics or added hormones, ever. Every fruit and vegetable in the recipe is Certified Organic — no exceptions, per the brand's own standard — and the whole batch is produced in Raw Bistro's privately owned, NICS Certified Organic facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.
Because it's dehydrated rather than frozen, this bag is shelf-stable at room temperature until opened — no freezer space, no insulated cooler needed to keep it viable. Two 3-lb bags carry roughly the same caloric load as one 18-lb box of Raw Bistro's frozen raw, just in a format built for travel, boarding, or any day the cold chain isn't practical.
Rehydrate with warm water and let it sit until it softens into a complete and balanced meal, or feed it straight from the bag dry as a crunchy topper or high-value training treat — the organ meat and produce content stay identical either way.
Zinc, copper, and manganese are added as amino acid chelates alongside Vitamin E and Vitamin D3 to round out the mineral and vitamin profile; there is no corn, wheat, or soy anywhere on the ingredient panel. Store the sealed bag in a cool, dry place, and reseal tightly after opening to preserve the crunch.
Ingredients: Ground Chicken (includes bone), Chicken Heart, Chicken Liver, Chicken Eggs, Organic Kale, Organic Carrots, Organic Cucumber, Organic Strawberries, Organic Flaxseed, 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.
Common Questions
How does this free-range chicken compare nutritionally to conventional broiler chicken?
Conventional broiler chicken in the US is typically raised in confinement houses on corn and soy feed, reaching market weight in about 6-7 weeks with minimal outdoor access. Raw Bistro's chicken is raised free-range under a Never Ever Promise, meaning no antibiotics, no added hormones, and no feedlot-style confinement. Pasture and forage access in poultry has been shown in USDA and university trials to raise the omega-3 fatty acid content of the meat and eggs by roughly 2 to 3 times compared to birds raised entirely on grain, because the birds consume greens, seeds, and insects rich in alpha-linolenic acid. This recipe also includes chicken heart and liver, organ meats that conventional chicken-based kibble almost never includes, which concentrate iron, zinc, B12, and CoQ10 well beyond what muscle meat alone provides. The net effect is a nutrient density profile closer to a whole-prey diet than a standard grain-fed poultry product.grill}
What is the science behind the omega-3 and organ meat content in this recipe?
Organic flaxseed in this recipe supplies alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that dogs convert in small amounts to EPA and DHA, the compounds associated with reduced inflammatory response and skin and coat support. Because the chicken is free-range rather than confinement-raised, the base meat itself carries a higher omega-3 to omega-6 ratio than grain-only broiler chicken, so the flaxseed is additive rather than the sole source. Chicken liver and heart contribute CoQ10 and heme iron, both far more bioavailable than the iron in plant-based kibble fillers, and heart tissue specifically is a concentrated natural source of taurine, an amino acid tied to cardiac muscle function in dogs. Organic kelp adds naturally occurring iodine to support thyroid hormone production, which is not something typically fortified into commodity dog food. Together these ingredients are functioning as whole-food nutrient sources rather than synthetic additives standing in for them.
Does this recipe fit a keto, paleo, or carnivore-style feeding approach for dogs?
Yes, this recipe is built on a high-protein, high-fat, low-starch template that aligns with how most keto or carnivore-focused feeders approach canine diets. There is no corn, wheat, soy, rice, or added starch anywhere on the ingredient panel, and the carbohydrate sources present, organic kale, carrots, cucumber, and strawberries, are low-glycemic vegetables and fruit rather than grain fillers, keeping total carbohydrate content low as a percentage of caloric intake. The bulk of calories come from ground chicken with bone, organ meat, chicken eggs, and coconut oil, which is a medium-chain triglyceride source often favored in ketogenic feeding for its fast metabolic availability. This puts the macro profile solidly in line with a paleo or ancestral-style diet philosophy: animal protein and fat as the caloric base, organ meat included, and no processed grain carbohydrate. Owners running a strict carnivore protocol should note the recipe still includes vegetables and fruit, so it is not a zero-plant formula, but it is far closer to that model than any grain-inclusive commercial dog food.
Can this be used as a substitute in recipes that call for beef or pork based raw or dehydrated dog food?
Yes, this chicken entree can generally be swapped one-for-one by weight for a beef or pork dehydrated entree in a rotational feeding plan, since Raw Bistro formulates its chicken, beef, and pork recipes to hit comparable calorie and nutrient targets. The main difference owners should watch for is fat content, since pork-based recipes typically run fattier than chicken, so dogs transitioning from a pork entree to this chicken one may need a slightly larger portion to hit the same daily calorie count. No cooking adaptation is needed either direction, since all three proteins are dehydrated using the same process and rehydrate the same way with warm water. Dogs with poultry sensitivities should not substitute into this recipe, and conversely, dogs currently eating this chicken formula who show no reaction can typically rotate into beef or pork versions without a transition period beyond the standard gradual food-switch practice.
How can I verify the organic and free-range claims on this product?
The Certified Organic claim on this product is backed by NICS, the National Independent Certification Services, which audits Raw Bistro's Cannon Falls, Minnesota facility and requires that every fruit and vegetable ingredient meet USDA organic standards with no exceptions carved out. This is a stricter standard than many pet food labels use, since USDA organic labeling rules allow products to be marketed as containing organic ingredients even if some minor components are not certified; Raw Bistro's own standard requires all produce in the recipe to carry certification. The free-range and Never Ever Promise claims for the chicken itself, no factory farming, no antibiotics, no added hormones, are supplier-level standards Raw Bistro states as company policy rather than a third-party audited certification separate from the organic seal. Because the facility is privately owned rather than co-packed, Raw Bistro controls sourcing and production directly rather than contracting it out, which is worth noting for buyers who want a shorter supply chain to verify.
What is the practical advantage of dehydrated over frozen if the recipe is identical?
The ingredient list and nutrient content are the same as Raw Bistro's frozen raw chicken entree; dehydration only removes moisture, it does not change the recipe formulation. The advantage is shelf life and logistics: this 3-lb bag is shelf-stable at room temperature until opened, requiring no freezer and no insulated cooler, which the frozen format does require. As a rough calorie comparison, two of these 3-lb dehydrated bags carry approximately the same caloric load as one 18-lb box of the frozen version, since dehydration concentrates the same nutrients into a smaller, lighter volume by removing water weight. This makes the dehydrated format practical for travel, boarding, or power outages, situations where maintaining a frozen cold chain isn't feasible, without asking the owner to compromise on ingredient quality to get that convenience.
The chicken is raised free-range under Raw Bistro's Never Ever Promise: no factory farming, no feedlots, no antibiotics or added hormones, ever. Every fruit and vegetable in the recipe is Certified Organic — no exceptions, per the brand's own standard — and the whole batch is produced in Raw Bistro's privately owned, NICS Certified Organic facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.
Because it's dehydrated rather than frozen, this bag is shelf-stable at room temperature until opened — no freezer space, no insulated cooler needed to keep it viable. Two 3-lb bags carry roughly the same caloric load as one 18-lb box of Raw Bistro's frozen raw, just in a format built for travel, boarding, or any day the cold chain isn't practical.
Rehydrate with warm water and let it sit until it softens into a complete and balanced meal, or feed it straight from the bag dry as a crunchy topper or high-value training treat — the organ meat and produce content stay identical either way.
Zinc, copper, and manganese are added as amino acid chelates alongside Vitamin E and Vitamin D3 to round out the mineral and vitamin profile; there is no corn, wheat, or soy anywhere on the ingredient panel. Store the sealed bag in a cool, dry place, and reseal tightly after opening to preserve the crunch.
Ingredients: Ground Chicken (includes bone), Chicken Heart, Chicken Liver, Chicken Eggs, Organic Kale, Organic Carrots, Organic Cucumber, Organic Strawberries, Organic Flaxseed, 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.
Common Questions
How does this free-range chicken compare nutritionally to conventional broiler chicken?
Conventional broiler chicken in the US is typically raised in confinement houses on corn and soy feed, reaching market weight in about 6-7 weeks with minimal outdoor access. Raw Bistro's chicken is raised free-range under a Never Ever Promise, meaning no antibiotics, no added hormones, and no feedlot-style confinement. Pasture and forage access in poultry has been shown in USDA and university trials to raise the omega-3 fatty acid content of the meat and eggs by roughly 2 to 3 times compared to birds raised entirely on grain, because the birds consume greens, seeds, and insects rich in alpha-linolenic acid. This recipe also includes chicken heart and liver, organ meats that conventional chicken-based kibble almost never includes, which concentrate iron, zinc, B12, and CoQ10 well beyond what muscle meat alone provides. The net effect is a nutrient density profile closer to a whole-prey diet than a standard grain-fed poultry product.grill}
What is the science behind the omega-3 and organ meat content in this recipe?
Organic flaxseed in this recipe supplies alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that dogs convert in small amounts to EPA and DHA, the compounds associated with reduced inflammatory response and skin and coat support. Because the chicken is free-range rather than confinement-raised, the base meat itself carries a higher omega-3 to omega-6 ratio than grain-only broiler chicken, so the flaxseed is additive rather than the sole source. Chicken liver and heart contribute CoQ10 and heme iron, both far more bioavailable than the iron in plant-based kibble fillers, and heart tissue specifically is a concentrated natural source of taurine, an amino acid tied to cardiac muscle function in dogs. Organic kelp adds naturally occurring iodine to support thyroid hormone production, which is not something typically fortified into commodity dog food. Together these ingredients are functioning as whole-food nutrient sources rather than synthetic additives standing in for them.
Does this recipe fit a keto, paleo, or carnivore-style feeding approach for dogs?
Yes, this recipe is built on a high-protein, high-fat, low-starch template that aligns with how most keto or carnivore-focused feeders approach canine diets. There is no corn, wheat, soy, rice, or added starch anywhere on the ingredient panel, and the carbohydrate sources present, organic kale, carrots, cucumber, and strawberries, are low-glycemic vegetables and fruit rather than grain fillers, keeping total carbohydrate content low as a percentage of caloric intake. The bulk of calories come from ground chicken with bone, organ meat, chicken eggs, and coconut oil, which is a medium-chain triglyceride source often favored in ketogenic feeding for its fast metabolic availability. This puts the macro profile solidly in line with a paleo or ancestral-style diet philosophy: animal protein and fat as the caloric base, organ meat included, and no processed grain carbohydrate. Owners running a strict carnivore protocol should note the recipe still includes vegetables and fruit, so it is not a zero-plant formula, but it is far closer to that model than any grain-inclusive commercial dog food.
Can this be used as a substitute in recipes that call for beef or pork based raw or dehydrated dog food?
Yes, this chicken entree can generally be swapped one-for-one by weight for a beef or pork dehydrated entree in a rotational feeding plan, since Raw Bistro formulates its chicken, beef, and pork recipes to hit comparable calorie and nutrient targets. The main difference owners should watch for is fat content, since pork-based recipes typically run fattier than chicken, so dogs transitioning from a pork entree to this chicken one may need a slightly larger portion to hit the same daily calorie count. No cooking adaptation is needed either direction, since all three proteins are dehydrated using the same process and rehydrate the same way with warm water. Dogs with poultry sensitivities should not substitute into this recipe, and conversely, dogs currently eating this chicken formula who show no reaction can typically rotate into beef or pork versions without a transition period beyond the standard gradual food-switch practice.
How can I verify the organic and free-range claims on this product?
The Certified Organic claim on this product is backed by NICS, the National Independent Certification Services, which audits Raw Bistro's Cannon Falls, Minnesota facility and requires that every fruit and vegetable ingredient meet USDA organic standards with no exceptions carved out. This is a stricter standard than many pet food labels use, since USDA organic labeling rules allow products to be marketed as containing organic ingredients even if some minor components are not certified; Raw Bistro's own standard requires all produce in the recipe to carry certification. The free-range and Never Ever Promise claims for the chicken itself, no factory farming, no antibiotics, no added hormones, are supplier-level standards Raw Bistro states as company policy rather than a third-party audited certification separate from the organic seal. Because the facility is privately owned rather than co-packed, Raw Bistro controls sourcing and production directly rather than contracting it out, which is worth noting for buyers who want a shorter supply chain to verify.
What is the practical advantage of dehydrated over frozen if the recipe is identical?
The ingredient list and nutrient content are the same as Raw Bistro's frozen raw chicken entree; dehydration only removes moisture, it does not change the recipe formulation. The advantage is shelf life and logistics: this 3-lb bag is shelf-stable at room temperature until opened, requiring no freezer and no insulated cooler, which the frozen format does require. As a rough calorie comparison, two of these 3-lb dehydrated bags carry approximately the same caloric load as one 18-lb box of the frozen version, since dehydration concentrates the same nutrients into a smaller, lighter volume by removing water weight. This makes the dehydrated format practical for travel, boarding, or power outages, situations where maintaining a frozen cold chain isn't feasible, without asking the owner to compromise on ingredient quality to get that convenience.
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