Frozen Raw Chicken Entree for Dogs - 18 lb
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Raw Bistro
Frozen Raw Chicken Entree for Dogs - 18 lb
Raw Bistro builds this entrée the way a whole prey animal is actually put together — ground chicken with bone, heart, and liver alongside the muscle meat, then rounded out with organic kale, carrots, cucumber, and strawberries for the fiber, enzymes, and antioxidants a living diet would supply. The chicken itself comes from free-range Midwest family farms, raised without antibiotics or artificial growth promotants, and every batch is mixed and portioned by hand at Raw Bistro's own hyper-clean facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.
- Formulated to AAFCO Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including the growth of large-size dogs expected to reach 70 lbs or more as adults — one food for puppies through seniors.
- Free-range, antibiotic-free chicken plus organic produce and organic coconut oil for MCTs, crafted in small custom batches rather than mass-run through a co-packer.
- A grain-free, whole-prey style entrée with bone, heart, and liver included — built for dogs on a 100% raw diet or a partial raw rotation.
Raw Bistro's Chicken Entree is formulated around the idea that dogs are built to eat whole, raw, living food — not extruded kibble held together with starch. The base is ground chicken (bone included), chicken heart, chicken liver, and chicken eggs, giving a whole-prey ratio of muscle meat to organ to bone in every patty, not muscle meat alone with a vitamin pack bolted on.
The chicken is free-range, raised without antibiotics or artificial growth promotants on Midwest family farms. Organic kale, carrots, cucumber, strawberries, and flaxseed are folded in for fiber, minerals, and antioxidants, and organic coconut oil supplies MCTs and lauric acid. Everything is mixed and formed into 8 oz. patties in small custom batches at Raw Bistro's own facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, then frozen — the 18 lb bulk box holds 36 individually portioned patties, so you can thaw only what's needed for a feeding.
Compared to a typical bag of dry kibble, this entrée runs 73% moisture (max) instead of roughly 10%, because nothing here has been extruded and dried — the guaranteed analysis is 13% crude protein (min), 8% crude fat (min), and 1.5% crude fiber (max), with 1,408 kcal/kg or about 320 kcal per 8 oz. patty. That's the caloric density and moisture content of a fresh, unprocessed diet rather than a shelf-stable one.
Most owners feed this raw and thawed, portioned to roughly 2–4% of the dog's body weight per day and split across meals — Raw Bistro's own feeding calculator (by weight and % of total diet) is built for dialing that in for partial or full raw feeding.
Owners feeding this long-term describe consistently good outcomes across 77 reviews, with reviewers widely recommending it.
Formulated to AAFCO Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth of large-size dogs (70 lbs+ as an adult). Keep frozen; thaw a patty in the refrigerator before serving and use refrigerated portions within a few days.
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.
Common Questions
How does this chicken entree compare nutritionally to a typical bag of dry kibble?
The biggest difference is moisture and how the calories are delivered. This entree runs 73% moisture (max) versus roughly 8-10% in extruded kibble, with a guaranteed analysis of 13% crude protein (min), 8% crude fat (min), and 1.5% crude fiber (max) as fed. Kibble looks higher in protein on the bag, often 22-28%, but that number is calculated on a dry-matter basis with most of the water cooked out during extrusion. When you convert this entree to a dry-matter equivalent, the protein and fat percentages land in a comparable or higher range than most kibble, while the caloric density stays lower at 1,408 kcal/kg versus 3,500-4,000 kcal/kg for typical dry food. That lower caloric density means dogs eating this generally need a larger portion by weight to hit the same calorie target, which is normal for fresh, unprocessed diets.
What is the actual mechanism behind the organic kale, carrots, strawberries, and flaxseed in this recipe?
These aren't filler vegetables, each one is doing a specific nutritional job. Organic flaxseed supplies alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant-based omega-3 that dogs partially convert to EPA and DHA, the fatty acids linked to reduced inflammatory markers and coat condition. Kale and carrots contribute beta-carotene and lutein, carotenoid antioxidants that support cellular oxidative stress management, while organic strawberries add vitamin C and polyphenols. Organic coconut oil contributes lauric acid, a medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) that's metabolized directly by the liver for quick energy rather than stored, which is different from how longer-chain fats from muscle meat are processed. None of these replace the whole-prey structure of the meat, organ, and bone base, they layer additional micronutrient density on top of it.
Does this fit a raw, paleo, or ancestral-style feeding protocol, and what do the macros look like on a dry-matter basis?
Yes, this is formulated as a whole-prey raw diet rather than a processed one, which is what most ancestral or biologically-appropriate feeding protocols are built around, whole ground chicken with bone, heart, liver, and eggs rather than isolated muscle meat plus a synthetic vitamin pack. On an as-fed basis it's 13% protein (min), 8% fat (min), and 73% moisture (max), which converts to roughly 48% protein and 30% fat on a dry-matter basis, a macro split consistent with a moderate-protein, higher-fat carnivore-style diet rather than a carb-heavy one. Carbohydrate content is low and comes only from whole-food sources like kale, carrots, and inulin from chicory root, not grain or potato starch, so there's no significant starch load. It's formulated to meet AAFCO Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth of large-size dogs over 70 lbs as an adult, so it's built as a complete diet rather than a topper.
Can this chicken entree be rotated with or substituted for beef or pork raw entrees in a feeding plan?
Yes, this is designed to work as one protein in a rotational raw diet, and swapping it in for a beef or pork entree at an equivalent weight is straightforward because the guaranteed analysis and 8 oz. patty format are consistent across Raw Bistro's proteins. Chicken runs slightly leaner than beef and denser in linoleic acid from the eggs and coconut oil, while beef and pork entrees typically carry a higher saturated fat load, so dogs transitioning between proteins may need a few days of gradual mixing to avoid loose stool. Feed at the same 2-3% of body weight guideline regardless of which protein you're using, and keep portions by weight consistent rather than by patty count if you're alternating between different protein entrees with different fat percentages. No cooking adaptation is needed since this is intended to be served thawed and raw, not cooked.
What do the Organic and Humanely Raised claims on this product actually mean, and how can I verify them?
Organic certification means the chicken and produce in this recipe were raised and grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or GMOs, and the operation is inspected annually by a USDA-accredited certifying agent, you can look up the certifying body's records through the USDA's organic integrity database. Humanely Raised is a separate claim referring to how the animals were kept, in this case free-range chicken raised without antibiotics or artificial growth promotants on Midwest family farms, rather than a government-regulated seal, so it reflects the specific sourcing practices Raw Bistro states rather than a third-party audit. The chicken is never given growth hormones or routine antibiotics, which is distinct from conventional poultry production where subtherapeutic antibiotic use has historically been more common. Because this is formulated and made in Raw Bistro's own facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota rather than co-packed, the company controls sourcing and batch records directly rather than relying on a third-party manufacturer.
What makes the whole-prey ratio in this recipe different from a standard ground meat pet food?
Most ground poultry pet foods are built from muscle meat alone with a synthetic vitamin and mineral premix added afterward to hit AAFCO minimums. This entree instead combines ground chicken with bone, chicken heart, chicken liver, and chicken eggs in the base formulation, mimicking the muscle-to-organ-to-bone ratio a dog would get from eating a whole prey animal, so minerals like calcium and phosphorus come from actual bone rather than a bone meal additive, and vitamin A and B12 come from liver rather than solely from a supplement. The heart adds taurine and CoQ10, nutrients concentrated in cardiac muscle that aren't present in comparable amounts in skeletal muscle meat. Zinc, copper, manganese, and vitamin D3 are still added as chelated supplements to close any remaining gaps, but the primary nutrient load in each 8 oz. patty comes from the whole-animal components rather than the premix.
The chicken is free-range, raised without antibiotics or artificial growth promotants on Midwest family farms. Organic kale, carrots, cucumber, strawberries, and flaxseed are folded in for fiber, minerals, and antioxidants, and organic coconut oil supplies MCTs and lauric acid. Everything is mixed and formed into 8 oz. patties in small custom batches at Raw Bistro's own facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, then frozen — the 18 lb bulk box holds 36 individually portioned patties, so you can thaw only what's needed for a feeding.
Compared to a typical bag of dry kibble, this entrée runs 73% moisture (max) instead of roughly 10%, because nothing here has been extruded and dried — the guaranteed analysis is 13% crude protein (min), 8% crude fat (min), and 1.5% crude fiber (max), with 1,408 kcal/kg or about 320 kcal per 8 oz. patty. That's the caloric density and moisture content of a fresh, unprocessed diet rather than a shelf-stable one.
Most owners feed this raw and thawed, portioned to roughly 2–4% of the dog's body weight per day and split across meals — Raw Bistro's own feeding calculator (by weight and % of total diet) is built for dialing that in for partial or full raw feeding.
Owners feeding this long-term describe consistently good outcomes across 77 reviews, with reviewers widely recommending it.
- Vivian B., Verified Buyer: "I've been feeding my dogs and cats Raw Bistro for about six years now and my pets thrive. The only time any of my pets see the vet is for check ups and dentals as they never get sick."
- Ohridia P., Verified Buyer: "This is definitely my Rottweiler Apollo's favorite of all the protein available. He has been fed 100% raw diet from Raw Bistro since 8 weeks of age and he looks lean, healthy, strong and has an incredibly shiny coat!"
- Nisreen P., Verified Buyer: "Quality ingredients and amazing customer service."
Formulated to AAFCO Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth of large-size dogs (70 lbs+ as an adult). Keep frozen; thaw a patty in the refrigerator before serving and use refrigerated portions within a few days.
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.
Common Questions
How does this chicken entree compare nutritionally to a typical bag of dry kibble?
The biggest difference is moisture and how the calories are delivered. This entree runs 73% moisture (max) versus roughly 8-10% in extruded kibble, with a guaranteed analysis of 13% crude protein (min), 8% crude fat (min), and 1.5% crude fiber (max) as fed. Kibble looks higher in protein on the bag, often 22-28%, but that number is calculated on a dry-matter basis with most of the water cooked out during extrusion. When you convert this entree to a dry-matter equivalent, the protein and fat percentages land in a comparable or higher range than most kibble, while the caloric density stays lower at 1,408 kcal/kg versus 3,500-4,000 kcal/kg for typical dry food. That lower caloric density means dogs eating this generally need a larger portion by weight to hit the same calorie target, which is normal for fresh, unprocessed diets.
What is the actual mechanism behind the organic kale, carrots, strawberries, and flaxseed in this recipe?
These aren't filler vegetables, each one is doing a specific nutritional job. Organic flaxseed supplies alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant-based omega-3 that dogs partially convert to EPA and DHA, the fatty acids linked to reduced inflammatory markers and coat condition. Kale and carrots contribute beta-carotene and lutein, carotenoid antioxidants that support cellular oxidative stress management, while organic strawberries add vitamin C and polyphenols. Organic coconut oil contributes lauric acid, a medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) that's metabolized directly by the liver for quick energy rather than stored, which is different from how longer-chain fats from muscle meat are processed. None of these replace the whole-prey structure of the meat, organ, and bone base, they layer additional micronutrient density on top of it.
Does this fit a raw, paleo, or ancestral-style feeding protocol, and what do the macros look like on a dry-matter basis?
Yes, this is formulated as a whole-prey raw diet rather than a processed one, which is what most ancestral or biologically-appropriate feeding protocols are built around, whole ground chicken with bone, heart, liver, and eggs rather than isolated muscle meat plus a synthetic vitamin pack. On an as-fed basis it's 13% protein (min), 8% fat (min), and 73% moisture (max), which converts to roughly 48% protein and 30% fat on a dry-matter basis, a macro split consistent with a moderate-protein, higher-fat carnivore-style diet rather than a carb-heavy one. Carbohydrate content is low and comes only from whole-food sources like kale, carrots, and inulin from chicory root, not grain or potato starch, so there's no significant starch load. It's formulated to meet AAFCO Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth of large-size dogs over 70 lbs as an adult, so it's built as a complete diet rather than a topper.
Can this chicken entree be rotated with or substituted for beef or pork raw entrees in a feeding plan?
Yes, this is designed to work as one protein in a rotational raw diet, and swapping it in for a beef or pork entree at an equivalent weight is straightforward because the guaranteed analysis and 8 oz. patty format are consistent across Raw Bistro's proteins. Chicken runs slightly leaner than beef and denser in linoleic acid from the eggs and coconut oil, while beef and pork entrees typically carry a higher saturated fat load, so dogs transitioning between proteins may need a few days of gradual mixing to avoid loose stool. Feed at the same 2-3% of body weight guideline regardless of which protein you're using, and keep portions by weight consistent rather than by patty count if you're alternating between different protein entrees with different fat percentages. No cooking adaptation is needed since this is intended to be served thawed and raw, not cooked.
What do the Organic and Humanely Raised claims on this product actually mean, and how can I verify them?
Organic certification means the chicken and produce in this recipe were raised and grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or GMOs, and the operation is inspected annually by a USDA-accredited certifying agent, you can look up the certifying body's records through the USDA's organic integrity database. Humanely Raised is a separate claim referring to how the animals were kept, in this case free-range chicken raised without antibiotics or artificial growth promotants on Midwest family farms, rather than a government-regulated seal, so it reflects the specific sourcing practices Raw Bistro states rather than a third-party audit. The chicken is never given growth hormones or routine antibiotics, which is distinct from conventional poultry production where subtherapeutic antibiotic use has historically been more common. Because this is formulated and made in Raw Bistro's own facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota rather than co-packed, the company controls sourcing and batch records directly rather than relying on a third-party manufacturer.
What makes the whole-prey ratio in this recipe different from a standard ground meat pet food?
Most ground poultry pet foods are built from muscle meat alone with a synthetic vitamin and mineral premix added afterward to hit AAFCO minimums. This entree instead combines ground chicken with bone, chicken heart, chicken liver, and chicken eggs in the base formulation, mimicking the muscle-to-organ-to-bone ratio a dog would get from eating a whole prey animal, so minerals like calcium and phosphorus come from actual bone rather than a bone meal additive, and vitamin A and B12 come from liver rather than solely from a supplement. The heart adds taurine and CoQ10, nutrients concentrated in cardiac muscle that aren't present in comparable amounts in skeletal muscle meat. Zinc, copper, manganese, and vitamin D3 are still added as chelated supplements to close any remaining gaps, but the primary nutrient load in each 8 oz. patty comes from the whole-animal components rather than the premix.
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