Frozen Raw Lamb Entree for Dogs - 18 lb
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Raw Bistro
Frozen Raw Lamb Entree for Dogs - 18 lb
Most raw formulas stop at muscle meat and a vitamin pack. Raw Bistro's lamb entrée is built the way a whole prey animal is actually structured — muscle, heart, liver, and kidney from lamb raised on pasture across USA family farms, without antibiotics or added hormones, then mixed in small custom batches at the company's own facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota rather than a co-packer.
- Formulated to AAFCO Adult Maintenance nutrient profiles — feed as a complete diet or rotate as one protein in a varied raw feeding program
- Includes lamb heart, liver, and kidney alongside muscle meat, plus organic kale, beets, yams, and cranberries — a nutrient profile grocery raw brands built on trimmings alone can't replicate
- Corn-, soy-, and wheat-free formula suited to dogs on elimination diets or with grain sensitivities
Raw Bistro's Frozen Raw Lamb Entree is formulated to meet AAFCO Adult Maintenance nutrient profiles for adult dogs, built around pastured lamb sourced from USA family farms raised without antibiotics or added hormones. As a species-appropriate raw diet, it's designed to serve as a complete, standalone meal for dogs on a raw-fed program rather than a topper or treat.
Each 18 lb. bulk box of frozen raw dog food holds individually portioned 8 oz. patties - thaw only what's needed and keep the rest frozen. The formula runs 14% crude protein (min), 12% crude fat (min), 1% crude fiber (max), and 70% moisture (max), delivering 1,760 kcal/kg, or roughly 100 kcal per 2 oz. serving. Beyond lamb muscle meat, the recipe includes lamb heart, liver, and kidney - organ meats most commercial raw and kibble brands leave out or replace with synthetic vitamin blends - plus organic kale, beets, yams, and cranberries for fiber, minerals, and antioxidants.
Commodity pet food built around rendered meat meals and mystery-sourced trimmings can't tell you where the animal was raised or how. This entree can: pastured lamb from USA family farms, no antibiotics, no added hormones, crafted in small custom batches at Raw Bistro's own facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota rather than shipped in from a third-party co-packer.
Use Raw Bistro's feeding calculator to set a baseline portion by your dog's weight and how much of the diet is raw - most adult dogs run 2-3% of body weight per day, adjusted for activity level. This lamb entree is also formulated to rotate cleanly with Raw Bistro's Beef, Bison, Chicken, and Turkey entrees if you feed a varied-protein raw diet.
Customers feeding this long-term report visible coat and body-condition changes.
Formulated for AAFCO Adult Maintenance nutrient profiles. Keep frozen; thaw sealed patties in the refrigerator and use within 3-4 days of thawing. Do not refreeze.
Ingredients: Lamb, Lamb Heart, Lamb Liver, Lamb Kidney, Organic Kale, Organic Beets, Organic Yams, Organic Cranberries, Oyster Shell Powder, Organic Walnut Oil, Inulin (extract of chicory), Sea Salt, Organic Kelp, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, and Vitamin D3 Supplement.
Common Questions
How does pastured lamb compare nutritionally to conventional grain-finished lamb?
Pasture-raised lamb generally carries a lower omega-6 to omega-3 ratio than grain-finished lamb, often in the range of 2:1 to 3:1 versus 6:1 or higher once animals move to a feedlot diet heavy in corn and soy. This shift happens because omega-3s come from the chlorophyll in fresh forage, and grain finishing replaces that forage with starch in the final weeks before slaughter. Pastured lamb also tends to run higher in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a fatty acid tied to inflammation regulation, with studies on pasture-finished ruminants showing 2 to 3 times the CLA content of grain-finished counterparts. Raw Bistro sources animals raised on pasture from USA family farms without antibiotics or added hormones, which keeps that forage-based fatty acid profile intact through to the finished patty.
What does the 'USDA Organic' and 'Humanely Raised' certification actually verify here?
USDA Organic certification means the lamb and organic produce in this recipe (kale, beets, yams, cranberries) were raised without synthetic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, GMOs, or routine antibiotics, and the operation passed an annual inspection by a USDA-accredited certifying agent. It's a legal standard enforced under the National Organic Program, not a marketing label a company can self-apply. 'Humanely Raised' on this product refers to third-party audited animal welfare standards covering space, outdoor access, and handling, separate from the organic designation. Together these two certifications mean both the farming inputs and the animal welfare conditions have been independently checked, rather than taken on the brand's word.
Does this fit a keto, paleo, or carnivore-style feeding approach for dogs?
Yes. Converting the guaranteed analysis to a dry matter basis (removing the 70% moisture) puts this recipe at roughly 47% protein and 40% fat on a dry matter basis, with under 3% fiber. That macro split is high-protein, high-fat, and low-carbohydrate, which lines up with keto and carnivore-style feeding philosophies that prioritize animal protein and fat over grain or starch fillers. The organic vegetables (kale, beets, yams, cranberries) are included in small amounts for fiber, antioxidants, and micronutrients rather than as a caloric carbohydrate base, so they don't meaningfully shift the macro profile toward carb-heavy. There's no added grain, rice, or potato starch anywhere in the ingredient list.
Can this lamb entrée be substituted for beef or other proteins in a rotational raw diet?
Yes, this formula is built to rotate directly with Raw Bistro's Beef, Bison, Chicken, and Turkey entrées since all of them are formulated to the same AAFCO Adult Maintenance nutrient profile and similar guaranteed analysis targets. If you're swapping this in for a beef or pork-based recipe, no cooking or preparation changes are needed since it's fed raw, sealed patty thawed in the refrigerator. Lamb runs slightly leaner in protein percentage than beef in most commercial raw lines but is comparable in fat content, so portion sizes by body weight typically don't need adjustment when switching proteins. Rotating proteins this way is common for dogs with single-protein sensitivities or owners wanting broader amino acid and micronutrient variety across a feeding rotation.
What makes the inclusion of lamb heart, liver, and kidney significant here?
Organ meats supply nutrients that muscle meat alone doesn't provide in comparable density. Liver is one of the richest natural sources of preformed vitamin A and B12, kidney contributes selenium, and heart is unusually concentrated in CoQ10 and taurine, an amino acid tied to cardiac function in dogs. Many commercial raw and kibble formulas skip organ meat entirely and rely on synthetic vitamin premixes to hit AAFCO minimums instead. This recipe uses lamb heart, liver, and kidney directly alongside whole muscle meat, so the vitamin and mineral load comes from the animal tissue itself rather than being added back in through a synthetic blend.
How can I verify the sourcing claims on this product?
The organic and humanely raised claims are backed by third-party certification, meaning an outside auditor, not Raw Bistro, verified the farm practices against USDA National Organic Program standards and separate humane handling criteria. The product is made at Raw Bistro's own facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, rather than through a third-party co-packer, so the same company sourcing the lamb is also formulating and packing the patties. For nutrient-level verification, the full guaranteed analysis and calculated metabolizable energy are published on the product's nutrient information sheet, which lists 14% minimum crude protein, 12% minimum crude fat, 1% maximum crude fiber, and 1,760 kcal/kg. Any of these figures can be checked against the certifying body's public registry or requested directly from Raw Bistro for documentation.
How much fat and protein does each patty actually deliver per serving?
Each 2 oz. patty provides about 100 kcal, and with 14% minimum crude protein and 12% minimum crude fat on an as-fed basis, that works out to roughly 8 grams of protein and 7 grams of fat per patty before accounting for moisture content. Since moisture runs up to 70%, the food is calorically dense relative to its weight compared to kibble, which typically runs under 10% moisture. This matters for portioning: raw feeding calculators base daily amounts on body weight percentage (commonly 2-3% of adult body weight) rather than cup measurements, since the calorie density per ounce is higher than dry food.
Each 18 lb. bulk box of frozen raw dog food holds individually portioned 8 oz. patties - thaw only what's needed and keep the rest frozen. The formula runs 14% crude protein (min), 12% crude fat (min), 1% crude fiber (max), and 70% moisture (max), delivering 1,760 kcal/kg, or roughly 100 kcal per 2 oz. serving. Beyond lamb muscle meat, the recipe includes lamb heart, liver, and kidney - organ meats most commercial raw and kibble brands leave out or replace with synthetic vitamin blends - plus organic kale, beets, yams, and cranberries for fiber, minerals, and antioxidants.
Commodity pet food built around rendered meat meals and mystery-sourced trimmings can't tell you where the animal was raised or how. This entree can: pastured lamb from USA family farms, no antibiotics, no added hormones, crafted in small custom batches at Raw Bistro's own facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota rather than shipped in from a third-party co-packer.
Use Raw Bistro's feeding calculator to set a baseline portion by your dog's weight and how much of the diet is raw - most adult dogs run 2-3% of body weight per day, adjusted for activity level. This lamb entree is also formulated to rotate cleanly with Raw Bistro's Beef, Bison, Chicken, and Turkey entrees if you feed a varied-protein raw diet.
Customers feeding this long-term report visible coat and body-condition changes.
- "He looks lean, healthy, strong and has an incredibly shiny coat!... I did try another brand in between and have to say that hands down, Raw Bistro is by far the best!" - Ohridia P., Verified Buyer
- "The product arrived frozen solid even in this hot summer weather... I have had issues with other frozen brands stuck together so obviously thawed and then frozen back together. Never with Raw Bistro." - Barbara N., Verified Buyer
- "It's helping her allergies, the food is very easy to defrost." - Andrew P., Verified Buyer
Formulated for AAFCO Adult Maintenance nutrient profiles. Keep frozen; thaw sealed patties in the refrigerator and use within 3-4 days of thawing. Do not refreeze.
Ingredients: Lamb, Lamb Heart, Lamb Liver, Lamb Kidney, Organic Kale, Organic Beets, Organic Yams, Organic Cranberries, Oyster Shell Powder, Organic Walnut Oil, Inulin (extract of chicory), Sea Salt, Organic Kelp, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin E Supplement, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, and Vitamin D3 Supplement.
Common Questions
How does pastured lamb compare nutritionally to conventional grain-finished lamb?
Pasture-raised lamb generally carries a lower omega-6 to omega-3 ratio than grain-finished lamb, often in the range of 2:1 to 3:1 versus 6:1 or higher once animals move to a feedlot diet heavy in corn and soy. This shift happens because omega-3s come from the chlorophyll in fresh forage, and grain finishing replaces that forage with starch in the final weeks before slaughter. Pastured lamb also tends to run higher in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a fatty acid tied to inflammation regulation, with studies on pasture-finished ruminants showing 2 to 3 times the CLA content of grain-finished counterparts. Raw Bistro sources animals raised on pasture from USA family farms without antibiotics or added hormones, which keeps that forage-based fatty acid profile intact through to the finished patty.
What does the 'USDA Organic' and 'Humanely Raised' certification actually verify here?
USDA Organic certification means the lamb and organic produce in this recipe (kale, beets, yams, cranberries) were raised without synthetic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, GMOs, or routine antibiotics, and the operation passed an annual inspection by a USDA-accredited certifying agent. It's a legal standard enforced under the National Organic Program, not a marketing label a company can self-apply. 'Humanely Raised' on this product refers to third-party audited animal welfare standards covering space, outdoor access, and handling, separate from the organic designation. Together these two certifications mean both the farming inputs and the animal welfare conditions have been independently checked, rather than taken on the brand's word.
Does this fit a keto, paleo, or carnivore-style feeding approach for dogs?
Yes. Converting the guaranteed analysis to a dry matter basis (removing the 70% moisture) puts this recipe at roughly 47% protein and 40% fat on a dry matter basis, with under 3% fiber. That macro split is high-protein, high-fat, and low-carbohydrate, which lines up with keto and carnivore-style feeding philosophies that prioritize animal protein and fat over grain or starch fillers. The organic vegetables (kale, beets, yams, cranberries) are included in small amounts for fiber, antioxidants, and micronutrients rather than as a caloric carbohydrate base, so they don't meaningfully shift the macro profile toward carb-heavy. There's no added grain, rice, or potato starch anywhere in the ingredient list.
Can this lamb entrée be substituted for beef or other proteins in a rotational raw diet?
Yes, this formula is built to rotate directly with Raw Bistro's Beef, Bison, Chicken, and Turkey entrées since all of them are formulated to the same AAFCO Adult Maintenance nutrient profile and similar guaranteed analysis targets. If you're swapping this in for a beef or pork-based recipe, no cooking or preparation changes are needed since it's fed raw, sealed patty thawed in the refrigerator. Lamb runs slightly leaner in protein percentage than beef in most commercial raw lines but is comparable in fat content, so portion sizes by body weight typically don't need adjustment when switching proteins. Rotating proteins this way is common for dogs with single-protein sensitivities or owners wanting broader amino acid and micronutrient variety across a feeding rotation.
What makes the inclusion of lamb heart, liver, and kidney significant here?
Organ meats supply nutrients that muscle meat alone doesn't provide in comparable density. Liver is one of the richest natural sources of preformed vitamin A and B12, kidney contributes selenium, and heart is unusually concentrated in CoQ10 and taurine, an amino acid tied to cardiac function in dogs. Many commercial raw and kibble formulas skip organ meat entirely and rely on synthetic vitamin premixes to hit AAFCO minimums instead. This recipe uses lamb heart, liver, and kidney directly alongside whole muscle meat, so the vitamin and mineral load comes from the animal tissue itself rather than being added back in through a synthetic blend.
How can I verify the sourcing claims on this product?
The organic and humanely raised claims are backed by third-party certification, meaning an outside auditor, not Raw Bistro, verified the farm practices against USDA National Organic Program standards and separate humane handling criteria. The product is made at Raw Bistro's own facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, rather than through a third-party co-packer, so the same company sourcing the lamb is also formulating and packing the patties. For nutrient-level verification, the full guaranteed analysis and calculated metabolizable energy are published on the product's nutrient information sheet, which lists 14% minimum crude protein, 12% minimum crude fat, 1% maximum crude fiber, and 1,760 kcal/kg. Any of these figures can be checked against the certifying body's public registry or requested directly from Raw Bistro for documentation.
How much fat and protein does each patty actually deliver per serving?
Each 2 oz. patty provides about 100 kcal, and with 14% minimum crude protein and 12% minimum crude fat on an as-fed basis, that works out to roughly 8 grams of protein and 7 grams of fat per patty before accounting for moisture content. Since moisture runs up to 70%, the food is calorically dense relative to its weight compared to kibble, which typically runs under 10% moisture. This matters for portioning: raw feeding calculators base daily amounts on body weight percentage (commonly 2-3% of adult body weight) rather than cup measurements, since the calorie density per ounce is higher than dry food.
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- Frozen
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- 500
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- Raw Bistro
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- Pasture-Raised