Frozen Raw Lamb Entree for Dogs - 3 lb

Raw Bistro's lamb entree is a frozen raw dog food formula built for dogs on a species-appropriate diet — not a cooked kibble reformulated to look raw.

Each 3 lb. bag holds roughly 24 individually frozen 2 oz. mini-patties (48 oz. total), so portioning for a 20 lb. dog looks nothing like portioning for an 80 lb. dog — you just count patties. The base is pastured lamb plus lamb heart, liver, and kidney, raised on family farms without antibiotics or added hormones, then blended with organic kale, beets, yams, and cranberries, oyster shell powder, organic walnut oil, and inulin. The recipe is formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for Adult Maintenance and mixed in small, custom batches at Raw Bistro's own facility in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.

Most raw pet food on grocery and big-box shelves is built around muscle meat alone, with sourcing that stops at "beef" or "lamb" and no disclosure of how the animal was raised. This entree names the farms as pastured and antibiotic/hormone-free, and includes organ meat in the ratio a whole-prey diet actually calls for — heart for taurine and CoQ10, liver for vitamin A and iron, kidney for B vitamins — rather than substituting a synthetic vitamin pack for what organ meat naturally provides.

Guaranteed analysis runs a minimum 14% crude protein and 12% crude fat, with 1% max crude fiber and a raw-appropriate 70% max moisture. Each 2 oz. patty delivers about 100 kcal (1760 kcal/kg), which makes calorie-counting for weight management straightforward.

Feed patties thawed, either as a full raw diet or rotated in with other proteins from the line. Keep the bag frozen until use and thaw only what you plan to serve within a day or two.

Grain-free, single-protein raw dog food formula — a fit for dogs managing a poultry or beef sensitivity who need a novel protein. Store frozen; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

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.

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Common Questions

How does grass-fed lamb actually compare to conventional, grain-finished lamb in the bowl?
Grass-fed lamb typically runs an omega-6 to omega-3 ratio around 2:1 to 3:1, while grain-finished lamb often runs 4:1 to 6:1 because grain feed is high in linoleic acid and low in the alpha-linolenic acid found in pasture grasses. Grass-fed lamb also carries roughly 2 to 3 times more conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) than grain-finished lamb, since CLA synthesis in the rumen depends on fresh forage intake. On paper the crude protein and fat numbers can look similar bag to bag, but the fatty acid profile behind those numbers is where pasture-raised lamb pulls ahead. This entrée's guaranteed analysis of 14% minimum protein and 12% minimum fat on an as-fed basis reflects a moisture-rich raw formula rather than a dry kibble, so it isn't a direct percentage-for-percentage comparison to conventional kibble anyway.

What's the mechanism behind grass-fed omega-3s and CLA that actually matters for a dog's health?
The omega-3 fatty acids in grass-fed lamb, primarily ALA with some EPA and DHA, compete with omega-6 arachidonic acid for the same enzyme pathways (COX and LOX) that produce inflammatory eicosanoids, so a lower omega-6 to omega-3 ratio shifts the body toward producing less inflammatory prostaglandins and leukotrienes. CLA has been studied for its role in modulating body composition and immune signaling by affecting PPAR-gamma receptor activity, which influences fat cell metabolism. This entrée doesn't add fish oil to boost omega-3 numbers artificially; the fatty acid profile comes directly from how the lamb was raised and finished on pasture. Organic walnut oil in the recipe contributes additional ALA, complementing what's already in the meat and organs rather than duplicating a single source.

Where does this fit for owners running a raw, prey-model, or low-carb feeding protocol?
On a dry matter basis, this entrée works out to roughly 47% protein, 40% fat, and under 13% combined fiber, ash, and digestible carbohydrate from the organic vegetables, which sits well within the macro range most prey-model raw (PMR) and ketogenic-style raw feeders target for dogs, typically 40-50% protein and 30-45% fat on a dry matter basis. The organ meat ratio, lamb heart, liver, and kidney alongside muscle meat, mirrors the roughly 10% secreting organ and 5% liver proportion found in whole prey, which is the reference point most PMR protocols use rather than the AAFCO minimums alone. The small amount of organic kale, beets, and yams pushes carbohydrate content above a strict zero-carb carnivore approach, so owners running an ultra-strict carnivore protocol may want to note that inclusion. For dogs on a general low-carb raw diet, though, the carb load here is still a small fraction of what's in most kibble, which commonly runs 30-60% carbohydrate by dry matter.

Can this replace beef or pork options in a rotation diet, and does anything change in how it's fed?
Yes, this lamb entrée is built on the same base structure as Raw Bistro's beef and pork formulas, so it can be swapped in one-to-one by weight in any rotation feeding schedule, bowl-topping routine, or as the sole protein for dogs that need to avoid beef or poultry. Because it's a single-protein, grain-free recipe, it's commonly used for dogs on an elimination diet trial or those with a diagnosed beef or poultry sensitivity who need a novel protein source. No cooking adjustment is needed since the formula is designed to be fed raw and thawed, not seared or heated; cooking would denature some of the naturally occurring enzymes and reduce the bioavailability of the B vitamins contributed by the kidney and liver. If a dog is transitioning from a cooked or kibble diet, introduce it gradually over 5 to 7 days, mixing increasing proportions with the previous food to avoid digestive upset.

How can I verify the organic, grass-fed, and humane claims on this product?
The organic claim means the lamb and produce ingredients are certified under the USDA National Organic Program, which requires third-party inspection of farms and a paper trail from feed to slaughter that's searchable in the USDA's organic integrity database. The 100% grass-fed claim indicates the animals were fed only grass and forage after weaning, with no grain finishing, which is typically verified through American Grassfed Association or equivalent third-party audits rather than a USDA-defined standard, since USDA's own grass-fed label was withdrawn in 2016 and is no longer a regulated claim. Humanely raised certification means the farms underwent an on-site audit against a published animal welfare standard covering space, handling, and living conditions, usually through a group like Certified Humane or Global Animal Partnership. Because these are third-party certifications rather than marketing language on the bag, the underlying standards and audit results are publicly documented by the certifying organizations, not just self-reported by the brand.

Why does this recipe include whole organ meats instead of a synthetic vitamin pack?
Lamb heart is a concentrated natural source of taurine and CoQ10, both of which support cardiac muscle function, while lamb liver supplies preformed vitamin A (retinol) and heme iron in a form dogs absorb more efficiently than plant-based beta-carotene or iron salts. Lamb kidney contributes B vitamins, particularly B12, which plays a role in red blood cell formation and nerve function. Rather than relying primarily on a synthetic vitamin premix to hit AAFCO's Adult Maintenance nutrient profile, this recipe sources a meaningful share of those nutrients from the organ meats themselves, then uses a smaller supplemental pack of zinc, manganese, vitamin E, and vitamin D3 to fill in what the whole-prey ratio doesn't fully cover. This mirrors how a dog would encounter these nutrients in a whole-prey scenario, where organs are eaten alongside muscle meat rather than muscle meat alone with vitamins added back in afterward.

How many patties are in a bag and how does that translate to daily feeding amounts?
Each 3 lb. bag contains approximately 24 individually frozen 2 oz. patties, totaling 48 oz., with each patty delivering about 100 kcal (1760 kcal/kg on an as-fed basis). A general starting point for raw feeding is 2 to 3% of a dog's ideal body weight per day, so a 20 lb. dog might need roughly 3 to 4 patties daily (around 300-400 kcal), while an 80 lb. dog might need 12 to 16 patties daily (around 1,200-1,600 kcal), though actual needs vary with activity level, age, and metabolism. Because the patties are individually frozen, you can pull only the number needed for a day or two rather than thawing the whole bag at once. This makes calorie counting and portion adjustment for weight gain or loss straightforward without needing a kitchen scale for every meal.