Raw Turkey Grind for Dogs - 9 lb

Raw Bistro built this raw turkey grind around one idea: a dog's raw meal should look like what a turkey actually is, not a reconstructed version of it.

Each 9 lb box holds two 4.5 lb bags of pre-portioned 2 oz patties -- Turkey (with bone), Turkey Heart, Turkey Gizzard, and Turkey Liver, ground together with nothing added and nothing supplemented in. The turkey is free-range and Minnesota-raised, and every batch is ground in Raw Bistro's own privately owned, NICS-certified organic facility in Cannon Falls, MN.

Guaranteed analysis runs 17% crude protein (min) and 7% crude fat (min), with 73% moisture (max) -- typical of a raw, unsupplemented grind rather than a dehydrated or rendered product. Each 2 oz patty delivers 77 kcal (1,358 kcal/kg), which makes portioning straightforward for owners measuring against a dog's daily caloric target.

Because the patties are pre-portioned, feeding is a matter of pulling what you need and thawing under refrigeration -- no guesswork on grind ratios, no separate bone or organ supplementation required. This grind works as a standalone raw meal or as the protein base in a rotational raw feeding plan for raw-fed dogs, and its single-protein, grain-free, unsupplemented composition of meat, bone, and organ makes it a natural fit for owners feeding a prey-model or biologically-appropriate raw diet.

Keep frozen until ready to use; thaw in the refrigerator and feed within a few days of thawing.

Ingredients: Turkey (Includes Bone), Turkey Heart, Turkey Gizzard, and Turkey Liver.

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Common Questions

How does this turkey grind compare nutritionally to a conventional kibble or canned turkey formula?
This grind runs 17% crude protein (min) and 7% crude fat (min) on an as-fed, 73%-moisture basis, which is typical of an unprocessed raw diet rather than a dehydrated one. Converted to a dry-matter basis for a fair comparison to kibble, that's roughly 63% protein and 26% fat — well above the 24-32% protein and 12-18% fat you'll see on most dry turkey formulas, which rely on rendered meal, grain fillers, and synthetic vitamin premixes to hit their guaranteed analysis. There's also no synthetic supplementation here: the nutrient profile comes entirely from muscle meat, bone, heart, gizzard, and liver rather than added vitamin/mineral packs. Calorically, a 2 oz patty is 77 kcal, so a 30 lb dog eating roughly 2-3% of body weight daily would need about 6-9 patties per day, which is easy to calculate against kibble calorie counts for a side-by-side comparison.

Why include heart, gizzard, and liver instead of just muscle meat?
Each organ contributes something muscle meat alone doesn't supply in adequate amounts. Turkey heart is a muscular organ dense in taurine and CoQ10, both tied to cardiac function in dogs. Gizzard is mostly muscle with connective tissue that provides natural glucosamine and chondroitin, the same compounds sold separately as joint supplements. Liver is the most nutrient-dense of the three, delivering concentrated vitamin A, iron, copper, and B vitamins including B12, in forms that are more bioavailable than synthetic fortification. Because this grind includes bone as well, calcium and phosphorus come from the source itself rather than a mineral additive, which is how a whole prey animal naturally balances its own nutrient profile.

Does this fit a prey-model raw (PMR) or BARF-style feeding protocol?
Yes. On a dry-matter basis this grind is roughly 63% protein and 26% fat with essentially 0% fiber, which lines up with the macro targets most PMR and BARF protocols aim for — high protein, moderate-to-high fat, minimal carbohydrate. The ingredient list itself mirrors the 80/10/10 prey-model ratio in spirit (muscle meat, bone, organ) without requiring you to source and grind those components separately. If you're feeding a dog on a low-carb or ketogenic-style raw protocol, this works as a complete base protein without needing separate bone or organ additions, since all three are already incorporated at species-appropriate ratios.

Can I use this in place of beef or pork in a rotational raw diet?
Yes, turkey is one of the standard rotational proteins alongside beef, pork, chicken, and lamb, and this grind can be swapped in at the same feeding weight since portioning is already done in 2 oz patties. Turkey runs leaner than beef grinds and closer to chicken in fat content, so if your dog is used to a higher-fat beef grind, you may need to add a fat source separately or feed a slightly larger volume to hit the same caloric intake. No cooking is required or recommended — this is formulated as a raw feeding product, and cooking would degrade the natural enzymes and alter the calcium-phosphorus bioavailability from the bone content. If you rotate proteins to broaden your dog's nutrient exposure and reduce single-protein sensitivities, this is a straightforward turkey option to cycle in.

What does the Certified Organic label actually guarantee here?
Certified Organic under USDA standards means the turkey was raised without synthetic pesticides, antibiotics, or growth hormones, and that feed inputs meet organic certification requirements throughout the supply chain — it's a verifiable, audited standard, not a marketing claim. Combined with free-range raising in Minnesota, this addresses two separate things: organic certification governs inputs and farming practices, while free-range refers to outdoor access rather than confinement housing. You can verify the organic claim through the USDA organic database, which lists certified operations and their certifying agents. This grind is also produced in Raw Bistro's own NICS-certified organic facility in Cannon Falls, MN, meaning the same certification standard applies to processing and grinding, not just the raw turkey input.

Is this grind appropriate for dogs on a low-carb or carnivore-style diet?
Yes. With 0% crude fiber and a macro breakdown of roughly 63% protein and 26% fat on a dry-matter basis, this grind has no carbohydrate contribution at all, which fits carnivore-style feeding philosophies that prioritize animal-based macros over plant fillers. Dogs are facultative carnivores that don't have a dietary requirement for carbohydrates, so a diet built on organ, bone, and muscle meat like this one supplies protein and fat as the primary energy sources rather than relying on grain or starch for calories. The 77 kcal per 2 oz patty makes it easy to calculate total daily fat and protein intake if you're tracking macros closely for a specific health protocol.