Turkey Pet Blend Raw - 1 lb
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Northstar Bison
Turkey Pet Blend Raw - 1 lb
A whole-prey-inspired ratio from pastured, soy-free, corn-free Wisconsin turkey — ground for safe digestion, zero synthetic supplementation required. The blend is 90% meaty back, neck, wings, and muscle meat for high protein and natural bone calcium; 7% gizzard for lean muscle protein and digestive support; 2% liver and 1% heart for concentrated bioavailable nutrients muscle meat alone can't deliver. Leg bones are intentionally excluded — no splinter risk, no workarounds. Raised on regenerative Wisconsin pastures where the birds forage bugs, grass, and everything nature puts in front of them. No soy. No corn. No GMO inputs. No antibiotics. No added hormones. Perfectly Rawsome Approved. Hand delivered to your door by local drivers.
- Use as a sole protein source on a PMR rotation or as the meat-and-organ segment of a BARF diet — built to meet both standards out of the package
- Pastured, soy-free, corn-free, non-GMO Wisconsin turkey with natural calcium from ground bone — no synthetic mineral supplementation needed
- Grain-free, gluten-free, and species-appropriate — fits carnivore, PMR, and BARF feeding protocols for dogs and cats
A whole-prey-inspired turkey blend from a small family farm in Wisconsin — ground for safe, easy digestion and built to fuel raw-fed dogs and cats without shortcuts or mystery ingredients.
Each 1 lb package is made from pastured turkey raised on regenerative Wisconsin pastures — birds that forage bugs, grass, and everything that comes with an outdoor life. Soy-free, corn-free, and non-GMO at every stage of production. The ratio is precise and deliberate: 90% meaty turkey back, neck, wings, and muscle meat delivers high protein and natural calcium from ground bone; 7% gizzard contributes lean muscle protein and digestive support; 2% liver and 1% heart supply concentrated bioavailable nutrients that muscle meat simply cannot replicate. Leg bones are intentionally excluded from the grind to eliminate any splinter risk — a thoughtful call that reflects exactly how this product was designed.
No fillers. No preservatives. No added hormones. No antibiotics. No soy, corn, or GMO inputs at any stage. Perfectly Rawsome Approved.
Serve raw — no cooking required or recommended. Thaw in the refrigerator 12–24 hours before serving. Use as a sole protein source on a PMR (Prey Model Raw) rotation or as the meat-and-organ segment of a BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) diet. Also fits grain-free, gluten-free, and carnivore feeding protocols for dogs and cats — and because the formula is entirely animal-sourced with zero plant fillers or starches, it is equally compatible with keto and paleo raw-feeding approaches. Every bird in this blend is sourced exclusively from a single small family farm in Wisconsin, giving you full traceability from pasture to package.
Customers who feed this blend consistently highlight what's hardest to find elsewhere. "I love how high quality it is... how they test the turkey feed for glyphosate, no corn or soy, pasture raised etc. That is so hard to find." Even particular eaters come around fast: "The dogs eat it without question. They are small, picky eaters and just love the pet blends." And for pets with sensitivities: "My dog absolutely loves this blend and it's helping her health problems."
Freezer storage: up to 24 months. Refrigerator after thawing: 5–7 days. Thaw 12–24 hours in the refrigerator. Do not refreeze after thawing. Hand delivered to your door by local drivers.
Ingredients: Turkey Back, Turkey Neck, Turkey Wings, Turkey Muscle Meat (90%), Turkey Gizzard (7%), Turkey Liver (2%), Turkey Heart (1%). Leg bones not included.
Common Questions
How does this turkey blend compare to conventional raw pet food or commercial kibble in terms of ingredient quality?
Most mass-market raw pet food and kibble is built on commodity poultry — birds raised in confinement on corn and soy-based feed, often with no outdoor access and no feed-input testing. By contrast, this blend comes from a single Wisconsin family farm where the turkeys forage on regenerative pastures and the feed is tested for glyphosate residue. That matters because glyphosate disrupts the shikimate pathway, which affects gut microbiome health in animals even though mammals lack the pathway themselves. On the label transparency side, many commercial blends list "poultry by-product meal" — a legally broad term that can include feet, intestines, and rendered material of unspecified species. Here every ingredient is named and percentaged: Turkey Back, Turkey Neck, Turkey Wings, Turkey Muscle Meat (90%), Turkey Gizzard (7%), Turkey Liver (2%), Turkey Heart (1%). No mystery inputs, no rendered meal, no soy or corn at any stage of production.
What specific nutrients do the gizzard, liver, and heart contribute that muscle meat alone cannot provide?
Liver is the most nutrient-dense organ in any prey animal — turkey liver delivers retinol (preformed Vitamin A), which dogs and cats cannot synthesize from beta-carotene the way humans can, making a direct dietary source critical. It also concentrates Vitamin B12, folate, copper, and heme iron at levels that muscle meat cannot approach. At 2% of the blend, it stays below the threshold (typically 5% of diet) where excess retinol becomes a concern. Heart is dense in taurine and CoQ10 (ubiquinone); taurine specifically supports cardiac muscle function and is an essential amino acid for cats, who cannot synthesize it endogenously. Gizzard is a lean, dense digestive muscle that contributes high-quality lean protein and collagen alongside its role in the whole-prey nutritional ratio. Together, these three organs replicate the nutrient profile a predator would consume from whole prey, covering micronutrient gaps that a pure muscle-meat diet leaves open.
Is this blend appropriate for dogs or cats on a carnivore, PMR, or BARF diet, and how does the bone-to-meat ratio fit those frameworks?
Yes, it is explicitly formulated for PMR (Prey Model Raw) and BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) protocols. The PMR framework targets roughly 80% muscle meat, 10% raw meaty bone, and 10% secreting organs — this blend's 90% meat-and-bone base and 10% organ split (gizzard, liver, heart) aligns closely with that model, though strict PMR feeders may adjust organ sourcing across a multi-protein rotation. The BARF model, which adds plant matter, uses this blend as its meat-and-organ component. For carnivore and grain-free feeding, the formula is inherently appropriate: no grains, no starches, no plant fillers, soy-free, and corn-free at every input stage. The ground bone from backs, necks, and wings provides natural calcium without synthetic supplementation, which is the mechanism PMR relies on to hit a calcium-to-phosphorus ratio near 1.2:1 — the ratio found in whole prey.
Why are leg bones excluded, and is the ground bone in this blend safe for dogs and cats to consume?
Leg bones (drumstick and thigh bones) are dense, weight-bearing cortical bones that, when ground, can produce sharp, hard fragments that resist full breakdown in the digestive tract — this is the same reason cooked poultry bones are considered hazardous. Backs, necks, and wings are non-weight-bearing and have a higher trabecular (spongy) bone structure, which grinds into a fine, paste-like calcium matrix that digests safely. The exclusion of leg bones is a deliberate safety decision, not a cost-cutting one. Ground bone from necks, backs, and wings has been used in raw pet feeding for decades and is the standard calcium source in Perfectly Rawsome-approved formulations, which this blend carries. The grind process itself is the key safety factor — whole bones from these same parts would require supervised feeding; the ground form eliminates choking and splinter risk entirely.
How can I verify the sourcing and certification claims — what do "Perfectly Rawsome Approved," "Non-GMO," and "Soy-Free" actually mean in practice for a pet food product?
Perfectly Rawsome is an independent raw feeding resource that evaluates blends against whole-prey nutritional ratios and ingredient sourcing standards — approval indicates the formula meets species-appropriate nutrient distribution targets, not just a paid certification. Non-GMO in this context applies to the turkey feed inputs, not just the finished product; because turkeys bioaccumulate compounds from their feed, GMO-free feed matters for the end consumer (the pet) in ways that a label on a processed product cannot fully convey. Soy-Free and Corn-Free are likewise applied at the feed level — the birds are never fed soy or corn, eliminating the most common sources of pesticide residue and inflammatory omega-6 overload found in commodity poultry. Northstar Bison is a small Wisconsin family farm operation, meaning you can contact the producer directly to ask about feed sourcing, glyphosate testing protocols, and pasture management — a level of traceability that is structurally impossible with multinational pet food suppliers.
What makes pastured, regeneratively raised turkey nutritionally different from conventionally raised poultry for pets?
Pasture-raised poultry that forages bugs, grass, and plant matter has a measurably different fatty acid profile than confinement-raised birds. Studies on pasture-raised chickens — the closest proxy with published data — consistently show significantly lower omega-6 to omega-3 ratios compared to grain-fed confinement birds, with the improvement particularly pronounced in birds raised without corn or soy feed. Dogs and cats evolved on prey with favorable omega-6:omega-3 ratios; chronically elevated omega-6 intake is associated with systemic inflammation, which underlies skin conditions, joint degradation, and metabolic dysfunction commonly seen in pets on commercial diets. Foraging also elevates fat-soluble vitamins, particularly Vitamin E (tocopherols) and Vitamin D3, in the tissue and fat of the bird. Regenerative pasture management — no synthetic pesticides, no tillage destruction of soil microbiome — reduces the chemical burden the birds are exposed to, which flows directly to the pet consuming the tissue.
How do I transition a dog or cat that has only eaten kibble onto a raw blend like this one?
A cold-turkey (pun aside) switch works for most young, healthy dogs and some cats, but a 7–14 day gradual transition reduces the likelihood of loose stool during the gut microbiome adjustment. A common protocol starts at 25% raw mixed with 75% current food for days 1–3, moves to 50/50 for days 4–7, then 75% raw for days 8–10, and 100% raw by day 11–14. Digestive enzymes or a small amount of raw green tripe added to early meals can accelerate the microbial shift. Cats, which are obligate carnivores, are often the harder transition — food temperature matters, as cats frequently reject cold food straight from the refrigerator; letting the portion sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before serving improves acceptance. Pets with compromised immune systems, recent surgery, or active illness should have a transition plan reviewed with a raw-feeding-literate veterinarian before starting.
Each 1 lb package is made from pastured turkey raised on regenerative Wisconsin pastures — birds that forage bugs, grass, and everything that comes with an outdoor life. Soy-free, corn-free, and non-GMO at every stage of production. The ratio is precise and deliberate: 90% meaty turkey back, neck, wings, and muscle meat delivers high protein and natural calcium from ground bone; 7% gizzard contributes lean muscle protein and digestive support; 2% liver and 1% heart supply concentrated bioavailable nutrients that muscle meat simply cannot replicate. Leg bones are intentionally excluded from the grind to eliminate any splinter risk — a thoughtful call that reflects exactly how this product was designed.
No fillers. No preservatives. No added hormones. No antibiotics. No soy, corn, or GMO inputs at any stage. Perfectly Rawsome Approved.
Serve raw — no cooking required or recommended. Thaw in the refrigerator 12–24 hours before serving. Use as a sole protein source on a PMR (Prey Model Raw) rotation or as the meat-and-organ segment of a BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) diet. Also fits grain-free, gluten-free, and carnivore feeding protocols for dogs and cats — and because the formula is entirely animal-sourced with zero plant fillers or starches, it is equally compatible with keto and paleo raw-feeding approaches. Every bird in this blend is sourced exclusively from a single small family farm in Wisconsin, giving you full traceability from pasture to package.
Customers who feed this blend consistently highlight what's hardest to find elsewhere. "I love how high quality it is... how they test the turkey feed for glyphosate, no corn or soy, pasture raised etc. That is so hard to find." Even particular eaters come around fast: "The dogs eat it without question. They are small, picky eaters and just love the pet blends." And for pets with sensitivities: "My dog absolutely loves this blend and it's helping her health problems."
- "I love how high quality it is... how they test the turkey feed for glyphosate, no corn or soy, pasture raised etc. That is so hard to find." — Christa B., Verified Buyer
- "My dog absolutely loves this blend and it's helping her health problems." — Mary R., Verified Buyer
- "The dogs eat it without question. They are small, picky eaters and just love the pet blends." — Michelle R., Verified Buyer
Freezer storage: up to 24 months. Refrigerator after thawing: 5–7 days. Thaw 12–24 hours in the refrigerator. Do not refreeze after thawing. Hand delivered to your door by local drivers.
Ingredients: Turkey Back, Turkey Neck, Turkey Wings, Turkey Muscle Meat (90%), Turkey Gizzard (7%), Turkey Liver (2%), Turkey Heart (1%). Leg bones not included.
Common Questions
How does this turkey blend compare to conventional raw pet food or commercial kibble in terms of ingredient quality?
Most mass-market raw pet food and kibble is built on commodity poultry — birds raised in confinement on corn and soy-based feed, often with no outdoor access and no feed-input testing. By contrast, this blend comes from a single Wisconsin family farm where the turkeys forage on regenerative pastures and the feed is tested for glyphosate residue. That matters because glyphosate disrupts the shikimate pathway, which affects gut microbiome health in animals even though mammals lack the pathway themselves. On the label transparency side, many commercial blends list "poultry by-product meal" — a legally broad term that can include feet, intestines, and rendered material of unspecified species. Here every ingredient is named and percentaged: Turkey Back, Turkey Neck, Turkey Wings, Turkey Muscle Meat (90%), Turkey Gizzard (7%), Turkey Liver (2%), Turkey Heart (1%). No mystery inputs, no rendered meal, no soy or corn at any stage of production.
What specific nutrients do the gizzard, liver, and heart contribute that muscle meat alone cannot provide?
Liver is the most nutrient-dense organ in any prey animal — turkey liver delivers retinol (preformed Vitamin A), which dogs and cats cannot synthesize from beta-carotene the way humans can, making a direct dietary source critical. It also concentrates Vitamin B12, folate, copper, and heme iron at levels that muscle meat cannot approach. At 2% of the blend, it stays below the threshold (typically 5% of diet) where excess retinol becomes a concern. Heart is dense in taurine and CoQ10 (ubiquinone); taurine specifically supports cardiac muscle function and is an essential amino acid for cats, who cannot synthesize it endogenously. Gizzard is a lean, dense digestive muscle that contributes high-quality lean protein and collagen alongside its role in the whole-prey nutritional ratio. Together, these three organs replicate the nutrient profile a predator would consume from whole prey, covering micronutrient gaps that a pure muscle-meat diet leaves open.
Is this blend appropriate for dogs or cats on a carnivore, PMR, or BARF diet, and how does the bone-to-meat ratio fit those frameworks?
Yes, it is explicitly formulated for PMR (Prey Model Raw) and BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) protocols. The PMR framework targets roughly 80% muscle meat, 10% raw meaty bone, and 10% secreting organs — this blend's 90% meat-and-bone base and 10% organ split (gizzard, liver, heart) aligns closely with that model, though strict PMR feeders may adjust organ sourcing across a multi-protein rotation. The BARF model, which adds plant matter, uses this blend as its meat-and-organ component. For carnivore and grain-free feeding, the formula is inherently appropriate: no grains, no starches, no plant fillers, soy-free, and corn-free at every input stage. The ground bone from backs, necks, and wings provides natural calcium without synthetic supplementation, which is the mechanism PMR relies on to hit a calcium-to-phosphorus ratio near 1.2:1 — the ratio found in whole prey.
Why are leg bones excluded, and is the ground bone in this blend safe for dogs and cats to consume?
Leg bones (drumstick and thigh bones) are dense, weight-bearing cortical bones that, when ground, can produce sharp, hard fragments that resist full breakdown in the digestive tract — this is the same reason cooked poultry bones are considered hazardous. Backs, necks, and wings are non-weight-bearing and have a higher trabecular (spongy) bone structure, which grinds into a fine, paste-like calcium matrix that digests safely. The exclusion of leg bones is a deliberate safety decision, not a cost-cutting one. Ground bone from necks, backs, and wings has been used in raw pet feeding for decades and is the standard calcium source in Perfectly Rawsome-approved formulations, which this blend carries. The grind process itself is the key safety factor — whole bones from these same parts would require supervised feeding; the ground form eliminates choking and splinter risk entirely.
How can I verify the sourcing and certification claims — what do "Perfectly Rawsome Approved," "Non-GMO," and "Soy-Free" actually mean in practice for a pet food product?
Perfectly Rawsome is an independent raw feeding resource that evaluates blends against whole-prey nutritional ratios and ingredient sourcing standards — approval indicates the formula meets species-appropriate nutrient distribution targets, not just a paid certification. Non-GMO in this context applies to the turkey feed inputs, not just the finished product; because turkeys bioaccumulate compounds from their feed, GMO-free feed matters for the end consumer (the pet) in ways that a label on a processed product cannot fully convey. Soy-Free and Corn-Free are likewise applied at the feed level — the birds are never fed soy or corn, eliminating the most common sources of pesticide residue and inflammatory omega-6 overload found in commodity poultry. Northstar Bison is a small Wisconsin family farm operation, meaning you can contact the producer directly to ask about feed sourcing, glyphosate testing protocols, and pasture management — a level of traceability that is structurally impossible with multinational pet food suppliers.
What makes pastured, regeneratively raised turkey nutritionally different from conventionally raised poultry for pets?
Pasture-raised poultry that forages bugs, grass, and plant matter has a measurably different fatty acid profile than confinement-raised birds. Studies on pasture-raised chickens — the closest proxy with published data — consistently show significantly lower omega-6 to omega-3 ratios compared to grain-fed confinement birds, with the improvement particularly pronounced in birds raised without corn or soy feed. Dogs and cats evolved on prey with favorable omega-6:omega-3 ratios; chronically elevated omega-6 intake is associated with systemic inflammation, which underlies skin conditions, joint degradation, and metabolic dysfunction commonly seen in pets on commercial diets. Foraging also elevates fat-soluble vitamins, particularly Vitamin E (tocopherols) and Vitamin D3, in the tissue and fat of the bird. Regenerative pasture management — no synthetic pesticides, no tillage destruction of soil microbiome — reduces the chemical burden the birds are exposed to, which flows directly to the pet consuming the tissue.
How do I transition a dog or cat that has only eaten kibble onto a raw blend like this one?
A cold-turkey (pun aside) switch works for most young, healthy dogs and some cats, but a 7–14 day gradual transition reduces the likelihood of loose stool during the gut microbiome adjustment. A common protocol starts at 25% raw mixed with 75% current food for days 1–3, moves to 50/50 for days 4–7, then 75% raw for days 8–10, and 100% raw by day 11–14. Digestive enzymes or a small amount of raw green tripe added to early meals can accelerate the microbial shift. Cats, which are obligate carnivores, are often the harder transition — food temperature matters, as cats frequently reject cold food straight from the refrigerator; letting the portion sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before serving improves acceptance. Pets with compromised immune systems, recent surgery, or active illness should have a transition plan reviewed with a raw-feeding-literate veterinarian before starting.
- __badge:
- Soy-Free Raw Blend
- __Storage_Location:
- Frozen
- __Volume:
- 600
- __Owner:
- NorthStar