Chicken & Salmon Freeze Dried Raw Morsels Cat Food
Verified Aug 17, 2026
This is a very high-protein, high-fat freeze-dried raw cat food that can be used as a complete diet or as a topper on regular kibble. It features chicken (including bone, necks, and liver) and wild-caught salmon as the main ingredients, providing a prey-style, meat-heavy formula. Added vitamins, minerals, and taurine help ensure it’s complete and balanced for cats at all life stages.
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Nutritionally, this is a rich, meat-focused option that suits healthy, active cats and kittens, or as a high-value topper for cats eating a more traditional diet. The protein and fat levels are very high, which many cats do well on, but can be too energy-dense for those prone to weight gain. The formulation meets AAFCO standards for all life stages, but because it is feeding-trial formulated rather than tested, it relies on paper formulation rather than real-world digestibility data.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Animal ingredients from chicken and salmon make up the bulk of the recipe, which is ideal for obligate carnivores like cats.
- Very high protein and fat levels offer concentrated nutrition for growing kittens or active adult cats.
- Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages, so it can be fed long term as a complete diet.
- Freeze-drying preserves nutrients while keeping the convenience of a dry food, and the low moisture helps prevent spoilage.
Considerations
- The calorie density is quite high, so portion control is important, especially for indoor or less active cats.
- Contains chicken and salmon, which are common allergens for some cats, so it is not ideal for pets with known sensitivities to these proteins.
- Bone content from chicken with ground bone and necks may not suit cats that need tightly controlled mineral levels without veterinary guidance.
- As a raw-style product, careful handling and hygiene are important once rehydrated to reduce food safety risks.
Full Ingredient List
Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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Salmon
Salmon is commonly used as a high-quality animal protein and rich source of omega‑3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) in dog and cat foods, supporting skin and coat condition, joint and cognitive health, and overall muscle maintenance. While very nutritious, salmon can be an allergen for some pets and raw salmon may pose risks from parasites, thiaminase-related thiamine loss, and region-specific pathogens (e.g., salmon poisoning); owners should avoid feeding uncooked bones and consider sourcing to minimize contaminant and sustainability concerns.
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Chicken Neck
Chicken necks are commonly used as a protein-rich raw meaty bone in pet diets and treats, providing animal protein, collagen and connective tissue, and natural sources of calcium, phosphorus and small amounts of glucosamine and chondroitin that can support dental health and joint tissues. They can offer chewing enrichment but carry risks — cooked necks can splinter, raw feeding requires careful handling to avoid bacterial contamination, and frequent feeding can unbalance calcium-phosphorus ratios or pose choking hazards, so portion size, supervision and sourcing should be considered.
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Chicken Liver
Chicken liver is a nutrient-dense organ meat commonly used in pet foods and treats as a highly palatable protein source and flavor enhancer, providing concentrated vitamins (especially vitamin A and B-complex), iron, and copper that support energy metabolism, red blood cell formation, and skin/coat health in both dogs and cats. Because it is so rich, liver should be fed in moderation—excessive intake can cause vitamin A toxicity, and its high fat content and risk of bacterial contamination mean it should be properly sourced or cooked and limited for pets with pancreatitis or specific dietary restrictions.
05
Montmorillonite Clay
Montmorillonite clay is an inert mineral additive commonly used in pet food as an anti-caking agent, pellet binder and mycotoxin or toxin adsorbent to control moisture and improve feed handling rather than as a nutrient source. It provides no nutritional value for dogs or cats and, while it can help reduce contaminants, it should be food‑grade and used at regulated levels because excessive or prolonged inclusion can bind minerals or medications and may risk contamination with heavy metals if not properly sourced.
Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Details & Brand
Product Specs
AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional
adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.Brand
Premium "ethically sourced, transparently made" dog and cat food brand offering kibble, freeze-dried raw, gently cooked fresh meals, wet stews, treats and supplements. Differentiators are ingredient-level traceability (trace every lot to source), Certified Humane meat and Ocean Wise/Seafood Watch seafood. Sold in neighborhood pet stores across the US and Canada and DTC online.
Manufacturer
Owns no plants; partners with specialized facilities in the US, Canada and Iceland holding GFSI-recognized food safety certifications, audited by Open Farm's team plus independent auditors including Certified Humane. Formulation is led by an in-house team including board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Moran Tal-Gavriel, with third-party test-and-hold lab verification before release.
PSC is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. Open Farm Inc. is a PSC Accredited business. View profile
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
No recall is listed for Open Farm Chicken & Salmon Freeze Dried Raw Morsels Cat Food.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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