Nature's Blend Sensitivity Select Small Bites Freeze-Dried Dry Dog Food
Verified Aug 28, 2026
This is a high-protein, high-fat freeze-dried dry food designed for adult small-breed dogs, especially those with food sensitivities. It uses a mix of poultry proteins like turkey, duck, goose, and quail, with fruits, veggies, and seeds for added fiber and nutrients. The freeze-dried format makes it very calorie-dense, so portions will be small for most dogs.
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Strong Choice
This diet is a very rich, meat-heavy, freeze-dried option formulated for adult maintenance, aimed at small-breed dogs and dogs with ingredient sensitivities. The multiple poultry sources provide highly digestible animal protein, and the added fruits, vegetables, and seeds contribute fiber and some natural antioxidants. It’s best suited for healthy adult dogs who tolerate higher fat levels and do well on calorie-dense, freeze-dried foods.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Animal proteins from turkey, duck, goose, and quail provide high-quality, highly digestible protein for adult dogs.
- The formula is AAFCO complete and balanced for adult maintenance, so it can be used as a sole diet for adult dogs.
- Freeze-dried processing helps retain many nutrients and offers a more minimally processed option than traditional kibble.
- Fruits, vegetables, and seeds like flaxseed and pumpkin seed add fiber, omega-3s, and natural antioxidants.
Considerations
- The 33% fat and high calorie density mean this food may be too rich for dogs prone to pancreatitis or needing weight control.
- Multiple poultry proteins are used, so it’s not ideal if you need a simple, single-protein elimination or allergy diet.
- The very high calories per cup mean portions will be quite small; overfeeding is easy without careful measuring.
- As a freeze-dried product, it can be quite dry; some dogs may do better if it’s rehydrated before feeding.
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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Turkey
Turkey is commonly used as a primary animal protein in dog and cat foods, offering highly digestible, high‑quality protein and supplying essential amino acids along with B vitamins, phosphorus and zinc to support muscle maintenance and metabolism. Its fat level varies by cut so products can be lean or richer; some pets may develop allergies to poultry, cooked bones are hazardous, raw meat carries bacterial risk, and owners should rely on balanced commercial formulations (and ensure adequate taurine for cats) if turkey is a main ingredient.
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Duck
Duck is used in pet food primarily as a flavorful animal protein and fat source, commonly included in limited-ingredient or novel-protein formulas for dogs and cats. It supplies high-quality amino acids and energy and can help pets with sensitivities to common proteins, but it is relatively rich in fat (so may be unsuitable for low‑fat or pancreatitis-prone animals), can still trigger allergies in some pets, and requires proper cooking/processing and handling to avoid bacterial contamination.
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Poultry
Poultry is commonly used as a primary animal protein source in dog and cat foods, providing highly digestible essential amino acids, fats for energy, and nutrients like B vitamins, iron, and zinc while improving palatability. Pet owners should be aware that poultry can be a food allergen for some animals and that product quality (whole-muscle vs by‑products), fat level, and proper processing/cooking are important to minimize risks from pathogens or excess fat, especially in pets with pancreatitis or food sensitivities.
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Quail
Quail is used in pet foods as a novel or alternative animal protein—available as meat, whole-ground bird, or meal—to provide high-quality, bioavailable protein and essential amino acids for both dogs and cats. It supplies B vitamins and minerals like iron, is often featured in limited-ingredient or hypoallergenic formulas, but pets can still develop sensitivities, raw or cooked bones may present hazards, and diets relying heavily on quail should be complete or balanced by formulation or supplementation.
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Turkey Liver
Turkey liver is an organ meat commonly used in dog and cat foods as a protein-rich, palatability-enhancing ingredient and a concentrated source of vitamins and minerals—particularly vitamin A, B vitamins (including B12), iron, and copper. It offers nutritional benefits for metabolism and skin/coat health but should be included in moderation within a balanced diet to avoid vitamin A excess and high purine intake, and must be properly handled or cooked to reduce foodborne risks.
Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Details & Brand
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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
Dr. Marty is a premium freeze-dried raw brand of dog and cat food, supplements, and treats founded by integrative veterinarian Dr. Marty Goldstein. Its freeze-dried raw formulas emphasize whole-food ingredients with no artificial preservatives or additives.
Manufacturer
Golden Pet Brands operates its own production through Golden Pet Manufacturing, a freeze-dried pet food plant in Germantown, Wisconsin (opened 2022). Some ingredients are sourced internationally.
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 Dr. Marty Nature's Blend Sensitivity Select Small Bites Freeze-Dried Dry Dog Food.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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