Raw Mix Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Kibble
Verified May 26, 2026
This is a high-protein, grain-free dry food that combines oven-baked kibble with pieces of freeze-dried raw chicken for dogs of all life stages. Chicken and turkey meals, plus freeze-dried chicken and chicken liver, provide the main protein sources, while peas, lentils, chickpeas, and sweet potato supply carbohydrates and fiber. It also includes salmon meal for additional protein and omega fats, along with probiotics and superfood-style ingredients like spinach, berries, kelp, and turmeric to support digestion and overall wellness.
Nutritionally, this is a high-protein, grain-free, legume-based dry food with added freeze-dried raw chicken, designed for dogs at any life stage. The protein and fat levels are appropriate for most healthy, active dogs, and it’s fully AAFCO-formulated for complete and balanced nutrition. It’s best suited for dogs that do well on grain-free diets and don’t have issues with chicken or other common proteins.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Multiple named animal protein sources (chicken meal, turkey meal, freeze-dried chicken and liver, salmon meal) provide good-quality, diverse amino acids.
- 30% protein and 13% fat on an as-fed basis are solid levels for an all-life-stages dry food, supporting lean body condition and energy for many dogs.
- Includes probiotics and prebiotic fiber (fructooligosaccharides) along with ingredients like berries, spinach, kelp, and turmeric, which may support gut health and antioxidant intake.
- Meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages through formulation, so it is designed to be complete and balanced as a sole diet.
Considerations
- Grain-free with peas, lentils, and chickpeas high in the ingredient list; legume-heavy grain-free diets have been associated with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in some dogs, so this is something to discuss with your vet, especially for at-risk breeds.
- Chicken appears in multiple forms and turkey and fish are also present, so this wouldn’t be suitable for dogs with known poultry or fish allergies.
- Calorie density is relatively high at 474 kcal per cup, so portion control is important to prevent weight gain, especially in less active or smaller dogs.
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.
Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.
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.
02
Field Pea
Field peas are commonly used in dog and cat foods as a plant-based protein, starch/binder and fiber source, contributing protein, soluble and insoluble fiber and some micronutrients (e.g., iron and B‑vitamins) while being low in fat. They can be a useful ingredient in moderate amounts—particularly in grain‑free or novel‑protein diets—but are less bioavailable than animal proteins for obligate carnivores, can cause gas from oligosaccharides, contain antinutritional factors that are reduced by processing, and have been highlighted in investigations of diet‑associated canine DCM when used in high levels or in diets lacking key nutrients (e.g., taurine), so balanced formulation and monitoring are important.
03
Lentil
Lentils are a plant-based source of protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber and micronutrients (notably folate and iron) commonly used in pet foods to add bulk, promote satiety and help moderate post-meal blood sugar. They can be a useful ingredient for dogs when properly processed and balanced with animal-derived amino acids, but lentil protein is less digestible and incomplete for obligate carnivores like cats; high legume inclusion can also increase gas or digestive upset and has been discussed in the context of diet-associated heart concerns in dogs, so lentils should be used in nutritionally complete, vetted formulations.
04
Chickpea
Chickpeas are a legume commonly used in pet foods as a plant-based protein, source of digestible carbohydrates, and supply of soluble and insoluble fiber that helps with stool quality and satiety. They can be a useful ingredient for dogs but are not a complete protein for obligate carnivores like cats and may cause gas or digestive upset if underprocessed; additionally, high inclusion of legumes in some grain‑free diets has been discussed as a potential factor in canine dilated cardiomyopathy so diets should be balanced and any concerns discussed with your veterinarian.
05
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.
Nutritional Breakdown
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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
Nature’s Diet is a UK natural pet food brand offering high-quality raw and wet dog foods made from fresh meat, vegetables, and superfoods. The brand targets pet owners seeking convenient, complete, and balanced natural diets without artificial additives or grains, emphasizing transparency and responsible sourcing.
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Nature’s Diet Pet Foods operates its own production facility in Durham, UK, adhering to UK Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) and UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) regulations. The company follows strict hygienic processing and traceability standards to ensure product quality and safety.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Nature's Diet Raw Mix Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Kibble has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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Has Nature's Diet ever been recalled?
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