Kibble In The Raw Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food
This is a freeze-dried, minimally processed dry dog food made with grass-fed beef (including organ meat and ground bone) as the primary animal ingredients. It offers moderate protein and relatively high fat, with added egg, salmon oil, and cod liver oil to support essential fatty acid intake. The recipe also includes fruits, vegetables, and added taurine, making it suitable as a nutrient-dense main diet for most adult dogs in good health.
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A high-quality, beef-based freeze-dried kibble-style food that provides concentrated calories and nutrients in a convenient scoop-and-serve format. The inclusion of organ meats, bone, omega-rich oils, and taurine makes this a nutrient-dense option for healthy adult dogs. Its higher fat and calorie content means portions need to be measured carefully, especially for dogs prone to weight gain.
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Strengths
- Beef, beef liver, and egg provide several highly digestible animal protein sources with a good amino acid profile.
- Salmon oil and cod liver oil add omega-3 fatty acids, which support skin, coat, and overall health needs.
- Freeze-dried, minimally processed format helps preserve nutrients compared with traditional high-heat kibble.
- Added taurine is a helpful inclusion for heart and overall health support in a beef-based diet.
Considerations
- The calorie density is quite high at about 300 kcal per cup, so portion control is important to prevent weight gain.
- Beef and egg are common food allergens, so this may not suit dogs with known sensitivities to these proteins.
- The fat level is relatively high, which may not be ideal for dogs needing a lower-fat diet or with a history of pancreatitis.
- Ground bone increases mineral content and may not be the best choice for dogs needing tightly controlled calcium or phosphorus.
Full Ingredient List
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Beef
Beef is commonly used in dog and cat foods as a primary animal protein and palatability enhancer, supplying high-quality essential amino acids, B vitamins, iron, and zinc that support muscle maintenance and overall health. Owners should note beef can be calorie- and fat-dense and is a relatively common allergen, and raw or improperly handled beef carries microbial risks, so formulation, fat content, and sourcing/processing are important considerations.
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Beef Liver
Beef liver is an organ meat commonly used in dog and cat foods and treats as a highly palatable, protein-rich, nutrient-dense ingredient that provides concentrated, bioavailable vitamins (especially vitamin A and B12), heme iron, copper, and essential amino acids. While it supports blood health and overall nutrition, beef liver should be fed in moderation because excess vitamin A can cause toxicity, its richness may upset sensitive stomachs or contribute to pancreatitis in predisposed pets, and proper sourcing/processing is important to minimize contaminant or bacterial risks.
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Sorghum
Sorghum is a cereal grain commonly used in pet foods as a source of complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber and modest plant protein, often chosen as a gluten‑free alternative to wheat or corn. It can provide fermentable fiber and antioxidant compounds that may support digestion and glycemic control, but is generally less digestible than some grains unless properly processed and certain tannin‑rich varieties can reduce nutrient availability, so quality sourcing and appropriate formulation are important—particularly for cats, whose diets should remain primarily animal‑based.
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Apple
Apple is used in pet foods as a fruit ingredient that supplies soluble fiber (pectin), natural flavor, moisture, and small amounts of vitamins and antioxidants. It can support digestion and add low‑calorie sweetness, but seeds and cores should be avoided because of cyanogenic compounds, apples are relatively high in natural sugars so should be used in moderation (and washed to remove pesticides), and cats—being obligate carnivores—gain less nutritional benefit than dogs.
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Beef Tallow
Beef tallow is rendered beef fat used in pet foods as a concentrated energy and flavoring ingredient, providing dietary lipids that improve palatability and supply mainly saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids though it is not a notable source of essential omega‑3s. It can help support skin and coat condition and increase caloric density, but should be used in moderation because its high fat content can promote weight gain and may trigger gastrointestinal upset or pancreatitis in fat‑sensitive animals, and product quality/processing affect freshness and safety.
Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Details & Brand
Product Specs
Brand
One of the earliest and best-known raw pet food brands, offering frozen raw recipes, freeze-dried raw nuggets and Pronto, Kibble in the Raw, toppers, hydrators (goat milk, bone broth) and treats for dogs and cats. Positioned as super-premium, minimally processed, species-appropriate nutrition with no synthetic vitamins or minerals, responsibly raised proteins and certified organic produce.
Manufacturer
Manufactures in-house at company-owned plants — the SQF-certified Abilene, TX flagship facility and a Montrose, CO raw-bones facility — using high-pressure processing and test-and-hold protocols, plus peer-reviewed digestibility research with the University of Illinois. An FDA warning letter (Feb 2023) cited deficiencies at the since-closed Fairfield, CA plant.
PSC is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. Primal Pet Foods, 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 Primal Kibble In The Raw Beef Recipe Dry Dog Food.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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