Kibble In The Raw Small Breed Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food
This is a high-fat, freeze-dried dry food designed for small adult dogs, using chicken (with ground bone) and chicken liver as the main animal protein sources. Sorghum, egg, and vegetables like carrot and sweet potato round out the recipe, with added salmon and cod liver oils contributing omega fatty acids. The freeze-dried format keeps moisture low and makes the food very calorie-dense, so portions are relatively small.
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Strong Choice
This is a calorie-dense, high-fat, chicken-based freeze-dried diet for small-breed adult dogs that leans heavily on animal ingredients and whole-food sources rather than synthetic vitamin/mineral premixes. The protein and fat levels are generous for most healthy, active small dogs, and the ingredient list suggests good digestibility. It may be too rich for some dogs that gain weight easily or have a history of pancreatitis or fat-sensitive GI issues.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Chicken, chicken liver, and egg provide multiple high-quality animal protein sources.
- Relatively high protein and fat levels can suit active small dogs with higher calorie needs.
- Includes salmon oil and cod liver oil, which are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
- Uses a freeze-dried, low-moisture format that is very nutrient and calorie dense, so smaller portions are needed.
Considerations
- Chicken and egg are common allergens, so this recipe is not ideal for dogs with those sensitivities.
- At 23% minimum fat and 342 calories per cup, this food may be too rich for dogs prone to weight gain or pancreatitis.
- The very high calorie density means careful portion control is important to avoid overfeeding.
Full Ingredient List
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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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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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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.
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Carrot
Carrot is used in pet foods as a vegetable ingredient providing fiber, moisture, texture and antioxidant nutrients such as beta‑carotene (a provitamin A), vitamin K, vitamin C and potassium, contributing to palatability and digestive bulk. Cooked carrots are more digestible and release more beta‑carotene, but cats cannot efficiently convert beta‑carotene to active vitamin A so carrots are more nutritionally useful for dogs than as a primary vitamin A source for cats; they should be fed in moderation due to natural sugars and should be offered in appropriately sized pieces to avoid choking.
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Egg
Eggs are used in pet foods as a highly digestible, complete animal protein and nutrient source—providing essential amino acids, bioavailable vitamins (A, D, E, B-complex including B12), minerals like selenium and iron, choline and healthy fats—while also improving palatability and texture. They support muscle maintenance, skin/coat and cognitive health in dogs and cats, but raw eggs can carry bacterial risk and contain avidin in whites that may reduce biotin with long-term feeding; some pets may also have egg allergies or require portion control for calorie management.
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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 Small Breed Chicken 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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