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Simple Replacement Chicken Freeze-Dried Supplement
Grandma Lucy's

Simple Replacement Chicken Freeze-Dried Supplement

Verified Jun 16, 2026

Dog · Supplement Cat · Supplement All Life Stages All Breed Sizes

This is a simple freeze-dried chicken and white rice supplement designed as a bland diet option for dogs and cats with digestive upset or sensitive stomachs. With chicken providing the main protein source and white rice as an easily digested carbohydrate, it’s meant to be mixed with water and used alongside your pet’s regular veterinary-recommended feeding plan. It offers light, supplemental nutrition rather than serving as a complete, everyday diet on its own.

Over-the-counter AAFCO No recalls
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KibbleLab Score
8.0 out of 10

This is a high-protein, very simple chicken-and-rice freeze-dried supplement that can work well as a bland diet option for dogs and cats needing digestive rest or a gentle transition back to regular food. The extremely short ingredient list is helpful for many sensitive pets and makes it easy to know exactly what you’re feeding. It should be used as directed, as a supplement or temporary diet, not as your pet’s sole long-term food.

The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

Ingredient composition Quality, beneficial additions, absence of artificial colors/flavors
Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber evaluated for stated life stage and food type
AAFCO compliance Complete and balanced certification; feeding trials valued higher
Health considerations Sensitivity profile, DCM risk, processing method
9.0 – 10 Top Pick
8.0 – 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 – 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 – 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6 Not Recommended

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At a Glance

Health Benefits
Digestive Health Sensitive Stomach
Suitable For
All Life Stages All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Very short, transparent ingredient list with just freeze-dried chicken and white rice, which are commonly used in bland diets for digestive upset.
  • High protein (37% as-fed) with moderate fat (7% as-fed), appropriate for most adult dogs and cats when used as a supplement.
  • Freeze-dried format helps preserve nutrients while allowing you to rehydrate it to a soft, easily digested texture.
  • Formulated specifically as a gentle option for pets with digestive sensitivities, suitable for both dogs and cats of all ages when used as a supplement.

Considerations

  • This product is not complete and balanced and is intended only as a supplemental or short-term diet, so it should not be the sole source of nutrition long term without veterinary guidance.
  • Chicken is a common food allergen for some pets, so it would not be appropriate for animals with known chicken allergies.
  • Calorie density is fairly high (about 325 kcal per cup dry), so portions should be monitored carefully, especially in small pets, when using it alongside regular food.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Freeze-Dried Chicken, White Rice.

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

01
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
White Rice
White rice is a highly digestible carbohydrate commonly used in pet foods as an energy source, binder or filler and is often included in bland diets to help manage gastrointestinal upset. It supplies readily available calories but contains little protein, fat, fiber or micronutrients (so complete diets must be balanced), and should be used judiciously in overweight or diabetic pets due to its high glycemic index; prolonged exclusive feeding is not recommended.

Nutritional Breakdown

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
37.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
7.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
1.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
5.00%
Low High
3581
kcal / Kg
325
kcal / Cup
Moderate
Calorie density category
What is calorie density How many calories the food packs per unit. Denser foods mean smaller portions for the same calories.

Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage All Life Stages
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Freeze Dried
Processing method Freeze Dried
Food type Supplement

AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.

Complete & balanced No
AAFCO life stages All Life Stages
This product is a supplemental feed and should be fed to the volume of dogs current meal.

Brand

Grandma Lucy's

Grandma Lucy's is a family-owned brand offering freeze-dried and dehydrated pet foods and treats made with human-grade ingredients. It caters to pet owners seeking minimally processed, natural nutrition and transparency about ingredient sourcing.

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Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Grandma Lucy's
Founded 1999
Headquarters Rancho Santa Margarita, California, USA
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region California
Manufacturing oversight

Grandma Lucy's maintains control of all manufacturing at its own facility in Rancho Santa Margarita, ensuring all products are made from USDA-inspected, human-grade ingredients. The company follows USDA and FDA safety protocols, maintaining high standards for quality and cleanliness.

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

Recall History

No recalls on record

Grandma Lucy's Simple Replacement Chicken Freeze-Dried Supplement has no recalls since 2014.

Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Grandma Lucy's ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Grandma Lucy's. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.

How does KibbleLab rate foods?

Our scores are based on ingredient composition, nutritional profile, AAFCO compliance, and health considerations. We don't penalize by-products, grains, or synthetic preservatives. Brands cannot pay for higher scores.

Is KibbleLab a substitute for veterinary advice?

No. KibbleLab provides data-driven food analysis, not medical advice. Always consult your veterinarian before making dietary changes, especially for pets with health conditions.

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Product data sourced from manufacturer websites, AAFCO statements, and FDA recall database. Last verified dates reflect our most recent data check.