MedalSeries Tasty Toppers Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Topper
Verified Aug 17, 2026
A high-protein, freeze-dried chicken topper designed to be sprinkled over your dog’s regular kibble. It’s made primarily from chicken meat, organs, and bone, with added pumpkin, leafy greens, and blueberries for extra nutrients. This works well as a flavorful boost or occasional treat for dogs of any age rather than a sole diet.
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Nutritionally, this is a rich, meat-heavy freeze-dried topper with a very high protein and fat content, meant to enhance the taste and nutrient density of your dog’s regular complete food. The inclusion of organ meats and bone helps provide a broad range of vitamins and minerals, while small amounts of pumpkin, kale, broccoli, and blueberries add some plant-based nutrients. It’s best suited as a supplement to a balanced diet, especially for dogs who could use extra calories or palatability at mealtime.
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Strengths
- Very high protein (45%) and fat (32%) from named chicken meat, organs, and bone, which are highly nutritious animal ingredients.
- Includes organ meats (heart, liver) and bone, which naturally supply many essential vitamins and minerals beyond what muscle meat alone provides.
- Contains small amounts of veggies and fruits like pumpkin, kale, broccoli, and blueberries that can contribute fiber and phytonutrients.
- Freeze-dried processing helps preserve nutrients and flavor, making it appealing for picky eaters when used over a complete diet.
Considerations
- Labeled and intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only, so it should not replace a complete and balanced dog food as the main diet.
- Very calorie-dense (about 227 kcal per cup), so portion control is important, especially for dogs prone to weight gain.
- Chicken is a common food allergen for dogs, so this topper would not be appropriate for dogs with known chicken sensitivities.
- The high fat level may be too rich for some dogs with a history of pancreatitis or those who require lower-fat diets.
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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Chicken Heart
Chicken heart is a nutrient-dense organ meat commonly used in dog and cat foods and treats as a highly palatable animal protein source, providing taurine, B vitamins (notably B12), iron, zinc and coenzyme Q10. It supports lean muscle and, for cats, provides essential taurine, but should be included as part of a balanced formulation and properly sourced/processed to reduce bacterial risk, since excessive organ intake can unbalance nutrients or be a concern for pets with specific metabolic or urate-stone issues.
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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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Pumpkin
Pumpkin is used in pet foods primarily as a fiber-rich carbohydrate and moisture source that can help regulate digestion and firm up loose stools or add bulk for softer stools, and it provides beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor) plus small amounts of vitamins and minerals for dogs and cats. It is safe and beneficial when plain cooked or canned (not spiced or sweetened pie filling), should be fed in moderation as a supplement rather than a primary food, and introduced gradually since large amounts can cause gastrointestinal upset or interfere with absorption of some medications.
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Chicken Neck
Chicken necks are commonly used as a protein-rich raw meaty bone in pet diets and treats, providing animal protein, collagen and connective tissue, and natural sources of calcium, phosphorus and small amounts of glucosamine and chondroitin that can support dental health and joint tissues. They can offer chewing enrichment but carry risks — cooked necks can splinter, raw feeding requires careful handling to avoid bacterial contamination, and frequent feeding can unbalance calcium-phosphorus ratios or pose choking hazards, so portion size, supervision and sourcing should be considered.
Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Details & Brand
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Brand
Nulo is a premium pet food brand focused on grain-free and high-meat-protein recipes for dogs and cats. It is positioned as a performance and wellness brand, emphasizing quality ingredients, ancestral diet alignment, and the inclusion of probiotics to support digestive health.
Manufacturer
Nulo partners with trusted manufacturing facilities in the United States and Canada that maintain high food safety standards including HACCP and SQF certification. Nulo oversees ingredient sourcing and quality control to ensure nutritional accuracy and consistency across batches.
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 Nulo MedalSeries Tasty Toppers Chicken Recipe Freeze-Dried Topper.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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