Thinking about adding frozen raw food to your doggo’s diet? You’ve come to the right place! Closer to what your dog would naturally eat in the wild, raw dog food offers a whole host of benefits. Not only is it more satisfying, it provides key nutrients without fillers or junk ingredients. Read on for more!
So, what is frozen dog food?
Good frozen dog food isn’t made simply by putting dog food in the freezer. Frozen raw dog food should be sourced from quality proteins and frozen using a special, safe process (more on that below!) in which ingredients are never thawed. Thawing ingredients in production can result in discoloration and a loss of nutritional value.
Is frozen dog food better than kibble?
Not all frozen dog food (nor kibble, for that matter!) is created equal, but frozen raw dog food made from quality ingredients tends to outweigh kibble in protein content, health benefits and freshness. While kibble may provide some nutrients, a raw diet makes them easier to absorb, can help with sensitive stomachs and often creates less waste. And, those are just a few of the benefits! Frozen raw dog food can also help alleviate dry skin, contribute to a shinier coat and improve oral health.
Why? Frozen raw dog food doesn’t have the fillers or carbohydrates that traditional kibble—and grain-free kibble—has. Vital Essentials uses only meat, organs and bones—and sometimes organic fruits and vegetables like in our Frozen Fusion dog food—to model what Alpha dogs would eat in the wild (the ALPHA-Prey Model). Freezing the food raw preserves the meat’s juices and ingredients to appeal even more to your dog’s natural instincts.
Now that’s something to bark about!
How Vital Essentials Frozen Dog Food is Made
We make 100% of our own food, using meats raised on U.S.A.-based farms and even wild-caught fish. To make our frozen raw dog food and frozen raw cat food products, we use a method called “flash freezing” to lock in the essential nutrients, enzymes and moisture for optimum nutrition and freshness.
See how we do it:
Frozen Raw Dog Food Products from Vital Essentials
Frozen Vital Dog products are available exclusively in independent pet stores throughout the U.S. Find one near you.
Frozen Raw Dog Food Supplements
Why supplements? If your dog is a picky eater, has a sensitive stomach, needs help with weight management, is eating its poop or doing other weird things, frozen beef tripe supplements may be for him or her. Beef tripe contains several enzymes and nutrients for promoting digestive health.
ALL NEW: FUSION FROZEN DOG FOOD
FUSION Dinner Patties are a new product from Vital Essentials featuring 10% organic fruits and vegetables to provide a more affordable price and additional nutrients for your dog while adhering to our base Alpha-Prey Model Diet. FUSION Dinner Patties are available in beef or chicken with super foods like apple, squash, carrot, blueberry and broccoli.
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Answers to Your Frozen Dog Food Questions
Q: Does it matter which kind of frozen dog food I choose?
A: If you’re feeding your dog Vital Essentials products, the protein you choose is mostly a matter of preference for you and your pet. There are no differences in health benefits between the chicken, beef, rabbit or turkey patties.
Q: Can you add frozen raw dog food to kibble?
A: Of course! It’s a great way to add some of the benefits of raw food without fully committing to the price. Read this blog post about how to incorporate raw food into your pet’s diet, check out our freeze-dried dog treats to feed as an easy supplement, or view our new line of FUSION products, which include organic fruits and vegetables in addition to the raw meats found in our other products.
Q: What’s the difference between frozen and freeze-dried dog food?
A: While they may sound similar, the process is completely different! Vital Essentials frozen dog food is frozen with a flash (or quick) freezing method. Freeze-drying preserves the food by removing the water from it, meaning the product is dry and does not require freezing or thawing at home. Learn which kind your dog might prefer or browse freeze-dried dog food products. We also offer frozen cat food and freeze-dried cat food and treats.
Q: How many patties come in a bag?
A: There are 12 individual frozen patties per 6-lb. bag and each patty weighs 8 oz.
Q: Can frozen dog food be refrozen?
A: For optimal food safety and to preserve the nutrients, avoid refreezing dog food after you’ve thawed it. See more below.
Feeding and Storing Instructions for Frozen Dog Food
How to Feed Your Pup Frozen Dog Food Patties:
Give your pup a full patty as a complete meal after thawing a daily portion in the refrigerator. Always provide access to clean, fresh water with the meal.
How to Store and Thaw Frozen Raw Dog Food:
Store the product in the freezer until you’re ready to use it. When ready to use, remove from the freezer and thaw in the refrigerator. Avoid leaving food at temperatures warmer than 40 degrees for more than 2 hours. For smaller portions, thaw only a few patties at a time and keep the main bag in the freezer.
Vital Essentials frozen dog food patties are best if used within 4-5 days of thawing, depending on refrigerator temperature.
Use these tips for safe handling of raw dog food:
Keep yourself and your pup safe by washing your hands, counters, utensils and your dog’s food dish with hot, soapy water after each feeding.
Transitioning your dog to a raw diet?
It’s easy to make the switch to a healthy diet like Vital Essentials. Just introduce small portions and gradually increase over time. Use the chart below as a guide to help your pup adjust to their new favorite food.
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Where to Buy Frozen Dog Food
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