Basics: Freeze-Dried Chicken Meal

Note: AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) guidelines are designed primarily for processed dog foods, which typically undergo high-temperature cooking and preservation methods that create standardized nutrient profiles. These guidelines don’t directly apply to fresh food because fresh food is minimally processed, retaining more of its natural state and nutrients. Fresh food often contains higher moisture content and variable nutrient levels that can change based on factors like the specific cut of meat, quality of ingredients, or seasonality. Because of this, fresh food does not always conform to the same nutrient ratios or formulas set by AAFCO for dry or canned foods. Fresh food is intended to provide a more natural, whole-food approach to feeding, often requiring different considerations for nutrition.

Don’t sweat it – we offer clean nutrition for your dogs! Our focus is on providing high-quality, whole-food ingredients that promote optimal health, without the need for artificial additives or fillers. We believe in nourishing your dog with natural, fresh options that support their overall well-being. With our carefully sourced, minimally processed meals, you can trust that your dog is getting the clean, wholesome nutrition they deserve. No compromises, just pure nutrition in every bite!

For more rounded nutrition, simply use our Base Mix alongside our fresh meals. It’s designed to complement and enhance your dog’s diet, providing essential vitamins and minerals to ensure they get the optimum nutrition they need.

Benefits
Nutrient-Dense: Packed with essential nutrients, providing a wholesome meal for your dog.
Convenient for Travel and Emergencies: Easy to carry, making it perfect for on-the-go, travel, or emergency situations.
Great for Vegetarian Households: An excellent alternative protein source for households that avoid cooking meats.
Versatile Usage: Can be used as a whole meal or as a meal topper to enhance your dog’s regular food.
Warming Protein Source: As per TVCM, chicken is considered a warming protein, making it suitable for dogs in cooler climates.
Low in Fat: Antibiotic-free chicken is naturally lean, making it a great option for dogs.
Ethically Sourced: The meat is responsibly sourced from reliable vendors, ensuring quality and sustainability in every meal.
Minimal Processing: Freeze-Dried, preserving most of the natural nutrients while maintaining a fresh, wholesome taste without the need for artificial preservatives.
Promotes Healthy Coat and Skin: Rich in essential amino acids and vitamins, supporting your dog’s skin health and promoting a shiny coat.

Ingredients
Our Freeze-Dried Antibiotic-Free Chicken Meal is carefully crafted with high-quality, antibiotic-free chicken, including boneless meat, necks, wings, liver, heart, and gizzards. This nutrient-packed meal is combined with wholesome vegetables and seeds like carrots, fenugreek, mint, flax seeds, ginger, peppercorn, cinnamon, and turmeric, creating a nutritious meal for your dog.

Ingredients are listed in order of their quantity, from highest to lowest:

85% Meat (including 10% bone matter and 20% organs)
Chicken: Boneless meat, necks, wings, liver, heart, and gizzards

15% Plant & Seed Matter:
Carrots, fenugreek, mint, flax seeds, ginger, peppercorn, cinnamon, turmeric

This formulation ensures that your dog receives high-quality meat protein, organs, and meaty bones as the primary components of their meal.

Rehydration Ratio:
200g of this meal converts to 800g of fresh food after rehydration, offering a hearty, nutritious meal that supports your dog’s overall health and well-being.

Key Features:
85% Meat and Organs: Rich in protein, essential amino acids, and vitamins from high-quality, antibiotic-free chicken.
No Fillers: We do not use potato, sweet potato, or peas as fillers. The plant and seed matter constitutes just 15% of the meal.
No Artificial Additives: Free from preservatives, grains, or synthetic additives—just wholesome, natural ingredients.
Optimal Nutritional Value: The combination of chicken and wholesome herbs and spices like ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon promotes digestion, reduces inflammation, and supports healthy skin and coat.
1kg of this Freeze-Dried Antibiotic-Free Chicken Meal is equivalent to 4kg of fresh meals after rehydration. Please note that while the volume of the meal will not puff up after rehydration, we provide this conversion to ensure accurate feeding amounts and prevent overfeeding.
Perfect for adult dogs, this meal offers a high-protein, nourishing option that prioritizes meat and organ meats—ensuring your dog gets the nutrition they need without unnecessary fillers.

Storage
Store in a cool & dry place, avoid moldy or humid places.
Reseal the pouch well after opening or transfer to an airtight container.
Use within 3 months of opening the pack or store in the refrigerator for longer shelf life. Although the shelf life of freeze-dried foods is a lot longer, we don’t recommend keeping it for longer. Fats go rancid and we don’t want our dogs to get sick.
Store in the refrigerator if you have mixed the meal with water, use a wet spoon or it has been exposed to air for too long.
Feeding instructions:
Small Dogs: 75-100gm powder per day
Medium Dogs: 200-250gm powder per day
Large Dogs: 250-300gm powder per day

Monitor body condition score (BCS) and adjust meal quantities accordingly. Some dogs might require more and some might require less.
Add 1:0.5 or 1:1 water to rehydrate the meal (depending on how soupy your dog wants the meal to be), let it sit for 5 – 10 minutes before feeding. If you are in a hurry, there is no harm in feeding it right after rehydration.
If you are using this meal as a meal topper, make sure to rehydrate it before you top it up on dry food or other homemade meals.
Always transition to a new meal, start with small quantities and gradually increase to recommended quantity.
These meals have lost approximately 75 – 80% of moisture – we do not recommend feeding dry food to dogs. Moisture is crucial for digestion and to prevent several other health issues.
If your dog struggles with allergies or intolerance to any of the ingredients mentioned in the ingredient list, do not use this meal.
We recommend using our Base Mix for optimum nutrition.