Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken

Steve's Real Food Raw Freeze-Dried Chicken is a complete and balanced raw meal for dogs — made in the USA from free-range chicken including meat, bone, liver and gizzard, combined with whole-food produce, raw goat's milk, New Zealand green-lipped mussels, kelp, salmon oil, and coconut oil. The full raw meal is formulated first, then freeze-dried whole to lock in raw nutrition in a shelf-stable, scoop-and-serve format. This is an updated recipe: it keeps the same meat, organ and bone foundation, with a vitamin and mineral premix added to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages. No grains, no fillers.

Always rehydrate before serving as a meal. Warm water, bone broth or raw goat's milk all work — feeding dry in more than treat-sized amounts can cause digestive discomfort.

WHY THE CHICKEN RECIPE

Chicken is the leanest of Steve's Real Food's three core proteins (Chicken, Turkey, Beef) on this updated recipe, which makes it a useful option for dogs that need to manage weight or don't do well on richer proteins, and a sensible starting protein for dogs transitioning to raw for the first time. The recipe is high in manganese and magnesium — both relevant to ligament and connective tissue health. Chicken also carries a complete amino acid profile, giving the formulation a full spread of essential amino acids from the meat itself. Classified as a warming protein in the TCM energetic framework.

THE MISSING CATEGORY IN SHELF-STABLE DOG FOOD

Shelf-stable dog food in Singapore is almost entirely kibble, and even the better-marketed bags sit on the same foundation — cooked at high temperatures, bulked with starch, and rebuilt to completeness through a synthetic vitamin and mineral premix. The freeze-dried shelf has grown, but much of it is either a kibble-adjacent topper or a "raw-coated" kibble with freeze-dried meat sprayed onto an extruded core.

What's missing is a genuinely raw, complete diet that travels. Steve's Real Food is that format — a full raw meal formulated to BARF ratios, then preserved without heat, with whole ingredients as the primary nutrition base. The nuggets are shelf-stable until opened, rehydrate to a porridge consistency in minutes, and deliver the nutritional profile of a frozen raw meal in a bag that fits in a travel kit.

INGREDIENTS

In market from 13 August 2026. Source: Steve's Real Food.

Ground Chicken, Chicken Bones, Chicken Liver, Chicken Gizzard, Broccoli, Carrots, Romaine Lettuce, Cantaloupe, Goat's Milk, Premix (Potassium Chloride, Salt, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Sesame Seeds, Salmon Oil, Taurine, Coconut Oil, Mixed Tocopherols (For Freshness), New Zealand Green Lipped Mussels, Organic Dried Kelp, Choline Chloride, Rosemary Extract.

Ground Chicken, Chicken Bones, Chicken Liver, Chicken Gizzard — the meat, organ and bone fraction. Free-range chicken raised without added hormones, antibiotics or pesticides. Ground bone delivers naturally occurring calcium; liver and gizzard provide concentrated vitamin A, B vitamins, iron, zinc, and copper.

Broccoli, Carrots, Romaine Lettuce, Cantaloupe — the produce fraction. A spread of antioxidants, fibre and plant-derived micronutrients rather than bulk fillers.

Goat's Milk — raw goat's milk from a family farm in Gaston, Oregon. Delivers naturally occurring probiotics and digestive enzymes, and contributes to the porridge consistency on rehydration.

Premix (Potassium Chloride, Salt, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement) — a vitamin and mineral premix added to this updated recipe to keep it meeting AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.

New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussels — a whole-food source of omega-3 fatty acids and naturally occurring glucosamine and chondroitin. Supports joint and skin health without synthetic isolates.

Organic Dried Kelp — the recipe's primary whole-food source of iodine and trace minerals.

Salmon Oil, Coconut Oil, Sesame Seeds — a layered fat profile. EPA and DHA omega-3s from salmon; medium-chain triglycerides from coconut; additional fibre from sesame.

Taurine — an amino acid included both within the premix and as an additional standalone inclusion, supporting cardiac health.

Mixed Tocopherols (For Freshness), Rosemary Extract — natural-origin antioxidants used to preserve freshness.

Choline Chloride — supports liver function and nutrient metabolism.

INGREDIENT SOURCING

Our chicken comes from a family-owned farm in the northwest. The chickens roam freely, fed a biologically appropriate diet, provided fresh water, and given enrichment activities. The produce is sourced from the Pacific Northwest, and our goat's milk comes from a family farm in Gaston, Oregon. The premix, choline chloride, mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract are commercially sourced nutrient and preservative additions used in this updated recipe.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

As-fed basis. Reflects the updated recipe, in market from 13 August 2026. Source: Steve's Real Food.

HOW TO FEED

Scoop, rehydrate, serve. Measure the daily amount into a clean bowl and add warm water at a ratio of ¾ cup water to every 1 cup of nuggets. Stir and let the liquid absorb for 5–10 minutes, until the food reaches a porridge consistency. Low-sodium bone broth or raw goat's milk can be used in place of water. Puppies under 6 months should be fed the daily amount split across two meals. When switching from kibble or another food, transition gradually over 1–2 weeks.

Cost per day uses the mid-point of each feeding range at $76 per bag. Every dog metabolises food differently — adjust up or down based on activity level, age and body condition.

STORAGE

Keep the bag sealed, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Singapore humidity is the main thing to manage — store in a dry cupboard or pantry, not near a window or in a bathroom-adjacent space. Once opened, use within 4–6 weeks. Unopened shelf life is typically 24 months from manufacture; check the best-by date on the packaging. Handle the nuggets and rehydrated food with the same care as raw meat — wash hands, bowls, and surfaces after each meal. Refrigerate any uneaten rehydrated food and use within 24 hours.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How soon will I see a difference after switching?
Stool changes — smaller, firmer, less odour — are usually the first visible shift, within the first week. Coat and skin improvements typically appear over 4–8 weeks. Energy and appetite often shift within the first fortnight, particularly in dogs coming off kibble.

Is this a complete meal or a topper?
It is a complete and balanced diet, formulated to meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages. It can replace kibble entirely, or be used as a topper over an existing meal — the food is the same either way.

Why does this recipe include a vitamin and mineral premix?
Steve's Real Food has added an AAFCO-approved vitamin and mineral premix, which contains some synthetic ingredients, across their diets while they work on reformulating their own supplement blend. It's a company-wide change, not specific to this batch. The meat, organ and bone foundation of the recipe is unchanged, and we'll update this listing if the formulation changes again.

Does this replace routine vet care?
No. A nutrient-dense diet supports overall health, but it is not a substitute for regular check-ups, dental care or prescribed medication. If a dog has a diagnosed condition, discuss a raw diet with the treating vet before switching.

Is it suitable for senior dogs?
Yes. The rehydrated porridge texture is easy on teeth and slower eaters, and the higher moisture content supports kidney and urinary health — both useful for seniors.

Can I feed this to a puppy?
Yes — the recipe meets AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages, including growth. Puppies need proportionally more food per kilo of body weight than adults; split the daily amount across two meals and adjust based on growth rate.

What makes freeze-dried raw different from a raw-coated kibble?
A raw-coated kibble is extruded kibble with a light dusting of freeze-dried meat sprayed on the outside — the core is still cooked, starch-bulked, and built to completeness through a synthetic premix. Steve's Real Food is the reverse: a full raw meal formulated to BARF ratios, then freeze-dried whole. The nutrition sits in the food itself, not in a sprayed coating.

Is it safe? What about salmonella?
Every batch of Steve's Real Food raw chicken is tested for salmonella and other bacteria before shipping. The FDA enforces a zero-tolerance level for salmonella in raw pet food — stricter than the USDA standard applied to chicken sold in supermarkets. The facility is FDA-inspected, and cold-pressure processing is used prior to freeze-drying to reduce pathogen risk while preserving raw nutritional value.

Can I rotate this with the other Steve's Real Food proteins?
Yes, and rotation is encouraged. Steve's Real Food offers Turkey, Beef, Pork, Lamu (lamb + emu), Turducken and White Fish in the same freeze-dried format.

Where can I buy Steve's Real Food in Singapore?
Steve's Real Food is available at woofliving.com with free delivery above $49, and in-store at Woof Living, 501 Orchard Road, Wheelock Place #01-K3.