Freeze-Dried Raw Pork

Steve's Real Food Raw Freeze-Dried Pork is a complete and balanced raw meal for dogs and cats — made in the USA from free-range, barley-fed pork including muscle meat, heart, liver and ground neck bone, 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. Formulated to the B.A.R.F. model (80% meat, organ and bone; 20% produce), meeting AAFCO nutrient profiles — no synthetic vitamin pack, 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 PORK RECIPE

Pork is a novel protein for most Singapore dogs — meaning most dogs haven't been exposed to it enough to develop a sensitivity — which makes it a useful option for dogs intolerant to chicken, beef or turkey. It's also classified as a cooling protein in the TCM energetic framework, which is a sensible match for Singapore's climate and for dogs that run warm, have inflammatory skin conditions, or present with allergies. Despite its reputation, pork muscle meat is lean — Steve's Real Food uses muscle meat only, not fatty trim, and Pork is one of the lowest-sodium recipes in the range. The pork comes from a USDA-verified, Certified Sustainable family farm in Idaho, where hogs are fed western wheat and barley grown on the same farms.

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 and without synthetics. 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

Source: Steve's Real Food. Pork from a USDA-verified, Certified Sustainable family farm in Idaho.

Pork, Pork Heart, Pork Liver, Pork Neck Bone — the 80% meat, organ and bone fraction. Free-range, barley-fed pork raised without hormones, antibiotics or additives. Heart and liver deliver concentrated B vitamins, iron, zinc and selenium; ground neck bone provides naturally occurring calcium.

Carrots, Kale, Broccoli — the produce fraction. Kale in particular adds to the cooling energetics of this recipe alongside the pork itself.

Goat's Milk — raw goat's milk from a family farm in Gaston, Oregon. Delivers naturally occurring probiotics and digestive enzymes.

New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussels — whole-food omega-3s plus naturally occurring glucosamine and chondroitin. Joint and skin support without synthetic isolates.

Kelp — whole-food source of iodine and trace minerals.

Chia Seeds, Flaxseed — additional plant-based omega-3 fatty acids. Chia seeds in particular contribute to the cooling and detoxifying profile of this recipe.

Salmon Oil, Coconut Oil, Sesame Seeds — EPA and DHA omega-3s from salmon; medium-chain triglycerides from coconut; mineral-rich sesame.

Inulin, Taurine, Ground Eggshell — prebiotic fibre, cardiac-supporting amino acid, and additional calcium.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

As-fed basis. 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 and kittens 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?
For dogs switching to pork specifically to address allergies or inflammatory skin issues, skin and coat changes typically appear over 4–8 weeks. Stool changes are usually the first visible shift, within the first week.

Is raw pork safe for dogs?
Yes. Trichinella, the parasite historically associated with raw pork, is extremely rare in US domestic pork — legislation since the mid-20th century has effectively eliminated it from the supply chain. Steve's Real Food sources from family farms raising free-range pigs on species-appropriate diets, applies cold-pressure processing during manufacture, and freezes the pork well below the CDC threshold for parasite elimination before freeze-drying.

Why pork specifically, if my dog has allergies?
Most Singapore dogs have been exposed primarily to chicken, beef and lamb — so pork, while not rare globally, functions as a novel protein for many dogs in this market. Combined with its cooling energetics, it's a sensible elimination option for dogs with inflammatory skin, itchy paws, or unexplained GI symptoms.

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

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.

Is it suitable for senior dogs?
Yes. The rehydrated porridge texture is easy on teeth, and the cooling energetics suit many older dogs that run warm or have inflammatory conditions.

Can I feed this to a puppy?
Yes — the recipe meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages, including growth. Puppies need proportionally more food per kilo of body weight than adults.

Can I rotate this with the other Steve's Real Food proteins?
Yes, and rotation is encouraged. Steve's Real Food offers Chicken, Beef, Turkey, 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.