WHY RAW

Raw pet food is the key to a long and healthy life for your pets. In Iowa, you can trust Raw Essentials for the best raw pet food blends, including our specially formulated raw cat food. Many pet owners in Iowa choose our raw dog food recipes, which are recognized as some of the best in the market. 

Demmer Doodles, a leading pet breeder in Iowa, feeds all their puppies raw pet food and provides a two-year health guarantee, reflecting their confidence in their food quality. At Raw Essentials, we offer a variety of raw dog food recipes designed to create a balanced diet that supports your pet's daily health. Our ingredients come from Midwest Legacy Meats, ensuring that your pets receive only the best. 

How to use

 We suggest putting the product in the refrigerator overnight. You can also thaw in the sink in room temperature water. Try to defrost more than one day of feeding at a time to stay ahead of yourself and always ensure you have your raw meals prepped for your dog. 

The meat will usually be good for 3-5 days. This depends on your refrigerator's temperature and how you defrost it.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Products with green tripe may have a strong smell, but the meat should never smell like ammonia. If the meat has an ammonia smell, then it is no longer safe to feed and should be immediately discarded. 

 

You can store our raw frozen products in your freezer for 6 to 12 months without worry. 

However, we suggest using them within 6 months to prevent freezer burn. While freezer burn doesn’t make the food unsafe, it can change the taste for your dog. You can identify freezer burn by its icy appearance and distinct frozen odor. Rest assured, it’s still safe to feed your pet.