FRESH FOOD for DOGS & CATS
Complete and balanced raw & lightly cooked pet food for both dogs and cats.
STEVE REAL’S FOOD
Produced in Aumsville, OR using a large percentage of local ingredients, Steve’s is a best seller here at Sniffany’s! Available both frozen and freeze-dried for dogs and cats. Buy 12 Get 1 Free!
BOLD BY NATURE
This popular Canadian company is newly available in the United States, and packs some of the best quality per dollar! All whole food ingredients, no synthetic vitamins, and the lowest price per pound. Available frozen for dogs. Buy 12 Get 1 Free!
SMALL BATCH
Also produced in Aumsville, Small Batch uses all ethically sourced, entirely organic ingredients with no synthetic vitamins. Available both frozen and freeze-dried for dogs and cats. Buy 12 Get 1 Free!
SMALL BATCH LIGHTLY COOKED
All the same high quality, ethical sourcing you knw + love, now available in a lightly cooked option. Great for extra picky dogs! Available frozen for dogs. Buy 12 Get 1 Free!
PRIMAL PET FOODS
One of the very best, Primal is produced using only the highest quality, entirely organic ingredients with no synthetic vitamins. Available both frozen and freeze-dried for dogs and cats. Buy 12 Get 1 Free!
WILD COAST RAW
Especially popular with the cats, Wild Cost Raw offers pet parents another way to support a small business and explore different ways to feed. Available frozen for cats or special order for dogs.
NORTHWEST NATURALS
Started right here in Portland, OR, Northwest Naturals in a small company offering the largest bulk box we carry at 25lb. Available freeze-dried for dogs and cats, or frozen by special order. Buy 12 Get 1 Free!
TUCKER’S
One of our most cost effective bulk options, Tucker’s produces individually wrapped patties in up to a 20lb box! Available frozen for dogs. Buy 12 Get 1 Free!
CALIFORNIA DOG KITCHEN
Perfect for picky eaters, CDK offers a new texture and size availability for those looking for a lightly cooked option. Available frozen for dogs. Buy 12 Get 1 Free!
A PUP ABOVE
Another popular lightly cooked choice for picky eaters, Pup Above comes in individually wrapped, sous vide 16oz patties. Available frozen for dogs. Buy 12 Get 1 Free!
So, you want to feed raw. But woah- that’s a lot of options. How do I choose the brand that’s right for my dog or cat?
There are a few main considerations when it comes to choosing the right brand of food for your dog or cat.
Convenience. Each brand will offer at least a few different options in their bag & patty sizing. The most common offerings include nuggets (approx .3oz), sliders (1oz), small patties (8oz) and large patties (16oz). Feeding a 6lb chihuahua versus a 150lb Great Dane will mean a significantly different amount of food you feed each meal/day. Frozen raw must remain frozen until it’s ready to be defrosted and fed, while freeze dried is shelf stable. Most people feed primarily frozen unless they are traveling/camping, etc. in which case freeze dried can come in handy!
Sourcing. Some brands use strictly certified organic, whole food ingredients with no synthetic vitamin packs, while others aren’t all organic and rely on the use of added vitamins. Sourcing of meat can also vary based on how local it is, whether it’s free range, etc. That leads to the next consideration…
Price. The cost per pound for food will depend on a few things. First, the type of ingredients and sourcing as stated above will affect the cost. Next, the quantity you are purchasing; small bags generally cost more per pound than a bulk box. Finally the protein itself will make a difference; chicken, beef, turkey and other “common” proteins are more affordable, while “novel” proteins such as venison, rabbit, and emu will cost more. Frozen raw is always cheaper than it’s freeze dried counterpart and most brands do offer both versions of their formula!
Finally, more for our cat folks: texture! Raw for cats commonly comes either in a 24oz tub or a slider/patty form. This will affect the texture of a food and some cats do have a preference (dogs much less so). Freeze dried raw will also have a much more “customizable” texture than frozen raw as you can adjust the amount and type of liquid you add!
Now, possibly the most important note: you don’t have to choose just one! Most pet parents find that there is more than one brand that meets their family’s needs and can rotate between options for extra variety in the diet.
