Northwest Naturals Freeze-Dried Beef & Trout Recipe Nuggets (All Life Stages, Freeze-Dried Raw)
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Ingredients (verbatim, per manufacturer product page): Beef Heart, Trout with Ground Bones, Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Broccoli, Carrots, Apples, Lettuce, Ground Beef Bone, Ground Flaxseed, Fish Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar, Blueberries, Cranberries, Inullin, Ginger, Parsley, Garlic, Tomatoes, Shiitake Mushrooms, Oranges, Pumpkin, Spinach, Beets, Cherries, Strawberries, Mixed Tocopherols (as preservative).
Guaranteed analysis (as fed, per manufacturer): Crude Protein (min) 36.0%, Crude Fat (min) 44.0%, Crude Fiber (max) 6%, Moisture (max) 5.0%. Energy 5503 kcal/kg calculated metabolizable energy. AAFCO: Northwest Naturals states this recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth/all life stages including for growth of large-sized dogs (70lbs or more as an adult) (per manufacturer). Beef Heart is the first ingredient.
Northwest Naturals sells this recipe as freeze-dried raw nuggets, small pucks portioned for scooping rather than a single block. The first five ingredients on the label are Beef Heart, Trout with Ground Bones, Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, listed by pre cooking weight, so the named meat and organs outweigh the produce added further down the list. The manufacturer states the recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth/all life stages including for growth of large-sized dogs (70lbs or more as an adult), which covers puppies as well as adult dogs. Northwest Naturals also states that all of its ingredients are USDA inspected. The freeze-dried nuggets are meant to be rehydrated with water in the portion needed rather than the whole package at once. Sniff and Shift makes single ingredient freeze dried treats, which are treats rather than meals, and they pair with any complete diet on this list.
Consolidated from publicly available manufacturer information (link above), compiled Sep 18, 2026. Not tested or evaluated by Sniff and Shift. Not medical advice, verify on current packaging and consult your veterinarian.
Questions about Northwest Naturals Freeze-Dried Beef & Trout Recipe Nuggets
What are the first ingredients in Northwest Naturals Freeze-Dried Beef & Trout Recipe Nuggets?
As listed on Northwest Naturals's product page, the first ingredients are Beef Heart, Trout with Ground Bones, Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney. The full list is on the spec sheet above.
How much protein and fat does Northwest Naturals Freeze-Dried Beef & Trout Recipe Nuggets have?
Northwest Naturals publishes crude protein 36.0% (as-fed min) and crude fat 44.0% (as-fed min), with 5503 kcal/kg. These are the maker's published figures, not our measurements.
Does Northwest Naturals publish an AAFCO statement for Northwest Naturals Freeze-Dried Beef & Trout Recipe Nuggets?
Northwest Naturals states: Northwest Naturals states this recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth/all life stages including for growth of large-sized dogs (70lbs or more as an adult) (per manufacturer).
What kind of food is Northwest Naturals Freeze-Dried Beef & Trout Recipe Nuggets?
Northwest Naturals lists it as freeze-dried raw, all life stages dog food.
Where do these numbers come from?
Every figure on this page is transcribed from Northwest Naturals's own product page, linked in the Source line above. Check the bag for the current label.
Source: Northwest Naturals product page (nw-naturals.net). Figures are the maker's published values; check the bag for the current label.
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