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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/2

Northwest Naturals

Chicken Recipe

Dog

Freeze-Dried

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Egg

Poultry

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Legumes

Nuts

Red meat

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.

Is Northwest Naturals Chicken Recipe freeze-dried dog food good?

Northwest Naturals Chicken Recipe is a freeze-dried dog food rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Poultry, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

53%

Fat

31%

Est. Carbs

Fiber

7.4%

Ash

7.4%

Moisture (5%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is Super High (53% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This can fit very active, working, or growing dogs, but dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions need vet-guided diet targets.

References

Fat is Super High (31% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense and may fit some working or underweight dogs, while dogs with pancreatitis history need veterinary guidance.

References

Ingredients Analysis

28 of 28 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Chicken

Ground Chicken Bone

Chicken Liver

Chicken Gizzard

Cantaloupe

Carrots

Broccoli

Lettuce

Egg

Ground Flaxseed

Fish Oil

Apple Cider Vinegar

Blueberry

Cranberry

Inulin

Dried Kelp

Potassium Chloride

Sodium Chloride

Ginger

Parsley

Garlic

Zinc Proteinate

Iron Proteinate

Vitamin E Supplement

Copper Proteinate

Manganese Proteinate

Mixed Tocopherols

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Chicken, Ground Chicken Bone are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Ingredients worth checking: Fish Oil, Sodium Chloride, Garlic.

Higher-caution ingredients: Garlic have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Northwest Naturals Chicken Recipe's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.

Contributing ingredients

Named

Chicken

Ground Chicken Bone

Chicken Liver

Chicken Gizzard

Egg

Animal Protein

High

Animal

100%

Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Northwest Naturals Chicken Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Chicken

Ground Chicken Bone

Chicken Liver

Chicken Gizzard

Egg

Northwest Naturals Chicken Recipe freeze-dried dog food Review

Northwest Naturals Chicken Recipe is a strong choice — rated 5 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Pets avoiding gluten grains

Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Avoid if

Your pet is allergic to eggs

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Contains common allergens: Egg, Poultry, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 53% protein, 31% fat, 2% estimated carbohydrates.

100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Legumes, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwest Naturals Chicken Recipe good for dogs?

Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Northwest Naturals Chicken Recipe contain Dairy?

Does Northwest Naturals Chicken Recipe contain Egg?

Does Northwest Naturals Chicken Recipe contain Legumes?

Does Northwest Naturals Chicken Recipe contain Nuts?

Is Northwest Naturals Chicken Recipe grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Northwest Naturals Chicken Recipe?