Open Farm Freeze-Dried Raw Beef: Meal or Just a Topper?
Freeze-dried raw food sounds appealing in theory, but the real question is always whether a dog (or the rest of the household) actually goes for it.
If you want a high-protein option that doubles as a meal or a topper, this is worth it. The tradeoff is that at 95% beef organs and bone, this is a rich, meat-forward formula, not a grain-inclusive everyday kibble.
What I Noticed
The brand sent this to me. It’s 95% beef organs and bone, freeze-dried, grass-fed, and grain-free, with 41% crude protein and 38% crude fat listed on the label. Rusty went straight for it, and even our cat was sniffing around it with clear interest. It can be used as a standalone meal or mixed in as a topper on regular food.
What Makes This Dog Food Different
- 95% beef organs and bone — genuinely meat-forward formula
- 100% traceable ingredients
- 41% crude protein, 38% crude fat, 5% crude fiber, 5% moisture
- Works as a full meal or a topper
Dog Food Questions
Is this a complete meal or just a topper?
It can work as either, depending on how much you use and what else is in the bowl.
Will my dog actually eat it?
Rusty went for it right away, and even our cat was interested, which is a reasonably good sign for palatability.
What else is worth comparing? Shepherd Boy Farms’ bison recipe is another freeze-dried raw option worth looking at.