Dr Marty Dog Food | Nature's Blend Essential Wellness Freeze-Dried Raw
High-Protein Raw Dog Food for Energy and Digestion
Product Description
Dr. Marty Nature's Blend Essential Wellness is a premium freeze-dried raw dog food formulated with whole food ingredients. The recipe combines turkey, beef, salmon, duck, and organ meats with fruits, vegetables and seeds. It supports a dog's playful energy, easy digestion, youthful mobility, and healthy lifespan, and contains no artificial preservatives or fillers. You can serve it dry or rehydrate it with water before feeding.
Benefits
- Named Proteins: Turkey, beef, salmon, duck, and organ meat are the first ingredients, supporting a high-protein diet for dogs.
- 81% Real Meat: The manufacturer states the recipe is 81% real premium cuts of meat, supporting active playtime and vital organs.
- No Artificial Additives: Contains no artificial preservatives, synthetic vitamins, or mineral powders and uses mixed tocopherols as a natural preservative.
- Gently Freeze-Dried: Minimally processed without high heat, so the food keeps its savory flavor, nutrients, and a fresh texture.
- Dry or Wet: Serve it dry straight from the bag, or combine two parts food with one part water.
- Omega-3 Content: Provides a minimum of 2.5% omega-3, which AAFCO does not recognize as essential in dog food profiles.
Variants
- 6 oz
- 16 oz
- 48 oz
- 80 oz
Ingredients
Turkey, Beef, Salmon, Duck, Beef Liver, Turkey Liver, Turkey Heart, Flaxseed, Sweet Potato, Egg, Pea Protein, Apple, Blueberry, Carrot, Cranberry, Pumpkin Seed, Spinach, Dried Kelp, Ginger, Salt, Sunflower Seed, Broccoli, Kale, Mixed Tocopherols (natural preservative).
Guaranteed Analysis
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (Min) | 40% |
| Crude Fat (Max) | 33% |
| Crude Fiber (Min) | 4% |
| Moisture (Max) | 6% |
| Calcium (Min) | 0.5% |
| Iron (Min) | 40 mg/kg |
| Leucine (Min) | 2% |
| Omega-3 (Min)* | 2.5% |
| Calorie Content | 4990 kcal/kg, 256 kcal/cup |
How to Use
Recommended-Dosage Chart
| Weight | Amount |
|---|---|
| 5 lbs | 1/2 cup |
| 10 lbs | 3/4 cup |
| 20 lbs | 1 1/2 cups |
| 25 lbs | 1 3/4 cups |
| 30 lbs | 2 cups |
| 40 lbs | 2 1/2 cups |
| 50 lbs | 2 3/4 cups |
| 60 lbs | 3 1/4 cups |
| 70 lbs | 3 1/2 cups |
| 80 lbs | 4 cups |
| 90 lbs | 4 1/2 cups |
Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label and consult your veterinarian before use if you have any concerns regarding your dog's health.
Dosage & Administration Instructions
- Daily Amount: Use your dog's weight in the chart to find the daily amount, and adjust it as needed.
- Serve Dry: If your dog prefers dry food, Nature's Blend is ready to serve directly from the bag.
- Serve Wet: For wet food, combine two parts Nature's Blend with one part water, wait three minutes, mix, and serve.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Results Vary: All dogs are unique, so your dog's results can and will vary on this freeze-dried raw food.
- Veterinary Advice: The manufacturer advises talking to your veterinarian before starting your dog on any new diet, including this one.
Storage Information
- No Refrigeration: The manufacturer states that Nature's Blend does not need to be refrigerated, whether served dry or wet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is Dr. Marty Nature's Blend Essential Wellness?
Ans: It is a premium freeze-dried raw dog food made with turkey, beef, salmon, duck, organ meats, fruits, vegetables and seeds. It is formulated to support a dog's playful energy, easy digestion, youthful mobility and healthy lifespan without artificial preservatives or fillers.
Q2: What are the main ingredients in this freeze-dried dog food?
Ans: The recipe begins with turkey, beef, salmon, duck, beef liver, turkey liver, and turkey heart. It also contains flaxseed, sweet potato, egg, pea protein, apple, blueberry, carrot, cranberry, pumpkin seed, spinach, kelp, ginger, salt, sunflower seed, broccoli, kale and mixed tocopherols.
Q3: How much should a dog eat each day?
Ans: The amount depends on weight: one half cup for 5 pounds, 1 1/2 cups for 20 pounds, 2 1/2 cups for 40 pounds, 3 1/4 cups for 60 pounds and 4 1/2 cups for 90 pounds. Adjust as needed.
Q4: Can this food be served dry or wet?
Ans: Yes. It can be served dry directly from the bag or served wet. For wet feeding, combine two parts Nature's Blend with one part water, let it sit for three minutes, then mix and serve it to your dog as a meal.
Q5: How many calories are in this dog food?
Ans: This dog food provides 4,990 kilocalories per kilogram, or 256 kilocalories per cup. Since feeding amounts are usually measured by cups this information helps owners compare the food with their dog’s daily calorie needs and plan appropriate portions.
Q6: Does this food contain artificial preservatives?
Ans: The manufacturer states that this recipe contains no artificial preservatives, synthetic vitamins or mineral powders. Instead, it uses mixed tocopherols as a natural preservative. The freeze-drying process also helps maintain freshness without exposing the food to high heat or added preservatives.
Q7: Does this food need to be refrigerated?
Ans: No. The manufacturer states that Nature's Blend does not need to be refrigerated. This applies to the food served dry and to the food rehydrated with water for wet feeding, according to the manufacturer's serving guidance on its brand website.