Freeze Dried Food for Dogs

Most dog owners feed kibble, canned food or semi-moist food from packets. Another dog food choice does exist in the form of freeze-dried food. While expensive, freeze-dried food offers convenience and high-quality choices to the dog owner.

  1. Benefits of Freeze-Dried Dog Food

    • According to VetInfo.com, freeze-dried dog food has a number of advantages, including long shelf life, easy storage, and the lack of spoilage and mold in unopened packages. People who travel with their dogs can benefit from its light weight. This type of food can provide the raw muscle meet valued in raw food diets without the storage limitations.

    Types of Freeze-Dried Food

    • Freeze-dried dog food is primarily available in two forms: individual servings (patties) and for bulk use (loose). Although many freeze-dried foods contain cooked ingredients, some also consist of only raw ingredients. Different suppliers might offer other types and forms of food on an individual basis.

    Feeding Freeze-Dried Dog Food

    • While some people feed freeze-dried dog food in conjunction with raw food, canned food or kibble, it can be fed as a standalone diet.

    Availability of Freeze-Dried Dog Food

    • Freeze-dried dog food is not readily available to all consumers. It is not available in grocery stores and it is not available at most pet superstores. Some specialty pet shops might carry a limited supply. Several freeze-dried food suppliers can be found online.

    Expense Related to Freeze-Dried Dog Food

    • The process by which freeze-dried food is made contributes greatly to its cost. But this cost can be offset by the quantity of available food, as well as the bioavailability of nutrients when moisture is restored before use. Freeze-dried dog foods are also typically made with high-quality "human grade" ingredients, providing more value for the cost.