Meat Mixer

Why is Meat Mixer better than prepared raw or cooked foods?

Meat is the most expensive ingredient in pet foods: it’s expensive to source and it’s expensive to ship. In an effort to keep product costs down, even small pet food makers may need to cut corners on the quality of their meats.

Meat Mixer gives you the freedom to source high quality meats from your local farmer, giving you full control over the quality of the #1 ingredient in your dog’s food. Or, if you have budget concerns, you can stock up on meat when it’s on sale and still give your dog the super premium meal they deserve.

Why is Meat Mixer better than homemade food?

Meat Mixer is scientifically formulated to meet NRC nutritional requirements when combined with higher quality meats. Meat Mixer takes the guesswork out of raw feeding, so your dog gets all the critical nutrients in the right combinations. 

Meat Fixer is also convenient. Just add it to your dog’s favorite ground protein, mix with water and serve it raw or cooked! 

Why is Meat Mixer better than other base mixes?

While other base mixes rely on synthetic vitamins or large amounts of veggies for nutrients, Meat Mixer is over 50% beef (freeze-dried bones, liver and heart). We believe an ancestral diet is the key to good health, so Meat Mixer is expertly formulated to mimic the diet your dog would eat in the wild - while still meeting NRC nutritional requirements when combined with recommended proteins.

Meat Mixer delivers critical minerals in the natural balance that’s only found in bone. Our bone is 100% grass-fed New Zealand beef that’s carefully freeze-dried to retain other important nutrients including amino acids, growth factors and collagen. 

Finally, the organic greens in Meat Mixer are carefully powdered so even picky eaters get the benefits of greens.

Can I give my puppy Meat Mixer?

Yes, Meat Mixer is also formulated for puppies. Just follow the instructions for puppies, not adult dogs since puppies, pregnant and nursing moms have higher nutritional needs than adult dogs.

Is Meat Mixer keto-friendly?

Of course! Meat Mixer is designed to be an ancestral or prey-model food that mimics the diet your dog would eat in the wild. That means a high protein diet that's high in protein, moderate in fat and contains less than 5% carbohydrate.

Is Meat Mixer high in omega-3 fats?

Out of the box, Meat Mixer will give your dog a healthy balance of fats if used with low fat meats. But since omega-3 fats like DHA and EPA are not shelf stable, we don’t add them to Meat Mixer. These fats are very likely to oxidize, which can cause inflammation in your dog, so we recommend combining Meat Mixer with Safe-Sea to make sure your dog gets all the omega-3 fats he needs. 

Is Meat Mixer more expensive than raw and cooked foods?

Meat Mixer is the perfect way to save on the most expensive ingredient in your dog’s diet without sacrificing quality. Unlike premade foods, you can control the quality and cost of the meats you serve your dog. Buy in bulk and save or stock up when ground meats go on sale.

Why is the Vitamin E content lower than AAFCO recommends?

While Meat Mixer is formulated to meet NRC and AAFCO nutritional requirements, it's important to understand that these requirements are for cooked and extruded foods. When food is cooked and processed, two things happen:

1. There is a large loss of vitamins and a small loss of minerals

2. The food is expected to sit on shelves for months or years

Because Meat Mixer is formulated to be fed raw or gently cooked, there will be minimal vitamin loss. But when it comes to vitamin E, AAFCO wants excessively large amounts in food to act as a preservative. Once again, Meat Mixer is served fresh, so there's no need for that amount of vitamin E. We simply won't add that much vitamin E because it's not natural and it's not necessary for a fresh food.

How do I cook Meat Mixer?

It's best to cook Meat Mixer below 350 degrees Fahrenheit to maintain the highest nutritional quality. You can put the prepared food in the oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes to an hour, or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

Can I give Meat Mixer to pregnant or nursing moms?

For mothers in the second half of their pregnancy or for nursing moms, prepare Meat Mixer as you would for puppies, or as directed by your veterinarian. This ensures mom gets the right balance of calcium and minerals. Follow the puppy feeding guidelines and adjust the feeding amount as needed.