Have not heard back from them yet, thinking of dropping them another email...I know there's many misconceptions about raw food in general, so thought I'd post this blog by Dr Dodds. It was very easy for me to understand & comprehend (is that the same thing?

). She explains HPP (high pressure processing) perfectly. Primal & Nature's Variety uses HPP, while Stella & Chewy's uses HHP (hydrostatic high pressure).
Part 1:
Dr. Jean Dodds' Pet Health Resource Blog | Raw versus Cooked Foods: Perhaps the Most Controversial Current Topic in the Pet World (Part I)
Part 2:
Dr. Jean Dodds' Pet Health Resource Blog | Raw versus cooked foods: What is HPP and why does it matter? (Part II) Quote:
Originally Posted by margiepickens I have been using Natures Variety freeze dried raw for about a month now. Was using the Stella and Chewy's as a topper. So I am mixing weruva with the NV kibble/raw bites and Lexi is gobbling it up most of the time. I am liking it and it seems she is too. I think it is pretty good food too. |

We've tried all the brands you mentioned & my guys LOVED it!
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Originally Posted by Island Girl I would be interested to know too! We tried the lamb in the sample pack, but I haven't purchased a big bag yet. We just picked up Turkey and Sardine today. Sachi has done great on the frozen raw formulas, been wanting to try the freeze dried some day. Never thought I would be a raw feeder, but Sachi struggled on kibble from Blue Buffalo, Royal Canin, Wellness, Acana and Orijen. Once we started on the raw, no eating problems at all. |

Freeze dried is great for use when traveling too!