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Our Verdict
Bixbi Rawbble product range is made up of five recipes which each receive the Dog Food Advisor’s rating, 5 stars.
Rawbble is a limited-ingredient recipe range designed to aid dogs with sensitive stomachs and may also benefit picky eaters.
Pros
- Formulated with veterinary & nutrition experts
- No meat meals or by-products
- Single source protein
Cons
- Not budget friendly
The table below shows each recipe in this range including our rating and the AAFCO nutrient profile: Growth (puppy), Maintenance (adult), All Life Stages, Supplemental or Unspecified.
| Product line | Rating | AAFCO |
|---|---|---|
| Bixbi Rawbble Beef Recipe | 5 | A |
| Bixbi Rawbble Chicken Recipe | 5 | A |
| Bixbi Rawbble Duck Recipe | 5 | A |
| Bixbi Rawbble Lamb Recipe | 5 | A |
| Bixbi Rawbble Pork Recipe | 5 | A |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Bixbi Rawbble Chicken Recipe was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Bixbi Rawbble Chicken Recipe
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Chicken, lentils, whole yellow peas, chicken fat, garbanzo beans, dried yeast, natural flavor, dicalcium phosphate, dried egg product, coconut flour, calcium carbonate, salt, freeze-dried chicken, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement), minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate), inulin, salmon oil, choline chloride, taurine, l-carnitine, mixed tocopherols (a preservative), rosemary extract
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 3.6%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 31% | 18% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 33% | 19% | 40% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 28% | 39% | 33% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient in this dog food is chicken. Although it is a quality item, raw chicken contains up to 73% water. After cooking, most of that moisture is lost, reducing the meat content to just a fraction of its original weight.
After processing, this item would probably account for a smaller part of the total content of the finished product.
The second ingredient is lentils. Lentils are a quality source of carbohydrates. Plus (like all legumes) they’re rich in natural fiber.
However, lentils contain about 25% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the actual meat content of this dog food.
The third ingredient includes peas. Peas are a quality source of carbohydrates. And like all legumes, they’re rich in natural fiber.
However, peas contain about 25% protein, a factor that must be considered when judging the meat content of this dog food.
The fourth ingredient is chicken fat. This item is obtained from rendering chicken, a process similar to making soup in which the fat itself is skimmed from the surface of the liquid.
Chicken fat is high in linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid essential for life. Although it doesn’t sound very appetizing, chicken fat is actually a quality ingredient.
The fifth ingredient is garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas. Like peas, beans and lentils, the chickpea is a nutritious member of the fiber-rich legume (pulse) family of vegetables.
Garbanzos contain about 22% protein, something which must be considered when evaluating the total protein reported in this food.
The sixth ingredient is dried yeast, which can be a controversial item. Dried yeast contains about 45% protein and is rich in other healthy nutrients. Fans believe yeast repels fleas and supports the immune system. Critics argue yeast ingredients can be linked to allergies.
This may be true, but (like all allergies) only if your particular dog is allergic to the yeast itself. In any case, unless your dog is specifically allergic to it, we feel yeast should be considered a positive addition.
After the natural flavor, we find dicalcium phosphate, likely used here as a dietary calcium supplement.
The ninth ingredient lists dried egg product, a dehydrated form of shell-free eggs. Quality can vary significantly. Lower-grade egg product can even come from commercial hatcheries – from eggs that have failed to hatch.
In any case, eggs are easy to digest and have an exceptionally high biological value.
From here, the list goes on to include a number of other items.
But to be realistic, ingredients located this far down the list (other than nutritional supplements) are not likely to affect the overall rating of this Bixbi product.
With five notable exceptions…
First, we find salmon oil. Salmon oil is naturally rich in the prized EPA and DHA type of omega-3 fatty acids. These two high quality fats boast the highest bio-availability to dogs and humans.
Depending on its level of freshness and purity, salmon oil should be considered a commendable addition.
Next, we note the use of taurine, an important amino acid associated with the healthy function of heart muscle. Although taurine is not typically considered essential in canines, some dogs have been shown to be deficient in this critical nutrient.
Since taurine deficiency appears to be more common in pets consuming grain-free diets, we view its presence in this recipe as a positive addition.
We note the inclusion of inulin a starch-like compound made up of repeating units of carbohydrates and typically sourced from chicory root.
Not only is inulin a natural source of soluble dietary fiber, it’s also a used to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in a dog’s digestive tract.
In addition, we find no mention of probiotics, friendly bacteria applied to the surface of the kibble after processing to help with digestion.
And lastly, this food includes chelated minerals, minerals that have been chemically attached to protein. This makes them easier to absorb. Chelated minerals are usually found in better dog foods.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Bixbi Rawbble Chicken Recipe looks like an above-average dry product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 34.8%, a fat level of 20.1% and estimated carbohydrates of about 35.9%.
As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 32.8% and a mean fat level of 20.2%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 37.1% for the overall product line.
And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 62%.
Which means this Bixbi product line contains…
Above-average protein. Above-average fat. And below-average carbs when compared to a typical dry dog food.
Even when you consider the protein-boosting effect of the peas, lentils and coconut flour, this still looks like the profile of a kibble containing a significant amount of meat.
BIXBI Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to BIXBI through December 2025.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Bixbi Rawbble Dog Food
Bixbi Rawbble is a grain-free dry dog food using a significant amount of named meats and egg as its dominant source of animal protein, thus earning the brand 5 stars.
About
Bixbi was established by James Crouch in 2009 and is based in Boulder, Colorado.
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