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Our Verdict
Raised Right Gently Cooked And Then Air Dried product range is made up of three recipes, each of which receives the Dog Food Advisor’s rating of 5 stars.
These recipes are gently cooked at the lowest temperatures to eliminate pathogens and then air-dried to ensure they are shelf-stable. With only 10 ingredients or fewer, each formula is high in protein and low in carbs.
Pros
- Human-grade
- Traceable ingredients
- No added preservatives
Cons
- Expensive
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.
Recipe and Label Analysis
Raised Right Gently Cooked And Then Air Dried Turkey Recipe was selected to represent the other products in the line for a detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Raised Right Gently Cooked And Then Air Dried Turkey Recipe
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Turkey thigh, turkey heart, turkey liver, carrots, blueberries, organic spearmint, cod liver oil, egg shell powder, flaxseed oil, organic dried kelp
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 2%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 55% | 22% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 64% | 26% | 2% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 50% | 48% | 2% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient is turkey thigh. Turkey is considered “the clean combination of flesh and skin… derived from the parts or whole carcasses of turkey”.1
Turkey is naturally rich in the 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The second ingredient is turkey heart. Although it doesn’t sound very appetizing, heart tissue is pure muscle – all meat. It’s naturally rich in quality protein, minerals and complex B vitamins, too.
The third ingredient is turkey liver. This is an organ meat sourced from a named animal and thus considered a beneficial component.
The fourth ingredient is carrot. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, minerals and dietary fiber.
The fifth ingredient is blueberries. Blueberries are a good source of vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.
The sixth ingredient is organic spearmint. Although we can’t be sure, it appears spearmint has been added to this recipe as a nutrient-rich source of multiple vitamins and minerals.
These natural antioxidants include vitamin A, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B6 (niacin), folic acid, phosphorus, zinc, riboflavin, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper and manganese.
The seventh ingredient is cod liver oil, a fish oil known to be rich in both EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids as well as vitamins A and D.
The eighth ingredient is eggshell powder, used here as a natural source of dietary calcium.
The ninth ingredient is flaxseed oil, one of the best non-fish sources of omega-3 fatty acids – essential to a dog’s health.
The last ingredient is organic dried kelp, a dehydrated form of seaweed also known as alginate. Kelp may be used here as a thickening or gelling agent, but increasingly kelp, specifically the Ascophyllm nodosum variety, is included for its other benefits. Kelp is often included because studies have shown plaque reduction and dental health benefits, as well as supporting blood sugar control and other applications.
Nutrient Analysis
Based on its ingredients alone, Raised Right Gently Cooked And Then Air Dried Turkey Recipe looks like an above-average air-dried product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 64%, a fat level of 25.6% and an estimated carbohydrate level of 2.8%.
As a group, the brand features a protein content of 62% and a mean fat level of 25.6%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 4.7% for the overall product line, alongside a fat-to-protein ratio of 41%.
This means that the Raised Right product line contains above-average protein, below-average carbohydrates, and below-average fat, when compared to typical air-dried dog food.
Raised Right Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Raised Right through December 2025.
No recalls noted.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Raised Right Gently Cooked And Then Air Dried Dog Food
This product range contains high-quality human-grade ingredients. A brand that is certainly worthy of consideration and the 5 stars it has earned in our review.
About
In 2007, following a significant pet food contamination outbreak, Braeden Ruud conceived the idea to establish a pet food company that prioritizes human-grade, lab-tested ingredients.
This family-owned business emphasizes “home-style” human-grade pet food. It is also environmentally conscious, partnering with Plastic Neutral Certified and Carbonfree Shipping to minimize plastic waste and carbon emissions.
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