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Our Verdict
Tucker’s Raw Frozen product range is made up of nine recipes with ratings varying from 4.5 to 5 stars. The average rating of the whole range is 5 stars.
Pros
- Limited ingredients
- Made in the USA
- High-quality protein
Cons
- Some recipes may not be suitable for dogs on a low fat diet
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tucker’s Raw Frozen Beef-Pumpkin | 4.5 | A |
| Tucker’s Raw Frozen Chicken-Pumpkin | 4.5 | A |
| Tucker’s Raw Frozen Pork-Beef-Pumpkin Formula | 5 | A |
| Tucker’s Raw Frozen Pork-Bison-Pumpkin | 5 | A |
| Tucker’s Raw Frozen Pork-Duck-Pumpkin | 5 | A |
| Tucker’s Raw Frozen Pork-Lamb-Pumpkin | 5 | A |
| Tucker’s Raw Frozen Salmon-Pumpkin | 5 | A |
| Tucker’s Raw Frozen Turf & Surf | 4.5 | A |
| Tucker’s Raw Frozen Turkey-Pumpkin | 5 | A |
Recipe and Label Analysis
Tucker’s Raw Frozen Pork-Bison-Pumpkin was selected to represent the other products in the line for detailed recipe and nutrient analysis.
Tucker's Raw Frozen Pork-Bison-Pumpkin
Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content
Protein
Fat
CarbsCarbohydrates
Pork, bison heart, pumpkin, pork marrow and bone, taurine, zinc amino acid complex, vitamin E supplement, calcium carbonate, manganese amino acid complex, copper amino acid complex, zinc sulfate, calcium pantothenate, copper sulfate, manganese sulfate, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, calcium iodate, riboflavin supplement
Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 2%
Red denotes any controversial items
| Estimated Nutrient Content | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
| Guaranteed Analysis | 14% | 10% | NA |
| Dry Matter Basis | 41% | 29% | 21% |
| Calorie Weighted Basis | 31% | 53% | 16% |
Ingredients Analysis
The first ingredient in this dog food is pork. Pork can be defined as “the clean flesh derived from slaughtered pork” and includes skeletal muscle or the muscle tissues of the tongue, diaphragm, heart or esophagus.1
Pork is naturally rich in all 10 essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
The second ingredient is bison heart. Although it doesn’t sound very appetizing to us humans, heart tissue is pure muscle – all meat. It’s naturally rich in quality protein, minerals and complex B vitamins, too.
The third item is pumpkin, a nutritious addition high in complex carbohydrates, beta-carotene and dietary fiber.
The fourth ingredient includes pork marrow and bone. Bone marrow is the mostly fatty tissue found in the interior of bones. It’s naturally rich in phosphorus and vitamin A. And bone, of course, is an excellent source of natural calcium.
The fifth ingredient is 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.
From here, the list goes on to include vitamins and 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, Tucker’s Raw Frozen Pork-Bison-Pumpkin looks like an above-average raw product.
The dashboard displays a dry matter protein reading of 40.8%, a fat level of 28.9% and estimated carbohydrates of about 21.6%.
As a group, the brand features an average protein content of 43.2% and a mean fat level of 31.6%. Together, these figures suggest a carbohydrate content of 16.1% for the overall product line.
And a fat-to-protein ratio of about 73%.
Above-average protein. Above-average fat. And below-average carbs when compared to a typical raw dog food.
Free of any plant-based protein boosters, this looks like the profile of a raw product containing a significant amount of meat.
However, with 53% of the total calories in our example coming from fat versus just 31% from protein, some recipes may not be suitable for dogs on a low fat diet.
Tucker's Dog Food Recall History
The following automated list (if present) includes all dog food recalls related to Tucker's through December 2025.
You can view a complete list of all dog food recalls since 2009 here.
Our Rating of Tucker's Raw Frozen Dog Food
Tucker’s Raw Frozen is a grain-free raw dog food using a significant amount of named meats and organs as its dominant source of animal protein, thus earning the brand 5 stars.
About
Tucker’s was established by Jeff Kalish as a family-run business. It started operations in 2009 in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, where all food is handmade and hand-packed.
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