Stella & Chewy's Meal Mixers
Stella & Chewy's Meal Mixers are freeze-dried raw toppers designed to blend into kibble and deliver a crunchy, nutrient-rich boost across a wide range of protein flavors. They earn a best-in-class spot for broad flavor selection, national availability, and competitive pricing compared with boutique raw brands like Open Farm and Primal, offering a practical balance of quality and cost for owners who want raw enhancement without boutique pricing.
High-protein punch
Quick mix-in
High-protein punch
Quick mix-in
Review Summary
"Buyers consistently praise Stella & Chewy's Meal Mixers for high-quality ingredients and strong palatability that encourage picky eaters, though many note the product is pricey and some dogs experience minor digestive changes. Overall users find it a reliable, premium mixer to boost meals."
Wolf-approved crunch
Freeze-dried raw pieces designed to mix into kibble or serve as a topper.
Wolf-approved crunch
Freeze-dried raw pieces designed to mix into kibble or serve as a topper.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
Stella & Chewy's Meal Mixers are freeze-dried raw toppers designed to blend into kibble and deliver a crunchy, nutrient-rich boost across a wide range of protein flavors. They earn a best-in-class spot for broad flavor selection, national availability, and competitive pricing compared with boutique raw brands like Open Farm and Primal, offering a practical balance of quality and cost for owners who want raw enhancement without boutique pricing.
High-protein punch
Quick mix-in
Wolf-approved crunch
Freeze-dried raw pieces designed to mix into kibble or serve as a topper.
Multiple protein flavors and sizes to suit picky eaters and portion control.
High-protein punch
Quick mix-in
Wolf-approved crunch
Freeze-dried raw pieces designed to mix into kibble or serve as a topper.
Multiple protein flavors and sizes to suit picky eaters and portion control.
$12-40 CAD
Primal Freeze-Dried Nuggets
Primal Freeze-Dried Nuggets are compact, bite-sized raw pieces that deliver concentrated whole-prey nutrition—often including muscle meat, organs, and bone components—appealing to owners seeking a more traditional raw profile. Technically they stand out for dense nutrient content and precise portion control, and they rehydrate well as meal mixers; however, Primal typically sits at a higher price point than mass-market mixers like Stella & Chewy's. Compared with single-ingredient toppers such as PureBites, Primal provides fuller meal enrichment rather than treat-like supplementation.
Chunky meat bites
Shelf-stable raw
Chunky meat bites
Shelf-stable raw
Review Summary
"Primal Freeze-Dried Nuggets are frequently lauded for real, minimally processed ingredients and excellent dog acceptance; reviewers appreciate the nutrient profile but mention a premium price and occasional variability in nugget size. Long-term users report improved meal appeal and consistent quality."
Carnivore fiesta
Made from freeze-dried raw meat, organs, and bones in a convenient nugget form.
Carnivore fiesta
Made from freeze-dried raw meat, organs, and bones in a convenient nugget form.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
Primal Freeze-Dried Nuggets are compact, bite-sized raw pieces that deliver concentrated whole-prey nutrition—often including muscle meat, organs, and bone components—appealing to owners seeking a more traditional raw profile. Technically they stand out for dense nutrient content and precise portion control, and they rehydrate well as meal mixers; however, Primal typically sits at a higher price point than mass-market mixers like Stella & Chewy's. Compared with single-ingredient toppers such as PureBites, Primal provides fuller meal enrichment rather than treat-like supplementation.
Chunky meat bites
Shelf-stable raw
Carnivore fiesta
Made from freeze-dried raw meat, organs, and bones in a convenient nugget form.
High in animal protein and suitable as a topper or part of a raw meal.
Chunky meat bites
Shelf-stable raw
Carnivore fiesta
Made from freeze-dried raw meat, organs, and bones in a convenient nugget form.
High in animal protein and suitable as a topper or part of a raw meal.
$15-50 CAD
Open Farm Freeze Dried Raw Meal Toppers
Open Farm's Freeze Dried Raw Meal Toppers emphasize ethically sourced ingredients and traceable supply chains, pairing premium proteins with transparency that appeals to buyers focused on provenance and animal welfare. They command premium pricing but offer advantages like human-grade ingredient standards and verifiable sourcing compared with mainstream brands, positioning them for owners willing to pay more for sustainability and traceability. While more expensive than Instinct or PureBites, Open Farm competes by prioritizing ingredient origin and responsible sourcing over being the lowest-cost option.
Transparent sourcing
Whole-muscle bite
Transparent sourcing
Whole-muscle bite
Review Summary
"Open Farm Freeze Dried Raw Meal Toppers get strong marks for ethical sourcing and transparency, with many owners reporting enthusiastic eating, but several buyers cite the high cost and occasional packaging or texture complaints. Overall it’s seen as a high-quality, boutique topper for picky or raw-fed dogs."
Guilt-free crunch
Traceable, humanely raised single-source proteins for transparency.
Guilt-free crunch
Traceable, humanely raised single-source proteins for transparency.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Open Farm's Freeze Dried Raw Meal Toppers emphasize ethically sourced ingredients and traceable supply chains, pairing premium proteins with transparency that appeals to buyers focused on provenance and animal welfare. They command premium pricing but offer advantages like human-grade ingredient standards and verifiable sourcing compared with mainstream brands, positioning them for owners willing to pay more for sustainability and traceability. While more expensive than Instinct or PureBites, Open Farm competes by prioritizing ingredient origin and responsible sourcing over being the lowest-cost option.
Transparent sourcing
Whole-muscle bite
Guilt-free crunch
Traceable, humanely raised single-source proteins for transparency.
Adds real meat nutrition and moisture when rehydrated as a meal topper.
Transparent sourcing
Whole-muscle bite
Guilt-free crunch
Traceable, humanely raised single-source proteins for transparency.
Adds real meat nutrition and moisture when rehydrated as a meal topper.
$20-60 CAD
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers provide small, nutrient-dense freeze-dried pieces designed specifically to enhance commercial kibble with raw nutrients and healthy fats, offering a useful middle ground between price and raw inclusion. Their strength lies in widespread retail presence and consistent formulations that balance affordability with raw-augmentation performance, though they tend to be less provenance-focused than premium brands like Open Farm.
Raw boost
Kibble transformer
Raw boost
Kibble transformer
Review Summary
"Instinct Raw Boost Mixers are popular for enhancing kibble with raw meat flavor and are well-liked by picky dogs, though some users mention dustiness and clumping and a few digestive sensitivities. Most long-term users find them effective and convenient as a meal enhancer."
Flavor magnet
Freeze-dried raw pieces formulated to boost protein and palatability when mixed into meals.
Flavor magnet
Freeze-dried raw pieces formulated to boost protein and palatability when mixed into meals.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Instinct Raw Boost Mixers provide small, nutrient-dense freeze-dried pieces designed specifically to enhance commercial kibble with raw nutrients and healthy fats, offering a useful middle ground between price and raw inclusion. Their strength lies in widespread retail presence and consistent formulations that balance affordability with raw-augmentation performance, though they tend to be less provenance-focused than premium brands like Open Farm.
Raw boost
Kibble transformer
Flavor magnet
Freeze-dried raw pieces formulated to boost protein and palatability when mixed into meals.
Available in multiple protein-first formulas and grain-free options.
Raw boost
Kibble transformer
Flavor magnet
Freeze-dried raw pieces formulated to boost protein and palatability when mixed into meals.
Available in multiple protein-first formulas and grain-free options.
PureBites Freeze-Dried Food Toppers
PureBites Freeze-Dried Food Toppers are typically single-ingredient, minimally processed pieces (such as chicken or salmon) that serve as low-calorie, high-protein toppers or training rewards ideal for dogs with sensitive diets. They are often the most budget-friendly option on a per-ingredient basis and are easy to incorporate into elimination or rotation diets, though they do not provide the broader meal enrichment of multi-ingredient mixers like Primal or Stella & Chewy's.
Single-ingredient snack
Training-friendly treat
Single-ingredient snack
Training-friendly treat
Review Summary
"PureBites Freeze-Dried Food Toppers are highly rated for being single-ingredient, easy to use, and extremely appealing to dogs, with many owners noting quick results for picky eaters; a few cite variability in piece size and a strong smell. Overall they’re seen as excellent value for a simple, high-impact topper."
Calorie-light crunch
Single-ingredient freeze-dried proteins that serve as low-calorie, high-value toppers.
Calorie-light crunch
Single-ingredient freeze-dried proteins that serve as low-calorie, high-value toppers.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
PureBites Freeze-Dried Food Toppers are typically single-ingredient, minimally processed pieces (such as chicken or salmon) that serve as low-calorie, high-protein toppers or training rewards ideal for dogs with sensitive diets. They are often the most budget-friendly option on a per-ingredient basis and are easy to incorporate into elimination or rotation diets, though they do not provide the broader meal enrichment of multi-ingredient mixers like Primal or Stella & Chewy's.
Single-ingredient snack
Training-friendly treat
Calorie-light crunch
Single-ingredient freeze-dried proteins that serve as low-calorie, high-value toppers.
Human-grade ingredients with no additives, preservatives, or fillers.
Single-ingredient snack
Training-friendly treat
Calorie-light crunch
Single-ingredient freeze-dried proteins that serve as low-calorie, high-value toppers.
Human-grade ingredients with no additives, preservatives, or fillers.