Primal

Primal freeze dried nuggets are bite-sized raw meals you rehydrate with water before serving, and they make up the core of this 16-product Primal collection at Ashario Pets. You will find nugget formulas for dogs in beef, chicken, lamb and turkey & sardine, a chicken & salmon nugget for cats, the Pronto line, and frozen raw goat milk in plain, cranberry and pumpkin spice. Prices in this collection run from $6.79 to $50.50 CAD.

Which Primal format suits your routine?

Primal sells the same raw philosophy in three formats, and the right one usually comes down to freezer space and how much prep you want to do.

• Freeze dried nuggets — shelf-stable, no freezer required, rehydrate before feeding. The most flexible option for travel, small households and anyone testing raw for the first time.
• Pronto — a smaller, loose freeze dried format in beef and chicken that pours and portions quickly, useful for small dogs or fast morning routines.
• Frozen raw goat milk — a liquid topper poured over a current meal rather than a complete diet. Choose it if you want to add moisture and interest to food your pet already eats.

Choosing a Primal protein for your dog

Start with a protein your dog already tolerates well, then rotate once they are settled. Beef nuggets are the most popular starting point in this collection. Chicken nuggets suit dogs who prefer a lighter poultry flavour, while lamb nuggets give you a novel-protein alternative if beef and chicken are already in heavy rotation. Turkey & sardine adds fish to the mix for owners who want variety across the week.

Do you have to feed Primal as a full diet?

No. Many owners use freeze dried nuggets as a partial topper over their dog's existing kibble, then increase the ratio gradually if it agrees with their pet. Cat households typically start the same way with the chicken & salmon nuggets. Whatever ratio you land on, introduce new food slowly over several days and keep fresh water available, since freeze dried food is served rehydrated.

Buying Primal pet food in Canada

Ashario Pets stocks this Primal range for Canada-wide shipping, with same-day pickup available at our North York store. If you are unsure whether to begin with nuggets, Pronto or the goat milk topper, our team can walk you through portioning for your pet's size and current diet.