Is Primal a good dog food?

Checked against Kibble in the Raw Chicken · Updated Nov 2026

VERDICT

The product page online does not show the adequacy statement, contact info or manufacturer; the bag may. 3 items not disclosed by the company.

1 of 8 WSAVA checks verified. 2 partly, 3 not disclosed, 2 not checked. FDA animal food recall listings since 2024: 0 entries. Earlier: not checked.

Employs a nutritionist?NOT DISCLOSED

Does the company employ a qualified nutritionist?

No source line found.

Who formulates the diet?NOT DISCLOSED

Who formulates the diets, and what are their credentials?

No source line found.

Quality control process?NOT DISCLOSED

What quality control measures does the company use?

No source line found.

Research conducted / published?PARTLY

What research has the company conducted, and is it published?

“Backed by peer-reviewed research to be more digestible and support a healthier gut compared to foods cooked at high heat”

Not stated: no publication or named study

Source: primalpetfoods.com · 2026-11-09 · company-level statement

Adequacy statementNOT CHECKED · not on the product page

Nutritional adequacy statement: feeding trials or formulation?

Not checked: the product page we read does not show this; it may be printed on the bag.

Calories stated?321 kcal/cup

Calories per cup / serving stated?

“Calories | 4324 kcal/kg or 321 kcal per volumetric cup”

Source: primalpetfoods.com · 2026-11-09

Contact info on label?NOT CHECKED · not on the product page

Contact information on the label?

Not checked: the product page we read does not show this; it may be printed on the bag.

Who makes it?PARTLY

Who makes the food — the company’s own plants or a co-manufacturer?

“Kibble in the Raw is manufactured in the USA using thoughtfully sourced ingredients”

Not stated: actual manufacturer not named

Source: primalpetfoods.com · 2026-11-09 · company-level statement

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What the label says

The product page does not show the nutritional adequacy statement; the bag may.

  • Calories: 321 kcal/cup

Product page: primalpetfoods.com · 2026-11-09

Recall record

FDA animal food recall listings since 2024: 0 entries. Earlier: not checked. FDA does not post every recall.

HOW MUCH FOR YOUR DOG

Using 321 kcal/cup from the label, with Kibble in the Raw Chicken already selected.

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SOURCES

Each answer links to the page or label it quotes. Statuses are AI-assisted tags computed by rule functions. Not veterinary advice. The number of verified items is a count of disclosed answers, not a quality score. WSAVA does not endorse or certify any brand.

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