WOOF Wild Venison Freeze Dried Raw Dog Food, Mixer, or Topper, or Treat - High Protein, Natural, Limited Ingredient Recipe - 9.9 Ounce (Pack of 1) Review
By Dr. Lena Ortiz · Canine wellness writer · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-07-01
WOOF's Wild Venison is a limited-ingredient, high-protein freeze-dried raw food built to work as a mixer, topper, or standalone treat, and its 4.3 star average from 141 reviews suggests it's a solid, if lower-volume, novel-protein option.
Dogs on a novel-protein or limited-ingredient diet who could use a venison-based mixer, topper, or treat.
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You want a food with a longer track record, since this has a smaller review count than many of the bigger brands in this category.
Our scorecard
4.2/5overall
Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 141 owner ratings
Popularity1.5/5
141 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
['This 9.9 oz bag centers on freeze-dried venison, a novel protein that WOOF positions as a flexible option, usable as a mixer stirred into regular food, a topper, or a standalone treat. The listing emphasizes a high-protein, natural, limited-ingredient recipe.', "Because it's freeze-dried, it doesn't need refrigeration and can be stored easily, fitting the same convenient handling as other raw options in this category. Its limited-ingredient approach can suit dogs that need to avoid more common proteins like chicken or beef.", "At $35.99 for 9.9 oz, it sits in the mid-to-upper price range for freeze-dried raw products. With 141 reviews averaging 4.3 stars and about 100 bought in the past month, it's a smaller-volume item within the venison niche."]
Pros
Venison offers a novel protein option for dogs avoiding chicken or beef
Flexible use as a mixer, topper, or treat
Limited-ingredient, natural recipe
Solid 4.3 star average from 141 reviews
Cons
Smaller review count than many established competitors
Mid-to-upper price point for a 9.9 oz bag
Detailed nutrient specs aren't listed, so double-check the label for guaranteed analysis
Performance notes
Venison is a less common protein in freeze-dried dog food, which makes this a candidate for dogs that need to rotate away from chicken or beef, and its use as a mixer, topper, or treat gives owners flexibility in how much of a role it plays in a dog's diet.
What buyers say
A 4.3 star average from 141 reviews with about 100 bought last month points to a smaller but reasonably satisfied customer base within the novel-protein niche.
WOOF markets this as flexible, meaning it can work as a mixer, topper, or standalone treat, so check the packaging for specific feeding guidance if you want to use it as a complete meal.
Why choose venison over chicken or beef?
Venison is a novel protein, which can be useful for dogs that need to avoid more common proteins due to a suspected sensitivity, though you should confirm with your vet before switching proteins for allergy reasons.
Does it need refrigeration?
No, it's freeze-dried, so it stores at room temperature until you're ready to use it.
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