Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food | Complete & Balanced Meal, Topper or Mixer | Real Beef | High Protein Diet for Picky Eaters | Nutritionist Formulated, Made in USA, Whole Foods (2lb Bag) Review
By Dr. Lena Ortiz · Canine wellness writer · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-24
Tally's Ranch packs beef, cod oil, and kale into a pelleted freeze-dried raw formula meant to double as a full meal, topper, or mixer, aimed at dogs that need gentler digestion and joint support.
Dogs with sensitive stomachs or dogs needing joint support who benefit from a limited ingredient, beef-based freeze-dried raw diet.
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You want a larger bag size for a big dog's daily meals, since this comes in a 2 lb bag geared more toward toppers, mixers, or smaller portions.
Form Pellet
Flavor Beef
Best for Dental Care, Digestive Health, Hip And Joint Support, Sensitive Stomach, Weight Management
Breed size All
Weight 2 Pounds
Priced 64% above the category median ($35.99 across 81 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.1/5overall
Owner rating4.2/5
4.2 average across 87 owner ratings
Popularity1.0/5
87 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 2 lb bag of Tally's Ranch freeze-dried raw dog food centers on real beef along with barley, carrot, cod oil, flaxseed, and kale, formed into a pellet shape. It's labeled additive-free, with no added antibiotics, hormones, artificial colors, or artificial flavors, and it's classified as a limited ingredient diet.", "The label points to several targeted uses: dental care, digestive health, hip and joint support, sensitive stomach, and weight management, and it's formulated for all life stages and all breed sizes. Marketed as a complete and balanced meal, topper, or mixer, it gives owners flexibility in how they use it.", 'At $58.99 for 2 lb, this is priced at the higher end for its size, consistent with a limited ingredient freeze-dried raw formula. With 87 reviews and a 4.2 star average, plus around 100 bought last month, it has a moderate but positive track record.']
Pros
Beef-based limited ingredient formula with cod oil and flaxseed
Flexible use as a complete meal, topper, or mixer
Targets dental, digestive, joint, and sensitive stomach needs
Additive-free with no added antibiotics or hormones
Formulated for all life stages and breed sizes
Cons
Small 2 lb bag size relative to the price
4.2 star rating is solid but trails some competitors in this list
Pellet form and limited ingredient list may need an adjustment period for some dogs
Specifications
Form
Pellet
Flavor
Beef
Best for
Dental Care, Digestive Health, Hip And Joint Support, Sensitive Stomach, Weight Management
Breed size
All
Weight
2 Pounds
Performance notes
The pellet form is a different texture than loose freeze-dried bites, which can make portioning and mixing into other food more consistent. The inclusion of cod oil and flaxseed lines up with the stated joint and skin-related benefits, while the limited ingredient approach is aimed at dogs prone to digestive sensitivity.
What buyers say
With 87 reviews averaging 4.2 stars and roughly 100 bought in the past month, this formula has a moderate but generally favorable following, slightly behind the top-rated products in this category.
Can this be used as a complete meal or only as a topper?
Tally's Ranch markets this as flexible, usable as a complete and balanced meal, a topper, or a mixer, depending on what your dog needs.
Is this a limited ingredient diet?
Yes, the label classifies this as a limited ingredient diet, which can help with dogs prone to food sensitivities, though a vet can confirm if it fits your dog's specific needs.
What is the pellet form like compared to other freeze-dried foods?
This formula is shaped into pellets rather than loose bites or patties, which some owners find easier to portion and mix into other meals.
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