smallbatch Pets Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, Beef Recipe, 20oz Small Bites, Grain Free, High Protein, Complete Meal or Topper, Made in USA with Organic Produce & Humanely Raised (20 Oz, Beef) Review
By Marcus Bell · Dog nutrition editor · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-07-01
smallbatch Pets Freeze-Dried Raw Beef is a grain free, limited-ingredient option built from grass-fed meat, organ, bone, and organic produce that works as a complete meal or a topper, and its 4.4 star average is encouraging even though the review count is still fairly small.
Owners who want a raw, grass-fed, humanely-raised beef option that can flex between a full meal and an occasional topper, especially for dogs on a limited-ingredient diet.
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You want a product with a larger review history to lean on, since this one has only 30 reviews so far, or you're not ready for the higher price point of raw freeze-dried food.
Form Freeze-Dried Small Bites
Flavor Beef
Benefits Complete & Balanced Raw Nutrition For Dogs Including Meat, Organ, Bone, Organic Produce, And Natural Supplements In A Convenient, Shelf-Stable Format.
Best for Complete Meal Or Topper
Breed size All
Weight 20 Ounces
Priced 191% above the category median ($20.58 across 66 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.2/5overall
Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 30 owner ratings
Popularity0.5/5
30 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
["smallbatch Pets Freeze-Dried Raw Beef is a 20oz bag of small bites made mostly from grass-fed beef meat, organ, and bone along with organic produce, described as 88% meat, organ, and bone with a single-source protein. It's grain free and labeled as a complete meal or a topper depending on how you use it.", "The brand highlights that it's grass-fed, humanely raised, made with no added antibiotics or hormones, non-GMO, and made in the USA, positioning it as a premium, limited-ingredient raw option for adult dogs of any breed size.", 'At $59.99 for 20oz, it sits at a premium price point. With 30 reviews and a 4.4 star average, plus roughly 100 units sold in the past month, it has a smaller but positive track record so far compared to some of the more established products in this list.']
Pros
Made from grass-fed, humanely raised beef with no added antibiotics or hormones
88% meat, organ, and bone with organic produce for a nutrient-dense recipe
Grain free and limited-ingredient, single-source protein
Flexible use as a complete meal or as a topper
Made in the USA
Cons
Only 30 reviews so far, a smaller sample than most other toppers in this category
Premium price at $59.99 for a 20oz bag
Labeled for adult dogs specifically, not puppies or a broader life stage range
Specifications
Form
Freeze-Dried Small Bites
Flavor
Beef
Benefits
Complete & Balanced Raw Nutrition For Dogs Including Meat, Organ, Bone, Organic Produce, And Natural Supplements In A Convenient, Shelf-Stable Format.
Best for
Complete Meal Or Topper
Breed size
All
Weight
20 Ounces
Performance notes
The small bites format is sized for easy portioning, whether you're feeding it as a full meal or crumbling it over kibble as a topper, and the high percentage of meat, organ, and bone plus organic produce gives it a more nutrient-dense profile than simpler broth or gravy-style toppers. Because it's labeled for adult dogs, owners of puppies or seniors should confirm it fits their dog's life stage before switching to it as a regular meal.
What buyers say
A 4.4 star average across 30 reviews is a positive early signal, though the review count is on the smaller side, and an estimated 100 units sold in the past month suggests steady but modest demand for this premium raw option so far.
Yes, it's labeled as a complete meal or topper, so you can feed it as a standalone meal or use smaller amounts to top your dog's existing food, depending on your preference.
Is this suitable for puppies?
The listing specifies an adult age range, so it's intended for adult dogs rather than puppies or seniors specifically.
What makes this different from a typical gravy topper?
It's a freeze-dried raw food made from 88% grass-fed beef meat, organ, and bone plus organic produce, giving it a much more substantial, nutrient-dense profile than a liquid gravy or broth-style topper.
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