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Simple Food Project - Small Nuggets

FOR DOGS

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The Simple Food Project uses only fresh, whole ingredients in our recipes, including USDA meats & non-GMO, organic produce. This, among many other reasons, is why Susan Thixton nominated The Simple Food Project for her List – Foods she would trust to feed to her own pets since 2020.

  • Small Nugget - Beef & Salmon

  • Small Nugget - Chicken & Turkey

  • Small Nugget - Duck & Trout

  • Small Nugget - Duck

  • Small Nugget - Lamb

  • Small Nugget - Bison

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Simple Food Project – Small Nuggets – FOR DOGS

Every ingredient is grocery-grade.  Our meat comes from USDA-inspected facilities and all of our produce is USDA organic.  This, among many other reasons, is why Susan Thixton nominated us for her 2020, 2021, & 2022 List – Foods she would trust to feed to her own pets.

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  • Small Nugget - Beef & Salmon

  • Small Nugget - Chicken & Turkey

  • Small Nugget - Duck & Trout

  • Small Nugget - Duck

  • Small Nugget - Lamb

  • Small Nugget - Bison

100% Product Quality Guarantee.

The Yeps & Nopes

Developed by holistic veterinarian, Dr. Chris Bessent
Human-grade meats
Non-GMO, USDA organic produce
Nutrient-dense organ meats
Calcium from ground bone or eggshell, just like a raw diet
Adequate levels of taurine from high-quality meat sources
Complete & balanced diet from whole foods, the closest to a DIY raw diet
Thoughtfully sourced in the US with a few special exceptions to guarantee the highest-quality ingredients
Made in our facilities in Wisconsin

No corn, soy, or wheat
No high-temperature cooking process
No artificial preservatives
No synthetic vitamins or minerals 

Thoughtfully Crafted For Your Pint-Sized Carnivore

Made with every small dog individual in mind, The Simple Food Project recipes feature cooling, neutral, and warming proteins in small nugget size. Cooling proteins in Duck & Trout or our Duck recipe for the allergy or anxiety dog, warming proteins in Chicken & Turkey or Lamb, for seniors or dogs in need of joint support, and delicious neutral bowls with either Beef & Salmon or our Bison recipe for every pet in between.

Beef & Salmon

Beef, salmon, flaxseed, beef liver, beef heart, organic carrots, whole ground krill, whole ground pumpkin seeds, organic green peas, organic spinach, organic cranberries, organic ginger, sea salt, dried kelp, dried yeast, mixed tocopherols (natural preservative)

Crude protein (min)………..40%
Crude fat (min)………………31%
Crude fiber (max)…………….6%
Moisture (max)………………..5%
Carbohydrates % (max).…6%
Omega-3 fatty acid* (min)………. 5.2%
Omega-6 fatty acid* (min)……….. 2.5%
Omega 3 to 6 ratio*……………….. 2:1

The Simple Food Project Beef & Salmon Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles

Metabolizable Energy:
4812 kcal ME/ kg
370 kcal ME/ cup

To start, mix a few nuggets in with your dog’s current food. Slowly increase the portion of Simple Food over 5 – 7 days and decrease the other food, allowing for a gentle shift in diet.

Duck & Trout

Duck, beef, flaxseed, lentils, beef liver, trout, organic green beans, whole ground krill, whole ground pumpkin seeds, organic apples, organic spinach, organic turmeric, sea salt, dried kelp, dried yeast, mixed tocopherols (natural preservative)

Crude protein (min)………..38%
Crude fat (min)………………23%
Crude fiber (max)…………….6%
Moisture (max)………………..5%
Carbohydrates % (max).…15%
Omega-3 fatty acid* (min).…4.5%
Omega-6 fatty acid*(min).…. 4.2%
Omega 3 to 6 ratio*………..1:1

The Simple Food Project Duck & Trout Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles

Metabolizable Energy:
4355 kcal ME/ kg
353 kcal ME/ cup

To start, mix a few nuggets in with your dog’s current food. Slowly increase the portion of Simple Food over 5 – 7 days and decrease the other food, allowing for a gentle shift in diet.

Bison

Bison, bison liver, egg, flaxseed, organic green beans, organic spinach, organic pumpkin, whole ground krill, organic beets, coconut oil, whole ground eggshell, potassium salt, cod liver oil, dried kelp, dried yeast, mixed tocopherols (natural preservative), sage, guava

Crude protein (min)………………….. 36%
Crude fat (min)………………………… 35%
Crude fiber (max)……………………… 6%
Moisture (max)…………………………. 5%
Carbohydrates % (max).……………9%
Omega-3 fatty acid* (min)………. 4%
Omega-6 fatty acid* (min)……….. 3.5%
Omega 3 to 6 ratio*………………….. 1.1:1

The Simple Food Project Bison Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, except for growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles

Metabolizable Energy:

4037 kcal ME/ kg
443 kcal ME/ cup

To start, mix a few nuggets in with your dog’s current food. Slowly increase the portion of Simple Food over 5 – 7 days and decrease the other food, allowing for a gentle shift in diet.

Lamb

Lamb, lamb spleen, lamb heart, flaxseed, organic yams, organic spinach, whole ground krill, pumpkin seeds, coconut oil, cod liver oil, organic cranberries, whole ground eggshell, potassium salt, sea salt, dried yeast, dried kelp, mixed tocopherols (natural preservative), mint, guava

Crude protein (min)………..34%
Crude fat (min)………………38%
Crude fiber (max)…………….6%
Moisture (max)………………..5%
Carbohydrates % (max).…6%
Omega-3 fatty acid* (min)…. 5%
Omega-6 fatty acid* (min)……3%
Omega 3 to 6 ratio*……….. 1.6:1

The Simple Food Project Lamb Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, except for growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

Metabolizable Energy:
5200 kcal ME/ kg
364 kcal ME/ cup

To start, mix a few nuggets in with your dog’s current food. Slowly increase the portion of Simple Food over 5 – 7 days and decrease the other food, allowing for a gentle shift in diet.

Duck

Duck, duck neck, flaxseed, duck heart, organic squash, organic kale, organic carrots, whole ground krill, organic blueberries, chia seeds, organic turmeric, sea salt, cod liver oil, dried kelp, dried yeast, mixed tocopherols (natural preservative), black pepper, fennel, guava

Crude protein (min)………..36%
Crude fat (min)………………31%
Crude fiber (max)…………….6%
Moisture (max)………………..5%
Carbohydrates % (max).…8%
Omega-3 fatty acid* (min).…4.9%
Omega-6 fatty acid*(min).…. 5.7%
Omega 3 to 6 ratio*……….. 0.85:1

The Simple Food Project Duck Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles

Metabolizable Energy:
4689 kcal ME/ kg
258 kcal ME/ cup

To start, mix a few nuggets in with your dog’s current food. Slowly increase the portion of Simple Food over 5 – 7 days and decrease the other food, allowing for a gentle shift in diet.

Chicken & Turkey

Chicken, turkey, chicken hearts, chicken liver, flaxseed, sweet potato, whole ground krill, whole ground pumpkin seeds, organic spinach, organic carrots, organic blueberries, organic cinnamon, sea salt, dried kelp, dried yeast, mixed tocopherols (natural preservative)

Crude protein (min)………..38%
Crude fat (min)………………26%
Crude fiber (max)…………….6%
Moisture (max)………………..5%
Carbohydrates % (max).…12%
Omega-3 fatty acid* (min)…. 5%
Omega-6 fatty acid* (min)……4.2%
Omega 3 to 6 ratio*…………1.2:1

The Simple Food Project Chicken & Turkey Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

Metabolizable Energy:
4503 kcal ME/ kg
284 kcal ME/ cup

To start, mix a few nuggets in with your dog’s current food. Slowly increase the portion of Simple Food over 5 – 7 days and decrease the other food, allowing for a gentle shift in diet.

*A reminder that Simple Food Project can be fed dry, but you may add moisture if you so desire. Whether broth, milk, or just water, we recommend adding it warm & letting it soak for 5 minutes. Always feed with plenty of fresh drinking water.
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FAQs

When will my order ship?

All orders are shipped within 1-2 business days.

How long does it take to get an order?

Orders arrive in 3-6 business days from when they are sent.

What is the 100% Product Quality Guarantee?

We stand behind the quality of each and every product that goes out our doors. If the product you receive isn’t quite up to snuff, please reach out.

What's the difference between the small dog nuggets and the original 5 nugget recipes?

Our small nuggets feature just 1 smaller freeze-dried nugget perfect for the XXS dogs and the seniors of the world. The nugget is a combination of all ingredients in the recipe.

The Original 5 feature five types of nuggets in each recipe  – Freeze-dried and air-dried nuggets that include every ingredient then inclusions of freeze-dried organ meats, freeze-dried veggies, and fruits. 

Honest-to-Raw Food Dogs Love

We use ingredients that all dogs deserve – USDA meats, grass-fed beef, wild-caught fish, and GMO-free fruits, veggies, and seeds.