Raw Longevity is a frozen raw line sold in two shapes, Bites and Patties. Most recipes lead with one meat followed by its liver, heart, kidney or spleen. Beef and chicken each appear in 6 recipes, fish in 3, and lamb, rabbit and pork in 2 each. Every recipe is grain free and none contains peas or lentils, though some list potato.
On the label, protein runs 12 to 13% and fat 8 to 9%, as fed, with moisture of 68 to 70%. Estimated starch stays between 0 and 2%. Against the 150 frozen foods in our catalog, the line averages 12.4% protein versus 13.4%, and 0.7% starch versus 0.9%, so it sits slightly below average on both. Calories range from 1523 to 1685 kcal per kg.
The trade-off is sameness. The figures barely move from recipe to recipe, and several Bites and Patties pairs share the same label numbers in a different shape. Choosing comes down to protein source, life stage and piece size more than nutrition figures. Patties Farm-Raised Rabbit is the only recipe labeled for all life stages.
| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Starch | Kcal / cup | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patties Grass-Fed Beef & Wild-Caught Cod Recipe Frozen | 13% | 9% | 0% | 1,602 | Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney |
| Patties Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Frozen | 13% | 9% | 0% | 365 | Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney |
| Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Puppies Grain-Free Frozen | 13% | 8% | 0% | 1,590 | Chicken, Beef Liver, Beef Spleen |
| Bites Farm-Raised Rabbit Recipe Frozen | 13% | 9% | 1% | 216 | Rabbit (including Ground Rabbit Bone), Pork Liver, Pork Heart |
| Bites Grass-Fed Beef & Wild-Caught Cod Recipe Frozen | 13% | 9% | 0% | 213 | Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney |
| Patties Farm-Raised Rabbit Recipe Frozen | 13% | 9% | 1% | 1,627 | Rabbit (including Ground Rabbit Bone), Pork Liver, Pork Heart |
| Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Frozen | 12% | 9% | 0% | 1,596 | Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Heart |
| Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Adults Ages 7+ Frozen | 12% | 9% | 2% | 224 | Chicken (including Ground Chicken Bone, source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Chicken Liver, Chicken Heart |
| Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Frozen | 12% | 9% | 0% | 1,596 | Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Heart |
| Bites Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe Frozen | 12% | 8% | 1% | -- | Lamb, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney |
| Bites Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Grain-Free Frozen | 12% | 8% | 1% | 1,523 | Beef, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney |
| Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Adults Ages 7+ Frozen | 12% | 9% | 2% | 1,685 | Chicken (including Ground Chicken Bone, source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Chicken Liver, Chicken Heart |
| Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Puppies Frozen | 12% | 9% | 2% | 1,639 | Chicken (including Ground Chicken Bone), Chicken Liver, Chicken Heart |
| Patties Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe Frozen | 12% | 9% | 0% | 1,604 | Lamb, Lamb Liver, Lamb Spleen |
| Line average | 12.4% | 8.8% | 0.7% | 1,191 |
All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Starch is our estimate, since no bag prints it. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.
13% protein · 9% fat · 0% starch · 1,602 kcal/kg · Adult
This patty pairs beef and four beef organs with wild-caught cod, at 13% protein, 9% fat and 0% estimated starch. It matches its Bites twin at 1602 kcal per kg and suits owners who want a beef and fish mix in patty form.
Full review of Patties Grass-Fed Beef & Wild-Caught Cod Recipe Frozen13% protein · 9% fat · 0% starch · 365 kcal/cup · Adult
This beef-only patty lists beef, beef liver, kidney, spleen and heart first, with 13% protein and 0% estimated starch. Its 365 kcal per cup is the highest per-cup figure the line lists, and unlike Bites Grass-Fed Beef it has no potato.
Full review of Patties Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Frozen13% protein · 8% fat · 0% starch · 1,590 kcal/kg · Puppy
Sold for puppies, this Bites recipe mixes chicken with beef liver, spleen, kidney and cod, so it carries three animal proteins rather than chicken alone. It has 13% protein, 8% fat and 0% estimated starch, and lists potato.
Full review of Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Puppies Grain-Free Frozen13% protein · 9% fat · 1% starch · 216 kcal/cup · Adult
This rabbit recipe in Bites form uses rabbit with pork organs, fat and bone, but unlike the rabbit patty it is labeled for adults only. It shows 13% protein, 1% estimated starch and 216 kcal per cup.
Full review of Bites Farm-Raised Rabbit Recipe Frozen13% protein · 9% fat · 0% starch · 213 kcal/cup · Adult
Beef and four beef organs lead this Bites recipe, with wild-caught cod adding fish, for 13% protein and 0% estimated starch. Its 213 kcal per cup is the lowest per-cup figure listed in the line, useful for owners who measure adult meals by cup.
Full review of Bites Grass-Fed Beef & Wild-Caught Cod Recipe Frozen13% protein · 9% fat · 1% starch · 1,627 kcal/kg · All Life Stages
The only recipe in the line labeled for all life stages, this patty pairs rabbit with pork liver, heart, fat and bone. With 13% protein and 1% estimated starch, it suits homes feeding puppies and adults from one recipe or skipping beef and chicken.
Full review of Patties Farm-Raised Rabbit Recipe Frozen12% protein · 9% fat · 0% starch · 1,596 kcal/kg · Adult
This adult chicken patty lists chicken, chicken liver and heart, then carrots and apples, with 12% protein and 0% estimated starch. It contains potato and has 1596 kcal per kg, suiting owners who prefer patties for a chicken-only adult diet.
Full review of Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Frozen12% protein · 9% fat · 2% starch · 224 kcal/cup · Adult
The Bites form of the 7+ chicken recipe, sold for adults ages 7 and up, shares the patty's 1685 kcal per kg and 2% estimated starch. It also lists 224 kcal per cup, which helps owners of older dogs who measure by cup.
Full review of Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Adults Ages 7+ Frozen12% protein · 9% fat · 0% starch · 1,596 kcal/kg · Adult
The Bites form of the adult chicken recipe shares the patty's chicken, liver and heart lead, 1596 kcal per kg and 0% estimated starch. It suits owners who want smaller pieces rather than patties for an adult dog eating chicken alone.
Full review of Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Frozen12% protein · 8% fat · 1% starch · Adult
This Bites recipe leads with lamb but follows it with beef liver, kidney and spleen, so it is not a lamb-only option. It shows 12% protein, 8% fat and 1% estimated starch and lists potato, suiting adult dogs that eat both lamb and beef.
Full review of Bites Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe Frozen12% protein · 8% fat · 1% starch · 1,523 kcal/kg · Adult
Beef is the only animal protein here, and at 1523 kcal per kg this is the line's lowest-calorie recipe. It shows 12% protein and 1% estimated starch and lists potato, suiting owners who want a beef-only Bites option for an adult dog.
Full review of Bites Grass-Fed Beef Recipe Grain-Free Frozen12% protein · 9% fat · 2% starch · 1,685 kcal/kg · Adult
Made for adults ages 7 and up, this patty lists chicken with ground chicken bone, which the label names as a source of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. At 1685 kcal per kg it ties for the line's highest calorie figure, with 2% estimated starch.
Full review of Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Adults Ages 7+ Frozen12% protein · 9% fat · 2% starch · 1,639 kcal/kg · Puppy
Sold for puppies, this chicken patty lists yellow squash after chicken liver and heart, where the adult chicken recipes list carrots. It shows 12% protein, 9% fat, 2% estimated starch and 1639 kcal per kg, with no potato.
Full review of Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Puppies Frozen12% protein · 9% fat · 0% starch · 1,604 kcal/kg · Adult
All of the first five ingredients come from lamb, making this the line's all-lamb choice, unlike the Bites lamb recipe that adds beef organs. It lists 12% protein, 0% estimated starch and 1604 kcal per kg, with no potato.
Full review of Patties Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe FrozenYes. All 14 recipes are grain free, and none contains peas or lentils. Some, such as Bites Grass-Fed Lamb and Patties Cage-Free Chicken, list potato.
Protein runs 12 to 13% across the line. The recipes at 13% include Patties Grass-Fed Beef, both Grass-Fed Beef & Wild-Caught Cod recipes, both Farm-Raised Rabbit recipes and Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Puppies.
Yes. Patties Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Puppies and Bites Cage-Free Chicken Recipe for Puppies are sold for puppies. Patties Farm-Raised Rabbit is labeled for all life stages.
Protein runs lower than the average frozen food we review (40.5% vs 47.5% on a dry matter basis).
100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
100% of recipes are grain-free.
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 3,205 foods we review
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
MOST PROTEIN
Instinct Raw Longevity Patties Grass-Fed Beef & Wild-Caught Cod Recipe Frozen Dog Food
43.3% dry matter
LEAST STARCH
Instinct Raw Longevity Patties Grass-Fed Lamb Recipe Frozen Dog Food
0% as fed
FEWEST CALORIES
Instinct Raw Longevity Bites Grass-Fed Beef & Wild-Caught Cod Recipe Frozen Dog Food
213 kcal per cup
Instinct® Raw Chicken Formula for dogs
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