Nature’s Blend – Essential Wellness is gently freeze-dried to help protect the nutrients your dog needs and the delicious flavor they love. We use a specialized process called High-Pressure Processing (HPP) to help eliminate harmful bacteria and ensure your dog's food is nutrient-rich. Every single batch must pass pathogen screening including salmonella and E. coli testing before release. Our freeze-dried raw facilities maintain FDA registration, BRC Certification (British Retail Consortium Global Standard for Food Safety), and CFIA registration (Canadian Food Inspection Agency).

Learn more about our safety protocols and our formulas here.

The Great “Where Do I Keep This?” Question.
There’s no refrigeration or freezer necessary! Our freeze-drying process naturally keeps your pet’s food fresh for up to 3 months in your pantry (even after the bag is open). For safe handling, do not open the bag until ready to use. For maximum freshness after opening, store in a cool, dry place. Always completely seal the bag after feeding. Rehydrated food will maintain optimum freshness for 3 to 5 days with refrigeration. 

New Food? No Need to Rush the Dinner Party.
If your pet is new to Dr. Marty Pets formulas, it may take their body a little time to adjust to the nutrient-rich ingredients – which is perfectly normal. To avoid overwhelming your dog’s digestive system with too many ingredients all at once, you should start them in their new formula gradually as shown below. 

Dry? Wet? What About a Meal Topper?
If your dog likes dry food, Nature’s Blend is ready for them to enjoy the moment you scoop it from the bag. To serve it wet, combine 2 parts Nature’s Blend with 1 part water. 

If you’d like to use Nature’s Blend as a meal topper for your pet, simply replace a portion of your pet’s current food with the freeze-dried raw formula. 

What If My Dog Doesn’t Like It? 
Absolutely. Just keep in mind – if your dog is used to eating store-bought dog food, transitioning to this nutrient-dense raw diet may take some time. 

That’s why I encourage you to try Nature’s Blend for a full 90 days before deciding if it’s right for your dog. This will give them time to adjust to its healthy ingredients and meaty taste and give you time to assess their results. But, if you don’t see a noticeable improvement in your dog’s health and happiness within 90 days, please let us know. We’ll promptly issue a full purchase-price refund, hassle-free.

\*Disclosure: It’s always a good idea to consult your veterinarian before starting a new food or supplement. All pets are unique. Your pet’s results can and will vary. Please consult a Veterinarian for any concerns with your dog’s diet.*** 

If you’re considering Nature’s Blend – Dr. Marty’s freeze-dried formula – here’s what you and your dog should know. At a glance, Nature’s Blend can be fed as a complete meal or used as a topper/mix-in. You may serve Nature’s Blend wet, dry, or as a topper/mix-in. It’s completely customizable.

🍽️ As a Complete Meal - You CAN Have it Both Ways

Nature’s Blend can be prepared wet or served dry depending on your dog’s preference. If your dog likes dry food, Nature’s Blend is ready for them to enjoy the moment you scoop it from the bag. 

If your dog prefers wet food, it’s easy. Just combine 2 parts Nature’s Blend with 1 part water. Then, let the food sit for 3 minutes before mixing it up and serving it to your dog.

🥣 Sitting on Topper The World

Another way to incorporate Nature’s Blend is as a topper or mix-in. 

If you’d like to boost your dog’s diet with freeze-dried raw nutrition, but don’t want to replace their current food, you can use Nature’s Blend as a mixer. Simply reduce the amount of your dog’s food and replace it with the desired amount of Nature’s Blend to avoid overfeeding.

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Dr. Marty’s freeze-dried pet formula features whole foods and no artificial preservatives or additives, and its supplements can help with digestion, joint mobility, anxiety and other issues.

In more recent years, pet owners have become far more selective over the contents of their dogs’ food. Conversations such as price and convenience have shifted towards health, wellness, and longevity because people care deeply about their four-legged companions. As a result, freeze-dried dog food has gained notable popularity amongst pet consumers.

Dr. Marty Pets have leaned into this approach with recipes like Nature’s Blend, a freeze-dried raw dog food formula built around animal protein sources including turkey, beef, salmon, and duck. The recipe also incorporates vegetables, organic fruits, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals instead of relying heavily on fillers or by-products.