Iron Will Raw - Nothing But Beef (For Dogs & Cats) - Frozen Product

Iron Will Raw Nothing But Beef is a frozen raw beef food for dogs and cats, made from beef meat, heart, green tripe, bone, liver, kidney, and spleen, with nothing else added. There are no vegetables, fruit, grains, or added vitamins. It's the same recipe Iron Will Raw used to sell as Basics Beef, just under a new name.

Customers who buy it are usually doing one of three things: rotating proteins in a raw diet, building their own custom raw meals, or adding a richer red-meat option for a dog or cat who loves beef. The green tripe gives it a strong smell that most dogs find hard to resist, which makes it a handy choice for picky eaters.

One thing to know before buying: it isn't labelled as complete and balanced on its own. Iron Will Raw's complete recipes are their Canine Complete and Feline Complete lines. See the FAQ below for how to use Nothing But Beef in your pet's diet.

A good fit if:

• You feed raw and want to add beef to your pet's protein rotation.
• You make your own raw meals and want a ready-ground meat, organ, and bone base to build on.
• Your dog is a picky eater. The green tripe makes this one of the more appealing recipes for many dogs.
• Your dog is active or has trouble keeping weight on. This is a calorie-dense food.
• Your pet is sensitive to chicken or poultry and does well on beef.

Maybe not the best choice if:

• Your pet needs a low-fat diet, has a history of pancreatitis, or tends to gain weight. Once you remove the water, this food is roughly 40% fat.
• Your pet may be allergic to beef. Beef is one of the proteins most often linked to food allergies in dogs, so it isn't a good choice for an elimination diet unless your vet suggests it.
• You want a single food to feed every day with nothing added. Look at Iron Will Raw's complete and balanced recipes instead.
• You're feeding a puppy or kitten. Growing pets need a diet formulated for growth.

Beef meat, beef heart, green beef tripe, ground beef bone, beef liver, beef kidney, beef spleen.

Here's what each part adds. The muscle meat and heart provide most of the protein. The ground bone supplies natural calcium and phosphorus. The liver, kidney, and spleen add vitamins and minerals that muscle meat alone is low in, such as vitamin A, B vitamins, and iron. Green tripe is the unbleached stomach lining, which many dogs find especially tasty.

Dry matter values are calculated by us from the guaranteed analysis so you can compare this food with kibble or other raw recipes.

How much to feed: Because this is a rich food, portions are smaller than with leaner proteins. A 1 lb pack has about 950 calories. 

Switching over: Mix a small amount into your pet's current food and increase it gradually over about a week to avoid an upset stomach. This matters more with a higher-fat food like this one.

Thawing: Keep frozen until needed. Thaw on a plate in the fridge, or in cold water. Don't thaw on the counter or in the microwave.

After thawing: Keep it covered in the fridge and use it within 3 days.

Clean-up: Wash bowls, utensils, cutting boards, and counters with hot, soapy water after each meal, and wash your hands after handling raw food. This product is made in a HACCP-certified facility.

We deliver frozen raw food Monday to Friday, between 5 pm and 11 pm EST, to Toronto, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Aurora, Newmarket, and Stouffville Store pickup is also available.

Packages stay frozen or cold for about 10 to 12 hours, depending on the product and the weather. Some thawing on arrival is normal, and it's safe to refreeze. Please bring your order inside as soon as you can after delivery.

 Eligible postal codes start with: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M7Y, M8, M9, L3P, L3R, L3S, L3T, L3X, L3Y, L4A, L4B, L4C, L4E, L4G, L4H, L4J, L4K, L4L, L4S, L6A, L6B, L6C, L6E, L6G.

Is Iron Will Raw Nothing But Beef the same as Basics Beef?

Yes. Iron Will Raw renamed its Basics line to "Nothing But." The recipe is the same.

Can I feed Nothing But Beef to both dogs and cats?

Yes. Iron Will Raw offers the Nothing But line for both dogs and cats. Because it isn't a complete diet on its own, feed it as part of a varied raw diet rather than as the only food, especially for cats.

Is Nothing But Beef a complete and balanced diet?

It isn't labelled as complete and balanced. It's just meat, organs, and bone with no added vitamins or minerals. Most people use it for protein rotation or as a base for home-made raw meals. If you want to feed it as your pet's main diet long-term, work with your vet or a veterinary nutritionist to balance it.

What's the difference between Nothing But Beef and Canine Complete Beef Dinner?

Canine Complete Beef Dinner has added vegetables and supplements so it can be fed on its own every day. Nothing But Beef is only beef, organs, and bone, which gives you more control if you like to build your own meals or rotate proteins.

Is beef good for dogs with allergies?

It depends on the dog. Beef is a good alternative for many pets who don't do well on chicken, but it's also one of the more common food allergens in dogs. If you suspect a food allergy, talk to your vet about an elimination trial with a protein your pet hasn't eaten before.

Is this a lean or low-fat raw food?

No. It's 17% fat as fed, which works out to about 40% on a dry matter basis. That makes it one of the richer raw options. It suits active dogs, but isn't a good fit for pets that need a low-fat diet.

How long does it last once thawed?

Keep thawed food covered in the fridge and use it within 3 days.

Do you deliver Iron Will Raw near me?

We deliver frozen Iron Will Raw to Toronto, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Aurora, Newmarket, and Stouffville, Monday to Friday between 5 pm and 11 pm. Store pickup is also available.