Steve's Real Food - Quest Freeze - Dried Raw Cat Food Chicken Recipe

Steve’s Real Food freeze-dried raw cat food in chicken is made with free-range poultry. Chicken is a great source of high-quality protein, and our freeze-dried raw cat food is a rich source of amino acids such as taurine, which is critical for maintaining healthy eyesight, heart function, and a strong immune system in cats. Quest Cat Food is a Prey model recipe consisting of 95% chicken meat, bone, and organ, and 5% superfoods such as New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel and raw goat milk. Steve’s Quest Chicken Cat Food is also available in frozen.

Available Sizes:
10 oz Bag Nuggets

100% Whole Food Ingredients with a Purpose
Steve’s Real Food believes every ingredient in your pet’s food should serve a purpose to promote optimal health. We craft our carefully curated raw pet food recipes using high-quality ingredients to give your furry friend the essential nutrients they need for a vibrant and healthy life.

Temporary Ingredient Update*: Chicken, Chicken Liver, Chicken Necks, Chicken Gizzards, Goat’s Milk, Premix (Potassium Chloride, Salt, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Chia Seeds, Salmon Oil, Taurine, Mixed Tocopherols (For Freshness), Coconut Oil, New Zealand Green Lipped Mussels, Organic Dried Kelp, Choline Chloride, Rosemary Extract.

*The products with this updated ingredient panel are expected to hit the market in April 2026. All products will be clearly marked. Quest Chicken Recipe Cat Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

INGREDIENTS
Chicken
Chicken Liver
Chicken Heart
Chicken Neck
Goat Milk
Flaxseed
Dried Kelp
Dried Yeast
Taurine
New Zealand Green Mussel
Salmon Oil
Inulin
Coconut Oil
Chia Seeds
Sesame Seeds
Ground Eggshell

INGREDIENT SOURCING
Our chicken comes from a family-owned farm in the northwest. The chickens roam freely. You can find them happily soaking up the sunshine, taking dust baths in the fields, and returning to the spacious indoor area to roost at night. They eat a natural diet and are offered vegetarian feed, provided fresh water, and provided enrichment activities. Steve’s Real Food is committed to working with family farms that share our belief in sustainable farming free from added hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides.

(ME Calculated) 4380 kcal/kg 199 kcal/cup

How to Feed Our Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food
If you are transitioning to raw, we suggest transitioning over a 1-2 week period. Check out our transitioning guide here for more information and tips for switching over your pets.

Scoop: Use a measuring cup to scoop your pet’s portion for the meal, and place the food in a clean dish.
Thaw/Rehydrate: Add ¾ cup of WARM water per every 1 cup of food. Stir to ensure even hydration. Let the liquid absorb into the food for 5-10 mins.
Serve: Once the freeze-dried food has re-hydrated and reached the desired texture (usually a porridge-like consistency), serve it to your pet in a clean food dish.

How Much to Feed
Each four-legged friend will metabolize food differently based on their activity level, breed, age, etc. Use our feeding calculator as a starting point for your pet, and adjust the feeding amount as necessary to help your pet achieve an ideal body weight.

Food Storage Instructions
Keep the bag sealed and away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid storing freeze-dried pet food in areas with extreme temperature fluctuations, such as garages or sheds. Freeze-dried food is sensitive to moisture. Ensure the storage area has low humidity levels to prevent the food from becoming soggy or molding. While freeze-dried dog food has a longer shelf life than other pet foods, it’s essential to use it within a reasonable timeframe. Follow the “best by” or “use by” date on the packaging as a guideline.

Safe Handling Raw Pet Food
Treat raw pet food with the same care as handling raw meat for your consumption. Always wash your hands, pet bowls, and any surfaces that come into contact with the raw food.