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With Performatrin Culinary you can expect minimally processed, high quality easy to serve foods, that will have even the pickiest eaters asking for more. With recipes created to provide your dog with a real culinary experience. Benefits of Raw & Gently Cooked foods include improved digestion, healthy skin & coat, immune health, and strong teeth and bones.

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*Available in 4lb and 18lb options

Performatrin Culinary Raw meals provide your dog with high quality proteins and all the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that your dog needs to thrive. All meals are made from 90% meat, bones, and organs, and 10% non-GMO fruits & vegetables, vitamins, and minerals.

Additionally, all meals have been formulated to meet nutritional levels established by AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Adult Maintenance and are complete and balanced - including our Butcher’s Select variety packs!

Ingredients are kept frozen throughout production process and pass through a process that freezes the patties to -30 degrees Celsius to reduce risk of pathogenic bacteria.

Don’t like the ‘ick’ factor associated with raw meat, feel it is too time consuming to prepare? Not with our Performatrin Culinary Raw Food.

No measuring or weighing required with our pre-portioned patties. Just thaw, peel and serve according to the feeding directions on our packaging, which also includes safe storage & handling procedures for at home.

Raw food should always be served in a non-porous bowl, like stainless-steel, for safety reasons. Our Bailey & Bella double wall stainless steel bowl is perfect with three sizes available.

Raw food should be kept frozen until ready to feed and should be thawed in the refrigerator for approximately 12 hours. Do not microwave or thaw in water.

Raw food should be left out no longer than 10 - 15 minutes.

Unused Raw food should be stored in the refrigerator in a non-porous container for up to 4 days.

Our four proteins make it easy to rotationally feed your dog, especially our 18lb Butcher’s Select variety packs, which contain 3 different complete and balanced meals. Rotational feeding provides for proper nutrition and can aid in preventing sensitivities, such as allergies or upset stomachs, to a certain protein.

Rotational feeding should be avoided if a dog already has an allergy, sensitive stomach, on a weight loss program, or has a specific dietary need.

It is recommended that you consult your veterinarian before starting rotational feeding for what is best for your dog.

When transitioning to raw, it is best to stick with one protein so as not to cause stomach upset and gastro issues. Once transitioned, we find most dogs can rotate between proteins with no issues.

Performatrin Culinary Gently Cooked meals and snacks are made with fresh human-grade ingredients. Our unique recipes are high in protein, raised without hormones or antibiotics, and include added vitamins and minerals.

Our Gently Cooked meals are complete and balanced to AAFCO standards. Our 14oz packs can be served as a meal or a topper

Meals and snacks are cooked low and slow to maintain essential nutrients, improve digestibility and remove harmful pathogens.

All snacks are made with fresh human-grade ingredients and are high in protein. They can be served as a treat or topper. All snacks provide for a healthy reward that is high in protein and should be fed intermittently as they are not complete and balanced.

Gently Cooked food should be kept frozen until ready to feed. For meals, you can either thaw in the refrigerator for approx. 12 hours OR cold water for 30-60 mins (15-30 mins for snacks).

*Because Gently Cooked food has already been cooked, it can be slightly warmed in a microwave-safe dish, but not in the pouch.

Gently Cooked food should be left out no longer than 10 -15 minutes.

Unused Gently Cooked food should be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for meals, 5 days for snacks.

*Because Gently Cooked food has already been cooked, it can be slightly warmed in a microwave-safe dish, but not in the pouch.

AAFCO Compliant

Our foods are complete & balanced to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Adult Maintenance.

Superfood charged

With natural antioxidants from superfoods like kale, spinach, broccoli, and blueberries that are good for your dogs teeth and bones, skin and coat, digestion and immune system.

Non-GMO

Made with non-GMO produce and no gluten, wheat, corn, soy, artificial preservatives, colours or flavours.

We collaborate only with top manufacturers who share our passion for food safety. Our Raw food is manufactured in a HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) certified facility that meets additional requirements for risk mitigation related to products and ingredients, along with traceability requirements.

The manufacturer for Our Gently Cooked meals and snacks are manufactured in a facility that also produces human food and is SQF (Safe Quality Food) certified , signifying their food processing methods meet the highest global safety standards.

A little goes a long way

By adding a small amount of raw or gently cooked to your dog’s diet can benefit their overall health.

Close to nature

Our foods are less processed and have been designed to satisfy a dog’s craving for meat.

Pure Nutrition

We've been at it for 30 years. We know that the key to unleashing your pets' happiest and healthiest life starts from what's in their bowl. With Performatrin Culinary, nourish their potential and watch the positive effects of minimally processed foods on their health and well-being.

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Raw Food FAQs

Throughout the production process, product is kept frozen. To keep the product safe and reduce risk of pathogenic bacteria, it passes through the nitrogen freeze tunnel where the patties are frozen within minutes to -30 degrees Celsius.

It is manufactured in a HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) Certified Facility which means they have all food safety and quality requirements in compliance. Programs like Allergen Management, Hold Procedures, Traceability, Sanitation, Foreign Material Management, Internal audits in place ensuring safety and quality of products manufactured.

HACCP Certification means the manufacturer has had their HACCP plan audited by a third- party quality assurance professional who certifies that all food safety risks are covered off by the plan and the facility has high quality standards.

There are written Recall/Hold procedure to determine how defected products are handled and controlled.

Raw Material Selection Procedure is in place as a part of supplier approval program. Before any material is approved, the important material safety characteristics are considered and included in product specification.

Food is delivered directly to our stores in a temperature-controlled transportation truck.

Once product is received at our stores, it is immediately placed in our freezers, ensuring the product never has time to thaw.

Each of our proteins includes a feeding guideline based on your dog’s weight.

Your dog’s food requirements may vary from the feeding guide. Adjust food quantities as necessary to maintain optimal body condition.

No need to! Our raw food has been packaged in individually sealed patties for ease of serving. Simply read the recommended number of patties for the weight of your dog per day, thaw and serve your dog a delicious meal in a stainless-steel bowl.

Stainless steel bowls are non-porous, easy to clean and sanitize. An unclean bowl that has been used to feed raw food to your dog could make them sick.

Yes, it is! Purchase 12 boxes of our raw meals and get the next one free of the same size.

There are two options we recommend, with gradual transition being our preferred.

Gradual transition is best to minimize digestive upset.
- Day 1 & 2: Provide 75% of their current food and 25% of Performatrin Culinary raw meal.
- Day 3 & 4: Provide 50% of their current food and 50% of Performatrin Culinary raw meal.
- Day 5 & 6: Provide 25% of their current food and 75% of Performatrin Culinary raw meal.
- Day 7+: If your dog has any digestive issues, remain at the transition stage for a few more days, otherwise provide 100% of Performatrin Culinary raw meal.
An alternative method for dogs with sensitive stomachs and GI issue is to feed raw for one meal and kibble for the other, ensuring at least 7 hours apart to ensure the foods are not sitting in the same part of the digestive track and may be more easily digested separately.
The order you choose to feed, whether that's kibble in the morning and raw at night, or raw in the morning or kibble at night, does not matter if there’s a long enough window in between digestion.

It depends. Rotational feeding provides for proper nutrition and can aid in preventing sensitivities, such as allergies or upset stomachs, to a certain protein. Rotational feeding should be avoided if a dog already has an allergy, sensitive stomach, on a weight loss program, or has a specific dietary need. It is recommended that you consult your veterinarian before starting rotational feeding for what is best for your dog.

When transitioning to raw, it is best to stick with one protein so as not to cause stomach upset and gastro issues. Once transitioned, we find most dogs can rotate between proteins with no issues.

The National Research Council (NRC) makes recommendations for nutrient requirements based on research using purified diets for animals. The NRC also breaks up their recommendations into 3 parts: the minimal requirement, adequate intake, or recommended allowance. So, for manufacturers who state they are NRC compliant, it should be validated to what level. It is also important to note, the NRC recommendations have not been updated since 2006.

The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) have relied in part on the NRC’s nutrient requirements to generate their own guidelines, they are considered more robust and accurate. For example, AAFCO sets the recommended allowance for protein for maintenance of adult dogs much higher than NRC. In addition, AAFCO recommendations were last updated in 2014.

We choose to follow the guidelines provided by AAFCO and work closely with them to validate our ingredient list and guaranteed analysis, along with our in-house Nutritionist and Quality Control Manager.

We offer 4lb boxes and 18lb boxes.

Our 4lb boxes are available in Chicken, Turkey, Beef and Lamb, each containing 8 x 8oz patties.

Our 18lb boxes are available in Chicken and Beef, each containing 36 x 8oz patties, as well as two Butcher’s Select variety pack boxes, each containing total 36 x 8oz patties; 20 Chicken, 12 Turkey & 4 Beef and 20 Turkey, 12 Beef, & 4 Lamb. Our Butcher’s Select variety boxes make it easy to rotate proteins for your dog.

Yes, our raw meals are complete & balanced to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Adult Maintenance

Calories vary based on the protein. All caloric information can be found on our packaging or our website.

The guaranteed analysis and ingredients can be found on our packaging or our website.

Most dogs who eat our raw food can expect to experience:

Improved digestion due to increased moisture in raw food, which also contributes to better stools.
Healthy skin & coat from the natural vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and antioxidants in raw food help support a healthy skin and coat.
Immune health from the natural enzymes and antioxidants of raw food that are preserved due to their unprocessed nature.
Strong teeth and bones due to the higher moisture and lower carbohydrate level support healthy teeth, while the raw bone ingredient in raw supports healthy bones.
Healthy energy levels from the naturally high in protein and fat found in raw food for lean muscle growth and maintenance, as well as energy stores.

Keep frozen until ready to feed.

Once thawed, peel and serve in a stainless-steel bowl.

Store all unused portions in a sealed container at the bottom of refrigerator to prevent cross-contamination, for example if any juices leak, and use within 4 days.

Handle all raw meat with appropriate care and hygiene, using a non-porous surface for cutting.

Wash hands, utensils, preparation surfaces and bowls thoroughly with hot, soapy water after each feeding.

Thaw patties in the refrigerator for approximately 12 hours. Do not microwave or thaw in water.

Only thawed raw food should be fed to your dog as frozen foods can be difficult for your dog to digest.

Never microwave your dog’s food. Microwaving foods can change the way the food is formulated and therefore affect your dog’s health. Our food has been developed with our nutritionist and validated by AAFCO as complete and balanced only when served raw. Cooking our food in any way depletes the nutrients, making them no longer complete and balanced.

Yes. An exclusive raw diet is not required, even adding a small amount to your dog’s daily food intake is beneficial.

We recommend leaving raw food out no longer than 10 – 15 minutes.

Gently Cooked Food FAQs

Our gently cooked foods are not considered raw. Our gently cooked foods are cooked individually at their optimal temperatures, thus making them more nutritious and appetizing for your dog and to help keep them safe from bacteria.

Our gently cooked foods are made from fresh restaurant quality ingredients that are cooked at low temperatures to reduce risk of bacteria, while preserving the healthy proteins and vitamins in our fruit and vegetables. This process makes the foods more nutritious and appetizing for your dog. They are then flash frozen to lock in all the nutrients.

It is manufactured in a SQF (Safe Quality Food) Certified Facility, which means food quality processes meet the highest global safety standards. Programs like Allergen Management, Hold Procedures, Traceability, Sanitation, Foreign Material Management, Internal audits in place ensuring safety and quality of products manufactured.

There are written Recall/Hold procedure to determine how defected products are handled and controlled. Once a year a mock recall is done to ensure processes are followed.

Food is delivered directly to our stores in a temperature-controlled transportation truck.

Once product is received at our stores, it is immediately placed in our freezers, ensuring the product never has time to thaw.

Each of our gently cooked meal includes a feeding guideline based on your dog’s weight.

Your dog’s food requirements may vary from the feeding guide. Adjust food quantities as necessary to maintain optimal body condition.

Gently cooked snacks should be fed intermittently.

No need to! Our gently cooked meals have been packaged in resealable packages for ease of serving. Simply read the recommended number of packages per day for the weight of your dog, thaw and serve your dog a delicious meal.

Gently cooked meals are! Purchase 12 pouches of our gently cooked meals and get the next one free of the same size.

Gently cooked snacks are not part of our Loyalty Rewards program.

Gradual transition is best to minimize digestive upset.

Day 1 & 2: Provide 75% of their current food and 25% of Performatrin Culinary gently cooked meal.
Day 3 & 4: Provide 50% of their current food and 50% of Performatrin Culinary gently cooked meal.
Day 5 & 6: Provide 25% of their current food and 75% of Performatrin Culinary gently cooked meal.
Day 7+: If your dog has any digestive issues, remain at the transition stage for a few more days, otherwise provide 100% of Performatrin Culinary gently cooked meal.

It depends. Rotational feeding provides for proper nutrition and can aid in preventing sensitivities, such as allergies or upset stomachs, to a certain protein. Rotational feeding should be avoided if a dog already has an allergy, sensitive stomach, on a weight loss program, and has a specific dietary need. It is recommended that you consult your veterinarian before starting rotational feeding for what is best for your dog.

When transitioning to gently cooked, it is best to stick with one protein so as not to cause stomach upset and gastro issues. Once transitioned, we find most dogs can rotate between proteins with no issues.

The National Research Council (NRC) makes recommendations for nutrient requirements based on research using purified diets for animals. The NRC also breaks up their recommendations into 3 parts: the minimal requirement, adequate intake or recommended allowance. So, for manufacturers who state they are NRC compliant, it should be validated to what level. It is also important to note, the NRC recommendations have not been updated since 2006.

We offer 4lb boxes and 18lb boxes.

Our 4lb boxes are available in Chicken, Turkey, Beef and Lamb, each containing 8 x 8oz patties.

Yes, our raw meals are complete & balanced to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Adult Maintenance

Calories vary based on the protein. All caloric information can be found on our packaging or our website.

The guaranteed analysis and ingredients can be found on our packaging or our website.

Most dogs who eat our raw food can expect to experience:

Improved digestion due to increased moisture in raw food, which also contributes to better stools.
Healthy skin & coat from the natural vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and antioxidants in raw food help support a healthy skin and coat.
Immune health from the natural enzymes and antioxidants of raw food that are preserved due to their unprocessed nature.
Strong teeth and bones due to the higher moisture and lower carbohydrate level support healthy teeth, while the raw bone ingredient in raw supports healthy bones.
Healthy energy levels from the naturally high in protein and fat found in raw food for lean muscle growth and maintenance, as well as energy stores.

Keep frozen until ready to feed.

Once thawed, peel and serve in a stainless-steel bowl.

Store all unused portions in a sealed container at the bottom of refrigerator to prevent cross-contamination, for example if any juices leak, and use within 4 days.

Handle all raw meat with appropriate care and hygiene, using a non-porous surface for cutting.

Wash hands, utensils, preparation surfaces and bowls thoroughly with hot, soapy water after each feeding.

The gently cooked snacks, thaw in the refrigerator for 12 hrs OR in cold water for 15-30 min

The gently cooked meals, thaw overnight in refrigerator OR put sealed package in a bowl of cold water for 30 min. to 1 hr.

Only thawed raw food should be fed to your dog as frozen foods can be difficult for your dog to digest.

Yes. An exclusive raw diet is not required, even adding a small amount to your dog’s daily food intake is beneficial.

We recommend leaving raw food out no longer than 10 – 15 minutes.

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