Quest Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food

PORK RECIPE

Steve’s Real Food freeze-dried raw cat food in pork is the perfect choice for cats with sensitive stomachs, food intolerances, or felines who just love the taste of pork. With no added hormones, antibiotics, or artificial preservatives, Quest Pork cat food is a healthy, natural food that your cat will love. Our pork raw cat food recipe is made with free-range pork, organ and bone, and superfoods to deliver a well-balanced and complete meal that your cat will love. Steve’s Real Food Quest Pork Recipe is also available in frozen.

Available Sizes:

10 oz Bag Nuggets

Steve’s Real Food Pork Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog and Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance.

Steve’s Real Food believes every ingredient in your cat’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*: Ground Pork, Pork Heart, Pork Liver, Ground Pork Bones, 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), Coconut Oil, Salmon Oil, Mixed Tocopherols (For Freshness), Taurine, 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 Pork Recipe Cat Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.

INGREDIENTS

Ground Pork
Pork Liver
Pork Heart
Ground Pork Bone
Goat Milk
Flaxseed
Dried Kelp
Dried Yeast
Taurine
New Zealand Green Mussel
Inulin
Coconut Oil
Chia Seeds
Sesame Seeds
Ground Eggshell

INGREDIENT SOURCING

Our pork hails from a five-generation family farm in Twin Falls, Idaho. The pigs are fed a biologically appropriate diet and roam freely to promote their well-being. The natural farm is USDA-verified and prides itself on its sustainability efforts. The produce is sourced from the Pacific Northwest, and our goat milk comes from a family farm in Gaston, Oregon. 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. Learn more about our ingredients.

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How to Feed Our Freeze-Dried Raw Food for Dogs and Cats

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.
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Scoop

Use a measuring cup to scoop your pet’s portion for the meal, and place the food in a clean dish.

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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.

 

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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.

Freeze-Dried Quest Pork FAQ

Why choose freeze-dried raw cat food?

Freeze-dried raw cat food offers the best of both worlds, combining the nutritional benefits of frozen raw diets with the convenience of kibble. It retains the vital nutrients and flavors of raw meat while eliminating the need for refrigeration, making it a convenient and nutritious option that appeals to cats’ natural instincts and promotes overall well-being.

Each 10 oz bag of Freeze-Dried Quest raw cat food contains about 5 cups of nuggets. It will rehydrate to make about 2 lbs of food.

Yes. You should always rehydrate freeze-dried food before feeding it to your dog or cat as a meal. While a few nuggets fed dry as treats are fine, moisture is necessary for proper digestion. If you don’t rehydrate the meal before your pet eats it, it will absorb the water in their gut, which could dehydrate your dog or cat. Feeding dry in large amounts can lead to discomfort, constipation, or, in severe cases, intestinal blockage.
What should I use to rehydrate the freeze-dried raw cat food?

Hot water is easy and works well, but other great options to enhance the meal are low-sodium bone broth, raw goat milk, or kefir. Note: If you are rehydrating with a cold or thick liquid, such as kefir, the rehydration will take much longer.

 

The food has an unopened shelf life which is typically 18 months. After opening, keep the package sealed and stored in a cool dark area (like a cupboard).

The parasite that causes the most concern in pork is a roundworm called Trichinella spiralis, which can cause the disease state trichinosis. It used to be common in the United States, but that was long ago. Fortunately, infections are now quite rare in domestic pork in the US. Legislation changed many years ago, prohibiting feeding raw meat garbage to hogs. Sadly, people used to feed pigs pretty much anything they wanted to get rid of. Today, Trichinella is almost exclusively associated with eating undercooked wild game meat, specifically carnivores and omnivores, like wild boar.


Even though the risk is already very low, we take several steps to ensure our pork diets are clean and safe, starting with sourcing from high-quality family farms that raise free-range pigs fed a species-appropriate diet. Our manufacturing process includes high-pressure processing. This cold-water pressure method effectively eliminates pathogens such as harmful bacteria and parasites. Finally, we freeze the pork to temperatures well below what the CDC recommends for killing trichinella and other parasites.

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Additional information

Diet Type

Freeze Dried Raw Cat Food, PMR Diet

Energetics

Cooling

Protein

Pork

Dietary

High-Omega's, Low-Ash, Low-Iodine, Low-Phosphorous, Low-Sodium

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Consider our freeze-dried Pork raw recipe for the following reasons:

  • Hypoallergenic Properties: Pork is considered a novel protein source, making it a suitable option for cats with food sensitivities to more common proteins like chicken or beef.
  • Low in Sodium: Pork is naturally low in sodium, which is a request we often get from pet parents.
  • High Palatability: Many cats enjoy the taste of pork, making it a convenient and enticing protein source for picky cats.
  • Variety in Diet: Incorporating pork into a cat’s diet provides dietary variety, helping prevent dietary monotony and reducing the risk of developing food sensitivities.

Smaller Convenient Cat-sized Nuggets

The small nuggets are easy to scoop and thaw quickly.