Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend Dog Food Review 2024

Dr. Marty Pets is a small pet food company founded by celebrity veterinarian Dr. Martin Goldstein. It makes premium freeze-dried raw food, treats, and supplements for dogs and cats as part of Dr. Marty’s mission to help pets live healthy lives. The Nature’s Blend dog food line consists of seven recipes for puppies, adults, and senior dogs. 

With great ingredients, these "pawtastic" recipes have gotten the attention of veterinarians nationwide. "Dr. Marty’s Nature’s Blend dog food is a freeze-dried raw food that is minimally processed, free from synthetic vitamin and mineral powders, and is formulated with premium ingredients to support your dog’s skin, mobility, immune system, and digestion,” says Dr. Georgia Jeremiah, member of Wag!’s licensed veterinary team who recommends it to her clients. 

Let’s look at the different Nature’s Blend dog food variants, the pros and cons of the brand, and what pet parents are saying about it to help you decide if it’s right for your furbaby. 

Dr. Marty’s range of premium freeze-dried raw dog food comprises seven formulas. Let’s check them out!

Essential Wellness

The best-selling variant of Dr. Marty’s dog food, Essential Wellness is designed to support your pup’s energy, digestion, teeth, skin, mobility, and lifespan. It features turkey, beef, salmon, and duck as the first four ingredients, as well as contains real fruits and veggies such as apple, blueberry, broccoli, and kale. 

Radiant Select

Radiant Select is designed to promote a healthy skin and coat from the inside out. It's naturally rich in biotin and omega-3s thanks to fish and organ meats like pollock, tuna, salmon, beef heart, and beef liver. In addition, it has antioxidant-rich seeds, fruits, and veggies such as flaxseed, pumpkin seed, sunflower seed, apple, blueberry, carrot, kelp, and spinach.

Sensitivity Select

Especially created for canines with food sensitivities, Sensitivity Select is made with novel proteins such as turkey, duck, goose, and quail. Unlike some allergen-free dog foods, this recipe uses alternative protein sources instead of hydrolyzed protein. It also contains zero beef, dairy, eggs, or wheat, which are some of the most common food allergens in dogs. 

Active Vitality

Active Vitality is made for dogs ages 7 and older. It’s similar to Essential Wellness, but with superfoods to combat the common signs of canine aging. Tart cherry and New Zealand green mussels are added to this formula to help older pups experience playful energy, limber joints, firm stools, and a healthy immune system. 

Healthy Growth

Specifically made for growing puppies ages 6 weeks to 24 months, Healthy Growth includes goat milk and calcium sourced from seaweed to support your little one’s brain, muscle, and bone development. Turkey, beef, salmon, and duck are the first four ingredients in this recipe.

Small Breed

Small Breed has the same formula as Essential Wellness, with the only difference being the size of the nuggets. The bite-sized pieces are not only more appealing but also easier to chew, allowing petite pups to digest their food and absorb vital nutrients. 

Essential Wellness Premium Origin

Essential Wellness Premium Origin features some of the most beneficial whole foods on the planet. The first four ingredients in this recipe are New Zealand lamb and venison, grass-fed beef, and wild-caught mackerel. Designed to support a healthy weight, good digestion, and strong immune system, it also includes superfoods such as blueberries, kiwifruit, kale, and shiitake mushroom.

Dr. Marty's Dog Treats

Dr. Marty's dog treats come in three formats. The first are single-ingredient treats such as freeze-dried raw beef liver, freeze-dried raw salmon, and air-dried cod skin. These are made with just one ingredient and without any preservatives or additives.

Better Life Bites are freeze-dried raw meatball treats that contain beneficial ingredients such as enzymes, probiotics, colostrum, taurine, and L-carnitine. Then there are dental care chew sticks that help prevent plaque and freshen breath.

Dr. Marty dog treat flavors include:

• Tilly's Treasures Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Liver 
• Joey's Favorite Freeze-Dried Raw Salmon
• Red's Rewards Freeze-Dried Raw Pork Liver 
• Cod Cracklers Air-Dried Wild-Caught Cod 
• Cod Crispies Air-Dried Wild-Caught Cod Skin 
• Better Life Bites Digestive Health
• Better Life Bites Immune Health
• Better Life Bites Heart Health
• Better Life Bites Hip & Joint Health
• Better Life Chews 4-in-1 Dental Care

Here are some reasons that make Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend a “grrreat” dog food!

Made with premium ingredients

All Dr. Marty’s dog food recipes are made with around 80% premium cuts of meat, as well as real fruits, vegetables, and seeds. These high-protein formulas also do not contain any artificial preservatives, additives, fillers, or synthetic ingredients.

Minimally processed 

Unlike most commercial pet foods that are cooked at high temperatures, Nature’s Blend is gently freeze-dried. Freeze drying not only protects important nutrients, but also creates a food that’s bursting with flavor and has an irresistible texture. 

No need to refrigerate

A bag of Nature’s Blend will keep for up to 3 months in the pantry after it’s been opened. The bags are resealable as well, so there’s no need to transfer the food into a storage container. 

Convenient 

Nature’s Blend makes it easy to feed raw even if you’re a busy pet parent. Aside from not requiring refrigeration, it’s not messy and can be served straight out of the bag. It can also be taken on the go, making it a great option for traveling dogs. 

Comes with a money-back guarantee

In case your pooch turns up their nose at their meals or you don’t see a noticeable improvement, you can send back the unused portion of Nature’s Blend any time within 90 days and get a full refund.  

Here are a few things to consider before you buy Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend.

Expensive

For many pet parents, the number one consideration will be the price. Since Nature’s Blend is a premium dog food, it’s more expensive than other brands. For example, a 16-ounce bag costs $59.95, though you can get it for less if you order a bundle of 3 or 6 bags. 

Limited choices

When it comes to recipe choices, there are no grain-inclusive options and you might find a greater selection from other brands. Additionally, Nature’s Blend comes in only one bag size. 

May cause digestive issues in some dogs

Some pet parents have reported that their pups experienced digestive issues after eating the food. Raw food allergies may also be a concern for some dogs. 

“My English Cream Golden Retriever loves the food. She is 1.5 years old. The only problem is that the cost of the food is a little pricey for a retired disabled Navy veteran like myself. I can't afford to feed her the food straight out of the bag. I have to mix it with other food. My pooch Grace loves the food. I can tell she has a ton of energy now and can’t wait for her next meal. I think the food is AMAZING!”

“Our dog Sally loves the food and salmon treats. She likes it dry or wet. Her potty is much better and she eats right away rather than [letting] it [sit] for hours in her bowl. The only thing we would like better is to be able to buy the food in larger quantities instead of small bags.”

“I have an 11 [year] old Standard Poodle who has always had a stomach problem. After switching to Dr. Marty’s NO PROBLEM. He has not thrown up his food since I started giving him Dr. Marty’s about a month ago. He is livelier than he has been in quite some time. My other dog loves it too and both of them gobble it up as soon as I put their dishes down!”

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Dr. Marty Pets was founded by Dr. Martin Goldstein, a highly respected veterinarian with over 45 years of medical experience. Dr. Marty's dog food works off the idea of “integrative medicine” — using a combination of traditional and alternative medicines to keep your pup in the best shape possible.

Dr. Marty started work on his own pet food after his own experiences with poor health. During his 20s, Dr. Marty had a slew of health problems, ranging from aching joints to weight gain. After reading a book on macrobiotic diets and implementing the ideas into his day-to-day life, his health began to improve. He then implemented these ideas into his practice and immediately saw results in his four-legged patients. 

Dr. Marty discovered that the artificial preservatives, additives, heavy grains, and low-quality proteins in many commercial pet foods can accelerate signs of aging and contribute to serious health problems. After switching his clients to diets consisting of real meats, veggies, and fruits, he found that their overall health noticeably improved, including senior dogs and cats. Since then, Dr. Marty has been on a mission to help dogs and cats live long, healthy, happy lives.

Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend dog food has never been recalled, which is great news for pet parents!

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