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Summary
Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend is a brand of dog food in which all ingredients are raw, freeze-dried, and packed with fats and proteins that can be beneficial to your dog. The ingredients are good but the price is high.
Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend Review: A Detailed Look
Updated on: Sep 10, 2020
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Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend is a new dog food whose only ingredients are a variety of freeze-dried meat, poultry, and fish as well as fruits and vegetables.
What makes the food unique is that it uses natural, “raw” ingredients and does not contain any filler grains that you’d find with cheaper dog food.
The freeze-dried element is a rare trait, too, as most food is cooked in factories first or is wet food out of a can.
In a time when organic, non-GMO food is a big deal for human consumers, dog food that contains freeze-dried whole foods is certainly an appealing option for dog owners.
In this review, we take a detailed look at Nature’s Blend to help you decide if it is a good option for your dog.
Analysis of Ingredients and Their Benefits
Here’s the list of the ingredients contained in the dog food:
- Turkey
- Beef
- Salmon
- Duck
- Flax
- Beef liver
- Turkey hearts
- Turkey liver
- Sweet potato
- Eggs
- Pea flour
- Carrots
- Apples
- Blueberries
- Cranberries
- Pumpkin seeds
- Spinach
- Ginger
- Salt
- Mixed tocopherols
Note, that this list of natural ingredients is devoid of common fillers like cornmeal.
In addition to ingredients, the food’s balance of proteins, moisture, and other factors play an important role in order to provide your dog with a beneficial meal.
Here’s a breakdown of these factors:
- Crude protein: 37%
- Crude fat: 27%
- Crude fiber: 4%
- Moisture: 6%
- Omega-3 fatty acids: 2.5%
Protein amounts should be between 18% and 25% and the fat content of dog food should be between 10% and 15%.
The fiber content of your dog food should be between 1.4% and 3.5% and the moisture content should be between 6% and 10%.
Based on these numbers, Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend is on the high side for protein and fat, right on the mark for fiber, and a little below the normal range for moisture, which is understandable because the food is freeze-dried.
The high fat is a bit of a concern because it can have negative effects on your dog’s health, but only if you aren’t giving your dog daily exercise.
Now, on the positive side, proteins contain amino acids that are the building blocks for your dog’s muscles and, since they only produce half what they need on their own, they need to get a good amount from their food.
Fats, PetMD points out, “provide energy, as well as taste or flavor, to foods, and encourage the absorption of certain vitamins,” and can help dogs “maintain healthy skin and a shiny, healthy, coat.”
The company has a very specific daily feeding schedule depending on the weight of your dog:
- 5 lbs: ½ cup
- 10 lbs.: ¾ cup
- 20 lbs.: 1 ¼ cup
- 25 lbs.: 1 ½ cup
- 30 lbs.: 1 ¾ cups
- 40 lbs.: 2 cups
- 50 lbs.: 2 ½ cups
- 60 lbs.: 2 ¾ cups
- 70 lbs.: 3 ¼ cups
- 80 lbs.: 3 ½ cups
- 90 lbs.: 3 ¾ cups
Pricing and Return Policy
Dr. Marty bags contain 16 ounces of food and are available via the following pricing tiers:
- 1 bag: $59.95
- 3 bags: $170.85
- 6 bags: $323.70
One pound of dog food has about four cups of food in it, which means one bag can last a 20 lb. dog for three days.
The bigger the dog you have, the fewer the days your food will last, with 90-pound dogs consuming nearly an entire bag in one day.
With this in mind, we think that Nature’s Blend pricing is considerably high, as a 20-pound dog will need about 10 bags of food to make it through a month.
You have 90 days to return your food if you don’t feel it’s a good fit. The company promises to refund 100% of your purchase price “if you don't’ see noticeable improvements in your dog’s health and happiness.”
The Bottom Line
This pet food is a very interesting option – you’re getting straight-up meats and vegetables along with additional vitamins.
If you’re a dog owner who has a desire to give your dog raw food, then Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend is a good match for you.
The second part of this, though, is whether or not you have the financial means to pay for the food.
The bigger the dog, the more expensive the endeavor when it comes to this food. However, if you’re willing to pay for Nature’s Blend, then your desire to provide your dog with raw, healthy food will most likely be fulfilled.
Keep in mind, though, that the fat content in this food is above the recommended amount, which means you’ll need to be diligent with providing your dog consistent exercise every day to ensure he or she doesn’t gain weight.
Also, keep in mind that you need to transition your dog slowly from his or her current food to this food if you choose to buy it. Dogs’ digestive system can be sensitive and a sudden change from one food to a new one may cause some digestive issues.
Customer Reviews
Posted on Mar 5, 2019
First day
I just got my new dog's food delivered here. I put 1/4 cup of food in her glass bowl, and she immediately ate most of it. We both like the small rounded pieces. The Stella & Chewy food she had in the past either crumbled or had to be pulled apart and was much drier. This food she loves. My doggie is a 7-lb toy poodle.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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18 People Have Voted
Posted on Mar 13, 2019
Great Dane pup in heaven
I have a European Great Dane, and I want him to have the best. After reviewing your video, I started ordering the dry food and he absolutely loves it, his hair is so soft it’s like a rabbit, his muscles, his bones, everything...is so beautiful. He’s just so healthy, and I thank you for that!
I wish I could post a picture.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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16 People Have Voted
Posted on Mar 17, 2019
Momo does self-directed agility moves to earn one little chunk of dog food.
Magic Momo Superdog got her first chunk of Dr. Marty's dog food and almost immediately started performing self-directed indoor dog agility moves to earn more - without me cuing her to do so. She even growled softly to show her excitement - first doing backside jumps, then jump-turn-left moves. I was amazed.
Momo has been trained to have high obstacle focus, so this was natural for her to do. But she has never shown so much speed and excitement to earn a single morsel of dog food!
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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17 People Have Voted
Posted on Mar 26, 2019
My dogs love it!
I started my two dogs (Mini Schnauzer, 8 years old and Mini Goldendoodle, 5 years old) on the food and supplement. WAW! They just love it. The look trimmer, they are more lively, it really has improved there overall wellbeing. I'm happy to have found this food and so are my pets. Thank you Dr. Marty.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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15 People Have Voted
Posted on Apr 3, 2019
It's dehydrated! Half price.
I mix a half cup of Marty's with a half cup of water or broth, as suggested on my packages. That about halves the cost for my wife's small dog. Why do so many seem unaware of that?
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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23 People Have Voted
Posted on Apr 3, 2019
Picky Puppy turned into a ChowHound
I have finally hit on a food that my 14 lb senior pup, Gracie, will gobble down, "unadorned" by sprinkled treats, white meat chicken pieces, broth, and any other favorite temptation! I slowly eliminated both dry and wet food and delicacies over a period of two weeks and kept holding my breath to see when she would recognize the absence of additions and changes. It never happened! Now, feeding time takes 5 minutes of prep time instead of 20, and she licks the bowl clean and wants more! I LOVE this food!
The only caveat, it's a BIG monthly expense increase for me. Hoping Dr. M will try to lower the price if the product takes off!
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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20 People Have Voted
Posted on Apr 24, 2019
Toby LOVES this food
My labradoodle, Toby, loves this food! The ingredients are so healthy and the amount to feed him will keep him healthy and also help him lose some weight. HOWEVER, the cost is extreme and leads me to evaluate if I will continue to buy this food. I wish the cost were more reasonable since Toby would love to continue eating this delicious dinner each evening.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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16 People Have Voted
Posted on May 7, 2019
Amazing food
I have three dogs, Chihuahua and Chihuahua mixes. Two out of the three suffer from Pancreatitis, so I need to be cautious about what I feed them. In addition, one of them has bad allergies. When I purchased this food, I was a bit worried, because I purchased six bags, and wasn't sure if my dogs would like it. OMG, they LOVE this stuff! I have seen a major improvement in my dogs coat, their energy level and they seem happier, almost giddy. I am so pleased to finally find something I know works well for my dogs.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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15 People Have Voted
Posted on May 21, 2019
Two goldens love it
My male golden Ty is SO picky. My female eats everything. My male LOVES Dr. Marty’s food. Never did he get excited about food until Dr. Marty’s nature blend came along. I like what’s in Dr. Marty's food and believe it will help even used as a topper. I agree like most people that it is too costly to buy per month. Using it as a topper on food will still benefit your dog. I have been using it as a topper for 3 months and their coats are shiny and soft and they play with much energy! Hope this helps.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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8 People Have Voted
Posted on May 23, 2019
Great food and service
Took my Pug to the Vet, also took a bag from Dr. Marty’s Food. Asked the Vet about the food. He told me that my Little Princess was eating better than he was. My Little Princess also has allergies. Little Princess is feeling better. Also has lost weight! Which is a plus. Her eyes look a lot brighter. So that tells me that Dr. Marty's food is WORTH IT!
Thank you Dr. Marty for the awesome food! Lilli Lu Thanks you also! I start fixing her food and she is standing up at the counter whining.
Lots of love from Lilli Lu!
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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4 People Have Voted
Posted on May 27, 2019
My dog loved it!
We followed the transition directions and our dog never had any digestive problems transitioning to the new food. She had been on a grain-free food for years already. I switched to this raw food hoping it would help our dog with seizures. I’m not really sure it helped. I think she may have been too far along before I switched. She was almost 12 and 1/2 years old. When we feel the time is right to get another dog, I will definitely use this food again.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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2 People Have Voted
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