- ⏱️ 6 min read
- 🐶 For dogs
- 🐔 Chicken topper
- ❄️ Freeze-dried raw
You are looking at the Bare Naked Pet Co. Chicken topper for a dog who has gone off their kibble. Before you buy, you want to know what is in the bag, how much to use for your dog's size, how to serve it, and whether a raw topper is right for your home.
Here is the short version from Petstone: the Bare Naked Pet Co. Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food Topper is a meal topper made with cage-free chicken breast plus vegetables and fruits. The brand's directions are a 1/4 cup scoop over kibble, but smaller dogs often need less, because treats and toppers together should stay within 10% of daily calories. It is raw, so wash your hands and the scoop after every use.
Quick answer
- Made with cage-free, hormone-free chicken breast plus vegetables and fruits, five ingredients in all, per Bare Naked Pet Co.
- Brand directions: scoop 1/4 cup and sprinkle over kibble, or serve as a snack.
- Count it with treats in a 10% daily calorie budget, and use less for small dogs.
- Sold in 6 oz and 12 oz bags. A topper, not a complete diet.
- Freeze-dried raw: handle it like raw meat and keep it away from human food.
What is in the Bare Naked Chicken topper?
| Detail | What Bare Naked Pet Co. says |
|---|---|
| Protein | Cage-free, hormone-free chicken breast |
| Ingredients | Five whole ingredients: chicken breast plus vegetables and fruits, all listed on the front of the bag |
| Free from | Fillers and artificial preservatives |
| Process | Freeze-dried, which removes moisture without high heat and keeps it shelf stable |
| Made in | The USA |
| Sizes at Petstone | 6 oz and 12 oz bags |
These details come from the Bare Naked Pet Co. product page and the brand's home page FAQ. If your dog has food sensitivities, read the full ingredient list on the bag before the first scoop.
How much should your dog get?
Bare Naked Pet Co. gives one flat amount: about 1/4 cup sprinkled over kibble. The brand does not give a chart by weight, so use the 1/4 cup as an upper limit and adjust down for smaller dogs. VCA Animal Hospitals advises keeping treats and toppers together within 10% of daily calories.
- Start small: a pinch to a spoonful mixed into one meal, to see if your dog likes it.
- Build up slowly over a few days if your dog's stomach handles it well.
- Stay at or below 1/4 cup per serving, and use less for small dogs.
- Cut back other treats on days you use the topper.
- Weigh your dog every few weeks, and trim the kibble or the topper if they gain weight.
Crumble the pieces and mix them right through the kibble. If you only sprinkle them on top, many dogs eat the topper and leave the rest.
How to serve it
Meal topper
Crumble and mix through kibble or wet food at set mealtimes.
Lick mat
The brand suggests it as a savory base for lick mats. Wash the mat in hot soapy water after.
Snack
A high-value reward between meals, counted in the daily treat budget.
How to handle and store it
- Freeze-drying is not a cooking step. The FDA reports raw pet food was more likely to carry bacteria such as Salmonella and Listeria than other pet foods it tested.
- The AVMA discourages raw or undercooked animal protein for pets, so weigh that with your vet.
- Scoop with a dedicated spoon, then wash it, the bowl and any lick mat in hot soapy water, and wash your hands.
- Reseal the bag after each scoop and store it away from human food and prep areas.
- Do not leave a topped bowl sitting out: pick up what your dog leaves.
- Ask your vet first if anyone at home is very young, elderly or has a weak immune system, or if your dog has a health condition.
Who it suits, and who should skip it
✅ A good fit for
- Healthy dogs on kibble or wet food who need a reason to finish the bowl
- Owners who want a short, readable ingredient list
- Lick mat and enrichment sessions
- Dogs who eat chicken without problems
⚠️ Not a good fit for
- Use as a complete diet
- Dogs who cannot eat chicken or any listed ingredient
- Dogs on a prescription diet, unless your vet agrees
- Dogs with sudden appetite loss, vomiting or diarrhea; call your vet instead
🎯 Best for: healthy, picky dogs whose owners will measure the scoop and keep good kitchen hygiene.
See your vet if appetite problems are persistent, severe or getting worse. If your dog's appetite has changed recently, start with Why Won't My Dog Eat Kibble but Will Eat Treats?, which covers when to call the vet.
Chicken, salmon or beef liver: other Petstone options
- 🐔 Chicken
- 🐟 Sockeye salmon
- 🐄 Beef liver
| Topper | Main protein | Consider it if |
|---|---|---|
| Bare Naked Pet Co. Chicken | Cage-free chicken breast | Your dog does well on chicken |
| Bare Naked Pet Co. Sockeye Salmon | Wild-caught sockeye salmon | You want a fish flavor or a non-chicken protein |
| Bare Naked Pet Co. Beef Liver | USDA beef liver | Your dog prefers a richer, organ-meat flavor |
| West Paw Chicken Rawbiotic Bites | Freeze-dried raw chicken, with probiotics | You prefer bite-size pieces |
See the Sockeye Salmon topper, the Beef Liver topper and West Paw Chicken Rawbiotic Bites. If chicken suits your dog, the Bare Naked Chicken topper in a 6 oz bag is an easy way to test it. To compare toppers by type, read Dog Food Toppers for Picky Eaters: Broth, Wet or Freeze-Dried?
Shop this guide at Petstone
The chicken topper and two other ways to tempt a picky eater.
Bare Naked Pet Co.Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw TopperFor healthy dogs who do well on chicken.View product
Bare Naked Pet Co.Sockeye Salmon Freeze-Dried Raw TopperFor dogs who need a non-chicken protein.View product
West PawChicken Rawbiotic Bites TopperFor owners who prefer bite-size pieces.View product
🎁 Buy any 2 items and save 5%, applied automatically at checkout. Unused items can be returned within 30 days of delivery.
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FAQ
Is this a treat or a food topper?
It is a meal topper. Bare Naked Pet Co. designs it to go on your dog's regular food, though it can also be a snack or lick mat base. It does not replace a complete diet.
How much should a small dog get?
Less than the brand's 1/4 cup. Start with a small pinch, keep treats and toppers within 10% of daily calories and ask your vet if you are unsure.
Do I need to refrigerate it?
The sealed bag is shelf stable because it is freeze-dried. Refrigerate or throw away any topper left in the bowl, as the FDA advises for raw pet food.
Which size bag should I start with?
The 6 oz bag is a sensible way to see if your dog likes it before buying the 12 oz bag.
Sources
- Bare Naked Pet Co.: Chicken topper product page (cage-free, hormone-free chicken breast, five ingredients, no fillers or artificial preservatives, topper, snack and lick mat use, sizes)
- Bare Naked Pet Co.: home page FAQ (1/4 cup directions, made in the USA, ingredients on the front of the bag, freeze-drying)
- VCA Animal Hospitals: What Makes a Diet Palatable? (10% rule for treats and toppers)
- AVMA: Raw or undercooked animal-source protein in cat and dog diets (AVMA position on raw protein)
- FDA: Raw Pet Food Diets can be Dangerous to You and Your Pet (bacteria risk, hand washing, cleaning, leftovers)
Prepared by the Petstone team from product information, brand specifications and common owner questions, drafted with AI assistance and reviewed by a person before publishing.