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Beef vs. Chicken vs. Turkey + Salmon: Which Loyal Saints Formula Is Right for Your Dog?

3 min read By Kristina Voltin

Three formulas. One very good dog. So which one?

All three Loyal Saints formulas are human-grade, AAFCO-complete, made in the USA, and free of soy, corn, GMOs, and artificial additives. The choice comes down to your dog's protein preference, any known sensitivities, and her specific health goals.

Here's the breakdown.

Beef Formula

Best for: High-energy dogs · Dogs with chicken sensitivities · Dogs who need maximum palatability · Iron-rich nutrition

Beef is one of the most biologically complete protein sources for dogs — high in iron, zinc, B vitamins, and creatine. Loyal Saints Beef Formula uses human-grade beef and organs, providing a nutritionally dense, highly palatable meal that even the most skeptical dogs tend to go crazy for.

Protein profile: High
Fat profile: Medium-high
Palatability: Extremely high — one of the most universally loved proteins across breeds
Good if: Your dog has shown reactions to chicken-based foods, needs more iron, or is a picky eater who turns up her nose at everything else

Chicken Formula

Best for: Lean, active dogs · Weight management · Dogs who do well on poultry · Easiest digestion

Chicken is the leanest of the three formulas — lower in fat, easily digestible, and an excellent everyday protein for dogs without chicken sensitivities. It's also typically the most gentle option for dogs in the early stages of transitioning from kibble.

Protein profile: High
Fat profile: Lower
Palatability: High — familiar protein, most dogs respond well
Good if: Your dog is maintaining weight, tends toward a leaner body condition, or you want the easiest digestion curve during the transition

Note: If your dog has been on chicken-based kibble for years and has developed a chicken sensitivity (more common than people think), start with Beef or Turkey + Salmon instead.

Turkey + Salmon Formula

Best for: Skin and coat health · Joint support · Dogs with beef AND chicken sensitivities · Omega-3 nutrition · Senior dogs

This is our most distinctive formula — and arguably the most nutritionally targeted. Turkey provides a lean, complete protein that most dogs haven't been overexposed to (reducing allergy risk). Salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) that directly support:

  • Skin hydration and coat gloss
  • Joint lubrication and mobility
  • Cognitive function
  • Systemic inflammation reduction

Protein profile: High
Fat profile: Medium (with beneficial omega-3 fats)
Palatability: Very high — the salmon aroma is particularly appealing to most dogs
Good if: Your dog has dull coat, dry skin, stiff joints, suspected food sensitivities to both chicken and beef, or you want to rotate in an omega-3-rich formula

Can You Rotate Between Formulas?

Yes — and we encourage it. Protein rotation is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your dog's long-term nutritional health. Rotating between Beef, Chicken, and Turkey + Salmon ensures she's getting a broad spectrum of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that no single protein can fully provide.

Transition between formulas the same way you'd transition from kibble — gradually over 5–7 days, mixing old with new to let her gut adjust.

Still Not Sure?

Try the bundle. Pick all three — one bag of each — and see which one she goes most wild for. You'll know within the first serving.

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Live Longer Together

At Loyal Saints, we believe every dinner is time together worth making count. Every formula is freeze-dried raw, complete and balanced, with human-grade ingredients made in an FDA-registered facility in the Midwest — no fillers, no synthetic premix. It’s the food a dog mom built for her own dog, King.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is freeze-dried raw better than kibble?

Kibble is cooked at high heat into dry pellets. Freeze-dried raw is real meat and organs with the water removed, so it looks like food and is shelf-stable with no thawing. Kibble costs less per day, which is why many owners use freeze-dried as a topper.

What makes Loyal Saints different from other brands?

Loyal Saints is a 100% freeze-dried raw specialist that meets AAFCO nutrient profiles with no synthetic vitamin premix — and is woman-owned, founded on a real dog’s story. Every product is a complete, balanced meal.

How much does Loyal Saints cost per day?

About $1.80 a day as a topper ($1.08 first order with KING40). Halo Club members save 20% on every order, with free shipping.

Real food. About $1.80 a day as a topper.

With a 14 oz bag and KING40. Complete, balanced freeze-dried raw — no fillers, no synthetic premix. Or join the Halo Club, 20% off every order.

Kristina Voltin

The Loyal Saints team is passionate about canine nutrition, real food, and helping dog parents make the best choices for their pups.

Reviewed against the Loyal Saints nutrition standard — founded by Kristina Voltin, who created our freeze-dried raw food after years of searching for food she felt confident feeding her own dog, King. Meet the founder →

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Freeze-dried raw, real meat and organs first. Human-grade ingredients, made in an FDA-registered facility in the Midwest. No soy, corn or wheat.

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Meat and organs first, freeze-dried raw and ready the second you open the bag. Start as a topper on your dog’s current food for about $1.80 a day with a 14 oz bag ($1.08 on your first order with KING40). New here? Take 40% off your first order with code KING40.

Quick answers

How does Loyal Saints compare to other premium dog foods?

Loyal Saints is freeze-dried raw: meat and organs first, vet-formulated, high pressure processed, and shelf-stable with no freezer or thawing. Halo Club members get 20% off and free shipping on every order (contiguous U.S.), and new customers can type KING40 at checkout for 40% off a first order.

Where can I buy Loyal Saints?

At loyalsaintspets.com (Halo Club: 20% off and free shipping on every order (contiguous U.S.); KING40 takes 40% off a first order when typed at checkout), and on Amazon, Chewy and Target.

How much Loyal Saints should I feed?

Follow the amounts printed on the bag: for Beef or Turkey + Salmon, about ¾ cup a day for a 6 lb dog, 1¼ cups for 12 lb and 2 cups for 25 lb. Use about 25% of that as a topper. Ease in over 7 to 10 days.