Loyal Saints vs. Primal: An Honest Comparison
Both make freeze-dried raw. But Primal is a broad multi-format brand, while Loyal Saints is a freeze-dried raw specialist. Here’s an honest, detailed comparison of focus, ingredients, and value.
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Where Loyal Saints wins
- 100% freeze-dried raw specialist — every product, no kibble or mixed bites
- Every product a complete, balanced meal — no toppers or treats sold as food
- No synthetic vitamin premix — complete and balanced for AAFCO profiles (Primal uses added vitamins/minerals)
- Woman-owned and founded on a real dog’s story — King’s standard
- ~$2–3/day as a ½-cup daily topper with the Halo Club
| Category | Loyal Saints | Primal |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | 100% freeze-dried raw complete meals | Freeze-dried among multiple product lines |
| All products complete meals | ✓ Every bag is AAFCO-complete | Mix of complete meals, toppers, and treats |
| No soy, corn, GMOs, additives | ✓ Every formula, no exceptions | Varies by product line |
| No refrigeration required | ✓ Pantry-stable for up to 24 months unopened | ✓ Also shelf-stable |
| Daily cost (35 lb dog, complete meal) | ~$12–15/day | Typically higher |
| Woman-owned, founder-led | ✓ Yes — King’s story | ✗ No equivalent founding proof |
| Synthetic vitamin premix | ✓ None — vitamins come from whole foods | ✗ Present (added vitamins/minerals) |
| Product range | Freeze-dried raw complete meals only | Freeze-dried, frozen raw, toppers, treats, goat milk |
A specialist vs. a broad raw brand
Primal is a well-regarded raw brand offering frozen raw, freeze-dried raw, toppers, treats, and more. That breadth is a strength for some shoppers — but it means freeze-dried raw is one line among many. Loyal Saints makes only freeze-dried raw complete meals. Every sourcing, formulation, and quality decision serves that one format, with no competing product lines.
The no-premix difference
Like most raw brands, Primal’s products reach AAFCO completeness with added vitamins and minerals. Loyal Saints does it with no synthetic vitamin premix — organ meats, chlorella, fish oil and produce supply the vitamins, and a few added minerals balance each formula. Read both ingredient lists to the end and the difference is clear.
Every product a complete meal
Primal’s catalog mixes complete meals with toppers and treats — easy to confuse if you’re not reading labels carefully. Every Loyal Saints product is a complete, balanced meal. One bag, one protein, complete nutrition.
King’s standard
Loyal Saints exists because of one dog. King’s health challenges led founder Kristina Voltin to formulate a whole-food, freeze-dried raw diet she felt confident feeding him every day. That founding standard governs every formula — would I feed this to King?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Loyal Saints better than Primal?
Both are quality freeze-dried raw options. Loyal Saints differentiates by being a 100% freeze-dried raw specialist, getting its vitamins from whole foods (no synthetic vitamin premix, which Primal uses), selling only complete meals, and being woman-owned and founder-proven. Primal offers a broader catalog including frozen raw and toppers.
Does Primal use a synthetic vitamin premix?
Like most raw brands, Primal’s products typically include added vitamins and minerals to meet AAFCO requirements. Loyal Saints gets its vitamins from whole-food ingredients — organ meats, chlorella, fishon oil, and produce — without a synthetic premix. Check the ingredient list to compare.
How much does Loyal Saints cost vs. Primal?
Loyal Saints runs about $2–3/day as a ½-cup daily topper (less with the Halo Club). Freeze-dried raw pricing varies, but Loyal Saints is positioned as a cost-effective specialist option. Compare cost per day for your dog’s weight using each brand’s feeding guidance.
Should I switch from Primal to Loyal Saints?
If you value a freeze-dried raw specialist, no synthetic vitamin premix, complete meals only, and founder-proven sourcing, Loyal Saints is worth trying. Transition gradually over 7–10 days. Both are quality raw foods — the differences are focus, ingredient philosophy, and value.
Real food. Real proof. Real value.
Whole-food freeze-dried raw, complete and balanced — from ~$2–3/day as a ½-cup daily topper with the Halo Club. No fillers, no synthetic premix.
Real dogs. Real bowls.
We Read a Dog Food Label to Strangers
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 $1.74 a day with a 14 oz bag. 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.
