Your Loyal Saints Starter Guide

You just made one of the best decisions for your dog. This guide covers everything you need to know to get started with Loyal Saints — how to feed it, how to transition, what to expect, and how to get the most out of your Halo Club membership.

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Loyal Saints comes in three single-protein formulas. Pick based on your dog’s needs:

• Beef — Most nutrient-dense. Great for active dogs, picky eaters, and healthy adults. Our bestseller.
• Chicken — Leanest and gentlest. Best for sensitive stomachs, dogs new to raw, or those needing lighter digestion.
• Turkey + Salmon — Most omega-rich. Best for dull coats, joint issues, senior dogs, and brain health. The DHA in wild salmon is especially powerful.

Not sure? Start with Beef. It’s the safest default for most dogs. You can always rotate later.

Don’t switch cold turkey — even the best food can cause loose stool if introduced too fast. The gut needs time to adjust its microbiome.

• Days 1–2: 75% old food + 25% Loyal Saints
• Days 3–4: 50% old food + 50% Loyal Saints
• Days 5–6: 25% old food + 75% Loyal Saints
• Days 7+: 100% Loyal Saints

Sensitive dog? Extend each phase by 1–2 days. Loose stool during transition is normal and temporary. Persistent issues beyond 2 weeks warrant a vet check.

Start with the feeding chart printed on your bag, then adjust to body condition — you should be able to feel (but not see) your dog’s ribs.

Portions will look small, and that is the point. Freeze-dried raw has the water removed, so the same nutrition takes up a fraction of the space. The 2–3% of body weight rule you may have read describes fresh raw, which is mostly water — applying it to what you scoop from the bag would badly overfeed your dog.

Active dogs eat toward the high end. Less active or senior dogs eat toward the low. See our full feeding guide for exact portions by weight.

Loyal Saints can be served either way:

• Dry: Convenient, great as a topper or training treat. Crunchy texture most dogs love immediately.
• Rehydrated (recommended): Add warm water, let sit 5–10 minutes. Improves hydration, digestibility, and aroma. Better for puppies, seniors, and dogs prone to dehydration.

Always have fresh water available regardless of how you serve it.

• Unopened: Store in a cool, dry place. Shelf-stable for 12–24 months.
• Opened: Reseal tightly or transfer to an airtight container. Use within 4–6 weeks for best quality.
• Rehydrated leftovers: Refrigerate and use within 24 hours. Do not leave rehydrated food out at room temperature.

Week 1–2

Some dogs have loose stool during transition — this is normal as the gut microbiome adjusts. Energy and curiosity toward food typically increases immediately.

Week 2–4

Coat begins to look shinier. Stool firms up and reduces in volume (a sign of better absorption — less waste means more is being used). Breath often improves.

Month 2+

The longest-lasting benefits — energy, mobility, skin and coat, digestion — become fully apparent. Many owners notice changes in their dog’s weight, muscle tone, and overall vitality by the second or third bag.