Pure Primal

08/25/2024

Some of my customers might know that I am heavily involved as a volunteer with Greater Chicago Cavalier Rescue; I have been volunteering with GCCR since 2009. In recent years I have become more involved and currently serve on the Board and I am also the volunteer Rescue Coordinator and Medical Coordinator. I am responsible for working with breeders and owners who would like to surrender their dogs and then I bring them into our rescue, review medical records (if any) and decide what medical care/procedures they need. I work closely with our vets and specialists and I also manage the medical care of our special needs foster dogs that might need alternative care and therapies so they can eventually be adopted. It is a ton of work but it’s so rewarding.
These 22 pups are just some of the 56 I’ve brought in over the past year for Greater Chicago Cavalier Rescue. August 5th was my 1 year anniversary as volunteer Rescue Coordinator, and we also welcomed a 3 year old breeder release that day, who was #56 - I named him Walker - he is rescue #1,028 for GCCR.
GCCR is having a 2025 calendar contest to help raise money to care for these pups - we spend an average of $850 on each dog we take into the rescue (exam, bloodwork, spay, dental, extractions, UA, f***l, chip, vax, heartworm test, deworming, etc). We recently spent over $5,000 on a life saving heart surgery for a puppy whose breeder could not afford the procedure so he was surrendered to us so we could give him the care he needs.
Please consider clicking the link below and voting for my two GCCR rescues, Tawny + Dina - each vote is only $1 and all money raised goes to help save more GCCR pups.
Voting ends September 2nd. Thank you for your support so we can continue to rescue these Cavaliers that need us 🐶❤️
https://www.gogophotocontest.com/gccr2025calendarcontest/entries/531113

08/20/2024

Pure Primal’s Tawny 🐶 goes BANANAS for her dinner! 🤣 Why, you ask? One reason is because she LOVES her raw food 🥩, but the other reason is that she gets raw duck 🦆 egg and raw goat 🐐 milk 🥛 with her dinner.
I’m lucky to have local sources in Wisconsin to source fresh duck eggs and raw, unpasteurized goat milk, so all of our dogs get both every night. I take these same eggs and milk and gently freeze dry them, then grind them into a powder so it makes it easy and convenient for everyone to add these delicious toppers to their pets’ meals! 🐩 🐈‍⬛
I have duck 🦆, turkey 🦃 and goose 🪿 eggs as well as raw goat 🐐 milk and bovine 🐄 colostrum, all fresh from small family farms in central Wisconsin!
Check out all of these healthy toppers at pureprimalpet.com so your pet can be as excited about mealtime as Tawny! 😁

08/18/2024

⭐️ N E W ⭐️
🧀 Freeze Dried Cheese Topper 🧀
This meal topper is made from 💯 human grade Wisconsin cheddar cheese. Simply sprinkle over your dog’s 🐶 meal and serve!
Pick up a bag at pureprimalpet.com! 🐾

08/17/2024

Cat Treats + Chews!

Cats are considered obligate carnivores, which means they MUST eat meat to survive. Their digestive systems are designed to eat meat; Pure Primal's freeze dried 100% meat treats are a great way to incorporate raw meat into your cat's diet. Benefits of a raw diet for cats include better weight contro...

08/16/2024

⭐️ N E W W H O L E A N T L E R S ⭐️
Whole deer 🦌 antlers are back! These are great long lasting chews and are available in sizes x-small through jumbo - so there’s a size for every dog!
Tawny is chewing on a size medium, only because she has to share it with her big sister Rosie…but she could really chew on a small since she’s only about 14 lbs 🐶
Check out these new antlers at pureprimalpet.com - and if you’re interested in the jumbo, grab it now since I only have 1 available!

08/15/2024

Pure Primal’s Tawny is happy to announce that small and mini dried rabbit 🐰 feet are back in stock! These crunchy little chews are a favorite in this house! They are a great size for smaller dogs as well as cats.
🐄 Freeze Dried Beef Tripe is also back in stock!
Pick up some healthy treats, chews and toppers for your dog 🐩 and cat 🐈‍⬛ at pureprimalpet.com!

08/08/2024

🐈‍⬛ Happy International Cat Day! 🐈
Thank you to all of my kitty customers for supporting my small business! 🐱

08/04/2024

🥕 🐟 🫐F E E D R E A L F O O D 🥩 🥬🥚
Today was veggie/fruit grinding day - not my favorite thing to do, but I make @25-30 pounds at a time using my meat grinder so it lasts several months.
I use @17% of my veggie/fruit blend in the homemade raw dog food that I make for our dogs. This blend provides antioxidants, fiber, and a great deal of nutrients not found in meat, bones and organs, which make up the majority of our dogs’ diets.
Feeding fresh food is SO important - it’s as easy as adding a raw egg, some raw/gently cooked meat, some raw goat milk or some finely ground veggies to their meals. Even a little bit will make a difference.
Pure Primal offers some convenient ways to add healthy toppers to your pet’s bowl:
🥚 Freeze dried duck/turkey/goose eggs
🐐 Freeze dried raw goat milk
🐄 Freeze dried bovine colostrum
🐇 Dried rabbit ears/feet/hide chips and twists (fur is great for our pets!)
🐄 Beef liver/kidney meal topper

…and a huge variety of freeze dried raw meat treats that can be used as meal toppers 🐇 🦆 🐑 🦃 🐟 🐖
Check out all of these healthy, single ingredient treats and meal toppers at pureprimalpet.com! 🐩 🐾 🐈‍⬛

07/25/2024

⭐️Fresh out of the freeze dryer! ⭐️
🐄 Bovine Colostrum
🐐 Raw Goat Milk
🎃 Pumpkin
Bovine colostrum supports and strengthens the gut lining and immune system as it helps regulate the thymus gland and immune cells (T and B cells) plus supplies immunoglobulins (IgG and IgA). There is an ingredient in colostrum called proline-rich polypeptide (PRP) which has been known to help with allergy symptoms. It can also be used topically for hot spots.
Raw goat’s milk is naturally full of probiotics and is beneficial for digestion, the immune system, inflammation and joint pain; it is also great for pets with skin issues and itching.
Pumpkin is beneficial for digestion, constipation, upset stomach and weight management; it is also an excellent source of fiber, potassium, iron, and Vitamins A, E and C.
Pick up some of these beneficial supplements at pureprimalpet.com! 🐩 🐈‍⬛

07/04/2024

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from Pure Primal’s Dina and foster pup Rose! 🐶 🇺🇸
Have a fun and safe holiday weekend! Pure Primal’s chews are a great way to distract your pets during the fireworks - these pups and our other 2 will be getting them tonight! 🎆
Please note that all orders will be sent out on Monday, July 8th 😊 🏤

06/18/2024

📣 Fresh Out of the Freeze Dryer ‼️
🐑 Freeze Dried Lamb Lung
🐄 Freeze Dried Raw Beef Tripe
🐐 Freeze Dried Raw Goat Milk
Pick up some fresh treats and supplements at pureprimalpet.com! 🐶 🐈‍⬛

06/16/2024

Foster pup 🐶 Rose 🌹 is enjoying a Bully Twirl with Pure Primal’s Dina on this hot day. Rose isn’t used to chews yet so the Bully Twirls are the perfect chews to teach her how to hold them while she enjoys them - they’re great for puppies too!
It’s better than them hunting for cicadas all day! 🪳 😂
Pick up some healthy chews at pureprimalpet.com 🐩

06/14/2024

⭐️ I N S T O C K ⭐️
🐰 Rabbit Hide Twists
🐰 Rabbit Hide Chips
Check out all of the rabbit goodies at pureprimalpet.com! 🐾

05/11/2024

🐶 Happy Dog Mom Day! 🐶
Thank you to all of the dog moms and foster moms for all you do for your pups!
(L to R, top to bottom): Pure Primal’s:
Marco - @15.5 yo, adopted @10 yo
Rosie - @3 yo, adopted @1.5 yo
Dina - 6.5 yo, adopted (foster fail!) @5.5 yo
Rip (our newest foster dog with !) - he is @2.5 yo and is a breeder release. He is still settling in and will be ready for adoption once I know what would be a perfect fit for him. He’s such a love 🥰

04/26/2024

🍓It's strawberry season! Curious if you can share your strawberry patch harvest with your pups?

Absolutely!

💗 Strawberries are sweet and dogs can taste their sweetness. Since most of the food they eat is not sweet, a change in taste can be enjoyable for them. Strawberries also have some great health benefits! Did you know these berries contain malic acid, an enzyme that increases saliva production and improves dental health?

Learn more about feeding strawberries to dogs in this Parade Pets article: https://tinyurl.com/3x4dazbf

04/25/2024

⭐️ N E W ⭐️
🐠 FREEZE DRIED WILD SMELT 🐠
This wild caught whole Canadian Smelt is high in several vitamins and minerals including calcium, phosphorous, vitamin D and vitamin B and is very rich in Omega-3 fatty acids.
Freeze Dried Wild Smelt are all natural with no preservatives, additives or denaturing agents. 100% grain free and gluten free. Smelt is a healthy treat for both dogs and cats and the smaller size makes them excellent training treats!
Limited quantity. Pick up a bag at pureprimalpet.com! 🐩 🐈‍⬛

04/23/2024

📣 I N S T O C K ‼️
🐮 FREEZE DRIED GREEN BEEF TRIPE 🐮
This tripe comes from grass fed, pasture raised cows in Michigan. Tripe is high in chlorophyll and low in phosphorus and is good for pets needing liver or kidney support.
Tripe also contains Lactobacillus Acidophilus which supports clean teeth and a shiny coat.
Freeze dried raw tripe is much healthier and more beneficial than canned tripe since freeze drying uses cold temperatures and vacuum pressure to remove the moisture from the tripe, whereas canned tripe is heated and highly processed, which results in nutrient loss. Pick up a bag or two at pureprimalpet.com! 🐶

04/18/2024

📣 S A L E ‼️
🍄 Mushroom Broth is on sale! This Mushroom Broth is bursting with powerful mushroom goodness, alongside healing herbs 🌿 and nutritious vegetables. They all come together to nourish your dog’s@body and mind.
Crude Carnivore uses a blend of functional mushrooms like Shiitake, Lion’s Mane and Oyster mushrooms to provide the ultimate immune boosting combination while also supporting cognitive function, skin and coat health, gut stability and promoting longevity!
Pick up a bottle at pureprimalpet.com! 🐶

04/10/2024

I just picked up these duck 🦆 eggs 🥚 in Wisconsin this past weekend and they will be going into the freeze dryer tomorrow!
These whole duck eggs, super fresh and free of any chemicals, laid by ducks that wander around on a small farm 🧑‍🌾 in Wisconsin, will be ready on Friday!
I will also be making more bovine 🐄 colostrum and raw goat 🐐 milk - also from small family farms in Wisconsin - so pick up these healthy supplements at pureprimalpet.com! 🐩 🐈‍⬛

04/07/2024

⭐️ I N S T O C K ⭐️
🐇 Dried Rabbit Ears
🐇 Dried Rabbit Feet
🐇 Dried Rabbit Hide Chips
🐇 Dried Rabbit Twists
🐇 Freeze Dried Rabbit Organs
🐇 Rabbit Bites
And don’t forget about the Rabbit Bone Broth 🐇 🦴 🍜 and Freeze Dried Rabbit Meat Treats!
Pure Primal is your source for ALL things rabbit 🐰 for your dog 🐩 and cat 🐈‍⬛! Check out all of the rabbit goodies at pureprimalpet.com!

04/05/2024

🦴 B O N E B R O T H 🍜
⭐️ Supports the digestion processes of dogs and cats
🦴Promotes skin health and offers joint support
🤺Fights inflammation
😋 Enhances appetite
This bone broth is made using only the cleanest ingredients which are locally sourced in southern Illinois to provide your pets with the most nutritious broth, while supporting other small businesses along the way.
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Crude Carnivore uses marrow and knuckle bones sourced from local farms that humanely raise their animals on pasture. This is important because it provides mineral and protein rich broth, offering strength and healing to your pet’s body. In addition, since water can often be contaminated with unwanted toxins, Crude Carnivore uses carbon filtered, reverse osmosis and ultraviolet light treated water which has had all its impurities removed.
The broth is available in:
🐇 Rabbit
🍄 Mushroom
🐄 Beef
🦃 Turkey
🐖 Pork
🐑 Lamb
Adding bone broth to your dog 🐩 or cat’s 🐈‍⬛ meal is an easy way to boost their bowl while providing numerous health benefits! Pick up a bottle or two at pureprimalpet.com 🐾

04/01/2024

⭐️ NEW OSTRICH PRODUCTS! 🐦
Unlike common protein sources like chicken 🐓 or beef 🐄 , many dogs haven’t tried ostrich 🐦, making it an excellent choice for dogs with frustrating food allergies. Ostrich is also lower in fat and higher in protein and minerals when compared to beef and chicken.
Check out these new products (limited quantity):
⭐️ Ostrich Jerky
⭐️ Ostrich Heart and Lung Mix
⭐️ Dried Ostrich Trachea
pureprimalpet.com 🐩 🐈‍⬛

03/31/2024

New Ostrich Treats!

Unlike common protein sources like chicken or beef, many dogs haven't tried ostrich, making it an excellent choice for dogs with frustrating food allergies. Ostrich is also lower in fat and higher in protein and minerals when compared to beef and chicken.

03/25/2024

🐐 FREEZE DRIED RAW GOAT MILK 🐐
This raw, unpasteurized goat milk is fresh out of the freeze dryer today! This raw goat milk comes from pasture raised goats on a small family farm in Wisconsin.
Raw goat milk is naturally full of probiotics, supports digestion and the immune system, helps reduce inflammation and joint pain, and is beneficial for skin issues and itching. It can help so many issues in our dogs and cats!
Pick up a bag or two at pureprimalpet.com! 🐩 🐈‍⬛

03/14/2024

📣 I N S T O C K ‼️
🦃 Freeze Dried Turkey Heart Chips
🐄 Freeze Dried Oxtail
🐓 Chicken Littles
⭐️ COMING SOON ⭐️
🐇 Dried Rabbit Ears, Feet, Chips and Organs
🐟 Wild Salmon Bites
🦌 Medium Power Paddles
🐐 Freeze Dried Goat Milk
🦆 Duck Heart Training Treats
Stock up on all natural, single ingredient healthy treats and chews at pureprimalpet.com! 🐩 🐈‍⬛

03/04/2024

📣 I N S T O C K ‼️
Fresh out of the freeze dryer today:
🐄 Freeze Dried Raw Green Beef Tripe
🐐 Freeze Dried Raw Goat Milk
Pick up your 🐩 or 🐈‍⬛’s favorite treats, chews and meal toppers at pureprimalpet.com! 🐾

03/02/2024

📣 N E W P R O D U C T S ‼️
🐦 DRIED OSTRICH TRACHEA - this trachea is very long! It’s a novel protein, so a great option for dogs with allergies. It’s also lower in fat and higher in protein, and naturally contains glucosamine and chondroitin, which supports joint health.
🐄 FREEZE DRIED GROUND BEEF KIDNEY - this kidney comes from Wisconsin cows and is ground up, gently freeze dried, and ground again into a powder. It makes an excellent meal topper and can also be used as one of the secreting organs for those that make their own raw food (this 2oz bag is equivalent to 10oz of fresh beef kidneys).
Both products are limited in supply so check them out before they’re gone!
🐄 FREEZE DRIED BEEF TRIPE is in the freeze dryer and will be back in stock on Monday 3/4!
pureprimalpet.com 🐩 🐈‍⬛

02/27/2024

⭐️ N E W P R O D U C T A L E R T ⭐️
🐄 FREEZE DRIED BEEF LUNG
This is a great value treat since lung is so light in weight - you get a lot of beef lung in each bag and at under $10 a bag it’s a great deal!
These cows are from USDA approved farms and have not been given hormones or steroids. These single ingredient treats have nothing added (preservative free) and are grain and gluten free as well - they’re perfect for those dogs and cats with food sensitivities.
Pick up a bag to try at pureprimalpet.com 🐩 🐈‍⬛

02/24/2024

⭐️ Pure Primal’s Marco is excited to show you the new packaging that you will start to see very soon! It’s still just me (Carrie) that does everything at Pure Primal, but I’ve decided to invest in new packaging so the first few bags are being shipped out on Monday.
You will see my story on the back which includes pictures of my two Cavaliers that were my inspirations to start Pure Primal. I’ve been working on this new packaging design for a few months so I hope you all like it! 💚

02/22/2024

🐰 I N S T O C K 🐰
Dried Rabbit Ears
Dried Rabbit Feet
Rabbit Hide Chips
⭐️ IN STOCK SOON - Rabbit Bone Broth
Pick up all of your pet’s rabbit goodies at pureprimalpet.com! 🐩 🐈‍⬛