Oma’s Pride Raw Dog Food Review: Our Firsthand Experience

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Last updated July 2026

Mike and I (Steph) began feeding raw dog food to our longhaired dachshund, Django, a few years ago. Since then, we have continued feeding Django high-quality raw and fresh dog food that he genuinely enjoys.

One brand that we've enjoyed buying for Django over the years is Oma's Pride. Oma's Pride is a fourth-generation, family-owned raw pet food company based in Connecticut that offers complete raw dog food recipes, Signature Mixes for rotational or supplemental feeding, raw meaty bones, single-ingredient treats, toppers, supplements, and much more.

In this raw dog food review, we share our firsthand experience with Oma's Pride — including their frozen raw dog food, raw dog food treats, raw meaty bones, and toppers — all which we have personally served Django. We also explain the most important differences between their Woof Complete and Signature Mixes so you can decide which option makes the most sense for your dog.

Above: Special delivery for Django! Every frozen Oma's Pride order we received arrived quickly and completely frozen.

What Is Oma's Pride Raw Dog Food?

Oma's Pride is a fourth-generation, family-owned-and-operated raw pet food company located in Avon, Connecticut. The company has decades of experience producing raw pet food and today offers an extensive lineup for dogs and cats.

There are several things that, in our opinion, separate Oma's Pride from many other raw dog food companies:

• Decades of raw-feeding experience. Oma's Pride was producing commercial raw pet food long before frozen raw and fresh dog food meals became widely available online and in pet stores.
• Complete and supplemental options. Dog parents can choose Woof Complete recipes that meet AAFCO nutritional standards for all life stages or Signature Mixes intended for supplemental and rotational feeding.
• No HPP. Oma's Pride states that it does not use high-pressure processing. Instead, the company uses bacteriophaging as part of its pathogen-mitigation process.
• USA-sourced ingredients and small-batch production. Oma's Pride recipes are made with human-grade and primarily USA-sourced ingredients in small batches. Select ingredients are sourced from Australia.
• A huge range of raw products. In addition to frozen meals, Oma's Pride sells raw meaty bones (our pup's favorite treat), ground blends, whole proteins, treats, toppers, tripe, supplements, and other raw-feeding essentials.
• Family ownership. The brand's long history and fourth-generation family ownership are evident in its focus on quality ingredients, customer service, and product variety.

What We Cover in This Raw Dog Food Review

We’ve personally ordered, stored, thawed, and served a wide range of Oma’s Pride products to Django over the years. In this review, we focus on the Oma’s Pride products we have personally fed Django:

• Woof Complete frozen raw dog food
• Signature Mix frozen raw dog food
• Beef Marrow Bones
• Beef Lung single-ingredient treats
• Lamb Lung single-ingredient treats
• Whole Sardines used as a meal topper

We also share our firsthand experience with how the food arrived, how much freezer space it required, how easy it was to thaw and portion, the quality of the ingredients, how convenient it was for a 13 lb dog, how excited Django was at mealtime, and how the food agreed with his digestion and stools.

Woof Complete vs. Signature Mixes

Oma's Pride currently offers two primary types of frozen raw dog food: Woof Complete Dog Recipes and Dog Signature Mixes. The recipes may look similar in the bowl, but they are designed for different feeding purposes.

Why Woof Complete Is Our Favorite Raw Dog Food Meal for Django

Although I love the variety offered by Signature Mixes, I personally prefer Woof Complete for Django. 

Django is a "tweenie" longhaired dachshund weighing 13 lbs, so his meal portions are relatively small. A complete and balanced dog food recipe gives me peace of mind that his dinner bowl includes high-quality animal proteins plus the essential vitamins and minerals he needs for nutritional balance.

Oma's Pride now lists its portion packs as individually wrapped 8 oz portions in a 6 lb bag. These are larger than the 4 oz patties we originally tested, but the separate portions are still much easier to manage than thawing one large bulk package at once.

For small dogs, each thawed 8 oz portion may cover more than one meal, so it is important to refrigerate it promptly and follow the company's handling instructions.

Above: The individually wrapped Woof Complete portions from our Oma's Pride order. Oma's Pride currently lists its portion packs as individually wrapped 8 oz portions in 6 lb bags.

Oma's Pride Ingredients and Food Quality

No matter which Oma's Pride recipe you are considering, ingredient quality is one of the company's clearest strengths. Current Woof Complete recipes are made with meat, organs, bones, select vegetables, and a nutrient mix. Signature Mixes contain meat and bone, organs, and vegetables but do not include the same complete nutrient formulation.

Oma's Pride states that its recipes are:

• Made with USA-sourced ingredients
• Crafted in small batches
• Free from additives, by-products, grains, corn, soy, sugar, and other fillers
• Made without high-pressure processing
• Prepared with bacteriophaging as part of the company's food-safety approach

One thing I appreciate is that the food looks like real food. In Django's Woof Complete meals, we can see the pieces of broccoli, kale, squash, and animal protein rather than an indistinguishable, heavily processed mixture.

Above: The ingredients and guaranteed analysis from our original Oma's Pride order. Recipes and formulations can change, so always review the current product page and package label before feeding.

Our Experience With Oma’s Pride Over the Years

Shipping, Frozen Delivery, and Unboxing

Every Oma’s Pride order we’ve received has arrived quickly, well packed, and completely frozen. That may sound like a small detail, but when you’re ordering fresh or raw dog food online, it is one of the first things you worry about. Thankfully, we have never opened an Oma’s Pride shipment to find partially thawed or compromised food.

The food arrives packed with insulation and dry ice, and in our experience, the packaging has done a great job keeping everything frozen during transit. As soon as a box arrives, we bring it inside, unpack it, and transfer the food directly to our freezer.

Of course, shipping times and delivery availability can vary depending on where you live, so it is always a good idea to review Oma’s Pride’s current shipping information before placing your order. But based on our own experience over the years, their frozen delivery process has been reliable, easy, and very fast.

Portioning and Everyday Convenience

Woof Complete now comes in individually wrapped 8 oz portions, which is a very practical size for Django. At approximately 13 lbs, Django eats about 4 oz per day when we feed Woof Complete as his full meal, so one package gives us roughly two days of food. Once thawed, it stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to four days, and we have never had an issue using the full 8 oz portion within that window.

The portion size also works well when we feed Django a combination of Oma’s Pride and another food. If roughly half of his daily food is Woof Complete, one 8 oz package lasts us about four days—still within Oma’s Pride’s recommended refrigeration period. We simply thaw one package at a time and scoop out what he needs for each meal.

When combining foods, we pay attention to calories and Django’s overall daily needs rather than assuming that “half and half” always means equal amounts by volume. Different foods can have very different calorie densities.

Signature Mixes are currently available in 1 lb and 5 lb packages. The 1 lb option is certainly more manageable for a small dog than the larger packages we originally tested, but the individually wrapped Woof Complete portions remain our preference—especially when we are rotating foods or feeding only part raw. They are easier to thaw, portion, store, and finish while fresh.

Django's Personal Review

There are a handful of dog food brands that Django gets truly excited about. Oma's Pride is easily one of them.

When we prepare Django's bowl with Oma's Pride, he intentionally sneezes at us (does anyone else's dog do this!?) to let us know we're not moving fast enough. He also licks his lips as we're preparing his food and does a little dance (first backs up, then spins) once we walk his bowl over to the floor. His reaction is quite clear: he is a very happy, hungry, and excited dog!

It's also worth mentioning that Django transitioned really nicely to the food. We've never observed any digestive or stool issues while feeding him Oma's Pride meals, raw meaty bones, or treats.

Above: Dinner time! In Django's Woof Complete meal, you can see recognizable ingredients, including green vegetables and orange pieces of squash.

Our Favorite Oma's Pride Treats, Raw Meaty Bones, and Toppers

Best Raw Meaty Bone: Beef Marrow Bones

Django absolutely loves Oma's Pride Beef Marrow Bones. I might even go so far as to say that they are his favorite all-time treat! He loves both the taste and the stimulation these raw meaty bones provide, and I love that these treats keep Django happily occupied for a long time. He will happily work at one for 30 to 45 minutes!

Oma's Pride offers raw meaty bones in different sizes and styles. Choosing a bone appropriate for your dog's size and chewing style is essential. Raw bones are not risk-free: hard bones may damage teeth, while pieces can create choking or gastrointestinal hazards.

Also a quick reminder: never feed cooked bones to your dog, and speak with your veterinarian before introducing raw meaty bones — especially if your dog has dental disease, digestive issues, or a history of swallowing large pieces.

Above: Oma's Pride Beef Marrow Bones are probably Django's favorite treat ever. No exaggeration.

Best Single-Ingredient Treats: Beef Lung and Lamb Lung

I have always gone out of my way to find high-quality single-ingredient treats for Django. I love knowing exactly what he is eating, and I prefer to keep his daily training treats simple, high-quality, and healthy. 

Two of my all-time favorite Oma's Pride treats are the Beef Lung and Lamb Lung. Django loves both. They are easy to break into smaller pieces for a little dog, and unlike some very strong-smelling meat treats we have tried, these are relatively low in odor.

Single-ingredient treats can also be helpful when you want to avoid long ingredient lists, although any animal protein can still trigger an allergy or sensitivity in an individual dog.

Above: Django is about to devour one of his Oma's Pride Lamb Lung treats.

Raw Dog Food Topper: Whole Sardines

I have always enjoyed adding simple toppers to Django's breakfast and dinner bowls. Chopped strawberries, plain baked salmon, and egg are a few of his favorites. We ordered Oma's Pride Whole Sardines to use as an occasional topper.

Sardines provide protein and omega-3 fatty acids, including EPA and DHA. They also contain nutrients such as vitamin D, vitamin B12, calcium, and selenium. Because toppers add calories and can alter nutritional balance, we keep portions small and use them only as an addition to Django's regular food.

The frozen Whole Sardines are large and, unsurprisingly, have a very fishy smell. Since Django is small, we thaw one at a time and use a small chopped amount as a topper.

Above: Oma's Pride Whole Sardines can be chopped into small portions and used as an occasional topper.

Oma's Pride Price, Subscriptions, and Shipping

Oma's Pride pricing varies considerably by protein, package type, and package size. Lamb is typically more expensive than chicken or turkey, and individually wrapped portion packs cost more per pound than standard bulk packages.

As of this July 2026 update:

• Standard 4 lb Woof Complete packages start at approximately $22.79 for chicken.
• Six-pound Woof Complete portion-pack bags start at approximately $50.79 for chicken.
• One-pound Signature Mixes start at approximately $5.49 for turkey.
• Oma's Pride currently advertises 5% savings on eligible subscribe-and-save orders.
• Free shipping is currently available on qualifying orders of $149 or more after discounts shipping within the contiguous United States, as well as qualifying meal-plan subscriptions.

Prices, product availability, subscription terms, and shipping thresholds can change. Check Oma's Pride directly for the most current total before ordering.

Is Oma's Pride Expensive?

Compared with traditional kibble, yes. Feeding a premium frozen raw diet will almost always cost more than big box store kibble.

The total raw dog food cost depends heavily on your dog's size and the protein you choose. Feeding a 13 lb dachshund like Django is far more affordable than feeding a large dog exclusively with frozen raw food.

Dog parents can reduce the cost by choosing lower-priced proteins, using Signature Mixes or other raw products as part of a professionally balanced rotation, adding a small amount of fresh food as a topper, or using a meal plan to avoid over-ordering and waste.

Oma's Pride Pros and Cons

Who We Think Oma's Pride Is Best For

• Dog parents already comfortable feeding frozen raw food
• New raw feeders who want a complete and balanced starting option
• People who value recognizable, USA-sourced ingredients
• Multi-dog households or larger dogs that can efficiently use bulk packages
• Small-dog parents who prefer individually wrapped portions
• Experienced rotational feeders who want many proteins and product formats

Who May Prefer Another Option

• Households without adequate freezer space
• People who prefer the convenience of shelf-stable food
• Dog parents who want gently cooked rather than raw food
• Anyone uncomfortable with raw-meat handling and sanitation
• Households where a veterinarian or physician recommends avoiding raw animal products because of individual health risks

Raw Dog Food Safety and Handling

How to Store and Serve Oma's Pride Raw Food

Oma's Pride recommends keeping its raw food frozen until it is ready to use, thawing it in the refrigerator for approximately 24 hours, and using thawed food within four days. The company also recommends thawing raw food in a washable container in case the package leaks.

• Wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling raw pet food.
• Clean and sanitize bowls, utensils, counters, and any surfaces the food touches.
• Keep raw food separate from human food.
• Refrigerate thawed food promptly and discard it after the manufacturer's recommended period.
• Do not leave raw food sitting at room temperature for extended periods.
• Supervise all bone chewing and choose a bone appropriate for your dog's size and chewing behavior.

Our Final Verdict: Oma's Pride Raw Dog Food

If you are looking for a reputable USA brand to buy raw dog food, raw meaty bones, or single-ingredient dog treats and toppers, Oma’s Pride is one of the best raw dog food companies we have personally tried — and our overall favorite.

Django absolutely loves his Woof Complete recipes. He drools and licks his lips like crazy whenever we thaw a Beef Marrow Bone, and the Lamb Lung and Beef Lung treats are among his favorites. Our frozen shipments arrived in excellent condition, the ingredient quality stood out, and Django transitioned to the food without the digestive or stool issues we were watching for.

What makes Oma's Pride especially appealing is the flexibility. A dog parent can start with a complete recipe, build a customized meal plan, explore rotational Signature Mixes, or simply add a few high-quality treats and toppers to an existing diet.

Our bottom line: We enthusiastically recommend Oma's Pride to dog parents who are comfortable feeding raw and want high-quality ingredients, complete recipe options, strong product variety, and an established family-owned company. Woof Complete is our top recommendation for most new customers, while the Beef Marrow Bones and lung treats are Django-approved additions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oma's Pride

Additional Raw Dog Food Resources

• Beginner's Guide to Raw Dog Food: What It Is, Pros and Cons, and Is It Safe?
• Interview with Dr. Ian Billinghurst, the Father of the Raw Dog Food Diet
• What Is Dog Kibble and How Is It Made?
• Best Fresh Dog Food Delivery Services