Northwest Naturals Raw Rewards Lamb Liver Treats Review

Intro

I'm The Pet Dude, a gear nerd and pet parent, and I spend a lot of time breaking down pet foods and treats so you don't have to guess what you're getting. Today I'm looking at Northwest Naturals Raw Rewards Freeze Dried Lamb Liver Treats, sold as a 3-pack of 3-ounce bags (unit count listed as 9 ounce). The product is a single-ingredient, freeze-dried lamb liver treat intended for both dogs and cats and is labeled gluten-free and grain-free.

If you want a single-ingredient, raw-style topper or tiny training reward, this product checks a lot of boxes on paper: it's raw, freeze-dried, and described as easy to break apart. But there are trade-offs—chief among them pack size and powder/dust in the bag—which I address below so you can decide if these treats fit your training, supplementation, and budget needs.

What it is / first look

On first look the listing is straightforward: Northwest Naturals Raw Rewards Lamb Liver Freeze Dried Treats are 100% lamb liver, freeze-dried to preserve nutrients, and presented in a bag. The brand copy emphasizes a flash-freezing process and positions the product as a single-ingredient, raw treat suitable as a training reward or food topper. The listing also calls out that the treats are gluten-free and grain-free and marks the Age Range Description as "All Life Stages." Target species are listed as cats and dogs, and the product is described for small dog breeds in one of the specification fields.

Here are the concrete specs the listing provides (kept small so you can glance at the essentials):

• Title: (3 Pack) Northwest Naturals Raw Rewards Freeze Dried Liver Treats, Lamb, 3 Ounces Each
• Unit count: 9 Ounce (3 x 3 oz per the title)
• Item form: pellets, raw, frozen (freeze-dried)
• Single ingredient: lamb liver
• Special ingredients / claims: Freeze-dried for nutrient retention; grain-free; gluten-free
• Target species: Cats and Dogs; Age Range: All Life Stages; Dog Breed Size listed as Small

Images on the listing use filenames that suggest only one natural colorway, so available colors may reflect the natural freeze-dried liver appearance rather than deliberate color options. In the article I refer to that as "natural (freeze-dried liver color)" and list it below for clarity.

• available colors may include: natural (freeze-dried liver color)

In daily use

Where these treats tend to shine is in short, focused roles: quick training rewards and kibble toppers. The listing calls out that the treats break apart easily and are marketed for training and as a food topper, and product copy suggests they can be crumbled over kibble as a natural supplement. That aligns with how I (and other pet parents in my research notes) use them: small pieces, a little goes a long way, and the freeze-dried format makes them easy to crumble.

Training

The product listing specifically lists "Training" under Specific Uses For Product, and highlights that the treats break apart easily for training rewards. In practice, the pieces are small and thin, which works well for rapid-reward training sessions where you need tiny, tasty bites. Internal research notes also mention people cutting or scissoring pieces into even smaller bits to make treats last longer during training drills — so expect to do a little prep to get bite-sized rewards if you prefer tiny morsels for high-repetition work.

Food topper / supplement

The listing markets the treats as a food topper and says they can be crumbled over kibble as a nutrient-rich supplement. Because they are single-ingredient lamb liver and freeze-dried to lock nutrients, the idea is to use small amounts for flavor and bio-available supplementation. Several pieces torn or crumbled into a bowl should provide that boost without changing your pet's full meal composition (the listing itself positions the treats as a topper rather than a complete meal).

Materials & build quality

These are edible treats, so "build quality" translates to ingredient source, processing style, and the physical form of the treats. The listing is explicit: these are 100% lamb liver, freeze-dried, raw-form pellets; grain-free and gluten-free. The brand notes more than 15 years producing raw pet food and references a flash-freezing process to preserve nutrients. That transparency around form and ingredient (single ingredient lamb liver) is as good as you can get for a treat product.

Physically, the treats come as small, thin pieces rather than chunky bites — the listing and internal notes both call attention to the thinness and the ease of crumbling/breaking apart. That form factor is convenient for training and crumbling as a topper, but it also contributes to one of the most common gripes about these bags: powder and small fragments collecting at the bottom.

Safety considerations

Pet safety is the number-one priority for me. Here are the safety-related facts and practical flags to consider, drawn only from the product details and internal research notes:

• The product is a single ingredient: lamb liver. The listing highlights that explicitly, which makes ingredient-related allergy assessment simpler for pet parents who know their pet's sensitivities.
• The listing states the treats are gluten-free and grain-free. If your pet has grain or gluten sensitivities, the product labeling addresses that.
• The Age Range Description in the listing is "All Life Stages." However, internal research notes mention someone saying the treats are made for dogs over one year of age. The listing itself states All Life Stages, so rely on the listing and consult a qualified professional if you have concerns about newborns, puppies under your professional's recommended age, or pets with medical issues.
• The physical form—small, thin pieces—makes the treats easy to break apart for training, but internal research notes also describe scissoring into smaller pieces. Because the listing clearly describes the treats as breakable and thin, I recommend supervising treat time for very small pets, and exercising the usual caution when offering any freeze-dried piece to a pet that gulps treats whole.

What I did not find in the listing: any explicit feeding/serving guidelines, guaranteed analysis, calorie counts, or storage/shelf-life numbers. The listing also does not specify age-specific feeding instructions beyond the All Life Stages tag, so if you have a very young puppy, a geriatric pet, or a patient on a special diet, check with a qualified professional before making these a regular part of their ration.

Who this is for / who should skip

In practice, the intersection of the listing facts and my research notes points to clear good fits and some people who might look elsewhere.

Good fit

• Pet parents who want a true single-ingredient treat: the listing states these are 100% lamb liver with no fillers.
• People who need a freeze-dried topper: the product is explicitly sold as a food topper and freeze-dried to preserve nutrients, according to the listing.
• Owners using high-frequency reward training who prefer tiny bites: the listing calls out training use and the treats break apart easily; internal notes confirm that many buyers use scissors to reduce piece size further.
• Those avoiding grains or gluten: the listing labels the product gluten-free and grain-free.
• Owners of both dogs and cats—listing target species includes both.

Who should skip or be cautious

• Buyers on a tight budget or looking for maximum ounces per dollar: internal notes repeatedly describe the product as "kind of expensive for the amount you get" and a few shoppers said they stopped buying for that reason.
• If you dislike powdery residue or wasted crumbles: internal research notes mention a significant amount of dust/crumbs collecting at the bottom of the bag, sometimes taking up roughly an eighth to a quarter of the bag volume.
• If you need portion-by-portion feeding data or guaranteed analysis: the listing does not provide calorie counts or feeding guidelines, so this product is not suited to someone who needs exact macro breakdowns from product packaging alone.

Verdict

What I like most about Northwest Naturals Raw Rewards Lamb Liver Freeze Dried Treats is the ingredient simplicity and the freeze-dried format. The listing is clear: 100% lamb liver, freeze-dried to preserve nutrients, gluten-free and grain-free, and suitable as a training aid or food topper. The product's physical form—small, thin pieces that break apart easily—matches those use cases well. If your dog or cat is motivated by liver and you want a single-ingredient, raw-style option, this product does exactly what it promises on the label.

On the flip side, the product tends to be a smaller, thinner-format treat with some powder/dust in the bag, and internal notes repeatedly flag the perceived price-to-quantity value. If you want large chunky chews, a treat with mix-ins, or a bulk economy buy, this isn't it. Instead, think of these as a premium, highly palatable, single-ingredient snack useful for high-value rewards or flavor-packed food toppers—but plan for smaller portions and some bag residue.

Check before you buy (my checklist)

• Confirm pack size: the title lists a 3-pack of 3-ounce bags and the listing's unit count shows 9 ounce total.
• Know the ingredient: these are 100% lamb liver (single ingredient).
• Expect small, thin pieces that crumble easily—good for training, but you may want to scissor pieces for tiny-breed or high-repetition sessions.
• Expect some dust/powder at the bottom of the bag; internal notes describe it taking up a measurable portion of bag volume.
• Listing calls the treats gluten-free and grain-free; if your pet has other allergies, confirm with a professional before regular feeding.

Bottom line: as The Pet Dude, I consider these a solid single-ingredient option for folks who value simple labels and nutrient-retaining processing and who are comfortable paying a premium for flavor and convenience in a smaller bag. If price-per-ounce and minimal waste are your top priorities, compare bulk freeze-dried offerings before committing.