Oma’s Pride: Raw Feeding from a Family with Butcher Roots

Company Origins and Mission

Oma’s Pride is a fourth-generation family business with roots in the meat and butchering industry dating back to the 1860s. Based in Connecticut, the company began producing raw pet food in 2000 under the name Oma’s Pride, combining their deep knowledge of meat sourcing and handling with a passion for pet health.

Oma’s Pride remains independently owned and operated, still run by the Slocum family. Their mission is simple and consistent: to provide high-quality, minimally processed raw diets made from whole ingredients you can trust—nothing more, nothing less.

Core values:

• Ancestral Nutrition – Whole meats, organs, and bones in natural proportions

• Ingredient Purity – No fillers, no synthetics, and no processing beyond grinding

• Family Integrity – A hands-on, small-business approach to production and quality

What Makes Oma’s Pride Unique?

1. Butcher-Crafted, Whole-Ingredient Raw

Oma’s Pride recipes are rooted in the family’s background in the meat industry. All products are made with USDA-inspected meats, hand-trimmed and prepared in their Connecticut facility. Their approach reflects old-school raw feeding—simple, species-appropriate, and nutrient-dense.

They offer both:

• Complete meals (in the Proudi and Raw Mix lines)

• Build-your-own raw ingredients like ground meat, organ blends, and meaty bones

2. Raw Diets for Dogs and Cats

Oma’s Pride makes complete and supplemental raw foods for both dogs and cats, with feline-specific recipes that support carnivore digestion and moisture needs.

Products include:

• Frozen raw patties, blends, and ground mixes

• Freeze-dried treats and toppers

• Raw meaty bones and recreational chews

Whether you’re looking for a complete diet or DIY raw building blocks, Oma’s Pride has a solution.

3. No HPP, No Synthetic Additives

Oma’s Pride does not use High Pressure Processing (HPP) or synthetic vitamin packs. Every recipe is made in small batches and goes through a test-and-hold safety protocol, prioritizing natural nutrient preservation and beneficial bacteria.

You won’t find fillers, starches, or emulsifiers—just meat, bone, organ, and (in some formulas) produce.

4. Strong Support for DIY and Custom Feeders

In addition to their complete raw meals, Oma’s Pride is known for offering a wide range of raw ingredients for pet parents who formulate their own diets. Their single-ingredient options include:

• Ground duck necks

• Beef trachea

• Turkey gizzards

• Whole sardines

• Raw goat milk and green tripe

This flexibility makes them a go-to for experienced feeders or those working with veterinary nutritionists.

5. Family-Owned, Regionally Focused

Unlike many national brands, Oma’s Pride maintains regional, small-scale distribution and strong relationships with local farms and suppliers. Their business is still run with the hands-on care of a family-owned operation.

Oma’s Pride is great for you if:

• You prefer raw diets made by a family business with deep meat industry experience

• You want to avoid HPP, fillers, and synthetic additives

• You’re feeding both dogs and cats and want feline-appropriate options

• You like the flexibility to mix and match complete meals, meaty bones, or DIY raw components

• You value small-batch production with transparent sourcing

Feeding Cost per Day at Time of Publication:

• 50lb dog starts at about $6 for the 18lb bulk Chicken Formula
• 10lb cat starts at about $2.50/day for the 3lb Chicken Purr