What OC Raw does

OC Raw Dog is a family-owned raw pet food manufacturer founded in 2021 and headquartered in Corona, California, operating a small-batch commercial kitchen producing frozen and freeze-dried dog food. The company sells complete and balanced raw meals formulated to AAFCO standards, with nine protein options (Beef, Chicken, Chicken/Fish, Duck, Fish, Goat, Lamb, Rabbit, Turkey) at 90% meat/bone/organ and 10% produce/supplements, free from grains, peas, added sugars, hormones, and antibiotics. Beyond core meals, the catalog includes single-protein supplements (TOTALLY RABBIT, TOTALLY COW, TOTALLY TURKEY) targeting condition-specific needs such as diabetic management and weight control, freeze-dried treats, raw bones, turkey necks, pumpkin supplements, and a raw goat milk line with probiotics.

The underlying technology centers on freeze-drying processes that extend shelf life to 18+ months while preserving nutritional value equivalent to the frozen line, enabling a shelf-stable convenience SKU alongside the freezer-bound frozen formats. Production is small-batch and made-to-order, packaged by hand with machine assistance, using USDA-certified ingredients sourced from US farms. The product portfolio spans 79+ SKUs across frozen, freeze-dried, goat milk, bones, and necks categories.

OC Raw generates revenue through one-time unit sales of physical products, distributed via two channels: a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at ocraw.com and a network of independent pet retail dealers accessed through a dealer login portal and public store locator. Pricing is per-package by weight and protein, with no subscription or enterprise contracts disclosed. Customers are individual pet owners seeking natural, whole-food alternatives to processed kibble, particularly those with dogs having allergies, weight issues, or specific dietary sensitivities. Marketing is conducted through the company website, Facebook, Instagram, and an email newsletter, with no evidence of paid acquisition scale, external funding, or institutional ownership.

Name

OC Raw

Legal name

OC Raw Dog

Website

https://ocraw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OC Raw Dog is a family-owned Corona, California manufacturer producing small-batch frozen and freeze-dried raw dog food, supplements, and treats. It sells via ocraw.com and a US retail dealer network, serving health-conscious dog owners seeking AAFCO-compliant raw nutrition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Corona

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: OC Raw generates revenue through direct sales of frozen and freeze-dried raw dog food products. Products are sold in various formats including patties, Meaty Rox (chubs), mini patties (sliders), and bulk boxes. Additional revenue comes from treats, supplements, goat milk products, and bones.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

OC Raw manufactures and sells raw dog food products in frozen and freeze-dried formats from a family-owned commercial kitchen in Corona, California. The product line includes complete and balanced AAFCO-formulated meals across multiple proteins (Beef, Chicken, Duck, Fish, Goat, Lamb, Rabbit, Turkey), single-protein supplements (TOTALLY RABBIT, TOTALLY COW, TOTALLY TURKEY), goat milk, freeze-dried treats, bones, turkey necks, and pumpkin supplements. All products are made in small batches with USDA-certified USA-sourced ingredients.

Product overview

OC Raw Dog is a raw pet food company offering frozen and freeze-dried complete and balanced meals for dogs along with supplements and treats. The product portfolio includes Frozen Complete & Balanced Meals (available in Beef, Chicken, Chicken/Fish, Duck, Fish, Goat, Lamb, Rabbit, and Turkey & Produce varieties in formats like Meaty Rox, Patties, Mini Patties, and Bulk Boxes) and Freeze-Dried Complete & Balanced Meals (same protein varieties in portable Sliders and Meaty Rox formats). Supplement offerings include Goat Milk (Pint, Quart, Half-Gallon sizes), single-protein supplements (TOTALLY RABBIT, TOTALLY COW, TOTALLY TURKEY), and Pumpkin Rox. Treat products include Freeze-Dried Treats (Beef Heart, Chicken, Chicken Hearts, Turkey Hearts, Salmon, Mahi Mahi), Bones (Beef Knuckle Bones, Marrow Bones, Lamb Boney Bones), and Turkey Necks. All products are made in a family-owned pet food commercial kitchen with USDA certified ingredients sourced primarily from USA farms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Frozen Complete & Balanced Meals Frozen raw dog food meals formulated as complete and balanced nutrition meeting AAFCO standards with 90% meat, bone, and organ content and 10% fruits, vegetables, and supplements. Sold to health-conscious dog owners seeking natural alternatives to processed kibble.
• Freeze-Dried Complete & Balanced Meals Freeze-dried raw dog food meals offering the same nutritional profile as frozen versions with extended shelf life (18+ months from manufacture date) and convenient portable formats. Aimed at dog owners who want raw nutrition without freezer storage requirements.
• Goat Milk Raw goat milk for dogs with probiotic and digestive enzyme benefits, offered in Pint, Quart, and Half-Gallon sizes in plain and colored varieties. Marketed as a digestive supplement for dogs.
• TOTALLY RABBIT Frozen single-protein rabbit supplement (meat, bone, organ) designed for diabetic dogs, weight management, and use as a topper or elimination diet tool. Targeted at dogs needing novel protein sources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products maintain nutritional value with 18+ month shelf life when stored properly
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Darwin's Natural Pet Products: Subscription-focused raw pet food brand delivering fresh-frozen complete meals directly to consumers. Directly comparable to OC Raw's raw complete-meal offering and DTC orientation, with a stronger subscription model.
• Primal Pet Foods: Premium raw pet food maker with frozen and freeze-dried complete diets, frozen bones, and treats sold through specialty retail and DTC. Overlaps OC Raw almost identically on product format, protein variety (including novel proteins), and freeze-dried convenience play.
• Open Farm: Premium pet food brand with a freeze-dried raw line and ethically sourced positioning in specialty and DTC channels. Comparable to OC Raw on premium, responsibly sourced raw offerings, though with a broader portfolio including kibble and wet food.
• Northwest Naturals: Raw and freeze-dried complete diets for dogs and cats sold through independent pet retail and online. Similar to OC Raw in being a smaller, specialty-focused raw brand with a comparable product mix of patties, chubs, and freeze-dried formats.
• Smallbatch Pets: Small-batch, freeze-dried and frozen raw pet food brand emphasizing locally sourced ingredients and limited-ingredient recipes. Closely mirrors OC Raw's positioning on small-batch quality, novel proteins, and frozen/freeze-dried dual format at a similar scale.
• Vital Essentials: Raw and freeze-dried pet food brand specializing in single-ingredient and complete diets with broad protein variety. Comparable to OC Raw in production technology (freeze-drying) and protein breadth including novel options, with a larger retail and DTC footprint.
• Steve's Real Food: Raw frozen and freeze-dried pet food producer offering complete diets and supplements for dogs and cats. Closely comparable to OC Raw in being a small-batch, freeze-dried-and-frozen raw brand with specialty retail distribution.
• Stella & Chewy's: One of the largest raw and freeze-dried pet food brands in the US, offering complete raw meals, treats, and toppers with broad retail distribution. Directly comparable to OC Raw on product format (frozen and freeze-dried raw diets), protein variety, and AAFCO-complete positioning, but at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Raw Dynamic: Smaller raw pet food producer focused on frozen complete meals and bones with limited retail presence. Similar to OC Raw in scale and product focus but with a narrower product range and smaller distribution footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Instinct Raw Boost (Nature's Variety): Mass-market raw and kibble brand under parent company Nature's Variety, with national distribution in grocery, mass, and pet specialty. Comparable category (raw diets) but operates at much broader scale and as part of a diversified portfolio rather than a pure-play raw brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ocrawdog
• Instagraminstagram.com/oc_raw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oc-raw-dog-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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