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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/3
Open Farm
Grain Free New Zealand Venison Recipe
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Legumes
Red meat
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
Grains (gluten-free)
Dairy
Egg
Nuts
Poultry
Shellfish
Unknown Meal
Pros
Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Uses mainly organic mineral sources, which are typically better absorbed.
Is Open Farm Grain Free New Zealand Venison Recipe dry dog food good?
Open Farm Grain Free New Zealand Venison Recipe is a dry dog food rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. The recipe lists most animal ingredients by name and features real muscle meat as a primary protein source. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Red meat, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
33%
Fat
16%
Est. Carbs
38%
Fiber
5%
Ash
7.8%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is High (33% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. For many healthy dogs, this can support muscle maintenance, though dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions should follow vet-guided diet targets.
References
Fat is Medium (16% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is a moderate energy-density signal for many adult dogs, assuming the full diet matches activity and body condition.
References
Ingredients Analysis
42 of 42 matched
Prefer
5
Concerned
3
Notice
0
1
Venison
2
Peas
3
Ocean White Fish Meal
4
Sweet Potatoes
5
Atlantic Salmon Meal
6
Chickpeas
7
Red Lentils
8
Green Lentils
9
Coconut Oil
10
Flaxseed
11
Pumpkin
12
Natural Flavor
13
Carrots
14
Apples
15
Sunflower Oil
16
Salmon Oil
17
Cranberries
18
Dried Chicory Root
19
Salt
20
Suncured Alfalfa Meal
21
Choline Chloride
22
Vitamin E
23
Vitamin A
24
Niacin
25
Calcium Pantothenate
26
Riboflavin
27
Vitamin D3
28
Thiamine
29
Vitamin B12
30
Vitamin B6
31
Folic Acid
32
Zinc Proteinate
33
Iron Proteinate
34
Copper Proteinate
35
Manganese Proteinate
36
Selenium Yeast
37
Calcium Iodate
38
Taurine
39
Mixed Tocopherols
40
Cinnamon
41
Turmeric
42
Rosemary Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Venison, Ocean White Fish Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Peas, Chickpeas, Red Lentils may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Ingredients worth checking: Natural Flavor, Salt, Selenium Yeast.
Possible allergy triggers: Cinnamon have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
Possible digestion triggers: Peas, Chickpeas, Red Lentils, and 2 more have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
Protein Analysis
How this recipe earned its protein scores.
Protein Clarity
High
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Open Farm Grain Free New Zealand Venison Recipe's animal-protein ingredients are clearly named (like chicken or salmon). Only 0% use vague terms such as "meat meal" and 0% are by-products. Named protein ingredients let you verify the source and check for allergens.
Contributing ingredients
Named
Venison
Ocean White Fish Meal
Atlantic Salmon Meal
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
81%
Plant
18%
Auxiliary
1%
Meat-forward: 81% of the weighted protein in Open Farm Grain Free New Zealand Venison Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (18% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Venison
Ocean White Fish Meal
Atlantic Salmon Meal
Plant
Peas
Chickpeas
Red Lentils
Green Lentils
Suncured Alfalfa Meal
Auxiliary
Selenium Yeast
Open Farm Grain Free New Zealand Venison Recipe dry dog food Review
Open Farm Grain Free New Zealand Venison Recipe is a strong choice — rated 4 stars with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content. A confident pick when the ingredient panel matches your pet's needs.
Best for
Owners who want clearly named protein sources
Pets avoiding gluten grains
Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein
Avoid if
You're avoiding legumes
Key takeaways
Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.
Contains common allergens: Legumes, Red meat, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 33% protein, 16% fat, 38% estimated carbohydrates.
81% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Poultry, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Open Farm Grain Free New Zealand Venison Recipe good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Open Farm Grain Free New Zealand Venison Recipe contain Dairy?
Does Open Farm Grain Free New Zealand Venison Recipe contain Egg?
Does Open Farm Grain Free New Zealand Venison Recipe contain Legumes?
Does Open Farm Grain Free New Zealand Venison Recipe contain Nuts?
Is Open Farm Grain Free New Zealand Venison Recipe grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Open Farm Grain Free New Zealand Venison Recipe?
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