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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/3

Naturca

Wetlands Duck Puppies & Adults

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★★☆☆

3.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

Moderate

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Legumes

Poultry

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Red meat

Fish

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Is Naturca Wetlands Duck Puppies & Adults dry dog food good?

Naturca Wetlands Duck Puppies & Adults is a dry dog food rated 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate 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, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

32%

Fat

19%

Est. Carbs

35%

Fiber

3.8%

Ash

10.9%

Moisture (8%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.

Tips

Protein is Medium (32% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This may be reasonable for many adult dogs, though active, growing, pregnant, or nursing dogs may need a more specific fit.

References

Fat is High (19% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. It can support calorie needs for active or growing dogs, but portion control and pancreatitis history deserve extra attention.

References

Ingredients Analysis

29 of 29 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Fresh Duck

Dehydrated Duck Protein

Sweet Potato

Purified Chicken Fat

Pea Protein

Cranberry

Brewer¬¥s Yeast

Apple Pulp

Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver

Seaweed

Flaxseed Oil

Lecithin

Minerals

Inulin

Mannan-oligosaccharides

Glucosamine

Chondroitin Sulfate

Methylsulfonylmethane

Yucca

Spinach

Psyllium

Chamomile

Rosehip

Carrot

Tomato

Fennel

Mint

Fenugreek

Apple

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Fresh Duck, Dehydrated Duck Protein are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Plant protein signal: Pea Protein may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Pea Protein.

Possible digestion triggers: Pea Protein, Methylsulfonylmethane have digestion notes; watch tolerance if your pet has a sensitive stomach.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Naturca Wetlands Duck Puppies & Adults'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

Fresh Duck

Dehydrated Duck Protein

Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver

Animal Protein

Moderate

Animal

61%

Plant concentrate

38%

Auxiliary

Mixed protein sources in Naturca Wetlands Duck Puppies & Adults: 61% animal, 0% whole plants, and 38% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Fresh Duck

Dehydrated Duck Protein

Hydrolyzed Chicken Liver

Plant concentrate

Pea Protein

Auxiliary

Brewer¬¥s Yeast

Naturca Wetlands Duck Puppies & Adults dry dog food Review

Naturca Wetlands Duck Puppies & Adults is a solid mid-tier dry dog food at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. It has clear strengths alongside a few trade-offs worth weighing.

Best for

Owners who want clearly named protein sources

Pets avoiding gluten grains

Avoid if

You're avoiding legumes

You're avoiding plant-protein concentrates like pea or soy isolate

Key takeaways

Named animal proteins make up 100% of the recipe's protein panel — a clear sourcing win.

Plant-protein concentrates appear in the top 10 ingredients: Pea Protein.

Contains common allergens: Legumes, Poultry.

On a dry-matter basis: 32% protein, 19% fat, 35% estimated carbohydrates.

61% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Frequently asked questions

Is Naturca Wetlands Duck Puppies & Adults good for dogs?

Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.

Does Naturca Wetlands Duck Puppies & Adults contain Dairy?

Does Naturca Wetlands Duck Puppies & Adults contain Egg?

Does Naturca Wetlands Duck Puppies & Adults contain Legumes?

Does Naturca Wetlands Duck Puppies & Adults contain Nuts?

Is Naturca Wetlands Duck Puppies & Adults grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Naturca Wetlands Duck Puppies & Adults?