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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

Duck Freeze-Dried Dual Mix All Life Stages Dog Food

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★★★☆

4.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Gluten grains

Egg

Legumes

Poultry

Free From:

Dairy

Nuts

Red meat

Fish

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.

Is Duck Freeze-Dried Dual Mix All Life Stages Dog Food dry dog food good?

Duck Freeze-Dried Dual Mix All Life Stages Dog Food is a dry dog food rated 4.5 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. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. This recipe is free from Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Gluten grains, Egg, Legumes, Poultry.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

31%

Fat

16%

Est. Carbs

37%

Fiber

5.6%

Ash

11.1%

Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

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

Tips

Protein is Medium (31% 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 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

40 of 40 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Duck Meat

Chicken Meal

Duck Meal

Rice

Corn

Wheat

Duck Fat

Soybean Meal

Egg Yolk Powder

Pear Powder

Cellulose

Pea Fiber

Carrot Powder

Yucca Powder

Fructo-oligo-saccharides

Lutein

L-Lysine Hydrochloride

Dl-methionine

Dicalcium Phosphate

Sodium Chloride

Manganese Sulfate

Zinc Sulfate

Ferrous Sulfate

Copper Sulfate

Calcium Iodate

Sodium Selenite

Vitamin A Acetate

Vitamin D3

Dl-alpha Tocopherol Acetate

Anti-oxidants

Thiamine Nitrate

Riboflavin

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Cyanocobalamin

D-calcium Pantothenate

Niacin Amide

Folic Acid

Biotin

Choline Chloride

Rosemary Extract

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Duck Meat, Chicken Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.

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

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Soybean Meal, Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate.

Higher-caution ingredients: Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible allergy triggers: Corn, Wheat, Soybean Meal have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Duck Freeze-Dried Dual Mix All Life Stages Dog Food'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

Duck Meat

Chicken Meal

Duck Meal

Egg Yolk Powder

Animal Protein

High

Animal

85%

Plant concentrate

15%

Meat-forward: 85% of the weighted protein in Duck Freeze-Dried Dual Mix All Life Stages Dog Food comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 15% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Duck Meat

Chicken Meal

Duck Meal

Egg Yolk Powder

Plant concentrate

Soybean Meal

Duck Freeze-Dried Dual Mix All Life Stages Dog Food dry dog food Review

Duck Freeze-Dried Dual Mix All Life Stages Dog Food is a strong choice — rated 4.5 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 that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Avoid if

Your pet has a grain or gluten sensitivity

Your pet is allergic to eggs

You're avoiding legumes

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: Soybean Meal.

Contains common allergens: Gluten grains, Egg, Legumes, Poultry.

On a dry-matter basis: 31% protein, 16% fat, 37% estimated carbohydrates.

85% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Frequently asked questions

Is Duck Freeze-Dried Dual Mix All Life Stages Dog Food good for dogs?

Yes — rated 4.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Duck Freeze-Dried Dual Mix All Life Stages Dog Food contain Dairy?

Does Duck Freeze-Dried Dual Mix All Life Stages Dog Food contain Egg?

Does Duck Freeze-Dried Dual Mix All Life Stages Dog Food contain Legumes?

Does Duck Freeze-Dried Dual Mix All Life Stages Dog Food contain Nuts?

Is Duck Freeze-Dried Dual Mix All Life Stages Dog Food grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Duck Freeze-Dried Dual Mix All Life Stages Dog Food?