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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/3

Grandma Lucy's

Artisan Venison Recipe

Dog

Freeze-Dried

Rating

★★★★☆

4.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Red meat

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Legumes

Nuts

Poultry

Fish

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 Grandma Lucy's Artisan Venison Recipe freeze-dried dog food good?

Grandma Lucy's Artisan Venison Recipe is a freeze-dried 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. This recipe is free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Red meat.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

30%

Fat

16%

Est. Carbs

38%

Fiber

8.2%

Ash

7.5%

Moisture (6.9%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

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

Tips

Protein is Medium (30% 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 (16% 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

28 of 28 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Venison

Potatoes

Flax

Sweet Potatoes

Carrots

Celery

Apples

Bananas

Blueberries

Cranberries

Pumpkin

Garlic

Vitamin A Supplement

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Vitamin E Supplement

Niacin Supplement

Iron Proteinate

Calcium Carbonate

Phosphorus

Zinc Proteinate

Riboflavin Supplement

Thiamine Mononitrate

Potassium Chloride

Manganese Proteinate

Copper Proteinate

Magnesium Chloride

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Cyanocobalamin

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Venison are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Ingredients worth checking: Potatoes, Garlic.

Higher-caution ingredients: Garlic have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Grandma Lucy's Artisan 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

Animal Protein

High

Animal

100%

Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Grandma Lucy's Artisan Venison Recipe comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (0% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Venison

Grandma Lucy's Artisan Venison Recipe freeze-dried dog food Review

Grandma Lucy's Artisan Venison Recipe 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 avoiding gluten grains

Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Key takeaways

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

Contains common allergens: Red meat.

On a dry-matter basis: 30% protein, 16% fat, 38% estimated carbohydrates.

100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Legumes, Nuts, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandma Lucy's Artisan Venison Recipe good for dogs?

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

Does Grandma Lucy's Artisan Venison Recipe contain Dairy?

Does Grandma Lucy's Artisan Venison Recipe contain Egg?

Does Grandma Lucy's Artisan Venison Recipe contain Legumes?

Does Grandma Lucy's Artisan Venison Recipe contain Nuts?

Is Grandma Lucy's Artisan Venison Recipe grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Grandma Lucy's Artisan Venison Recipe?