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Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
1/2
Naturea
Wetlands Duck
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.
Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.
Cons
Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.
Is Naturea Wetlands Duck dry dog food good?
Naturea Wetlands Duck 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. However, most minerals are supplied in inorganic forms that may be less well absorbed. 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
40 of 40 matched
Prefer
3
Concerned
4
Notice
1
1
De-boned Duck
2
Duck Meal
3
Sweet Potato
4
Chicken Fat
5
Pea Protein
6
Alfalfa
7
Brewer´s Yeast
8
Apple Pulp
9
Hydrolysed Chicken Liver
10
Seaweed
11
Linseed Oil
12
Minerals
13
Inulin
14
Mannan Oligosaccharides
15
Glucosamine
16
Chondroitin Sulphate
17
Methylsulfonylmethane
18
Yucca Schidigera Extract
19
Pumpkin
20
Ginger
21
Rosemary
22
Red Beets
23
Thyme
24
Parsley
25
Sage
26
Carrot
27
Cinnamon
28
Fenugreek
29
Vitamin A
30
Vitamin D3
31
Vitamin E
32
Vitamin C
33
Ferrous Sulphate Monohydrate
34
Potassium Iodide
35
Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate
36
Manganese Sulphate Monohydrate
37
Zinc Oxide
38
Sodium Selenite
39
Lecithin
40
Tocopherols
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: De-boned Duck, Duck Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Pea Protein, Alfalfa may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Pea Protein.
Possible allergy triggers: Cinnamon have allergen notes; review them if your pet has sensitivities.
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
High
Named
100%
Strong clarity: 100% of Naturea Wetlands Duck'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
De-boned Duck
Duck Meal
Hydrolysed Chicken Liver
Animal Protein
Moderate
Moderate
Animal
58%
Plant
4%
Plant concentrate
36%
Auxiliary
1%
Mixed protein sources in Naturea Wetlands Duck: 58% animal, 4% whole plants, and 36% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
De-boned Duck
Duck Meal
Hydrolysed Chicken Liver
Plant
Alfalfa
Plant concentrate
Pea Protein
Auxiliary
Brewer´s Yeast
Naturea Wetlands Duck dry dog food Review
Naturea Wetlands Duck 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.
Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Naturea Wetlands Duck 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 Naturea Wetlands Duck contain Dairy?
Does Naturea Wetlands Duck contain Egg?
Does Naturea Wetlands Duck contain Legumes?
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