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Summary

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

Grandma Mae's

Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe

Dog

Dry

Rating

★★★★☆

4.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

Moderate

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Legumes

Poultry

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Red meat

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 Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe dry dog food good?

Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe is a dry dog food rated 4 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, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

Ingredients Analysis

39 of 39 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Duck Meal

Chickpeas

Lentils

Field Peas

Canola Oil

Suncured Alfalfa Meal

Flaxseed Meal

Fish Oil

Dried Kelp

Dried Carrots

Dried Spinach

Choline Chloride

Calcium Carbonate

Dl-methionine

Monosodium Phosphate

Dried Lactobaccillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product

Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product

Dried Bifidobacterium Longum Fermentation Product

Dried Enterococcus Faceium Fermentation Product

Zinc Proteinate

Vitamin E Supplement

Zinc Sulfate

Ferrous Sulfate

Copper Proteinate

Manganese Proteinate

Vitamin A Supplement

Copper Sulfate

Niacin

Calcium Pantothenate

Vitamin B12 Supplement

Manganese Sulfate

Riboflavin

Biotin

Vitamin D3 Supplement

Cobalt Sulfate

Thiamine Mononitrate

Folic Acid

Sodium Selenite

Calcium Iodate

Tips

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

Plant protein signal: Chickpeas, Lentils, Field Peas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Ingredients worth checking: Canola Oil, Fish Oil, Dl-methionine.

Possible digestion triggers: Chickpeas, Lentils, Field Peas, and 1 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

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible 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

Duck Meal

Animal Protein

Moderate

Animal

61%

Plant

39%

Mixed protein sources in Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe: 61% animal, 39% whole plants, and 0% plant-protein concentrates. The recipe combines meat with notable plant-protein signals.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Duck Meal

Plant

Chickpeas

Lentils

Field Peas

Suncured Alfalfa Meal

Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe dry dog food Review

Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe is a strong choice — rated 4 stars with high ingredient transparency and moderate 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

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, Poultry, Fish.

61% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

Free from Gluten grains, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.

Overall rating: 4 stars, based on transparency, protein source, and macro balance.

Frequently asked questions

Is Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe good for dogs?

Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and moderate animal protein content.

Does Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe contain Dairy?

Does Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe contain Egg?

Does Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe contain Legumes?

Does Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe contain Nuts?

Is Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free Duck Meal Sensible Recipe?