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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

Vital Essentials

Duck Entree

Dog

Freeze-Dried

Rating

★★★★★

5.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Poultry

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Legumes

Nuts

Red meat

Shellfish

Unknown Meal

Pros

Uses clearly named animal protein sources for better transparency.

Contains organ meats that provide natural vitamins and minerals.

Is Vital Essentials Duck Entree freeze-dried dog food good?

Vital Essentials Duck Entree is a freeze-dried dog food rated 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, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Poultry, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

49%

Fat

26%

Est. Carbs

12%

Fiber

5.4%

Ash

7.6%

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

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

Tips

Protein is Super High (49% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This can fit very active, working, or growing dogs, but dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions need vet-guided diet targets.

References

Fat is Super High (26% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. This is very energy-dense and may fit some working or underweight dogs, while dogs with pancreatitis history need veterinary guidance.

References

Ingredients Analysis

4 of 4 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Duck

Duck Gizzard

Duck Liver

Salmon Oil

Tips

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

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Vital Essentials Duck Entree'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

Duck Gizzard

Duck Liver

Animal Protein

High

Animal

100%

Meat-forward: 100% of the weighted protein in Vital Essentials Duck Entree 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

Duck

Duck Gizzard

Duck Liver

Vital Essentials Duck Entree freeze-dried dog food Review

Vital Essentials Duck Entree is a strong choice — rated 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: Poultry, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 49% protein, 26% fat, 12% estimated carbohydrates.

100% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Vital Essentials Duck Entree good for dogs?

Yes — rated 5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.

Does Vital Essentials Duck Entree contain Dairy?

Does Vital Essentials Duck Entree contain Egg?

Does Vital Essentials Duck Entree contain Legumes?

Does Vital Essentials Duck Entree contain Nuts?

Is Vital Essentials Duck Entree grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Vital Essentials Duck Entree?