Browse All
Summary
Nutrition
Recipe
Protein
Verdict
Pure&Natural
Duck & Pear Formula
Dog
Dry
Rating
★★★★☆
4.0 / 5
Protein Clarity
High
Animal Protein
High
Allergy Highlights
Contains:
Grains (gluten-free)
Legumes
Poultry
Fish
Free From:
Gluten grains
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 Pure&Natural Duck & Pear Formula dry dog food good?
Pure&Natural Duck & Pear Formula is a dry dog food rated 4 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 Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Grains (gluten-free), Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
Nutrition Breakdown
Dry Matter
As Fed
Protein
29%
Fat
16%
Est. Carbs
42%
Fiber
4.4%
Ash
8.9%
Moisture (10%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.
Dry matter basis = label value ÷ (100% − moisture%). Carbs estimated from remaining.
Tips
Protein is Medium (29% 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
48 of 48 matched
Prefer
7
Concerned
3
Notice
1
1
Fresh Duck
2
Duck Meal
3
Dehulled Peas
4
Rice
5
Chicken Fat
6
Hydrolyzed Duck
7
Chicken Meal
8
Pear
9
Pumpkin
10
Flaxseed
11
Fish Oil
12
Carrot
13
Chicory Root Powder
14
Spirulina Powder
15
Bilberry
16
Goji Berry
17
Yucca Powder
18
Mannan Oligosaccharides
19
Fructo-oligo-saccharides
20
Dicalcium Phosphate
21
Zinc Animo Acid Chelate
22
Copper Glycinate Chelate
23
Manganese Methionine Chelate
24
Iron Methionine Chelate
25
Ferrous Sulfate
26
Copper Sulfate
27
Manganese Sulfate
28
Zinc Sulfate
29
Potassium Chloride
30
Choline Chloride
31
Taurine
32
Dl-methionine
33
L-lysine
34
Calcium Iodate
35
Vitamin A Acetate
36
Dl-alpha Tocopherol Acetate
37
Vitamin D3
38
Niacin Amide
39
D-calcium Pantothenate
40
Riboflavin
41
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
42
L-Ascorbyl-2-Phosphate
43
Thiamine Mononitrate
44
D-biotin
45
Folic Acid
46
Cyanocobalamin
47
L-carnitine
48
Rosemary Extract
Tips
Named animal proteins near the top: Fresh Duck, Duck Meal are listed early in the ingredient panel.
Plant protein signal: Dehulled Peas may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.
Higher-priority ingredients to review: Dicalcium Phosphate.
Higher-caution ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate have caution notes in the ingredient database.
Possible digestion triggers: Dicalcium Phosphate 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 Pure&Natural Duck & Pear Formula'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
Fresh Duck
Duck Meal
Hydrolyzed Duck
Chicken Meal
Animal Protein
High
High
Animal
91%
Plant
9%
Meat-forward: 91% of the weighted protein in Pure&Natural Duck & Pear Formula comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (9% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.
Contributing ingredients
Animal
Fresh Duck
Duck Meal
Hydrolyzed Duck
Chicken Meal
Plant
Dehulled Peas
Pure&Natural Duck & Pear Formula dry dog food Review
Pure&Natural Duck & Pear Formula is a strong choice — rated 4 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
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: Grains (gluten-free), Legumes, Poultry, Fish.
On a dry-matter basis: 29% protein, 16% fat, 42% estimated carbohydrates.
91% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.
Free from Gluten grains, Dairy, Egg, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pure&Natural Duck & Pear Formula good for dogs?
Yes — rated 4 stars, with high ingredient transparency and strong animal protein content.
Does Pure&Natural Duck & Pear Formula contain Dairy?
Does Pure&Natural Duck & Pear Formula contain Egg?
Does Pure&Natural Duck & Pear Formula contain Legumes?
Does Pure&Natural Duck & Pear Formula contain Nuts?
Is Pure&Natural Duck & Pear Formula grain-free?
What are the main protein sources in Pure&Natural Duck & Pear Formula?
Similar Products
View All
Classic Series Small Breed Senior Dog Food
★★★★☆ 4
Fish & Seaweed
★★★★☆ 4.5
Prime Senior Chicken & Turkey
★★★★★ 5
CORE Small Breed Original Deboned Turkey, Turkey Meal & Chicken Meal Recipe
★★★★★ 5
CORE Grain-Free Puppy (Fresh Chicken)
★★★★★ 5
SubZero Northern Lakes
★★★★★ 5
Reviews
Sign in to leave a review
No reviews yet — be the first to share how your pet liked this food.