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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

1/3

Carna4

Duck

Dog

Air-Dried

Rating

★★★★☆

4.0 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

High

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Egg

Legumes

Poultry

Fish

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

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.

Includes plant ingredients that can provide fiber and natural antioxidants.

Cons

Relies mostly on inorganic mineral supplements, which may be less bioavailable.

Is Carna4 Duck air-dried dog food good?

Carna4 Duck is a air-dried 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, Grains (gluten-free), Dairy, Nuts, Red meat, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

32%

Fat

17%

Est. Carbs

39%

Fiber

4.4%

Ash

7.8%

Moisture (10%) 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 (17% 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

14 of 14 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Duck

Duck Liver

Eggs

Sprouted Lentils

Sprouted Peas

Herring

Sprouted Flaxseed

Apples

Carrots

Sweet Potato

Kelp

Sprouted Alfalfa Seed

Yeast

Sea Salt

Tips

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

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

Ingredients worth checking: Yeast, Sea Salt.

Protein Analysis

How this recipe earned its protein scores.

Protein Clarity

High

Named

100%

Strong clarity: 100% of Carna4 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

Duck

Duck Liver

Eggs

Herring

Animal Protein

High

Animal

77%

Plant

22%

Auxiliary

Meat-forward: 77% of the weighted protein in Carna4 Duck comes from animal sources. Plant signals are modest (22% whole plants, 0% plant concentrates), so the protein profile leans on real meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Duck

Duck Liver

Eggs

Herring

Plant

Sprouted Lentils

Sprouted Peas

Auxiliary

Yeast

Carna4 Duck air-dried dog food Review

Carna4 Duck 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 avoiding gluten grains

Pets that thrive on muscle-meat protein

Avoid if

Your pet is allergic to eggs

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: Egg, Legumes, Poultry, Fish.

On a dry-matter basis: 32% protein, 17% fat, 39% estimated carbohydrates.

77% of the weighted protein comes from animal sources.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Carna4 Duck good for dogs?

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

Does Carna4 Duck contain Dairy?

Does Carna4 Duck contain Egg?

Does Carna4 Duck contain Legumes?

Does Carna4 Duck contain Nuts?

Is Carna4 Duck grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Carna4 Duck?