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Summary

Nutrition

Recipe

Protein

Verdict

Herz

Air-Dried Venison with Duck Liver

Dog

Air-Dried

Rating

★★★☆☆

3.5 / 5

Protein Clarity

High

Animal Protein

Low

Allergy Highlights

Contains:

Legumes

Poultry

Red meat

Free From:

Gluten grains

Grains (gluten-free)

Dairy

Egg

Nuts

Fish

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 Herz Air-Dried Venison with Duck Liver air-dried dog food good?

Herz Air-Dried Venison with Duck Liver is a air-dried dog food rated 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited 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, Fish, Shellfish, Unknown Meal but contains Legumes, Poultry, Red meat.

Nutrition Breakdown

Dry Matter

As Fed

Protein

40%

Fat

16%

Est. Carbs

36%

Fiber

1.2%

Ash

Moisture (14%) removed so you can compare foods fairly.

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

Tips

Protein is High (40% dry matter) on our label-based comparison range. For many healthy dogs, this can support muscle maintenance, though dogs with kidney disease or other medical conditions should follow vet-guided diet targets.

References

Fat is High (16% 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

30 of 30 matched

Prefer

Concerned

Notice

Venison

Chicken

Pea Protein

Duck Liver

Chicken Fat

Date Powder

Coconut Glycerin

Calcium Carbonate

Potassium Chloride

Sodium Polyphosphates

Choline Bitartrate

Zinc Gluconate

Calcium Iodate

Iron Oxide

Ferric Pyrophosphate

Selenium Yeast

Copper Sulfate

Manganese Gluconate

Glucosamine Hydrochloride

Vitamin B3

Vitamin B5

Vitamin B2

Vitamin B1

Vitamin B6

Vitamin A

Vitamin B9

Vitamin B12

Vitamin D3

Flaxseed Oil

Vitamin E

Tips

Named animal proteins near the top: Venison, Chicken are listed early in the ingredient panel.

Plant protein signal: Pea Protein may raise the listed protein percentage without meaning there is more meat.

Higher-priority ingredients to review: Pea Protein, Coconut Glycerin, Sodium Polyphosphates.

Higher-caution ingredients: Coconut Glycerin, Sodium Polyphosphates have caution notes in the ingredient database.

Possible digestion triggers: Pea Protein 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 Herz Air-Dried Venison with Duck Liver'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

Venison

Chicken

Duck Liver

Animal Protein

Low

Animal

54%

Plant concentrate

45%

Auxiliary

Protein in Herz Air-Dried Venison with Duck Liver leans on plant signals: only 54% comes from animal sources, while plant-protein concentrates make up 45% and whole plant proteins 0%. Plant concentrates like pea or soy isolate are cheap protein boosters but lack the amino-acid profile pets need from meat.

Contributing ingredients

Animal

Venison

Chicken

Duck Liver

Plant concentrate

Pea Protein

Auxiliary

Selenium Yeast

Herz Air-Dried Venison with Duck Liver air-dried dog food Review

Herz Air-Dried Venison with Duck Liver is a solid mid-tier air-dried dog food at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited 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, Red meat.

On a dry-matter basis: 40% protein, 16% fat, 36% estimated carbohydrates.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Herz Air-Dried Venison with Duck Liver good for dogs?

Mostly — a solid mid-tier pick at 3.5 stars, with high ingredient transparency and limited animal protein content. Best paired with knowledge of your pet's needs.

Does Herz Air-Dried Venison with Duck Liver contain Dairy?

Does Herz Air-Dried Venison with Duck Liver contain Egg?

Does Herz Air-Dried Venison with Duck Liver contain Legumes?

Does Herz Air-Dried Venison with Duck Liver contain Nuts?

Is Herz Air-Dried Venison with Duck Liver grain-free?

What are the main protein sources in Herz Air-Dried Venison with Duck Liver?