Ingredient #1Top
35% Freshly Prepared: Duck (20%)
35% Freshly Prepared: Duck (20%) is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Label analysisGrade BListed ingredientsKibble (Extruded)
Lily's Kitchen
Lily's Kitchen Venison & Duck
Editor ingredient insight
Lily’s Kitchen Venison & Duck starts with duck, potatoes, and pea protein, with moderate macros plus omega-3 and joint nutrients.
It is worth considering for duck-and-potato feeding, not for pea-protein avoidance or high-protein goals.
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
01. NUTRIENT PROFILE
Key nutrients & mineral profile
Disclosed protein and fat
Protein 23%Fat 12%Other 65%Other includes moisture, ash and remaining components.
Position within the same processing type
Compare protein, fat and energy density in low, typical and high bands.
Protein positionLower
This food is on the lower side for crude protein among extruded foods.
Fat positionLower
This food is on the lower side for crude fat among extruded foods.
Calorie densityTypical
This food sits around the typical calorie range among extruded foods. Check the feeding guide and weight trend alongside this comparison.
Key guaranteed nutrientsAs-fed
Calcium1.1%
Phosphorus0.8%
Crude fiber3%
Omega-31.1%
Omega-61.7%
Undisclosed values are not treated as zero.
02. INGREDIENT QUALITY & DISCLOSURE
Disclosed ingredients & ingredient grade
The analysis uses the registered ingredients. Complete-panel coverage is not verified, so an unlisted ingredient cannot be assumed absent.
Listed ingredients
Read the listed ingredients below. Complete-panel coverage is not verified here; do not infer that an unlisted ingredient is absent.
Ingredient gradePremium
Ingredient #1 · 35% Freshly Prepared: Duck (20%)Top
Fresh MeatIngredient #2 · Salmon (10%)Top
Fresh MeatIngredient #3 · Venison (5%). PotatoesMid
Starchy TuberIngredient #2Top
Salmon (10%)
Salmon (10%) is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
Ingredient #3Mid
Venison (5%). Potatoes
Venison (5%). Potatoes is a starchy tuber ingredient. It is not a grain, but it still reads mainly as a starch and energy source. It reads as an mid-tier carb source.
Available ingredient listIn disclosed order
35% Freshly Prepared: Duck (20%) — Primary positive ingredientsSalmon (10%) — Primary positive ingredientsVenison (5%). Potatoes — Neutral ingredientsPea Protein — High-caution ingredientsWhole Lentils — Caution ingredientsWhole Peas — Caution ingredientsEgg — Primary positive ingredientsFlaxseed — Neutral ingredientsMinerals — Neutral ingredientsLamb Gravy — Primary positive ingredientsNutritional Yeast — Neutral ingredientsBotanicals & Herbs* (1%) — Neutral ingredientsPrebiotics (Mannan Oligosaccharides 1.8g/kg, Fructooligosaccharides 1.1g/kg) — Support positive ingredientsCarrots — Neutral ingredientsApples — Neutral ingredientsJoint Care Mix (Methylsulfonylmethane 200mg/kg, Glucosamine 170mg/kg, Chondroitin Sulphate 125mg/kg) — Support positive ingredientsCranberries — Neutral ingredientsBlackberries — Neutral ingredientsSpinach. *Botanicals & Herbs: Alfalfa — Neutral ingredientsChickweed — Neutral ingredientsCleavers — Neutral ingredientsGoldenrod — Neutral ingredientsNettles — Neutral ingredientsSeaweed — Support positive ingredientsDandelion Root — Neutral ingredientsCelery Seeds — Neutral ingredientsMilk Thistle — Support positive ingredientsBurdock Root — Neutral ingredientsMarigold Flowers — Neutral ingredientsRosehips. — Neutral ingredients
Primary positive ingredientsSupport positive ingredientsAlternative proteinNeutral ingredientsCaution ingredientsHigh-caution ingredients
Protein sourceIngredient guide
Processed plant protein after the top 3
Animal protein · 35% Freshly Prepared: Duck (20%) (#1), Salmon (10%) (#2), Egg (#7), Lamb Gravy (#10)
Plant protein · Pea Protein (#4), Whole Lentils (#5), Whole Peas (#6)
The protein number includes processed plant protein support.
Even when it appears later, the protein number is read more conservatively.
Included support ingredientsNutrient guide
PrebioticsGut support ingredientFOSGut support ingredientMOSGut support ingredientGlucosamineJoint support ingredientChondroitinJoint support ingredientMSMJoint support ingredientCranberryUrinary support ingredientMilk thistleLiver support ingredientOmega-3Skin and joint support ingredientOmega-6Skin and coat support ingredient
03. CHOOSING FOR YOUR DOG
What to consider before feeding
35% Freshly Prepared: Duck (20%), Salmon (10%) supply animal protein at the start of the ingredient list. Venison (5%). Potatoes supply carbohydrate energy. The recipe combines animal protein sources with carbohydrate sources.
Pea Protein supplement plant protein further down the list, after the first three ingredients. The crude-protein figure includes both animal and plant contributions. Flaxseed add fat and energy; fat content is a separate choice criterion from the protein sources.
Across the registered ingredients, multiple protein sources appear, including duck, salmon, egg, lamb. If a protein must be excluded, any of these sources can change the decision; the first ingredient alone does not make this a single-protein diet.
What works well in this food
- The first two ingredients are both species-named animal ingredients.
- Nutrient disclosure is broad enough to compare real numbers directly.
Check before feeding
- Processed plant protein appears after the top 3, so some protein support is still built into the label number.
- Top ingredients include an FDA-investigated non-hereditary DCM ingredient profile, so this part deserves a more cautious read.
- The first ingredient is a species-named fresh meat, but the top profile turns to Venison (5%). Potatoes by the third slot instead of staying fully animal-led.
When this food fits your dog
Among foods made the same way, protein is lower, fat is lower, and calorie density is typical. Calorie density alone does not separate this into an active-dog or weight-management food. Consider protein exclusions and fat, then set portions for the dog’s weight and activity.
Consider it first when
- Public-data-first comparison
- Baseline shortlist building
- Conservative first-pass screening
Choose another food first when
- You want a stronger ingredient-quality story first
- You need dog-specific fit instead of public-review screening
Plant-protein concentration remains the clearest trade-off here.
04. COMPARE FOODS
Smart duck / venison alternatives
Exact protein-type matches come first, then close protein-family matches fill the comparison.
05. MANUFACTURING & DISCLOSURE
Manufacturer background & public information
Lily's Kitchen background
Founded in 2008 in the United Kingdom.
Disclosure confidence C2
Detailed nutrition is visible, but not at a product-level traceability standard.
Recall information
There are recall or withdrawal mentions, but they are not confirmed enough to treat as established history.
May 12, 2026