Protein source
Moderate cautionProcessed plant protein after the top 3
Top 3: Duck, Salmon, Venison
The protein number includes processed plant protein support.
Even when it appears later, the protein number is read more conservatively.
Public ReviewGrade AKibble (Extruded)Manufacturing: Kibble (Extruded)
Lily's Kitchen
Lily's Kitchen Wild Woodland Walk Duck Salmon Venison
4.5★Public ScoreManufacturer-independentPublic-data basedIngredients · nutrition · safety
Key points
Ingredient guide
Included support ingredients
Nutrient guidePrebioticsGut 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 ingredientVitamin EAntioxidant and skin support ingredient
Top premium
Ingredient grade
A+
Grade A+
Top ingredient profile
Duck
Salmon
Venison
Fresh-meat leadPlant booster present
Crude protein22%
Crude protein22%
Crude fat13%
Other 65%
Protein position, fat position, and calorie density position are relative to foods in the same processing type cohort.
biotechProtein position
Lowerquery_statsFat position
Typicallocal_fire_departmentCalorie density
TypicalThis food can stay in comparison, but ingredient quality still needs a more conservative read.
There is enough public data to keep this food in comparison, but the top ingredient structure does not support a stronger positive claim yet.
Nutritional strengths
- All top three ingredients are animal ingredients.
- Nutrient disclosure is broad enough to compare real numbers directly.
What still needs work
- 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.
- Public data trust is usable, but it does not sit in the highest-trust tier.
Brand context
Brand background availableRecall mention not confirmed
Founded in 2008 in the United Kingdom. There are recall or withdrawal mentions, but they are not confirmed enough to treat as established history.
Ingredient analysis
The top ingredients give this recipe a strong first protein read, so the ingredient section starts from a favorable position.
restaurantIngredient Quality Analysis
Ingredient Grade
Top Premium
1Duck
Fresh Meat · Top
2Salmon
Fresh Meat · Top
3Venison
Fresh Meat · Top
Ingredient Analysis Comments
- •Duck is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
- •Salmon is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
- •Venison is a named fresh meat ingredient. The animal source is clearly identified. It reads as an top-tier protein source.
restaurantIngredient Grade A+Top Premium
Full collected ingredient list
30 ingredients35% Freshly Prepared: Duck (20%)Salmon (10%)Venison (5%). PotatoesPea ProteinWhole LentilsWhole PeasEggFlaxseedMineralsLamb GravyNutritional YeastBotanicals & Herbs* (1%)Prebiotics (Mannan Oligosaccharides 1.8g/kg, Fructooligosaccharides 1.1g/kg)CarrotsApplesJoint Care Mix (Methylsulfonylmethane 200mg/kg, Glucosamine 170mg/kg, Chondroitin Sulphate 125mg/kg)CranberriesBlackberriesSpinach. *Botanicals & Herbs: AlfalfaChickweedCleaversGoldenrodNettlesSeaweedDandelion RootCelery SeedsMilk ThistleBurdock RootMarigold FlowersRosehips.
Primary positive ingredients
Support positive ingredients
Neutral ingredients
Caution ingredients
High-caution ingredients
Why processed plant proteins are reviewed cautiously
Ingredient lists are ordered by input weight, not protein contribution. Fresh meat 100g and Soybean Meal 50g can both contribute about 20g of protein, and Pea Protein can deliver a similar amount at around 30g. So these ingredients can materially lift crude protein even outside the top three. The review treats processed plant-protein boosters cautiously because they can weaken the animal-protein-centered profile most guardians expect from a high-protein food.
Why did the base review land here?
Ingredient qualityNutrient disclosure levelManufacturing & trust
This review score combines ingredient composition, nutrient disclosure, manufacturing trust, and core nutrient caution signals.
Nutrient disclosure
Partial disclosure
Core guaranteed analysis is usable, but deeper rows still need a more cautious read.
Safety verification
No fails
No major red flag jumps out first, though undisclosed rows still define the limits of this safety read.
Public data trust (ETF)
C2 tier
Detailed nutrition is visible, but not at a product-level traceability standard.
Where it sits in the same processing cohort
Kibble (Extruded) cohortTop tier
Within the Kibble (Extruded) cohort, this recipe sits in the top tier band.
Final word
As a public review, this is a strong candidate to carry forward. The next question is whether it stays this strong for your own dog.
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