Feelwells Duck & Potato Dry Food
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Feelwells Duck & Potato Dry Food a good dog food?
We score it 66/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete extruded dry food for dogs of all life stages, with duck, potatoes and peas as the main ingredients.
26% of this recipe has no printed percentage. Estimated shares are model estimates, not label facts.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: duck
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, pork as ingredients
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 26% · Fat 11%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26% |
| Fat | 11% |
| Fibre | 4% |
| Ash | 8% |
| Moisture | 8% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.50% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.60% |
| Calcium | 1.90% |
| Phosphorus | 1.20% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Weight of Dog Daily Feed Amount 1 – 5kg 35 – 95g 5 – 10kg 95 – 160g 10 – 20kg 160 – 265g 20 – 30kg 265 – 360g 30 – 40g 360 – 445 40kg + 445g + Ensure fresh drinking water is available at all times The recommended daily amount should be split into two meals, ideally one in the morning and one in the evening The daily amounts provided are only a guide since requirements will vary according to a number of factors such as activity, age & breed. Monitor your dog’s weight and use your own judgement
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Biotin 145 mcg/kg; Vitamin A 14400 iu/kg; Vitamin D3 1925 iu/kg; Iron 50 mg; Zinc 50 mg; Manganese 35 mg; Copper 12 mg; Iodine 1 mg; Selenium 0.19 mg
Ingredients (6)26% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- carb 31.0%
- meat 29.0%
- veg 17.3%
- supplement 8.7%
- oil 7.0%
- fibre 7.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duck 36% | Duck | meat · medium | 36 | 36.0 |
| 2 | Potato (31%) | Potatoes | carb · medium | 31 | 31.0 |
| 3 | Peas | Peas | veg · good | - | 10.4 |
| 4 | Beet Pulp (7%) | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | 7 | 7.0 |
| 5 | Brewers Yeast | Brewer's Yeast | supplement · good | - | 8.7 |
| 6 | Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 6.9 |
- 1. Duck 36%36% declared36.0% estimated
- 2. Potato (31%)31% declared31.0% estimated
- 3. Peas10.4% estimated
- 4. Beet Pulp (7%)7% declared7.0% estimated
- 5. Brewers Yeast8.7% estimated
- 6. Linseed6.9% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-15
Brand and contact: Feelwells
- Website
- https://feelwells.co.uk/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 01609
- Address
- P O Box 174 Northallerton North Yorkshire DL7 7AB
- Contact page
- feelwells.co.uk
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-15
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- feelwells.co.uk
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall rating of 66 out of 100. The meat content contributed +3.9, while the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.8. On the other hand, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Finally, ingredients without printed percentages contributed -2.7 to the final calculation.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.77 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 40.5% | 0.096 | +3.89 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 12.5% | -0.115 | -1.44 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.2% | -0.092 | -1.03 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 12.6% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.9% | -0.012 | -0.16 |
| Undeclared quantities | 26.0% | -0.106 | -2.75 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.77 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 40.5% | 0.096 | +3.89 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 12.5% | -0.115 | -1.44 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.2% | -0.092 | -1.03 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 12.6% | -0.005 | -0.07 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.9% | -0.012 | -0.16 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 26.0% | -0.106 | -2.75 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -3.158 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 65.5
- Final score
- 66/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Score history across model versions
The score shown above is always computed with the latest published model. Earlier scores are kept for the record and are never edited or deleted; a scoring change ships as a new model version with a public write-up on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26 | 28.3 (band 18 to 40%) | 98 |
| Fat | 11 | 12 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 96.7 |
| Fibre | 4 | 4.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.9 | 2.1 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 1.2 | 1.3 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.6 | 1.6 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 7 declared nutrients (combined weight 90); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
Declared fortification: 9 nutritional additives on the label
- Biotin 145 mcg/kg
- Vitamin A 14400 iu/kg
- Vitamin D3 1925 iu/kg
- Iron 50 mg
- Zinc 50 mg
- Manganese 35 mg
- Copper 12 mg
- Iodine 1 mg
- Selenium 0.19 mg
Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (74% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 14.8/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
See all current recalls we track.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
100/100 · moderate — 1 checkable claim: 1 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "100% Grain & Chicken Free" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
6 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naturally Hypoallergenic (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Omega 3 Boost: Packed with EPA & DHA to reduce inflammation, support cognitive function, and maintain visual health. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Easily Digested Carbs: All grains and cereals have been replaced with potato, which is an excellent, easily digestible alternative. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Made with 36% Duck and easily digestible Potato (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 36% Duck: A high-quality, highly palatable protein source. (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% Grain & Chicken Free (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Absolutely no artificial colours, flavours, preservatives, sugar or salt (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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