Wild Duck
meat · base score 1 · also listed as wild mallard, wild duck
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the meat category and currently graded good.
At a glance
- Category
- meat
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 2 products
- Also listed as
- wild mallard, wild duck
Common questions about wild duck
Is Wild Duck good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain wild duck?
2 UK products list wild duck as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is wild duck called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: wild mallard, wild duck. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade wild duck?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
What is wild duck in dog food?
Wild duck is a named poultry ingredient that supplies animal protein. It can be an alternative for dogs that do not do well on chicken or turkey. Speak to your vet if you are unsure whether wild duck suits your dog.
