Raw Essentials Duck Mix

Raw · complementaryHigh meatClear label

This is a complementary food, not a complete diet. The 1–100 rating applies to complete foods, so it isn't scored. Ingredient breakdown below.

Our verdict

Is Raw Essentials Duck Mix a good dog food?

This is a complementary food, not a complete diet, so it is not scored on our 1-100 scale. The ingredient breakdown below shows what is in it; a complementary food should be fed alongside, not instead of, a complete diet.

How we score

What the label tells us

The parsed label contains 11 ingredient entries.
Names its animal sources (6 named ingredients).
Uses generic terms (Lung, Beef, Lamb and Tripe): the specific animal source is not stated.
Lists no artificial colours or preservatives.
Prints quantities for 6 of 11 ingredient entries.

Why is this treat not scored?

Our 1 to 100 rating applies to complete everyday meals. Treats are presented through their ingredients, label facts and feeding information rather than a number that could be mistaken for a meal rating.

What should I look for on a treat label?

Look for the ingredient list, named animal sources where species matters to you, any printed quantities, additive declarations, energy and the feeding guide. Single-ingredient products can be simpler, but are not automatically better for every dog or purpose.

These facts come from the manufacturer's published ingredient list.

Who is this food for?

Suits

Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
Doesn't list chicken, turkey, fish, venison, pork as ingredients

Consider something else if:

Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
Your dog avoids duck: the label lists duck bones
You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein

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.

Ingredients (11)6 of 11 percentages printed

Estimated composition

meat 81.0%
mineral 19.0%

#	As declared	Matched	Label reading	Declared %	Est. %
1	muscle meat	Muscle Meat	meat · good	-	0.0
2	bone	Duck Bones	meat · good	-	0.0
3	19% muscle meat	Muscle Meat	meat · good	19	19.0
4	19% bone	Bone	mineral · medium	19	19.0
5	19% heart	Heart	meat · good	19	19.0
6	19% lung	Lung	meat · medium	19	19.0
7	5% liver	Liver	meat · good	5	5.0
8	19% kidney	Kidney	meat · good	19	19.0
9	beef	Beef	meat · medium	-	0.0
10	lamb or veal	Lamb	meat · medium	-	0.0
11	NZ Green Tripe (beef or lamb)	Tripe	meat · medium	-	0.0

1. muscle meat0.0% estimated
Muscle Meat · meat · good
2. bone0.0% estimated
Duck Bones · meat · good
3. 19% muscle meat19% declared19.0% estimated
Muscle Meat · meat · good
4. 19% bone19% declared19.0% estimated
Bone · mineral · medium
5. 19% heart19% declared19.0% estimated
Heart · meat · good
6. 19% lung19% declared19.0% estimated
Lung · meat · medium
7. 5% liver5% declared5.0% estimated
Liver · meat · good
8. 19% kidney19% declared19.0% estimated
Kidney · meat · good
9. beef0.0% estimated
Beef · meat · medium
10. lamb or veal0.0% estimated
Lamb · meat · medium
11. NZ Green Tripe (beef or lamb)0.0% estimated
Tripe · meat · medium

Nutrition and feeding

Declared analysis (as fed)

No analysis recorded yet.

Additives & feeding info

Feeding and storage

Storage

Defrost in a sealed container in the fridge overnight or in a bag submerged in warm water (not in the microwave). Once defrosted, store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Feed all juices. Discard any uneaten raw food once your pet has finished their meal. Frozen items should be placed directly into a freezer upon delivery.

Feeding guide

Feed your dog 2-3% of their body weight (or ideal body weight). Feed at least 3 different prey species over a week to ensure a good variety of nutrients. Feed alongside raw meaty bones and raw green tripe.

No additives recorded yet.

Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-19

Brand and contact: Raw Essentials

Website: https://www.rawessentials.co.nz/
Email: [email protected]
Contact page: www.rawessentials.co.nz

Trust and provenance

Recall history: No recalls recorded in our database
Label data last checked: 2026-09-19
Product page: www.rawessentials.co.nz

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.