Our verdict
Is Health Extension Look Out! Duck Recipe a good dog food?
We score it 49/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
100% 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
- Doesn't list beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: the label lists chicken oil and fat
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists fish oil
- Your dog avoids duck: the label lists dried duck protein
- 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 (48)100% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- supplement 49.6%
- veg 22.3%
- carb 5.3%
- meat 5.3%
- fibre 5.1%
- oil 5.0%
- additive 4.6%
- mineral 2.9%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duck Meal | Dried Duck Protein | meat · good | - | 2.8 |
| 2 | Potato | Potatoes | carb · medium | - | 2.7 |
| 3 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 2.7 |
| 4 | Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) | Chicken Oil and Fat | oil · good | - | 2.7 |
| 5 | Tomato Pomace | Tomato Pomace | fibre · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 6 | Dried Egg Product | Dried Egg | meat · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 7 | Whole Ground Flaxseed | Ground Flaxseed (2%) | supplement · good | - | 2.6 |
| 8 | Beet Pulp | Beet Pulp | fibre · medium | - | 2.6 |
| 9 | Natural Flavor | Flavor | additive · poor | - | 2.5 |
| 10 | Monocalcium-Dicalcium Phosphate | Dicalcium phosphate | supplement · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 11 | Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | supplement · medium | - | 2.5 |
| 12 | Sun-Cured Kelp Meal | Kelp | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 13 | Lecithin | Lecithin | supplement · good | - | 2.4 |
| 14 | Fish Oil | Fish Oil | oil · good | - | 2.4 |
| 15 | Dried Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 2.4 |
| 16 | Dried Cranberries | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 17 | Dried Blueberries | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 18 | Chamomile | Chamomile | veg · good | - | 2.3 |
| 19 | Dandelion | Dandelion Root | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 20 | Peppermint | Peppermint | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 21 | Dried Tomato | Tomato | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 22 | Rosemary | Rosemary | veg · good | - | 2.2 |
| 23 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 2.1 |
| 24 | Yucca Schidigera Extract | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 2.1 |
| 25 | Calcium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin C) | Calcium Carbonate | supplement · medium | - | 2.1 |
| 26 | Vitamin A Supplement | Vitamin A | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 27 | Vitamin D3 Supplement | Vitamin D3 supplement | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 28 | Vitamin E Supplement | Vitamin E | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 29 | Vitamin B12 Supplement | Vitamin B12 | supplement · good | - | 2.0 |
| 30 | Riboflavin | Riboflavin | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 31 | DL-Methionine | Methionine | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 32 | Niacin | Niacin | supplement · good | - | 1.9 |
| 33 | Calcium Pantothenate | Calcium pantothenate | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 34 | Choline Chloride | Choline | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 35 | Folic Acid | Folic acid | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 36 | Biotin | Biotin | supplement · good | - | 1.8 |
| 37 | Thiamine Mononitrate | Thiamine mononitrate | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 38 | Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | Pyridoxine hydrochloride | supplement · good | - | 1.7 |
| 39 | Sodium Selenite | Sodium selenite | supplement · poor | - | 1.7 |
| 40 | Calcium Iodate | Calcium iodate | supplement · medium | - | 1.6 |
| 41 | Ferrous Sulfate | Iron sulfate | supplement · good | - | 1.6 |
| 42 | Iron Amino Acid Chelate | Iron Proteinate | mineral · good | - | 1.6 |
| 43 | Manganese Sulfate | Manganese sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.6 |
| 44 | Manganese Amino Acid Chelate | Manganese proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 45 | Zinc Sulfate | Zinc sulfate | supplement · medium | - | 1.5 |
| 46 | Zinc Amino Acid Chelate | Zinc Proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.5 |
| 47 | Copper Sulfate | Copper sulphate | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
| 48 | Copper Amino Acid Chelate | Copper proteinate | supplement · good | - | 1.4 |
- 1. Duck Meal2.8% estimated
- 2. Potato2.7% estimated
- 3. Sweet Potato2.7% estimated
- 4. Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)2.7% estimated
- 5. Tomato Pomace2.6% estimated
- 6. Dried Egg Product2.6% estimated
- 7. Whole Ground Flaxseed2.6% estimated
- 8. Beet Pulp2.6% estimated
- 9. Natural Flavor2.5% estimated
- 10. Monocalcium-Dicalcium Phosphate2.5% estimated
- 11. Potassium Chloride2.5% estimated
- 12. Sun-Cured Kelp Meal2.4% estimated
- 13. Lecithin2.4% estimated
- 14. Fish Oil2.4% estimated
- 15. Dried Carrots2.4% estimated
- 16. Dried Cranberries2.3% estimated
- 17. Dried Blueberries2.3% estimated
- 18. Chamomile2.3% estimated
- 19. Dandelion2.2% estimated
- 20. Peppermint2.2% estimated
- 21. Dried Tomato2.2% estimated
- 22. Rosemary2.2% estimated
- 23. Turmeric2.1% estimated
- 24. Yucca Schidigera Extract2.1% estimated
- 25. Calcium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin C)2.1% estimated
- 26. Vitamin A Supplement2.0% estimated
- 27. Vitamin D3 Supplement2.0% estimated
- 28. Vitamin E Supplement2.0% estimated
- 29. Vitamin B12 Supplement2.0% estimated
- 30. Riboflavin1.9% estimated
- 31. DL-Methionine1.9% estimated
- 32. Niacin1.9% estimated
- 33. Calcium Pantothenate1.8% estimated
- 34. Choline Chloride1.8% estimated
- 35. Folic Acid1.8% estimated
- 36. Biotin1.8% estimated
- 37. Thiamine Mononitrate1.7% estimated
- 38. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride1.7% estimated
- 39. Sodium Selenite1.7% estimated
- 40. Calcium Iodate1.6% estimated
- 41. Ferrous Sulfate1.6% estimated
- 42. Iron Amino Acid Chelate1.6% estimated
- 43. Manganese Sulfate1.6% estimated
- 44. Manganese Amino Acid Chelate1.5% estimated
- 45. Zinc Sulfate1.5% estimated
- 46. Zinc Amino Acid Chelate1.5% estimated
- 47. Copper Sulfate1.4% estimated
- 48. Copper Amino Acid Chelate1.4% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 27% · Fat 16%
Declared analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27% |
| Fat | 16% |
| Fibre | 3.50% |
| Moisture | 10% |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 0.56% |
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 2.80% |
| Sodium | 0.30% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Feeding guide
Feed puppies and adults according to weight: 3-5 lbs: puppies 1/3-3/4 cup, adults 1/3-1/2 cup; 5-10 lbs: 3/4-1 cup / 1/2-1 cup; 10-20 lbs: 1-2 cups / 2/3-1 cup; 20-30 lbs: 2-2.5 cups / 1-1.5 cups; 30-40 lbs: 2.5-3 cups / 1.5-1.75 cups; 40-60 lbs: 3-4.5 cups / 1.75-2.5 cups; 60-80 lbs: 4.5-5.5 cups / 2.5-3 cups; 80-100 lbs: 5.5-6.5 cups / 3-3.5 cups; Over 100 lbs: 3.5 cups plus 1/3 cup for every 10 lbs over 100 lbs.
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A Supplement; Vitamin D3 Supplement; Vitamin E Supplement (min 120 IU/kg); Vitamin B12 Supplement; Riboflavin; DL-Methionine; Niacin; Calcium Pantothenate; Choline Chloride; Folic Acid; Biotin; Thiamine Mononitrate; Pyridoxine Hydrochloride; Sodium Selenite (Selenium min 0.12 mg/kg); Calcium Iodate; Ferrous Sulfate; Iron Amino Acid Chelate; Manganese Sulfate; Manganese Amino Acid Chelate; Zinc Sulfate (Zinc min 118 mg/kg); Zinc Amino Acid Chelate; Copper Sulfate; Copper Amino Acid Chelate; Calcium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin C)
Technological additives
Mixed Tocopherols (preservative); Yucca Schidigera Extract
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-09-14
Brand and contact: Health Extension
- [email protected]
- Phone
- 1-800-992-9738
- Address
- 50 Commerce Dr, Hauppauge, NY 11788
- Contact page
- www.healthextension.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.healthextension.com
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.
Brand and retailer reviews
External platform ratings are not scores for this individual 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 49 out of 100. The inclusion of ingredients without printed percentages contributed -10.6 points, and the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7. Conversely, the overall quality of the ingredient list added +6.3 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points to the final evaluation.
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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.26 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.6% | -0.115 | -0.19 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.0% | -0.092 | -0.55 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 16.5% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.0% | 0.163 | +0.82 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 55.9% | -0.012 | -0.68 |
| Recipe graded poor | 6.2% | -0.065 | -0.40 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.5% | 0.060 | +0.15 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| Additive penalty | -5.50 | 0.222 | -1.22 |
| 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 | 0.7 | 9.191 | +6.26 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.096 | +0.00 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.6% | -0.115 | -0.19 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 6.0% | -0.092 | -0.55 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 16.5% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 5.0% | 0.163 | +0.82 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 55.9% | -0.012 | -0.68 |
| 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 | 6.2% | -0.065 | -0.40 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 2.5% | 0.060 | +0.15 |
| Undeclared quantities | 100.0% | -0.106 | -10.56 |
| 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) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | yes | -3.158 | -3.16 |
| 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 | -5.50 | 0.222 | -1.22 |
| 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
- +2 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 49.4
- Final score
- 49/100
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.
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.
Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27 | 29.8 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 16 | 17.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3.5 | 3.9 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
| Sodium | 0.3 | 0.3 (band 0.1+%) | 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 5 declared nutrients (combined weight 65); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 24 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A Supplement
- Vitamin D3 Supplement
- Vitamin E Supplement (min 120 IU/kg)
- Vitamin B12 Supplement
- Riboflavin
- DL-Methionine
- Niacin
- Calcium Pantothenate
- Choline Chloride
- Folic Acid
- Biotin
- Thiamine Mononitrate
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
- Sodium Selenite (Selenium min 0.12 mg/kg)
- Calcium Iodate
- Ferrous Sulfate
- Iron Amino Acid Chelate
- Manganese Sulfate
- Manganese Amino Acid Chelate
- Zinc Sulfate (Zinc min 118 mg/kg)
- Zinc Amino Acid Chelate
- Copper Sulfate
- Copper Amino Acid Chelate
- Calcium Ascorbate (source of Vitamin C)
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture 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 (voluntary) - not on file | 0/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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 (Analytical constituents declared, 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.
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.
0/100 · limited — 1 checkable claim: 0 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "Duck as the sole protein source" — the declared label says otherwise on single protein.
18 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet Formulated (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% Satisfaction Guarantee (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Balanced Digestion & Powered Immunity (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Nourish Skin & Coat (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Boost Immunity (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Strengthen Hip and joints (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Support Heart Health (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Stimulate Brain Function (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Maintain Healthy Weight (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Build Muscle and Endurance (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Increase Vitality (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-free recipe, without rice, wheat, soy, corn, beef, or chicken protein (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| High-protein diet to sustain their energetic lifestyle (on page) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| No GMOs, soy, wheat, corn, by-products, fillers, artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Proprietary Blend of Probiotics, Apple Cider Vinegar and Colostrum (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Duck as the sole protein source (on page) | Content | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| Slow Cooked In Small Batches (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 30+ functional superfoods (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Suitable for all life stages (on page) | Content | 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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