Brand: Carna4

Carna4 Dog Food Grain Free

Duck

Carna4 Grain-free Duck is whole food nutrition for all life stages of your dog. Our Canadian-made pet food starts with fresh duck (we use the muscle and flesh, no by-products) from humanely-raised ducks on Quebec and Ontario farms. No meat or vegetable meals, ever. We then add pork liver, whole eggs, clean, de-boned herring, whole produce, our certified organic sprouted seeds and nutrient-rich kelp We then quick-bake & gently dry it to give your dog highly digestible vitamins and minerals, without grain or synthetic additives of any kind. No vitamin pre-mix needed, ever.

Our natural ingredients, particularly our fresh duck, liver, eggs and certified organic sprouted seeds, provide your dog a clean, complete diet that is every-day-easy. Our sprouted seed mix offers a wealth of super-nutrients, including high levels of naturally occurring antioxidants and Omega-3 fatty acids. By using these seeds in a sprouted state, we boost our food’s bio-available amino acids, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, probiotics, Omega-3s and antioxidants to levels far exceeding AAFCO standards. And thanks to our sprouted seeds, Carna4 is LOW GLYCEMIC and LOW GLUTEN – ideal for sensitive dogs. We use only 100% true food and you can easily pronounce the name of every ingredient in Carna4 because all are grown only on Canadian and American farms – not overseas factories.

We have made several improvements to our original Duck formula in our continual quest to produce the best grain free dog food possible. In 2016 we:

  • Added more duck to raise protein from 27% to 29%.
  • Replaced salmon with herring as #5 ingredient.
  • Replaced potato with ground fava beans as #6 ingredient.
  • Replaced whole peas with organic sprouted peas.
  • Removed rosemary as last ingredient.

In particular, the addition of fava beans is an innovative alternative to potatoes or dried peas in creating our state-of-the-art grain-free diet. Once cooked (at least to the extent as our quick-bake Carna4 process), fava beans become a highly digestible, safe and nutritious source of minerals, especially magnesium, potassium, folate and zinc; vitamins including niacin (B3), thiamin (B1), A ,C, K and beta carotene. 

Ingredients:

Duck, pork liver, eggs, ground organic sprouted barley seed, herring, ground fava beans, sweet potato, ground organic sprouted flaxseed, ground organic sprouted lentils, ground organic sprouted peas, potato starch, apples, carrots, sea salt, kelp. …Nothing Else

  • Eggs – As a perfect complement to our fresh table-grade chicken and its iron-rich liver, eggs serve up plentiful protein with essential amino acids needed for growth and muscle development, plus naturally occurring vitamin E and 14 key nutrients.
  • Herring –  An excellent source of protein, calcium, Omega-3s and vitamin D for helping to maintain strong bones with a shiny skin and coat, warding against inflammatory conditions like arthritis and combating infection. Herring is also high in DHA and EPA.
  • Organic Sprouted Barley Seed, Flaxseed, Lentils and Peas – Our Flora4 blend of some of the best natural sources of vitamins, minerals, probiotics and enzymes that supply optimum, bio-available nutrition for dogs of any age, size or breed.
  • Fava Beans – are loaded with minerals, especially magnesium, potassium, folate and zinc; vitamins including niacin (B3), thiamin (B1), A ,C, K and beta carotene. They are low calorie and have no saturated fat but plenty of fatty acids. When cooked, Fava beans are a nutrition power-house.
  • Whole Sweet Potatoes & Carrots – Rooted with natural sources of antioxidants, beta carotene (vitamin A), B vitamins and various minerals, including iron and niacin, these garden vegetables add essential nourishment to your dog’s diet.
  • Whole Apples – This scrumptious fruit adds vitamins and disease-fighting antioxidants, while its pectin provides soluble fiber to keep your dog ‘regular’ and help reduce colon cancer risks.
  • Kelp – This nutritious plant provides amino acids, vitamins and naturally occurring trace minerals, including iodine and potassium, as well as other essential micronutrients.

Carna4 tests every batch of their food for 15 different pathogens and toxins. Nothing leaves their bakery until it is checked thoroughly for safety.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

NUTRIENT Carna4 Duck (min. per kg – as fed)
Crude Protein 29%
Crude Fat 15%
Crude Fiber 4% (max)
Moisture 10% (max)
   
Amino Acids  
Arginine 3.07%
Histidine 0.89%
Isoleucine 1.57%
Leucine 2.85%
Lysine 1.58%
Methionine – cysteine 1.36%
Phenylalanine – tyrosine 2.95%
Threonine 1.67%
Tryptophan 0.42%
Valine 1.23%
Taurine 0.24%
   
NUTRIENT Carna4 Duck (min. per kg – as fed)
Fatty Acids  
Arachidonic Acid 0.16%
Linoleic Acid 2.30%
Omega-3s 1.70%
Omega-6s 2.60%
DHA & EPA 1.30%
   
Minerals & Essential Nutrients  
Calcium 1.10%
Chloride 0.79%
Copper 17 mg
Iodine 2.9 mg
Iron 180 mg
Magnesium 0.15%
Manganese 26 mg
Phosphorous 0.75%
Ca:P Ratio 1.5:1
Potassium 0.85%
Selenium 1.2 mg
Sodium 0.33%
Zinc 270 mg
   
NUTRIENT Carna4 Duck (min. per kg – as fed)
Vitamins  
Vitamin A 24,000 IU
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 5.1 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 4.2 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 43 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) 26 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 10 mg
Vitamin B12 0.22 mg
Vitamin K 0.74 mg
Folic Acid 1.1 mg
Beta Carotene 1.8 mg
Choline 3,000 mg
Vitamin C 520 mg
Vitamin D 1,900 IU
Vitamin E 340 IU
   
NUTRIENT Carna4 Duck (min. per kg – as fed)
Total Probiotics (Microorganisms) 18 billion cfu
Bacillus coagulans 89 million cfu
Bacillus subtilis 45 million cfu
Bifidobacterium bifidum 730 million cfu
Bifidobacterium infantis 98 million cfu
Enterococcus faecium 61 million cfu
Lactobacillus acidophilus 1.09 billion cfu
Lactobacillus casei 370 million cfu
Lactobacillus lactis 1.65 billion cfu
Lactobacillus plantarum 116 million cfu
Saccharomyces boulardii 58 million cfu
Saccharomyces cerevisiae 226 million cfu
   
Prebiotics 1.90%
Fructooligosaccharide (FOS) 10,250 mg
Mannooligosaccharides (MOS) 9,020 mg
Inulin 160 mg
   
Digestive Enzymes  
Lipase 449,000 LU
Amylase 37,400 DU
Cellulase 474,000 CU
Protease 17,300 PU

Please note that Carna4’s “Guaranteed Minimum per kg as fed” is the food’s guaranteed nutrient content in its regular state in the bag, including moisture.

Calorie Content: ME as fed Calculated – Duck Formula: 4,660 kcal/kg or 535 kcal/8 fl. oz. cup