Birdie & Louie Grain-Free Buffalo & Duck

Grain-Free Buffalo & Duck

Birdie & Louie

#877 of 1163 $0.26/oz

Over $1.00/oz

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At a Glance

Higher protein than 80% of similar foods

Protein is the building block of strong muscles, healthy organs, and a shiny coat. This food packs more of it than most in its category.

Pulse-heavy grain-free (peas, lentils, chickpeas)

This grain-free formula has multiple pulse ingredients (peas, lentils, etc.) in... See full analysis in the app.

Sources
  • FDA CVM, Investigation into DCM in dogs (2018-present)
  • Freeman et al. 2018, JAVMA (diet-associated DCM)

Nutrition

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Protein (dry-matter) 33.3%

Protein (dry-matter)

Protein content after removing water, so wet and dry foods can be compared fairly.

Top 20%
Fat (dry-matter) 17.8%

Fat (dry-matter)

Fat content after removing water. Important for energy and nutrient absorption.

Top 27%
Fiber (dry-matter) 4.4%

Fiber (dry-matter)

Fiber content after removing water. Supports healthy digestion.

Top 68%
Moisture 10

Moisture

Water content. Higher moisture helps with hydration, especially for cats.

Top 57%
Nutrient Transparency 2.0%

Nutrient Transparency

How many nutrients the brand reports beyond the basic required minimums.

Top 59%

Ingredients

Compared to 1183 similar dog dry foods

Named Protein Sources 1

Named Protein Sources

How many of the top 5 ingredients are identifiable, single-species proteins like chicken or salmon.

Top 78%
Primary Protein Quality 3

Primary Protein Quality

Quality of the first protein listed. Whole meat ranks higher than meals or by-products.

Top 73%
Low Filler Content 0

Low Filler Content

Corn, wheat, and soy in the top ingredients. Fewer fillers is better.

Bottom 37%
Ingredient Simplicity 52

Ingredient Simplicity

Total number of ingredients. Simpler recipes can be easier to digest.

Bottom 81%
Omega-3 Source 2

Omega-3 Source

Whether the omega-3 comes from fish oil (delivers EPA/DHA directly) or just flaxseed (plant ALA, which pets convert very poorly).

Top 26%
Label Transparency 0

Label Transparency

Whether the same ingredient is listed in multiple forms (like pea protein + pea fiber) to make meat appear higher on the label.

Bottom 39%

Full Ingredient List

WATER BUFFALO MEAL, DUCK MEAL, FIELD PEAS, CHICKPEAS, LENTILS, CHICKEN FAT (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), TAPIOCA STARCH, DRIED BEET PULP, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, MENHADEN FISH OIL (PRESERVED WITH MIXED TOCOPHEROLS), WHOLE GROUND FLAXSEED, SALT, DRIED SEAWEED MEAL, CALCIUM CARBONATE, DL-METHIONINE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CHOLINE CHLORIDE, TAURINE, L-LYSINE, TURMERIC POWDER, DRIED CARROTS, DRIED SPINACH, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDE, VITAMIN E SUPPLEMENT, L-ASCORBYL-2-POLYPHOSPHATE, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, NIACIN SUPPLEMENT, D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, RIBOFLAVIN SUPPLEMENT, VITAMIN B12 SUPPLEMENT, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, VITAMIN A ACETATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, VITAMIN D3 SUPPLEMENT, BIOTIN, FOLIC ACID, FERROUS SULFATE, ZINC SULFATE, ZINC PROTEINATE, IRON PROTEINATE, COPPER SULFATE, MANGANESE SULFATE, MANGANESE PROTEINATE, COPPER PROTEINATE, CALCIUM IODATE, SODIUM SELENITE, DRIED LACTOBACILLUS CASEI FERMENTATION PRODUCT, DRIED LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS FERMENTATION PRODUCT, DRIED BIFIDOBACTERIUM ANIMALIS FERMENTATION PRODUCT, DRIED LACTOBACILLUS REUTERI FERMENTATION PRODUCT

Calories

3691 kcal/kg Energy density

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