Outback Kangaroo Feast Air-Dried Dog Food
Verified Jun 30, 2026
An air-dried, grain-free dog food featuring kangaroo as the primary animal protein, supported by potatoes and tapioca as carbohydrate sources. It incorporates a wide range of fruits, vegetables, and plant oils to supply antioxidants, fiber, and fatty acids. This diet is designed for dogs who do well on a moderate-protein, calorie-dense food and may benefit from a novel protein like kangaroo.
This is a high-quality, air-dried diet that uses kangaroo as a novel, lean protein source and includes a diverse mix of fruits and vegetables for added nutrients and antioxidants. The moderate protein and fat levels, combined with high calorie density, make it suitable for many adult dogs as a main food or as a topper, especially if they need a different protein than the usual chicken or beef. Because it’s grain-free and uses potatoes and tapioca as main carbs, it can be a good fit for dogs avoiding grains, though owners of breeds with heart concerns may want to discuss grain-free options with their veterinarian.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Kangaroo as a named, novel animal protein may be helpful for dogs that don’t tolerate more common proteins like chicken or beef.
- Air-dried format provides a nutrient-dense, relatively low-moisture food with 455 kcal per cup, so dogs can meet their needs in a smaller volume of food.
- Includes multiple fruits and vegetables (carrots, papayas, apples, cranberries, blueberries, mango, spinach) that contribute natural antioxidants and fiber.
- Grain-free formula that avoids common grain allergens such as wheat, while using easily digested carb sources like potatoes and tapioca.
Considerations
- Grain-free and relies on potatoes and tapioca as the main carbohydrate sources; while it doesn’t use peas or lentils, owners of dogs with cardiac risk should still discuss any grain-free diet with their vet.
- At 22% minimum protein and 12% minimum fat on an air-dried product, this is more moderate in protein and fat than some other air-dried or freeze-dried foods, which may or may not match what very active or working dogs need.
- Kangaroo is still an animal protein, so dogs with broad meat protein allergies may not tolerate it even though it’s novel compared to chicken or beef.
- Very calorie-dense at 455 kcal per cup, so portion control is important to avoid unwanted weight gain, especially in less active dogs.
Full Ingredient List
Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.
Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.
Top 5 Ingredients Explained
01
Kangaroo
Kangaroo is used in pet foods primarily as a novel, lean red-meat protein source for dogs and cats, offering high-quality amino acids with relatively low fat. It can be a useful alternative for animals with common protein sensitivities and provides minerals such as iron and zinc, but owners should ensure the product is part of a complete, balanced diet (including adequate taurine for cats), introduce it gradually, and consider cost and sourcing when selecting formulations.
02
Potato
Potato is commonly used in pet foods as a digestible carbohydrate source and functional binder, supplying starch, fiber, and modest amounts of vitamins (B6, C) and potassium—often included as cooked or dehydrated flakes, starch, or protein concentrates. While it provides energy and helps formulate grain‑free recipes, potatoes are not a primary protein for dogs or cats (and are not nutritionally required for obligate‑carnivore cats), can contribute to excess calories or affect blood glucose in diabetic animals, and must be cooked and free of green skins or sprouts to avoid solanine toxicity; allergies are uncommon but possible.
03
Carrot
Carrot is used in pet foods as a vegetable ingredient providing fiber, moisture, texture and antioxidant nutrients such as beta‑carotene (a provitamin A), vitamin K, vitamin C and potassium, contributing to palatability and digestive bulk. Cooked carrots are more digestible and release more beta‑carotene, but cats cannot efficiently convert beta‑carotene to active vitamin A so carrots are more nutritionally useful for dogs than as a primary vitamin A source for cats; they should be fed in moderation due to natural sugars and should be offered in appropriately sized pieces to avoid choking.
04
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is used as a concentrated fat source and palatability enhancer in dog and cat diets, providing medium-chain triglycerides (notably lauric acid) that can be rapidly metabolized for energy and may help support skin and coat condition. Because it is high in saturated fat and calories, coconut oil should be used sparingly and introduced gradually to avoid gastrointestinal upset, and pets with obesity or a history of pancreatitis should only use it under veterinary guidance.
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Tapioca
Tapioca is a processed starch from the cassava root commonly used in pet foods and treats as a gluten-free carbohydrate, binder and thickening agent, providing easily digestible calories but very little protein, fat, vitamins or minerals. While useful in hypoallergenic or grain-free formulations, it has limited nutritional value and a high glycemic index, so it should be used in moderation—especially for overweight or diabetic dogs and cats—and only in properly processed form to avoid cassava-related toxins.
Nutritional Breakdown
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Addiction is a premium pet food brand offering grain-free and novel protein-based recipes for dogs and cats. It targets consumers seeking allergen-free and high-quality nutrition options produced in New Zealand using ethically sourced ingredients. The brand promotes sustainability and animal welfare in its ingredient sourcing and manufacturing practices.
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Addiction Foods operates its own manufacturing facility in New Zealand, where it follows stringent quality control procedures and exports under New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) guidelines. The company focuses on maintaining safety and regulatory compliance in accordance with AAFCO standards.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Addiction Outback Kangaroo Feast Air-Dried Dog Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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