Birdie & Louie Water Buffalo Meal & Duck Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food Regal Grain Free Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food
Both score 8.3 out of 10 on KibbleLab. Compare ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and AAFCO nutritional adequacy, side by side.
Birdie & Louie Water Buffalo Meal & Duck Meal Recipe Dry Dog Food and Regal Grain Free Red Meat Recipe Dry Dog Food compared
| Attribute |
Verified Oct 14, 2026 |
Verified Sep 8, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
KibbleLab scoreThe KibbleLab expert rating, 0 to 10, based on published veterinary science. |
8.3 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Guaranteed analysis (as fed) | ||
ProteinGuaranteed analysis gives label minimums and maximums, not measured values, shown as fed. |
30.00% | 32.00% |
| Fat | 16.00% | 15.00% |
| Fiber | 4.00% | 4.50% |
| Calcium | 1.20% | Not listed |
| Phosphorus | 1.00% | Not listed |
| Omega-3 | 0.50% | 1.30% |
| Omega-6 | 2.50% | Not listed |
MoistureHigher moisture means a wetter food; it dilutes the other percentages above. |
10.00% | 10.00% |
| Calories | 3591 kcal/kg | 3720 kcal/kg |
| Calorie density | Moderate | Moderate |
| Ingredients | ||
Full ingredient listEvery ingredient on each label, in order of weight. |
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. Show full list Show less |
Water Buffalo Meal, Red Lentils, Green Peas, Chickpeas, Lamb Meal, Canola Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Tapioca, Dried Tomato Pomace, Menhaden Fish Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Flavor, Ground Flaxseed, Lecithin, Dried Carrots, Dried Spinach, Dried Blueberries, Dried Cranberries, Dried Kelp Meal, New Zealand Green Mussel, Salt, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Taurine, Monosodium Phosphate, L-Lysine, L-Carnitine, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Citric Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganous Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product Dehydrated. Show full list Show less |
| Limited ingredient | No | No |
| Marketed benefits | Digestive health, Immune support, Skin coat health, Bone health, Joint care, Heart care, Brain health | Allergy support, Skin coat health, Immune support, Joint care, Heart care |
| Format & suitability | ||
| Food type | Dry | Dry |
| Texture | Crunchy | Kibble |
| Processing | Slow Cooked | Slow Cooked |
| Life stage | All Life Stages | All Life Stages |
| Breed size | All Breed Sizes | All Breed Sizes |
| AAFCO nutritional adequacy | ||
Complete & balancedWhether the manufacturer's label claims the food meets AAFCO nutrient profiles for a life stage. Not an independent test. |
Yes | Yes |
| Life stages | All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) | All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs) |
SubstantiationHow adequacy was established. Feeding trials are the higher bar; formulation means the recipe is calculated to meet the profile. |
Formulation | Formulation |
| Maker standards | ||
WSAVA guidelinesThe World Small Animal Veterinary Association publishes criteria for evaluating a manufacturer: qualified nutritionists on staff, feeding trials, and published research. It does not certify or endorse brands. |
No | No |
PSC accreditedThe Pet Sustainability Coalition is a nonprofit that accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact through third-party verification. It reflects sustainability practices, not food quality. |
No | No |
| Recalls & where to buy | ||
Recalls on recordWe track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here. |
None | None |
| Where to buy | ||
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Shared ingredients
Both foods list these among their top ingredients, by label weight.
- Water Buffalo
- Chickpea
- Mixed Tocopherol
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Common Questions
Which food scores higher on KibbleLab?
Both foods score 8.3 out of 10 on KibbleLab.
Do these two foods share ingredients?
Yes. They share these top ingredients: Water Buffalo, Chickpea, Mixed Tocopherol.
Are both foods AAFCO complete and balanced?
Yes, both foods are labeled AAFCO complete and balanced.
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