Duck, Pumpkin and Quinoa Dry Dog Food
Verified Aug 29, 2026
This is a grain-free dry dog food designed for all life stages, including large-breed puppies, with duck and duck meal as the primary animal protein sources. Chickpeas and peas provide additional protein and carbohydrates, while pumpkin, quinoa, and a tailored fiber blend support digestive health. Added fish oil, flaxseed, taurine, and antioxidants round out the formula for overall wellness, especially for dogs with sensitive stomachs.
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Strong Choice
Nutritionally, this is a well-designed all‑life‑stages dry food with a moderate protein level, good fat content, and a strong focus on digestive support. Duck and duck meal provide clearly named animal proteins, and the added taurine, omega fatty acids, and prebiotic fibers are nice touches, particularly for large-breed puppies where appropriate calcium and overall nutrient balance are important. The main nutritional caution is that this is a legume-heavy, grain-free formula, which is something to discuss with your veterinarian if you have a breed with any heart concerns.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Duck and duck meal as the first ingredients provide clearly identified, high-quality animal protein sources.
- Complete and balanced to AAFCO standards for all life stages, including large-breed growth, which is more stringent nutritionally.
- Includes pumpkin, quinoa, chicory root, and a specific fiber blend to support gut health and more regular stools.
- Contains added fish oil, flaxseed, taurine, L-carnitine, and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids for heart, skin, and coat support.
Considerations
- Grain-free and relies heavily on legumes (chickpeas, peas, pea starch) as major carbohydrate sources; legume-heavy grain-free diets have been associated with heart (DCM) concerns in some dogs.
- Protein at 23% (dry matter) is adequate for most dogs but on the moderate side compared with some other all‑life‑stages foods, so very high-activity or working dogs may need a higher-protein option.
- Contains fish oil and duck, which can be allergens for some sensitive dogs, especially those with fish or poultry allergies.
Full Ingredient List
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Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Duck
Duck is used in pet food primarily as a flavorful animal protein and fat source, commonly included in limited-ingredient or novel-protein formulas for dogs and cats. It supplies high-quality amino acids and energy and can help pets with sensitivities to common proteins, but it is relatively rich in fat (so may be unsuitable for low‑fat or pancreatitis-prone animals), can still trigger allergies in some pets, and requires proper cooking/processing and handling to avoid bacterial contamination.
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Duck
Duck is used in pet food primarily as a flavorful animal protein and fat source, commonly included in limited-ingredient or novel-protein formulas for dogs and cats. It supplies high-quality amino acids and energy and can help pets with sensitivities to common proteins, but it is relatively rich in fat (so may be unsuitable for low‑fat or pancreatitis-prone animals), can still trigger allergies in some pets, and requires proper cooking/processing and handling to avoid bacterial contamination.
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Chickpea
Chickpeas are a legume commonly used in pet foods as a plant-based protein, source of digestible carbohydrates, and supply of soluble and insoluble fiber that helps with stool quality and satiety. They can be a useful ingredient for dogs but are not a complete protein for obligate carnivores like cats and may cause gas or digestive upset if underprocessed; additionally, high inclusion of legumes in some grain‑free diets has been discussed as a potential factor in canine dilated cardiomyopathy so diets should be balanced and any concerns discussed with your veterinarian.
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Pea
Pea is a plant-based ingredient used in pet foods as a source of protein, soluble and insoluble fiber, and micronutrients (often included as whole peas, pea flour, or pea protein concentrate) to boost protein content and improve texture. While peas can provide digestible carbohydrates, fiber, and some plant protein useful especially for dogs, they are not a complete protein for obligate carnivores like cats and — when overused, particularly in concentrated forms or as a major component of grain‑free diets — have been scrutinized for a possible association with canine dilated cardiomyopathy and can contribute to nutrient imbalances or excess calories, so balanced formulation and compliance with AAFCO nutritional profiles are important.
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Pea Starch
Pea starch is used in pet foods primarily as a carbohydrate binder, thickener and texture agent to help form kibble and provide readily digestible energy, rather than as a protein or fiber source. It is a gluten‑free, highly digestible starch that can increase calorie density and glycemic load (important for overweight or diabetic pets) and, like other pea/legume ingredients used in high amounts in some grain‑free diets, should be part of a balanced formulation chosen with veterinary guidance for pets with special health concerns.
Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Details & Brand
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AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional
adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.
What is AAFCO
Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.Brand
Lucy Pet Products specializes in premium dog and cat food that promotes gut health through prebiotic ingredients. The brand positions itself as a solution-oriented, science-focused premium pet food company that also supports animal rescue causes.
Manufacturer
Lucy Pet Products oversees product development and collaborates with experienced pet nutritionists. Manufacturing is performed in USDA- and FDA-registered facilities with quality control measures following AAFCO nutrient standards for complete and balanced pet food.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
No recall is listed for Lucy Pet Products Duck, Pumpkin and Quinoa Dry Dog Food.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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Product data sourced from manufacturer websites, AAFCO statements, and FDA recall listings. Last verified dates reflect our most recent data check. We 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.