Lamb Entrée Wet Dog Food
Verified Jun 15, 2026
This is a canned lamb-based pâté for adult dogs, using lamb and lamb liver as the main animal protein sources with carrots and brown rice for additional nutrients and energy. The formula is complete and balanced for maintenance and offers high moisture, which can help support good hydration and urinary health. It can be fed as a sole diet or mixed with dry food for extra palatability.
This is a solid-quality wet food centered around lamb and lamb liver, providing animal protein with moderate fat and very low fiber, which many dogs find highly palatable and easy to eat. It’s formulated to be complete and balanced for adult maintenance, and the high moisture content is helpful for dogs that benefit from extra water intake. It’s a good everyday option for healthy adult dogs who do well on lamb and grains, including those who prefer a soft pâté texture.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Lamb and lamb liver are the primary ingredients, giving a named, animal-based protein source and organ meats for additional vitamins and minerals.
- Includes brown rice and carrots as digestible carbohydrate and fiber sources rather than relying on less-nutritive fillers.
- High moisture content, which can help support good hydration and urinary tract health, especially in dogs that don’t drink a lot on their own.
- Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance, so it can be used as a complete diet when fed appropriately.
Considerations
- Not suitable as the sole diet for growing puppies or pregnant/lactating dogs, as it’s specifically formulated for adult maintenance.
- Contains lamb, egg, and rice; lamb and egg are potential allergens for some dogs, so it may not be appropriate for dogs with known sensitivities to those ingredients.
- Relatively low fiber may not be ideal for dogs that benefit from higher fiber intake for stool quality or weight management.
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
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Lamb
Lamb is commonly used in dog and cat foods as a high-quality animal protein that supplies essential amino acids, iron and B vitamins and is often chosen for its palatability or as a “novel” protein in elimination diets. It can be higher in fat and calories than some other meats and may still cause allergic reactions in sensitive animals, so owners of overweight pets or those with food sensitivities should consult a veterinarian and use proper handling/cooking practices if feeding raw or homemade lamb.
02
Water
Water is an essential nutrient and the primary solvent and moisture component in pet foods, especially wet and canned diets, and is also used in processing and to adjust texture and palatability. It is vital for digestion, nutrient transport, temperature regulation and waste removal in dogs and cats; pets must have constant access to clean water as dehydration can quickly lead to serious health issues and requirements increase with activity, heat, or illness, while moisture in wet food can help meet part of their daily needs.
03
Lamb Liver
Lamb liver is an organ meat used as a nutrient-dense protein and flavor enhancer in pet foods and treats, supplying concentrated vitamins (especially vitamin A and B12), iron, copper and high-quality amino acids important for both dogs and cats. It is highly palatable and can help prevent nutrient deficiencies, but should be fed in moderation because excessive liver intake can lead to vitamin A toxicity and digestive upset, and proper sourcing/handling is important to avoid foodborne pathogens.
04
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.
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Brown Rice
Brown rice is a whole-grain carbohydrate and fiber ingredient commonly used in dog and cat foods to provide digestible energy, dietary fiber, and modest amounts of B‑vitamins and minerals; it typically offers more nutrients and fiber than white rice. It’s generally well tolerated and can help with sensitive stomachs, but because it is high in carbohydrates (not a primary protein source) and can contain trace inorganic arsenic depending on sourcing, it should be included in balanced formulations and monitored in overweight or diabetic pets.
Nutritional Breakdown
How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter
As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.What is calorie density
How many calories the food packs per unit. Denser foods mean smaller portions for the same calories.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
Health Extension is the flagship brand of Health Extension Pet Care, offering holistic dog and cat foods made with premium proteins and whole-food ingredients. The brand targets pet owners seeking natural, grain-inclusive, and grain-free options without artificial additives.
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Health Extension Pet Care oversees manufacturing in facilities that comply with FDA and AAFCO standards. Each batch undergoes quality assurance and safety checks, and foods are made in the USA using high-quality ingredients sourced from trusted suppliers.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Health Extension Lamb Entrée Wet Dog Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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We have no recalls on record for Health Extension. We monitor the FDA Pet Food Recall Database daily.
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