Poultry & Gamebird Recipe Wet Dog Food
Verified May 21, 2026
This is a high–meat, grain-free canned pâté for dogs of all life stages, including large-breed puppies. It gets nearly all of its protein from duck, turkey, turkey liver, guinea fowl, and quail, with added salmon and sunflower oils for fats. The simple recipe uses agar-agar as the binder and includes a full complement of vitamins and chelated minerals for complete and balanced nutrition.
Nutritionally, this is a very meat-heavy, limited-ingredient canned diet that should work well for many dogs who do best on higher animal-protein, moderate-fat foods. The formula uses a variety of named poultry and gamebird meats and liver as its foundation and is complete and balanced for all life stages, including large-breed growth. It’s a strong option if you prefer grain-free canned food without plant proteins, as long as your dog tolerates poultry well.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Very high animal content, with duck, turkey, turkey liver, guinea fowl, and quail providing species-appropriate protein and natural nutrients.
- Complete and balanced for all life stages, including growth of large-breed puppies, which has stricter calcium and nutrient requirements.
- Grain-free formula that relies on meat rather than legumes or potatoes, avoiding the legume-heavy profiles linked to some heart concerns.
- Includes salmon oil and sunflower oil, which can supply helpful omega fatty acids to support skin, coat, and overall health.
Considerations
- Contains multiple poultry sources (duck, turkey, guinea fowl, quail), so it’s not suitable for dogs with poultry allergies or who need a single-protein diet for strict elimination trials.
- Grain-free may not be necessary for most dogs and can limit options if you ever need to rotate to a different, more conventional formula.
- As a rich, high-meat canned food, some dogs with very sensitive stomachs may need a gradual transition to avoid digestive upset.
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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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.
02
Turkey Broth
Turkey broth is commonly used in pet foods and toppers as a flavoring and moisture enhancer to improve palatability, and in wet formulas it contributes small amounts of protein, amino acids and electrolytes. It can help entice dogs and cats to eat or increase hydration, but caregivers should check sodium levels and avoid broths with onion, garlic, xylitol or other harmful additives, and be mindful if the pet has a poultry allergy.
03
Turkey
Turkey is commonly used as a primary animal protein in dog and cat foods, offering highly digestible, high‑quality protein and supplying essential amino acids along with B vitamins, phosphorus and zinc to support muscle maintenance and metabolism. Its fat level varies by cut so products can be lean or richer; some pets may develop allergies to poultry, cooked bones are hazardous, raw meat carries bacterial risk, and owners should rely on balanced commercial formulations (and ensure adequate taurine for cats) if turkey is a main ingredient.
04
Turkey Liver
Turkey liver is an organ meat commonly used in dog and cat foods as a protein-rich, palatability-enhancing ingredient and a concentrated source of vitamins and minerals—particularly vitamin A, B vitamins (including B12), iron, and copper. It offers nutritional benefits for metabolism and skin/coat health but should be included in moderation within a balanced diet to avoid vitamin A excess and high purine intake, and must be properly handled or cooked to reduce foodborne risks.
05
Guinea Fowl
Guinea fowl is used in pet food as a lean, novel poultry protein source providing high-quality animal protein, essential amino acids, B vitamins and minerals such as iron and zinc. It can be a useful alternative for dogs or cats with sensitivities to common proteins, but it is not inherently hypoallergenic, should be included as part of a balanced diet, and must be properly processed (cooked or handled safely) to avoid contamination or issues with bones if whole‑prey ingredients are used.
Nutritional Breakdown
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AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
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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
Hound & Gatos is a premium pet food brand offering biologically appropriate, grain-free wet and dry foods for dogs and cats. The brand emphasizes limited ingredients, single-protein recipes, and high meat content to align with carnivorous pet diets. Targeted at discerning pet owners seeking simple, meat-first formulas.
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Gott Pet Products oversees formulation and quality control for its brands but contracts manufacturing to partners that meet USDA, FDA, and AAFCO guidelines. Products undergo quality assurance testing for safety and nutritional adequacy.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
Hound & Gatos Poultry & Gamebird Recipe Wet Dog Food has no recalls since 2014.
Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily
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