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Grain Free Prairie Select Wet Dog Food
NutriSource

Grain Free Prairie Select Wet Dog Food

Dog · Wet All Life Stages All Breed Sizes

This is a grain-free, all–life stage canned pâté for dogs that uses duck, turkey, and turkey liver as its main animal protein sources. It includes chickpea flour as the primary carbohydrate and adds prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, and taurine to support digestion and overall nutrition. The moderate protein and fat levels and AAFCO all–life stage formulation make it suitable as a complete diet or as a topper for most dogs, including large-breed puppies.

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KibbleLab Score
8.4 out of 10

Nutritionally, this is a well-balanced grain-free wet food with multiple high-quality poultry proteins and organ meat, appropriate for dogs of all ages, including large-breed puppies. The added prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, and taurine are nice extras that can support gut and overall health. Because it relies on chickpea flour as a key carbohydrate, I’d be a bit cautious using it as the sole long-term diet for breeds at higher risk for heart disease until we know more about grain-free, legume-heavy recipes.

The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

Ingredient composition Quality, beneficial additions, absence of artificial colors/flavors
Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber evaluated for stated life stage and food type
AAFCO compliance Complete and balanced certification; feeding trials valued higher
Health considerations Sensitivity profile, DCM risk, processing method
9.0 – 10 Top Pick
8.0 – 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 – 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 – 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6 Not Recommended

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At a Glance

Health Benefits
Digestive Health Immune Support
Suitable For
All Life Stages All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Duck, turkey, and turkey liver provide good-quality animal protein and essential amino acids.
  • Formulated to meet AAFCO profiles for all life stages, including large-breed growth, so it can be a main diet if desired.
  • Includes prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotic components that can help support a healthy digestive tract.
  • Added taurine and marine microalgae oil help support overall nutrition and essential fatty acid intake.

Considerations

  • This is a grain-free recipe that uses chickpea flour; legume-heavy diets have been linked to heart issues in some dogs.
  • Contains poultry (duck and turkey), which can be problematic if your dog has known poultry allergies.
  • Brewer’s dried yeast and hydrolyzed yeast may not suit dogs with yeast sensitivities, though most dogs tolerate them well.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

duck, turkey, turkey broth, turkey liver, chickpea flour, liquid Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, coconut glycerin, agar-agar, brewers dried yeast, natural flavor, salt, marine microalgae oil, potassium chloride, choline chloride, minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, selenium yeast, manganese proteinate, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide), taurine, hydrolyzed yeast, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement), dried kelp, yucca schidigera extract

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
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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02
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.
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03
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.
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
Chickpea Flour
Chickpea flour is a ground pulse used in pet foods as a plant‑based source of protein, digestible carbohydrates and both soluble and insoluble fiber, along with micronutrients such as folate and iron, and is often included in grain‑free or wheat‑free formulations. It can provide beneficial fiber and moderate protein for dogs but is less appropriate as a primary protein for obligate‑carnivore cats; pulses can cause digestive sensitivity in some pets, contain antinutrients that are reduced by processing, and high levels of legume ingredients have been investigated for a possible association with canine dilated cardiomyopathy, so choose balanced, veterinarian‑approved diets for pets with special needs.

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.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
9.50%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
7.50%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
1.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
78.00%
Low High
1215
kcal / Kg
425
kcal / Can
High
Calorie density category
What is calorie density How many calories the food packs per unit. Denser foods mean smaller portions for the same calories.

Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage All Life Stages
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Pate
Processing method Canned
Food type Wet

AAFCO Nutritional Adequacy
What is AAFCO Association of American Feed Control Officials. It sets the nutritional adequacy standards US pet foods are measured against.

Complete & balanced Yes
AAFCO life stages All Life Stages, Large Breed Growth (70+ lbs)
Substantiation Formulation
NutriSource Prairie Select Grain Free Dog Food has been formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages including growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).

Brand

A family-made line of dry and wet dog and cat food produced in Perham, Minnesota, spanning the NutriSource, PureVita, Element Series, and Choice ranges. Built around its Good 4 Life supplement system and vertically integrated manufacturing.

Price tier $$$

Manufacturer

Company name Tuffy's Pet Foods, Inc.
Parent company KLN Family Brands
Founded 1964
Headquarters Perham, Minnesota, USA
Manufacturing type In House
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Minnesota
Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited business seal
Pet Sustainability Coalition Accredited

PSC is a nonprofit that Accredits pet companies on their environmental and social impact, through third-party verification. Tuffy's Pet Foods, Inc. is a PSC Accredited business. View profile

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

Recall History

No recalls on record

NutriSource Grain Free Prairie Select Wet Dog Food has no recalls since 2014.

Source: FDA Pet Food Recall Database · Monitored daily

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Product data sourced from manufacturer websites, AAFCO statements, and FDA recall database. Last verified dates reflect our most recent data check. Recall logging began in July 2026, so earlier recalls may not appear.