Carna4 Grain-free Duck is whole food nutrition for all life stages of your dog. Our Canadian-made pet food starts with fresh duck (we use the muscle and flesh, no by-products) from humanely-raised ducks on Quebec and Ontario farms. No meat or vegetable meals, ever. We then add pork liver, whole eggs, clean, de-boned herring, whole produce, our certified organic sprouted seeds and nutrient-rich kelp We then quick-bake & gently dry it to give your dog highly digestible vitamins and minerals, without grain or synthetic additives of any kind. No vitamin pre-mix needed, ever.
Carna4's natural ingredients provide your dog a clean, complete diet that is every-day-easy. Their sprouted seed mix offers a wealth of super-nutrients, including high levels of naturally occurring antioxidants and Omega-3 fatty acids. By using these seeds in a sprouted state, they boost their food’s bio-available amino acids, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, probiotics, Omega-3s and antioxidants to levels far exceeding AAFCO standards.
And thanks to their sprouted seeds, Carna4 is LOW GLYCEMIC and LOW GLUTEN – ideal for sensitive dogs. Carna4 uses only 100% true food and you can easily pronounce the name of every ingredient in Carna4 because all are grown only on Canadian and American farms – not overseas factories.
Key Benefits
- Convenient alternative to raw
- Carna4 uses only 100% true foods and you can easily pronounce the name of every ingredient in Carna4 because every one is grown only on Canadian & American farms.
- No synthetic additives of any kind.
- Low glycemic and low gluten - ideal for sensitive dogs.
- Pure vitamins, minerals, probiotics & enzymes from whole foods - Not synthetics. No vitamin pre-mix needed nor added, ever.
Ingredients
Duck, pork liver, eggs, ground organic sprouted barley seed, herring, ground fava beans, sweet potato, ground organic sprouted flaxseed, ground organic sprouted lentils, ground organic sprouted peas, potato starch, apples, carrots, sea salt, kelp…Nothing Else
Every batch is tested for 15 different pathogens and toxins. Nothing leaves their bakery until it is checked thoroughly for safety.
Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein (min.) | 29% |
Fat Content (min.) | 15% |
Crude Fibre (max.) | 4% |
Moisture (max.) | 10% |
Calcium (min.) | 1.2% |
Phosphorus (min.) | 1% |
Omega-3 fatty acids* (min.) | 1.7% |
Omega-6 fatty acids* (min.) | 2.6% |
The data above represents their most recent test results for their food. There may be small variances compared to the information on the printed bags you purchase as they continually make improvements to the quality of their ingredients.
Recommended Daily Feeding Guide
Ideal daily feeding portions will vary for different dogs, depending on age, size, breed, environment and activity levels. Because Carna4 is so concentrated in high quality nutrients that are easily absorbed by your dog, you will need to feed 10% to 15% fewer cups per day than most other dry foods. The amounts shown below are guidelines only and you should carefully monitor your dog’s weight, until an ideal balance is found.
Puppy |
Adult |
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Weight of Dog | less than 6 months | 6-12 months | Adult | Active | Less Active or Senior |
3 lbs |
3/4 to 1 | 3/4 to 1/2 | 1/4 | 3/8 | 1/8 to 1/4 |
5 lbs | 1 to 1 1/4 | 1 to 3/4 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/4 to 3/8 |
10 lbs | 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 | 1 1/2 to 1 | 1/2 | 3/4 | 1/2 |
15 lbs | 2 to 2 1/4 | 1 3/4 to 1 1/2 | 3/4 | 1 | 5/8 |
20 lbs | 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 | 2 1/4 to 1 3/4 | 1 | 1 1/4 | 3/4 |
30 lbs | 3 to 3 1/2 | 2 3/4 to 2 | 1 1/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 |
40 lbs | 3 1/2 to 4 | 3 1/4 to 2 3/4 | 1 1/2 | 2 | 1 1/4 |
55 lbs | - | 4 to 3 1/2 | 2 | 2 3/4 | 1 1/2 |
75 lbs | - | - | 2 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 2 |
90 lbs | - | - | 3 | 4 | 2 1/4 |
Use 90 lbs serving plus 1/2 cup per 20 lbs of body weight more than 90 lbs.
You may choose to add water to soften Carna4 Easy-Chew for puppies and older dogs with biting difficulties. Add ¼ cup water to one cup of Carna4 and let stand for a minute to create softer nuggets.
Feeding Instructions
Transitioning to Carna4: It will take several days for your dog to adjust to the richer nutrients in Carna4. Start by mixing one part Carna4 to four parts of your dog’s old food. Gradually increase the proportion of Carna4 over 7-10 days until you are feeding all Carna4. Remember that you will feed slightly fewer cups of Carna4 than other dry foods.
Your dog may have larger stools in the early part of his or her transition period as the better quality fiber in Carna4 helps to clean out the colon. This is a normal and healthy effect and you will see the stools return to a normal size later in the transition. When transitioning to Carna4 from another diet, try sprinkling in some Flora4 ground sprouted seeds food topper to help aid digestion and normalize stools faster.
Feeding Your Puppy: Feed small quantities in 3 or 4 feedings at the same times each day, reducing to twice per day after 6 months. Divide the total cups per day from the chart above by the number of feedings to determine how much to set out each time. After 20 minutes, remove any food remaining in the puppy’s bowl.
Pregnant or Nursing Dogs: Add up to 50% more food per day for pregnant dogs after the first 6 weeks. When nursing, the mother should be allowed to free feed throughout the day. She may eat 2 or 3 times as much as a normal adult during this time
Calorie Content: ME as fed Calculated – Duck Formula: 4,500 kcal/kg or 525 kcal/8 fl. oz. cup
Remember to:
- Provide your dog with plenty of fresh, clean drinking water at all times.
- Bring your dog to the veterinarian regularly.
- Give your dog play and exercise every day.