Carna4 Quick-Baked Air Dried Nuggets - Duck

EXP OCT/25

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.

Our natural ingredients, particularly our fresh duck, liver, eggs and certified organic sprouted seeds, provide your dog a clean, complete diet that is every-day-easy. Our 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, we boost our food’s bio-available amino acids, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, probiotics, Omega-3s and antioxidants to levels far exceeding AAFCO standards. And thanks to our sprouted seeds, Carna4 is LOW GLYCEMIC and LOW GLUTEN – ideal for sensitive dogs. We use 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.

Ingredient List – Grain-free Duck Formula:

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

Eggs – As a perfect complement to our fresh table-grade chicken and its iron-rich liver, eggs serve up plentiful protein with essential amino acids needed for growth and muscle development, plus naturally occurring vitamin E and 14 key nutrients.
Herring – An excellent source of protein, calcium, Omega-3s and vitamin D for helping to maintain strong bones with a shiny skin and coat, warding against inflammatory conditions like arthritis and combating infection. Herring is also high in DHA and EPA.
Organic Sprouted Barley Seed, Flaxseed, Lentils and Peas – Our Flora4 blend of some of the best natural sources of vitamins, minerals, probiotics and enzymes that supply optimum, bio-available nutrition for dogs of any age, size or breed.
Fava Beans – are loaded with minerals, especially magnesium, potassium, folate and zinc; vitamins including niacin (B3), thiamin (B1), A ,C, K and beta carotene. They are low calorie and have no saturated fat but plenty of fatty acids. When cooked, Fava beans are a nutrition power-house. For more information on fava beans, click here.
Whole Sweet Potatoes & Carrots – Rooted with natural sources of antioxidants, beta carotene (vitamin A), B vitamins and various minerals, including iron and niacin, these garden vegetables add essential nourishment to your dog’s diet.
Whole Apples – This scrumptious fruit adds vitamins and disease-fighting antioxidants, while its pectin provides soluble fiber to keep your dog ‘regular’ and help reduce colon cancer risks.
Kelp – This nutritious plant provides amino acids, vitamins and naturally occurring trace minerals, including iodine and potassium, as well as other essential micronutrients.

We test every batch of Carna4 for 15 different pathogens and toxins. Nothing leaves our bakery until it is checked thoroughly for safety.

Available in 3 lb/1.36 kg

Nutrient Content:

Carna4 Hand Crafted Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages – but offers much more. In fact, our nutrient content exceeds AAFCO requirements in all cases. You can see for yourself in the following table:

THE DATA IN THIS TABLE REPRESENTS OUR MOST RECENT TEST RESULTS OF OUR FOOD. THERE MAY BE SMALL VARIANCES COMPARED TO THE INFORMATION ON THE PRINTED BAGS YOU PURCHASE AS WE CONTINUALLY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE QUALITY OF OUR INGREDIENTS.

NUTRIENT	Carna4 Duck (min. per kg – as fed)	Carna4 Chicken (min. per kg – as fed)	Carna4 Fish (min. per kg – as fed)	AAFCO Growth (min. per kg – as fed)	AAFCO Adult (min.per kg – as fed)
Crude Protein	29%	29%	29%	20.2%	18%
Crude Fat	15%	15%	15%	7.4%	5.5%
Crude Fiber	4% (max)	4% (max)	4% (max)	n/a	n/a
Moisture	10% (max)	10% (max)	10% (max)	n/a	n/a

Amino Acids
Arginine	2.80%	2.80%	3.12%	0.90%	0.46%
Histidine	1.00%	1.00%	0.97%	0.40%	0.17%
Isoleucine	1.70%	1.60%	1.61%	0.64%	0.34%
Leucine	3.00%	2.20%	2.59%	1.16%	0.61%
Lysine	3.10%	2.70%	3.31%	0.81%	0.57%
Methionine – cysteine	1.40%	1.40%	2.88%	0.63%	0.58%
Phenylalanine – tyrosine	2.80%	2.80%	2.29%	1.17%	0.67%
Threonine	1.70%	1.70%	1.23%	0.94%	0.43%
Tryptophan	0.42%	0.45%	0.32%	0.18%	0.14%
Valine	1.23%	1.6%	1.77%	0.61%	0.44%
Taurine	0.24%	0.19%	0.25%	n/a	n/a

NUTRIENT	Carna4 Duck (min. per kg – as fed)	Carna4 Chicken (min. per kg – as fed)	Carna4 Fish (min. per kg – as fed)	AAFCO Growth (min. per kg – as fed)	AAFCO Adult (min.per kg – as fed)
Fatty Acids
Arachidonic Acid	0.16%	0.20%	0.18%	n/a	n/a
Linoleic Acid	2.5%	3.6%	1.25%	1.17%	1.0%
Omega-3s	1.7%	1.10%	1.90%	n/a	n/a
Omega-6s	2.6%	3.6%	3.80%	n/a	n/a
DHA & EPA	1.15%	1.05%	1.15%	n/a	n/a

Minerals & Essential Nutrients
Calcium	1.2%	1.3%	1.3%	1.1%	0.45%
Chloride	0.79%	0.80%	TBA%	0.40%	0.11%
Copper	17 mg	14 mg	17 mg	11.2 mg	6.6 mg
Iodine	2.9 mg	2.2 mg	3.44 mg	0.90 mg	.90 mg
Iron	180 mg	120 mg	130 mg	79 mg	36 mg
Magnesium	0.15%	0.13%	0.15%	0.05%	0.05%
Manganese	26 mg	26 mg	TBAmg	6.5 mg	4.50 mg
Phosphorous	1.0%	1.0%	1.1%	0.9%	1.4%
Ca:P Ratio	1.2:1	1.3:1	1.2:1	1:1	1:1
Potassium	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%	0.5%
Selenium	1.2 mg	0.80 mg	1.0 mg	0.31 mg	0.31mg
Sodium	0.33%	0.33%	0.33%	0.27%	0.07%
Zinc	230 mg	190 mg	190 mg	90 mg	72 mg

NUTRIENT	Carna4 Duck (min. per kg – as fed)	Carna4 Chicken (min. per kg – as fed)	Carna4 Fish (min. per kg – as fed)	AAFCO Growth (min. per kg – as fed)	AAFCO Adult (min. per kg – as fed)
Vitamins
Vitamin A	17,000 IU	16,000 IU	14,600 IU	4,500 IU	4,500 IU
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	9.0 mg	7.0 mg	12 mg	2.0 mg	2.0 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	4.4 mg	6.1 mg	8.1 mg	4.7 mg	4.7 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	43 mg	40 mg	40 mg	12.2 mg	12.2 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)	26 mg	26 mg	23 mg	10.8 mg	10.8 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)	10 mg	7.6 mg	9.8 mg	1.3 mg	1.3 mg
Vitamin B12	0.22 mg	0.22 mg	0.16 mg	0.03 mg	0.03 mg
Vitamin K	0.75 mg	0.70 mg	0.75 mg	n/a	n/a
Folate	0.90 mg	1.0 mg	1.1 mg	0.19 mg	0.19 mg
Beta Carotene	1.8 mg	1.8 mg	1.8 mg	n/a	n/a
Choline	2,600 mg	1,900 mg	1950 mg	1,224mg	1,224 mg
Vitamin C	570 mg	515 mg	570 mg	n/a	n/a
Vitamin D	2,100 IU	1,100 IU	2,200 IU	450 IU	450 IU
Vitamin E	340 IU	340 IU	390 IU	45 IU	45 IU

NUTRIENT	Carna4 Duck (min. per kg – as fed)	Carna4 Chicken (min. per kg – as fed)	Carna4 Fish (min. per kg – as fed)	AAFCO Growth (min. per kg – as fed)	AAFCO Adult (min. per kg – as fed)
Total Probiotics (Microorganisms)	*18 billion cfu*	*18 billion cfu*	*18 billion cfu*	n/a	n/a
Bacillus coagulans	89 million cfu	89 million cfu	89 million cfu	n/a	n/a
Bacillus subtilis	45 million cfu	45 million cfu	45 million cfu	n/a	n/a
Bifidobacterium bifidum	730 million cfu	730 million cfu	730 million cfu	n/a	n/a
Bifidobacterium infantis	98 million cfu	98 million cfu	98 million cfu	n/a	n/a
Enterococcus faecium	61 million cfu	61 million cfu	61 million cfu	n/a	n/a
Lactobacillus acidophilus	1.09 billion cfu	1.09 billion cfu	1.09 billion cfu	n/a	n/a
Lactobacillus casei	370 million cfu	370 million cfu	370 million cfu	n/a	n/a
Lactobacillus lactis	1.65 billion cfu	1.65 billion cfu	1.65 billion cfu	n/a	n/a
Lactobacillus plantarum	116 million cfu	116 million cfu	116 million cfu	n/a	n/a
Saccharomyces boulardii	58 million cfu	58 million cfu	58 million cfu	n/a	n/a
Saccharomyces cerevisiae	226 million cfu	226 million cfu	226 million cfu	n/a	n/a

Prebiotics	1.9%	1.9 %	1.9 %
Fructooligosaccharide (FOS)	10,250 mg	10,180 mg	10,200 mg	n/a	n/a
Mannooligosaccharides (MOS)	9,020 mg	8,970 mg	9,000 mg	n/a	n/a
Inulin	160 mg	160 mg	160 mg	n/a	n/a

Digestive Enzymes
Lipase	449,000 LU	450,200 LU	450,000 LU	n/a	n/a
Amylase	37,400 DU	30,100 DU	31,000 DU	n/a	n/a
Cellulase	474,000 CU	467,800 CU	470,000 CU	n/a	n/a
Protease	17,300 PU	12,450 PU	14,000 PU	n/a	n/a

Please note that Carna4’s “Guaranteed Minimum per kg as fed” is our food’s guaranteed nutrient content in its regular state in the bag, including moisture.

Calorie Content: ME as fed Calculated – Duck Formula: 4,500 kcal/kg or 525 kcal/8 fl. oz. cup

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 15% to 25% 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:

	8 fl. oz. Cups per Day
Weight (lbs)	Puppy Less than 6 mos.	Puppy 6 to 12 mos.	Adult	Active Adult	Less Active or Senior Dog
3	3/4 to 1	3/4 to 1/2	1/4	3/8	1/8 to 1/4
5	1 to 1 1/4	1 to 3/4	3/8	1/2	1/4 to 3/8
10	1 1/2 to 1 3/4	1 1/2 to 1	1/2	3/4	1/2
15	2 to 2 1/4	1 3/4 to 1 1/2	3/4	1	5/8
20	2 1/2 to 2 3/4	2 1/4 to 1 3/4	1	1 1/4	3/4
30	3 to 3 1/2	2 3/4 to 2	1 1/4	1 3/4	1
40	3 1/2 to 4	3 1/4 to 2 3/4	1 1/2	2	1 1/4
55	–	4 to 3 1/2	2	2 3/4	1 1/2
75	–	–	2 1/2	3 1/2	2
90	–	–	3	4	2 1/4

Use 90 lbs serving plus 1/2 cup per 20 lbs of body weight more than 90 lbs.

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.

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.