Blackwood Duck Meal
Company info
Company HQ
Lisbon, Ohio
Parent company
Blackwood Pet Foods, LLCProduct info
Primary proteins
- Duck Meal
- Salmon Meal
- Buffalo Meal
- Pea Protein
Ingredients
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Estimated Nutrient Content
To understand the nutrient content of pet food, we visualize its macronutrient composition in three ways. In the charts below, you’ll see a guaranteed analysis on an as-fed basis, a dry matter analysis, and a breakdown of the food’s macronutrients on a calorie-weighted basis.
Remember that all of these values are estimates based on the guaranteed analysis published by the company, and the food’s actual nutrient values may be slightly different.
Guaranteed Analysis
Protein: 38%
Fat: 18%
Fiber: 4%
Moisture: 10%
Ash: 7.6%
Carb: 22.4%
Dry Matter Analysis
Protein: 42.22%
Fat: 20%
Fiber: 4.44%
Ash: 8.44%
Carb: 24.89%
Calorie Weighted Basis
Protein: 36.5%
Fat: 41.99%
Carb: 21.51%
Our Review
- To our knowledge, Blackwood has never had a product recall
- Supplemented with chelated minerals for optimal nutrient absorption
- Contains dried kelp as a natural source of essential nutrients
- Doesn’t contain fillers, by-products, or artificial additives
- Rich in species-appropriate animal protein
- Affordable
- A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
- High in carbohydrates
- Low in moisture
- Contains a small amount of plant-based proteins
- Some cats may be allergic to fish
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all cat food recalls related to Blackwood since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Blackwood has never been recalled.
Ingredient Review
Our review of Blackwood Duck Meal begins with a detailed look at the food’s ingredients.
The first ingredient is Duck Meal. Duck meal is cooked, dried, finely ground meat from any member of the Anatidae waterfowl. In pet food, duck meal can serve as a protein source as well as a source of animal fat, minerals, and amino acids. It is sometimes used as a novel protein and is often an ingredient in diets formulated specifically for pets with allergies.
The second ingredient is Salmon Meal. Salmon meal is ground flesh from any fish in the salmon family, and in pet food, salmon meal might also include other parts of the fish including skin and organs. Salmon meal can be a good source of protein and Omega-3 fatty acids.
The third ingredient is Field Pea. Also known as cowpea, field pea is a nutritious legume that us often grown as a cover crop to restore nitrogen in depleted soil. In pet food, field pea can provide protein, carbohydrates, and fiber, along with iron and many other important nutrients.
The fourth ingredient is Tapioca Starch. Tapioca starch comes from the cassava root. It is often used as a filler or binder, as well as a source of easily digested carbohydrates. Tapioca starch is typically added to grain-free and gluten-free pet foods.
The fifth ingredient is Chicken Fat. Chicken fat is a good source of omega-6 fatty acids including linoleic acid. In pet food, chicken fat also adds flavor, improves consistency, and serves as a source of the animal fat pets need for overall wellbeing.
When we analyzed the ingredients in Blackwood Duck Meal, we found that most of the protein is derived from meat based sources.
Price Analysis
Price per lb
Product Price
$4.25
Market Price avg.
$4.42
% From the Avg
-4%
Price per 100 kcal
Product Price
$0.25
Market Price avg.
$0.28
% From the Avg
-9%
Price per day
Product Price
$0.15
Market Price avg.
$0.16
% From the Avg
-7%
Blackwood Duck Meal is priced below the average market price for dry cat food.
Nutritional Analysis
Adult cat foods can have a lot of variability in calorie density but generally meet requirements for the average active cat. With formulations addressing a wide variety of needs, including weight loss or gain, indoor or outdoor living, or hairball problems, individual recipes may vary greatly in calorie, fiber, and nutritional content.
With that in mind, we’ve compared Blackwood Duck Meal to the other 534 dry cat food recipes in our database:
DM Protein
Product info
42.22%
All Products avg.
38.91%
% From the Avg
+9%
DM Fat
Product info
20%
All Products avg.
16.8%
% From the Avg
+19%
DM Fiber
Product info
4.44%
All Products avg.
5.11%
% From the Avg
-13%
DM Carb
Product info
24.89%
All Products avg.
37.83%
% From the Avg
-34%
Analysis Overview
Overall, this is a meat based food that’s moderate in protein with high fat and low carbohydrate content relative to other dry cat foods.
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