Zignature Duck Entree Freeze-Dried Dog Food

75% Duck Meat and Organs, Potato-Free Complete Meal

Product Description

Zignature Freeze-Dried Duck Entrée is a complete and balanced dog food made with 75% real duck meat and organs, including duck hearts, paired with carrots, apples, kale, pumpkin, and fenugreek. Gently freeze-dried to preserve nutrients and flavor, the recipe is grain-free, legume-free, and potato-free with no chicken, corn, wheat, soy, or dairy. Serve as a full meal, a nutritious topper, or a high-value treat. Formulated for all life stages, excluding development of large-breed dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult).

Benefits 

• 75% Duck Meat and Organs: Duck and duck hearts make up 75% of the recipe, delivering a high-protein, amino acid-dense base for lean muscle support and sustained energy.
• Novel Protein for Sensitive Dogs: Duck is a less commonly fed protein than chicken or beef, making this a practical option for dogs that react to mainstream protein sources.
• Freeze-Dried to Preserve Nutrients: Gentle freeze-drying removes moisture while preserving the natural nutrition, flavor, and texture of the ingredients.
• Pumpkin and Fenugreek for Digestion: Both pumpkin and fenugreek are included specifically to support healthy gut function, smooth nutrient absorption, and comfortable digestion in every meal.
• Carrots, Apples, and Kale for Micronutrients: These whole food ingredients contribute natural vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to support immune function, skin health, and overall vitality.

Variants

Available in three sizes:

• 4 oz
• 5 oz
• 25 oz

Ingredients

Duck, duck hearts, carrots, apples, natural flavor, dried pumpkin, dried kale, fenugreek seed, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, vitamins (niacinamide, vitamin E supplement, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin B12 supplement, folic acid, biotin), taurine, mixed tocopherols (preservative), minerals (zinc proteinate, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate), marine microalgae oil, L-carnitine, and rosemary extract.

Caloric Content

Metabolizable Energy (calculated) 4,464 kcal per kg, 265 kcal per cup

*Standard 8 oz cup

Guaranteed Analysis

How to Use 

Recommended-Dosage Chart

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label and consult your veterinarian before use if you have any concerns regarding your pet’s health.

Directions for Use   

• Serve dry as a complete meal or treat: Measure the appropriate amount based on your dog's weight and serve directly from the bag as a complete meal or break into pieces.
• Rehydrate for a wet food texture: Add warm water to the freeze-dried pieces and let sit for five minutes until the food softens to a stew-like consistency before serving.
• Use as a meal topper: Sprinkle freeze-dried pieces over your dog's regular kibble or wet food to add protein variety, enhanced palatability, and nutritional complexity to existing meals.
• Transition gradually: When switching from another food, transition over 6 to 10 days by mixing increasing proportions of the new food with reducing proportions of the old food to ease digestion.

Additional Information

Precautions  

• Not for large breed puppies: This recipe is formulated for all life stages excluding development of large-breed dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult); for large breed puppies, choose a formula that meets those specific AAFCO requirements.
• Always provide fresh water: Fresh, clean drinking water should be available to your dog at all times, whether the food is served dry or rehydrated.
• Consult your vet for specific health conditions: Dogs with diagnosed health conditions, allergies, or specific dietary requirements should have any food change reviewed with a veterinarian before switching.

Storage Information

• Store in a cool place: Keep the bag in a cool area away from direct sunlight and heat to help maintain the food's freeze-dried quality and nutritional value.
• Reseal the bag tightly after each use: Close the bag securely after every feeding to limit air and moisture exposure, which can degrade the freeze-dried food over time.
• Do not refrigerate dry portions: The dry freeze-dried food does not require refrigeration and should be stored at room temperature until served.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can this be served as a complete meal rather than just a treat?

Ans: Yes. This is a complete and balanced dog food formulated to meet AAFCO nutritional profiles for different life stages (excluding development of large breed dogs over 70 lbs as adults). It can be served dry, rehydrated with water, or used as a topper, giving owners three ways to incorporate it into their dog's daily feeding routine.

Q2: What three serving options does this food offer?

Ans: It can be served dry straight from the bag as a complete meal or high-value treat, rehydrated with warm water to create a wet food texture, or crumbled over existing kibble or wet food as a nutritious topper. The feeding amounts remain the same across serving styles; adjust total portions when using as a topper.

Q3: Why is duck a good protein choice for sensitive dogs?

Ans: Duck is a novel protein that most dogs have not been previously exposed to through commercial food. Because food sensitivities develop from repeated exposure to the same proteins over time, a less commonly fed protein like duck is less likely to trigger an existing reaction in dogs that have developed sensitivities to chicken, beef, or lamb.

Q4: Is this food grain-free and legume-free?

Ans: Yes. This freeze-dried entrée is grain-free, legume-free, and potato-free, which distinguishes it from other Zignature lines that use chickpeas and peas as carbohydrate bases. The ingredient list uses duck, duck hearts, and whole food produce like carrots, apples, kale, pumpkin, and fenugreek without any grain or legume fillers.

Q5: What is the difference between this and the Zignature dry kibble duck formula?

Ans: The freeze-dried entrée is made with 75% duck meat and organs and uses a short ingredient list with whole food produce. The dry kibble version uses duck and duck meal alongside chickpeas, peas, and chickpea flour as primary ingredients. The freeze-dried version has higher protein (37% vs approximately 30% for kibble) and a simpler, more produce-rich formula without legumes.

Q6: How should I transition my dog onto this food?

Ans: Transition over 6 to 10 days. Begin by mixing a small amount of the new food with the existing food, then slowly increase the new food while decreasing the old food over the transition period. A slow transition gives your dog's digestive system time to adjust and reduces the chance of loose stools or stomach upset during the switch.

Q7: Is this food suitable for puppies?

Ans: Yes, for most puppies. This recipe is formulated for all life stages, including growth, with one exception: it is not formulated for the development of large breed dogs that will weigh 70 lbs or more as adults. For standard- and small-breed puppies, this food meets the AAFCO nutritional profiles for growth and development.