Is Duck a Novel Protein? Exploring the Benefits for Your Dog’s Health

In this series of posts, we continue exploring the novel proteins we work with here at B&T Pets. This time, we’re shining a spotlight on Duck. At B&T Pets, we source our duck from trusted farms in Southwestern Ontario, ensuring quality, freshness, and responsible farming practices.

Let’s take a closer look at why duck is a flavorful, nutrient-dense protein option, the benefits it offers, and how it can support your pet’s overall health and well-being.

In this article, we will focus on:

A quick review of novel proteins
Why duck
The benefits of duck for your pet
How to incorporate duck into your pet's diet
Final Thoughts

A Quick Review of Novel Proteins

Novel proteins are uncommon in traditional pet foods and are often used in limited-ingredient diets to help manage food sensitivities and allergies. They offer unique nutritional profiles that can contribute to your pet's overall health and well-being.

To read more details about novel proteins, check out our blog post - here.

Why Duck?

Flavorful: Appeals to picky eaters.
High in Iron: Essential for overall health and energy levels.
Great for Allergies: Less likely to trigger allergic reactions.

The Benefits of Duck for Your Pet

Boosts Immune System: Nutrients like iron help maintain vitality.
Gentle on Digestion: Easy to digest and process.
Encourages Healthy Appetite: Great for fussy eaters.

How to Incorporate Duck into Your Pet’s Diet

Introduce this novel protein gradually to your pet's diet. Start with small portions and observe for any reactions. Choose high-quality, natural products with minimal processing, and consider rotating with other proteins to maintain nutritional balance.

Duck is one of the proteins that we here at B&T Pets have the most diverse number of products. From our Duck Crisps, which are simply dehydrated breast meat, to dried heads, and everywhere else in between. Both the heads and the necks are excellent chews to help clean the teeth, while the heart and liver has all the unique benefits we talk about in a previous post about feeding organ meat (read more here). We have freeze dried versions of most options as well, for a change in texture.