Raw duck for dogs has been a staple here in my pack since 2015.
So today, I’m going to share everything I know about it, including:
- Why is it good to add duck to your raw dog food rotation?
- Is duck good for dogs with allergies?
- Where to buy raw duck for dogs in the US, including:
- Premade raw duck dog food
- Raw duck meat
- Raw duck heads
- Raw duck hearts
- Raw duck necks
- Raw duck feet
- Raw duck for dogs recipe: How I include duck in Wally’s raw dog food
- Freeze-dried duck dog food alternatives & treats for traveling/training
Why Is It Good to Add Raw Duck Meat to Your Dog’s Raw Dog Food Rotation?
But why raw duck for dogs in the first place?
Well, ideally it should be one of several protein sources you feed your pup.
That’s because variety is important in raw feeding. After all, different cuts of meat from different animals contain different nutrients.
That said, duck is a red meat that’s a bit fattier than other animals – unless you hunt wild ducks. Those are leaner than the domesticated kind.
Either way, it’s one of my favorite protein sources for raw meaty bones.
I feed raw ground duck as well as the following cuts of raw duck:
- Hearts
- Gizzards
- Heads
- Necks
- Wings
- Feet
- Frames
Is Duck Hypoallergenic for Dogs? (= Good for Dogs with Allergies)
According to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), duck has cooling properties.
That means that it’s a hypoallergenic protein source for dogs.
So if you have a dog who suffers from dog skin inflammation, like my pup Wally, I suggest you try raw duck for dogs.
The only time your pup won’t do well with raw duck dog food is if they have a duck food sensitivity.
Read my elimination diet for dogs blog post here.
Where to Buy Raw Duck for Dogs
The following raw dog food retailers carry raw duck for dogs (and cats!) in varying forms.
Some sell ground raw duck for dogs that’s ready to feed as is, and others sell parts of raw duck.
The latter need to be fed with other cuts of meat in order to be considered complete.
Good to know: Adult dogs eat 2-4% of their target body weight in raw meat per day.
Of those 2-4%:
- 70-80% are muscle meat including fish
- 10% are raw meaty bones, and
- 10% are secreting organs (5% liver, 5% other secreting organ).
If you choose to add plant matter to your dog’s raw meals, decrease the muscle meat to 70% and feed 10% plant matter (veggies, fruit, nuts, and seeds).
Learn more about what balanced raw dog food needs to consist of here.
My Pet Carnivore
My Pet Carnivore has a great selection of raw duck:
These grinds consist of the whole duck and include meat, bones, organs, and feet.
These grinds are triple ground and consist of meat, bones, organs, head and feet.
Rich in glucosamine and therefore great for joint health.
Naturally rich in taurine, they belong to the muscle meat category.
They’re rich in cartilage and glucosamine and are great for joint health.
They come without the skin and belong to the raw meaty bone category. Duck necks are double the size of chicken necks and half the size of turkey necks.
They also carry dehydrated duck feet.
They make great treats as well as stocking stuffers!!
Related Reading: Best Stocking Stuffers for Raw-Fed Dogs
About My Pet Carnivore
My Pet Carnivore is located in Indianapolis, IN. They ship via FedEx Monday- Friday within the continental US. Customers who live east of CO are charged a $30 flat shipping rate.
Those who live west of KS can choose between Ground and 3-Day delivery.
They also have a monthly delivery schedule for customers in the Midwest and offer free pick-ups from their headquarters in Indianapolis.
Raw Feeding Miami
This is ground muscle meat.
Raw meaty bone. Great to include in bone broth, and can easily be dehydrated for treats or stocking stuffers.
Related Reading: How to Make Bone Broth for Dogs
Great raw meaty bone for large and extra large dogs. Just like duck feet, it’s great to make bone broth with!
They’re to be fed as muscle meat.
They’re a raw meaty bone that also comes with eyes and brains.
They’re considered muscle meat, NOT a secreting organ.
They’re raw meaty bones that come without the skin. Great for bone broth!
Very lean pieces of boneless muscle meat.
Raw meaty bone. Can easily be dehydrated!
Raw meaty bone. Great for dogs without teeth or with poor dental health.
About Raw Feeding Miami
Raw Feeding Miami is located in Miami, FL. They ship via FedEx within the continental US and require orders to be placed 7 days in advance.
They offer a pick up option for local customers from their warehouse in Miami Tuesday – Friday between 9 am – 4 pm EST and Saturdays from 9 am – 12 pm EST.
Pick ups have to be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance by emailing val1rfm@gmail.com .
They offer weekly specials, have a rewards program and offer occasional discounts in their newsletter.
Tip: You can save 10% off your Raw Feeding Miami order with my referral link.
Raw Paws Pet Food
Can be fed as a complete meal.
Ingredients: Duck, Duck Bone, Duck Heart, Duck Liver, Duck Gizzard, Boneless Skinless Duck Breast, Herring Oil, D-Alpha Tocopherol.
Guaranteed Analysis:
- Crude Protein (min)… 12.5%
- Crude Fat (min)… 7.2%
- Crude Fiber (max)… 1.0%
- Moisture (max)… 74.5%
Calorie Content:
1,448 kcal/kg., 41 kcal/oz.
Raw meaty bones.
Raw meaty bones.
Raw meaty bones. Great for large and extra large dogs.
About Raw Paws Pet Food
Raw Paws Pet Food is located in Indianapolis, IN.
They ship via UPS (1-4 day transit time) and also offer pickups from their warehouse.
Tip: Save 15% off your duck order from Raw Paws Pet Food with my affiliate discount code K9Savings. Simply add the code at checkout.
BJs Raw Pet Food
About BJs Raw Pet Food
They ship within the entire US, including Alaska and Hawaii. Discounts are offered on orders over $165.
BJ’s Raw Pet Food is located in Lancaster, PA on the East Coast, and they also offer local pickup.
Bravo Pet Foods
Consists of duck, duck bone, duck liver, duck gizzard, and duck heart.
Consists of duck, duck bone, duck liver, duck gizzard, and duck heart. Also includes vegetables: green beans, squash, broccoli.
About Bravo Pet Foods
Available in physical pet retail stores only, some of which offer online ordering.
Find the closest store to you here.
Vital Essentials
Consists of ground duck with bone, duck heart, duck liver, duck gizzard, boneless skinless duck breast, herring oil, and d-alpha tocopherol.
About Vital Essentials
Available in physical pet retail stores only, some of which offer online ordering.
Find the closest store to you here.
Darwin’s Pet Food
Consists of 74.16% duck, 24.64% organic veggies, and 1.20% special nutrient mix:
Antibiotic-Free Meat (74.16%): Whole Duck (including bone), Duck Heads (including bone), Duck Necks (including bone), Duck Gizzards, Duck Livers, and Duck Hearts.
Organic Vegetables (24.64%): Sweet Potato, Lettuce, Squash (seasonal), Carrots, Celery, and Parsley.
Special Nutrient Mix (1.20%): Organic Sunflower Seed Oil, Fish Oil, Proprietary Vitamin and Mineral Mix.
About Darwin’s Pet Food
They’re located on the West Coast in Washington State and offer free home delivery nationwide.
Viva Raw Pets
Chunked or Ground Complete Duck
Consists of 90% Humanely Raised Duck with No Antibiotics or Hormones, 8% Organic Fruits & Veggies, 2% Natural Supplements.
Ingredients:
Duck with Ground Bone, Gizzard, Heart, Liver, Organic Carrots, Organic Cranberries, Organic Broccoli, Organic Green Beans, Organic Flaxseed Oil, Organic Ginger, Organic Icelandic Kelp, Cod Liver Oil Powder, Organic Wheatgrass, Vitamin E Supplement, Organic Shiitake Mushrooms, Green Mussels
Brand note: Bone is always ground in chunked and ground recipes.
- Crude Protein (min): 12.4%
- Crude Fat (min): 9.4%
- Moisture (max): 80%
- Fiber (max): 0.3%
~50 Kilocalories per ounce.
About Viva Raw Pets
They’re located in North Carolina and offer free shipping on orders over $250.
Orders under $250 are charged a flat fee shipping rate between $10-$20, depending on the geographical location in the US.
Viva Raw offers a “clean bowl guarantee” that covers people’s first orders if their pet (dog, cat or ferret), doesn’t empty their bowl.
Grocery Store
Depending on your local grocery store’s selection, you can very well find raw duck meat there, including raw duck eggs.
My local grocery store Harris Teeter (I’m in Central NC) carries both.
Raw Duck for Dogs Recipe: How I Include Duck in Wally’s Raw Dog Food
Wally eats a variety of different protein sources, and raw duck is one of them.
I mostly make my own raw meals, meaning I purchase individual cuts of meat and arrange them with other cuts.
Here are a few examples of how I include raw duck in Wally’s raw meals:
As of my conversation with the wonderfully knowledgeable Dr. Tom Lonsdale in late 2023, I also started incorporating whole animals in my feeding routine.
…including a whole raw duck! Check out Wally’s feeding video below:
Freeze-Dried Duck Dog Food Alternatives for Traveling
Unless you have enough space in your car or SUV to bring along coolers or car fridge/freezer combinations, you’ll need an alternative to fresh raw dog food when you’re on the road.
That’s when freezer-dried dog food comes in super handy – plus, it takes up less space:
- Raw Paws Pet Food Freeze-Dried Duck Recipe (Tip: Use code K9Savings for 15% OFF)
- Vital Essentials Freeze-Dried Duck Dog Food, Mini Nibs
- Vital Essential Freeze-Dried Duck Dinner Patties
- Primal Freeze-Dried Dog Food Nuggets Duck Formula
- Smallbatch Dog Freeze-Dried Duck Recipe
- BIXBI Rawbble Freeze-Dried Dog Food Duck Recipe
Freeze-Dried Duck Treats & Chews
If you’re looking for single-ingredient duck treats, check out the links below.
I totally get not wanting to keep raw cuts of duck in your treat bag – I certainly don’t!
Fresh is Best Duck options:
Raw Duck for Dogs: Bottom Line
Raw duck dog food is fairly inexpensive and not terribly hard to source here in the US.
You can find it pre-made from brands like:
- Raw K9
- Viva Raw Pet
- Vital Essentials
- Darwin’s Natural Pet
- Raw Paws Pet Food
If you prefer to make your own raw meals, you can also find individual cuts of duck at retailers like:
- My Pet Carnivore
- Raw Paws Pet Food
- Raw Feeding Miami
As far as easy options for feeding raw dog food during travel, consider freeze-dried duck dog food.
If you’re a raw dog food brand who carries raw duck for dogs and I didn’t mention you, please feel free to leave me a note in the comment section below this post.
I’ll be happy to add you to my list of sources!
Related Reading
- Raw meaty bones for dogs: How to feed & where to buy
- For the more adventurous raw feeder – raw duck heads
- Rabbit for raw dog food: Where to buy it and more
- How to use raw duck wings in DIY raw feeding
- What does balanced raw dog food consist of?
- How to make raw dog food at home
- Can I feed my dog raw duck eggs?
- All about raw duck frames for dogs
- Pork raw dog food: Yay or nay?
- All about raw beef dog food
- Whole prey duck for dogs
- Lamb for raw dog food
- Raw chicken for dogs
- Raw goose for dogs
- Raw turkey for dogs
- Raw quail for dogs
Barbara Rivers is the founder of K9sOverCoffee and a raw feeding educator with over a decade of hands-on experience.
She has fed raw in the US and Europe since 2015, after her Boxer mix Missy’s cancer diagnosis led her to move away from processed kibble and commit to species-appropriate nutrition.
As a former professional dog walker, she developed deep insight into canine behavior, conditioning, and the essential link between proper exercise and long-term health.
Barbara completed online training with veterinarian Dr. Marion Smart and Labrador breeder Dana Scott and works for one of Germany’s leading raw dog food brands, BARFER’S.
In 2026–2027, she is completing a year-long raw nutrition certification for dogs and cats at THP School, founded by raw feeding pioneer Swanie Simon.
Through her blog and weekly newsletter, she provides clear, experience-based guidance to help dog owners feed raw safely and confidently.