Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Reserve Duck & Potato Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Product Description
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Reserve Duck & Potato Dry Dog Food is a grain-free, single-protein formula built around premium duck as the #1 ingredient. Duck is a novel protein for most dogs — meaning they have rarely or never been exposed to it in previous foods — making this formula an excellent choice for dogs with allergies to common proteins like chicken, beef, or lamb, and for conducting elimination diets under veterinary guidance. The potato-based carbohydrate source is grain-free, gluten-free, and highly digestible.
Duck meal is a source of naturally occurring glucosamine for joint health support, while flaxseed and salmon oil together provide a rich natural source of omega-3 fatty acids for healthy skin, a shiny coat, and systemic anti-inflammatory support. Free of corn, wheat, soy, peas, legumes, artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. Third-party tested every batch. Made in the USA.
Key Features
- Real Duck as #1 Ingredient: Novel single animal protein — ideal for elimination diets and dogs allergic to chicken, beef, or lamb.
- Grain-Free: Potato and sweet potato as the carbohydrate base — no grains, no gluten, no corn, wheat, or soy.
- No Peas, Lentils, or Legumes: One of the few grain-free LID formulas that avoids both grains AND the legume ingredients linked to DCM concerns.
- Duck Meal — Natural Source of Glucosamine: Supports joint health and mobility.
- Flaxseed + Salmon Oil: Dual omega-3 sources for healthy skin, a shiny coat, and anti-inflammatory support.
- Taurine Added: Supports heart health.
- No Artificial Colors, Flavors, or Preservatives.
- Made in the USA: Every batch third-party tested.
- Customer Care by Registered Veterinary Technicians.
Ideal For
Adult dogs of all breeds. Especially recommended for dogs with allergies or sensitivities to chicken, beef, or lamb; dogs on elimination diets; dogs with sensitive skin or stomachs; and dogs whose owners want to avoid both grains and legumes.
Feeding Guide
| Body Weight | Daily Amount (cups) |
|---|---|
| 5 lbs | ¼ – ½ cup |
| 10 lbs | ½ – ¾ cup |
| 20 lbs | 1 – 1¼ cups |
| 40 lbs | 1¾ – 2¼ cups |
| 60 lbs | 2½ – 3 cups |
| 80 lbs | 3 – 3¾ cups |
| 100 lbs | 3½ – 4¼ cups |
Divide into 2 meals daily. Adjust based on age, activity, and body condition. Always provide fresh water. Energy requirements may vary with environmental conditions.
Ingredients
Duck, Duck Meal (Source of Glucosamine), Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Tapioca Starch, Dried Yeast, Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Potato Protein, Flaxseed, Natural Flavor, Salmon Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Biotin), DL-Methionine, Taurine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate), Potassium Chloride, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein (min.) | 24% |
| Crude Fat (min.) | 14% |
| Crude Fiber (max.) | 4% |
| Moisture (max.) | 10% |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids* (min.) | 0.5% |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids* (min.) | 3.0% |
| Taurine* (min.) | 0.15% |
| Calcium (min.) | 1.2% |
| Phosphorus (min.) | 1.0% |
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Calorie Content
3,627 kcal ME/kg | 390 kcal/cup (calculated)
Nutritional Adequacy Statement
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Reserve Duck & Potato Dry Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for maintenance of adult dogs.
Transition Guide
When switching to Natural Balance Limited Ingredient, we recommend transitioning gradually over 7–10 days. Replace 25% of the current diet with the new food every 2–3 days until fully transitioned. Always keep fresh water available.
About Natural Balance
For over 30 years, Natural Balance has been crafting Limited Ingredient recipes without compromise. Their Customer Care team is staffed entirely by Registered Veterinary Technicians — because pet parents deserve expert answers, not call center scripts. Every Natural Balance Limited Ingredient product is made with a single animal protein source and no corn, wheat, or soy, with every batch third-party tested for quality, safety, and nutritional accuracy. Made in the USA.