Description
The Paw Grocer Black Label Freeze-Dried Duck Liver 72g is a raw, single-ingredient Australian duck liver treat for dogs and cats. The current manufacturer page calls the same product “Premium Responsibly Farmed Duck Liver – 72 grams”. Pets can eat it as an occasional treat, training reward or meal topper, but it is not a complete meal.
Quick Facts
- Pack size: 72g (2.5oz)
- Product type: Raw freeze-dried duck liver treat
- Ingredient: 100% Australian duck liver; the package and manufacturer state that it contains no preservatives, fillers or other additives
- Source: The package identifies Australian duck and product of Australia; the manufacturer states that the duck liver is responsibly farmed and sourced in Victoria
- Suitable for: Dogs and cats, with pieces chosen or broken to suit the pet’s size and chewing ability
- Suggested uses: Treat, training reward, meal topper or enrichment-toy filling
- Barcode / GTIN: 9357667050758 on the current manufacturer product data
Black Label Freeze-Dried Duck Liver Ingredients
The only listed ingredient is Australian duck liver. The supplied pouch calls it a single-ingredient raw treat and displays a 100% premium Australian duck statement. In addition, the current manufacturer page states “100% Aussie duck” and says the product has no preservatives, fillers or other additives.
The black pouch and several Australian retailers use the Black Label name. Meanwhile, the current manufacturer page uses Premium Responsibly Farmed Duck Liver. These names refer to the same 72g duck liver product, not two different formulas.
Duck Liver Package Analysis per 100g
- Protein: 62g
- Fat: 16g
- Ash: 5g
- Net carbohydrates: 12g
- Energy: 415kcal / 1736kJ
The supplied package prints these values per 100g. Therefore, they do not state the amount in one piece or in the full 72g pouch.
Why This Freeze-Dried Duck Liver Remains Raw
The manufacturer says freeze-drying removes moisture without cooking the duck liver. As a result, the treat remains raw. Therefore, use the hygiene care that applies to other raw pet treats.
The pouch also uses a “100% human grade produce” statement. However, it clearly labels the contents as pet food only. Do not eat or prepare it as human food.
Duck Liver Nutrition Claims and Limits
The pouch describes duck liver as a source of protein, vitamin A, iron and selenium. It also compares its vitamin B12 and vitamin D content with chicken liver. In addition, the current manufacturer page refers to copper and zinc.
However, neither the supplied nutrition panel nor the manufacturer page gives quantities for vitamin A, B12, D, iron, selenium, copper or zinc. Therefore, this page does not calculate micronutrient intake or promise skin, coat, vision, organ, energy, endurance or other health outcomes.
Liver is nutrient dense, so more is not automatically better. Keep it within the pet’s treat allowance and maintain a complete, balanced main diet. Ask a veterinarian for an individual amount when the pet has a medical condition, follows a prescription diet or already receives organ meat or vitamin supplements.
How to Use Duck Liver Treats
Serve pieces straight from the pouch as an occasional treat or training reward. Alternatively, crumble them over a meal or place suitable pieces in an enrichment toy.
The manufacturer says the product suits dogs and cats of all breeds and ages. Yet the supplied pouch gives no numeric daily feeding amount. Instead, adjust the portion to the pet’s size, diet and total daily treat allowance. Also, break larger pieces when needed.
Novel-Protein and Sensitivity Claims
The package calls duck a novel protein, and the manufacturer markets it as hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive stomachs or chicken allergies. However, no animal protein can guarantee a hypoallergenic result or suit every sensitive pet.
Duck counts as novel only when the individual animal has not eaten it before. Also, a chicken allergy does not prove that duck will be safe. The available sources do not provide cross-contact testing or an independent hypoallergenic certification. Therefore, ask a veterinarian before adding it to an allergy or elimination-diet plan.
Freeze-Dried Duck Liver Safety and Storage
- Supervise every serving and provide fresh drinking water.
- Choose or break pieces to suit the pet’s size and chewing ability. This step helps reduce choking risk.
- Offer it only as an occasional treat; do not use it as a meal replacement.
- Wash hands, bowls, surfaces and utensils after contact with the raw animal product.
- Reseal the pouch and keep it in a cool, dry place. If the pet will not finish it within 14 days of opening, follow the pouch direction and use an airtight container.
- Discard the treat if the package or product shows damage or spoilage, or if it has passed the printed use-by date.
“Responsibly farmed” is the manufacturer’s sourcing statement. The available package and product page do not identify the farm, duck breed, farming standard, processing plant or independent welfare certification.
Frequently Asked Questions About Duck Liver Treats
What is the only ingredient?
The only listed ingredient is 100% Australian duck liver. The package and current manufacturer page state that the product contains no preservatives, fillers or other additives.
Is this duck liver raw or cooked?
It is freeze-dried raw duck liver. The manufacturer says freeze-drying does not cook it. Therefore, raw-food hygiene remains important.
Can both dogs and cats eat it?
Yes. The package and manufacturer identify it for dogs and cats. However, choose a suitable piece size, supervise chewing and keep it within the pet’s treat allowance.
Is it guaranteed hypoallergenic or safe for a chicken allergy?
No. The manufacturer positions duck as a hypoallergenic novel protein, but an individual pet can react to any animal protein. A chicken allergy also does not guarantee tolerance to duck. Ask a veterinarian before using it in an allergy plan.
How should I feed and store it?
Serve it straight from the pouch as an occasional treat, reward or meal topper. Meanwhile, supervise the pet and provide water. Reseal the pouch and keep it cool and dry. If the pet will not finish it within 14 days, use an airtight container as the pouch directs.
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