Burns · Wet · adult

Burns Penlan Duck Wet review

D49 / 100 · general adult profile

Burns Penlan Duck Wet scores 49 out of 100, a grade D, against our general adult profile. In short, it leads with duck, and at 78% moisture the headline protein figure understates what your dog actually gets, so the dry matter comparison below is the fair one.

How it scores by breed

The same food scores differently by breed, because each breed profile weights protein fit, fat ceiling, joint support, skin and coat support, filler content and ingredient transparency differently. Across 279 breed profiles, Burns Penlan Duck Wet ranges from 33 to 61 out of 100.

Chihuahua (Long Coat)C · 61
Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)C · 61
GreyhoundC · 59
Norfolk TerrierC · 59
WhippetC · 59
Soft Coated Wheaten TerrierC · 58
King Charles SpanielC · 57
PapillonC · 57
Where it scores lowest
Springerdoodle (Springer x Poodle)D · 33
St. BernardD · 33
Pyrenean MastiffD · 33
Giant SchnauzerD · 33
American BullyD · 33

Analytical constituents

Energy100 kcal per 100g
Protein8% as fed · 33.5% dry matter
Fat4.5% as fed · 18.8% dry matter
Fibre0.5%
Ash2.5%
Moisture78%
Typical price£6.41 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£6.41

Ingredients

Duck, vegetables, minerals.

Positives

Higher scoring alternatives

Other wet foods for the same life stage that score better against the general adult profile.

Common questions

Is Burns Penlan Duck Wet a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 49 out of 100, a grade D. That figure reflects protein and fat fit, joint and skin support, filler content and ingredient transparency. The right answer for your own dog depends on its breed, age and any health conditions.

How much protein is in Burns Penlan Duck Wet?

The label declares 8% crude protein and 4.5% fat. Because this is a wet food at 78% moisture, the dry matter equivalents are the fairer comparison against kibble.

What is the first ingredient in Burns Penlan Duck Wet?

Duck. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first entry usually makes up the largest share.

Which breeds does Burns Penlan Duck Wet suit best?

It scores highest for Chihuahua (Long Coat), Chihuahua (Smooth Coat), Greyhound. Breed changes the weighting of each factor, so the same food can score very differently across breeds.

Score it for your own dog

This page uses a general adult profile. PawsePal scores this food against your dog's breed, age, weight and health conditions, and tells you the portion in grams.

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Scores are produced by PawsePal's six-factor breed-specific scoring engine, built on veterinary nutrition science and aligned with WSAVA guidelines. Analytical values are taken from manufacturer labels and prices are approximate UK retail, so check the pack before you buy. This page is information, not veterinary advice.