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Burns Weight Control Duck review

C59 / 100 · general adult profile

Burns Weight Control Duck scores 59 out of 100, a grade C, against our general adult profile. In short, it leads with duck, and protein sits at 20% and fat at 6%.

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 Weight Control Duck ranges from 41 to 77 out of 100.

DalmatianB · 77
Dachshund (Standard Long-Haired)C+ · 73
Dachshund (Standard Smooth-Haired)C+ · 73
Dachshund (Standard Wire-Haired)C+ · 73
BeagleC+ · 71
Cavalier King Charles SpanielC+ · 69
Dachshund (Miniature Long-Haired)C+ · 69
Dachshund (Miniature Smooth-Haired)C+ · 69
Where it scores lowest
Tibetan MastiffD · 41
Presa CanarioD · 41
Alaskan MalamuteD · 41
Springerdoodle (Springer x Poodle)D · 42
PointerD · 42

Analytical constituents

Energy360 kcal per 100g
Protein20%
Fat6%
Fibre3%
Ash8%
Moisture8%
Typical price£4.38 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£1.22

Ingredients

Duck, various ingredients.

Positives

Higher scoring alternatives

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

Common questions

Is Burns Weight Control Duck a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 59 out of 100, a grade C. 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 Weight Control Duck?

The label declares 20% crude protein and 6% fat.

What is the first ingredient in Burns Weight Control Duck?

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

Which breeds does Burns Weight Control Duck suit best?

It scores highest for Dalmatian, Dachshund (Standard Long-Haired), Dachshund (Standard Smooth-Haired). 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.