Barking at the Moon is built around high protein from animal sources, with no grain in any of its three recipes. The two kibbles share the same guaranteed analysis: 41% protein, 18% fat, 4% fiber and 21% estimated starch, as fed. They differ in protein sources and calories. The beef recipe leads with beef, ocean fish meal and dried eggs at 415 kcal per cup, while the duck recipe leads with duck, turkey meal and dried eggs at 440 kcal per cup. The single wet recipe combines beef, beef broth, whitefish and beef liver at 9.5% protein and 78% moisture.
Compared with the catalog average for kibble (26.9% protein, 37.4% starch, 395 kcal per cup), both kibbles carry more protein, less starch and more calories per cup. The wet Beef recipe sits above the 8.3% protein average for wet food.
There are trade-offs. Every recipe contains peas. Both kibbles list pea protein third and also contain potatoes, so part of the protein comes from plants. Because the kibbles have identical analyzes, the choice between them comes down to protein source and calories per cup, not nutrient levels.
| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Starch | Kcal / cup | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Protein Beef, Egg & Pea Recipe | 41% | 18% | 21% | 415 | Beef, Ocean Fish Meal, Pea Protein |
| High Protein Duck, Pea & Egg Recipe | 41% | 18% | 21% | 440 | Duck, Turkey Meal, Pea Protein |
All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Starch is our estimate, since no bag prints it. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.
41% protein · 18% fat · 21% starch · 415 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
This kibble leads with beef and ocean fish meal, followed by pea protein, potatoes and dried eggs, and has 415 kcal per cup, the lower of the two kibbles. It suits owners who want 41% protein from beef, fish and egg for a dog at any life stage.
Full review of High Protein Beef, Egg & Pea Recipe41% protein · 18% fat · 21% starch · 440 kcal/cup · All Life Stages
This kibble uses duck and turkey meal as its first two ingredients instead of beef, with dried eggs and fish also present, and has 440 kcal per cup, the higher of the two kibbles. It suits owners avoiding beef who still want 41% protein and 21% estimated starch.
Full review of High Protein Duck, Pea & Egg Recipe| Recipe | Protein | Fat | Moisture | Kcal / kg | First ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef | 9.5% | 6% | 78% | 1,230 | Beef, Beef Broth, Whitefish |
All figures as fed, from the guaranteed analysis on each label. Wet food is mostly water, so compare it with other wet food only. Highest in the line is marked in bold, lowest in italics.
9.5% protein · 6% fat · 1,230 kcal/kg
The only wet recipe in the line pairs beef and beef broth with whitefish and beef liver, and lists dried ground peas fifth. At 9.5% protein, 6% fat and 78% moisture as fed, it suits owners who want a grain-free wet food or a topper for the kibbles.
Full review of BeefYes. All three recipes are grain free: High Protein Beef, Egg & Pea Recipe, High Protein Duck, Pea & Egg Recipe and the Beef wet food. All three contain peas, and both kibbles also contain potatoes.
The two kibbles tie at 41% protein as fed. The Beef wet food shows 9.5% protein, but it contains 78% moisture compared with 10% for the kibbles, so its figure is not directly comparable.
High Protein Beef, Egg & Pea Recipe has 415 kcal per cup (3825 kcal per kg), and High Protein Duck, Pea & Egg Recipe has 440 kcal per cup (3820 kcal per kg). The Beef wet food lists 1230 kcal per kg.
Protein runs higher than the average kibble we review (45.6% vs 30.1% on a dry matter basis).
Starch is lower than average, at 21% of the food as fed.
100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
100% of recipes are grain-free.
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Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
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