Ownat grain-free dog food in Nova Esquerra: chicken or duck?

A label-based comparison of two Ownat adult recipes; the duck formula also contains chicken.

Ownat GF Just Adult Chicken and GF Just Duck are grain-free dry foods for adult dogs, but they are not interchangeable recipes. If you live in Nova Esquerra de l’Eixample, this guide helps you identify the exact product and pack size before contacting the shop. We checked the manufacturer’s product labels in September 2026. Always compare the label on the bag you receive because manufacturers can revise their formulations.

Compare the formulas at a glance

Recipe	Declared ingredients and analysis	Practical question
GF Just Adult Chicken	30% dehydrated chicken and at least 20% fresh chicken before extrusion; 40% protein, 20% fat, 4,080 kcal/kg.	Does your adult dog tolerate chicken and how much energy does it use daily?
GF Just Duck	30% duck and 26% dehydrated chicken; 38% protein, 18% fat, 4,070 kcal/kg.	Does your dog also tolerate chicken? This is not a chicken-free exclusion diet.

Fresh meat and dehydrated meat mean different things

On Chicken, the manufacturer lists 30% dehydrated chicken and a minimum of 20% fresh chicken before extrusion. Adding those figures and calling the finished dry kibble exactly 50% meat would misread how water is removed during processing. The rest of the ingredient list matters as well: peas, cassava, potato, poultry fat, dehydrated pork and fish appear. If a dog is sensitive to a particular animal protein, the entire list deserves attention, rather than the front-of-pack headline. A veterinarian should supervise a genuine elimination trial.

Why the duck bag is not single protein

Duck combines 30% fresh and dehydrated duck with 26% dehydrated chicken. It also contains hydrolysed chicken protein and poultry fat. For a dog that must avoid chicken, a prominent duck label is not enough evidence that this recipe is suitable. Grain-free describes an absence of cereals, not an absence of other animal proteins or a veterinary indication. Potato, peas and cassava supply plant ingredients. Consider your dog’s actual tolerance and medical history before attributing a problem to grains or switching to an unfamiliar recipe.

Energy and measuring a daily portion

The stated energy values are strikingly close: 4,080 kcal/kg for Chicken and 4,070 for Duck. That works out to about 408 versus 407 kcal per 100 grams. A one-calorie difference per 100 grams should not drive the choice. Portion size depends on ideal body weight, condition, exercise, age and treats. Start with the manufacturer’s feeding table for your dog, weigh the food on a kitchen scale, and reassess body condition. A scoop may hold a different number of grams when kibble shape changes.

Pack size and collection from Nova Esquerra

Ownat lists Chicken in 3 kg and 14 kg packs. Ask which Duck packs and current prices Mia-Pets can offer; neither a catalogue listing nor this article guarantees shelf stock. Work out daily cost using the amount your dog really eats, rather than just comparing bag prices. A large bag needs dry, cool storage and a reliable way of closing it. Mia-Pets has one shop at Avinguda de Josep Tarradellas, 64. WhatsApp lets you check a pack, ask about collection and discuss delivery options before travelling from the neighbourhood.

Change one variable at a time

Introduce any new food gradually, with a schedule appropriate for the animal. Note meals, treats, appetite, stools and weight so that observations are useful. A rapid switch, or changing food and supplements together, makes patterns harder to interpret. Persistent vomiting, itching or a prescribed veterinary diet warrants professional advice. Explore the pet food glossary for terms such as hydrolysed protein, the brands page for other options, and the Eixample district page for local context.

Keep a useful record for the next purchase

Take a photograph of the ingredient label and record when you opened the bag. If weight, appetite or stools change a few weeks later, you can check the precise recipe, portion and batch rather than relying on memory. This is especially helpful when more than one person feeds the same dog. A range name alone does not identify the exact formulation or the amount served. Keep the packaging available until the bag is finished.

Questions people ask

Does Ownat Duck contain chicken?

Yes. The manufacturer lists 26% dehydrated chicken as well as hydrolysed chicken protein in GF Just Duck.

Which recipe has the lower declared fat percentage?

GF Just Duck lists 18% fat, compared with 20% in GF Just Adult Chicken. The total ration still matters.

Can I ask about it from Nova Esquerra?

Yes. Message Mia-Pets with the precise recipe and pack size; the shop can confirm availability, price and delivery possibilities.