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1Suitable for all breeds of dogs
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In general, unless your dog has health issues, you probably won't have to worry about these figures. Click here for more information
Mixing bowl composition
This is the ingredients list as printed on the packaging or manufacturer's website.
Think of the 'mixing bowl' composition like a recipe - all the ingredients you would need to put in a 'mixing bowl' in order to make the food.
Ingredients have to be listed in descending order of their weight so the higher it appears, the more there is.
Highlighted ingredients
Ingredients that we believe to be controversial or inferior are highlighted in yellow with particularly low grade, highly contentious or excessively vague ingredients in red.
As fed composition
While the 'mixing bowl' composition is useful for knowing what went into the food, it doesn't always reflect what your dog is actually eating. This is because the processes that turn the ingredients into the finished pet food can significantly alter the relative weights of the ingredients.
For this reason we've calculated the approximate 'as fed' percentages for the main ingredient categories in the finished product.
Please note that these figures are very approximate. They are estimates based on the information provided by the manufacturer in the ingredients list so the clearer the terminology and the more percentages they provide, the more accurate our estimates will be. Wherever information is lacking, we always assume the worst.
Ingredient categories
◉ Meat ingredients: includes all meat and fish ingredients except isolated fats/oils.
◉Added oils and fats: includes all isolated oil and fat ingredients.
◉ Carb-rich ingredients: includes all ingredients derived from grains, pseudo-grains, potatoes and other starchy root vegetables, sweet potato and legumes (except whole peas which are categorised under fruit and veg) except for isolated protein and extracted oils. Also includes fibre supplements.
◉ Fruit and veg: includes all whole vegetables and fruits.
◉ Other: all other ingredients. Mostly made up by nutritional supplements and additives.
For more information on any ingredient, please take a look at our Dog Food Ingredient Glossary
The dry matter level of a nutrient is the percentage there would be in the food if all of the water was removed.
With water taken out of the equation, these figures allow the nutrient levels of foods of different types (like wet and dry) to be compared on an even playing field.
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58 out of 100 - Average
Our unique product ratings are calculated based on a number of characteristics including the quality and quantity of the stated ingredients, certain nutritional and technological additives and the processing methods used to create the food. They are designed to indicate how beneficial we think a food is likely to be for the majority of dogs when fed on a daily basis for an extended period. Click here for more information
Country of origin: United Kingdom
A technological additive is any substance added to a pet food "for a technological purpose and which favourably affects the characteristics of feed".
The most common categories of technological additives include preservatives and antioxidants, gelling agents and thickeners and probiotics.
While the primary effects of technoloical additives are certainly 'favourable' (increased shelf life in the case of preservatives & antioxidants, better food texture and consistency in the case of gelling agents and thickeners etc.) some have been linked to health problems in pets and should be treated with caution.
Unfortunately, many technological additives do not have to be declared by the manufacturer so just because they do not appear on the label does not necessarily mean they are not in the food. If in doubt, ask the manufacturer directly exactly what technological additives their foods contain.
Alicia• one month ago
Would this food be good for a British bulldog with a year’s infection?
Steven James Kirtley• 3 years ago
How come the blurb and packaging says it is hypoallergenic but this site suggests otherwise?
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Steven James Kirtley• 3 years ago
Great question! We don't regard maize as hypoallergenic while Burns evidently do. Unfortunately there is no strict definition so there are differences of opinion on what qualifies.
Sue Shore• 4 years ago
" Developed by Veterinary Surgeon, John Burns, who recognised that poor nutrition was the cause of many common health problems in pets. - How come then it only shows a nut val of 55%?
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Sue Shore• 4 years ago
Thanks for posting Sue. The score is based on the nutritional merits of the food's ingredients and additives and how they are processed. Information like who formulated the food or why they did it isn't factored in.
Mundyboy• 9 years ago
I give these to my three Cocker Spaniels and they love them. I am happy that they are not bulked out with 'rubbish'. A tip - if you can afford to and can store them buy in bulk it is much cheaper. As to there being prepared in China I can not think that fish out there is any different to any other part of the world but I will keep an eye open for any change in content. Enjoy!
Barbara B• 10 years ago
I've used these for a few years, all my dogs have loved them and they are great for their teeth, but now I find they've been outsourced and are now being made in China. Should I look for an alternative? Bit worried, I must admit.
Vikki• 10 years ago
My staffie cross has been on this food for 9 months now. He has a sensitive gut, in the sense that he passes a lot of gas and has episodic diarrhoea on certain foods or if he scavenges something inappropriate. I find that his gut is much better on Burns Sensitive+, with little or no gas or diarrhoea. Although it isn't the highest rated food, it is widely available and affordable, which are massively plus points in my book. A very good affordable alternative to an exclusion diet for allergies too.