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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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61 out of 100 - Good
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.
George Lindsay• 6 years ago
My dog, a 2 year old Tibetan Terrier has been fed Burns' food since he was a puppy. Starting on puppy kibble, then on to adult kibble plus their wet food called Penlan (one 150gm pouch plus 60-70 gm Alert kibble and a topping of cooked chicken as his main meal) and he is extremely healthy, has had no dietary problems and he eats this in record time. I am a strong supporter of the Burns dog food products - and their telephone nutritionist support is excellent.
Alison Werner• 7 years ago
Dogs need Protein and Fat to live a long healthy life, but BURNS main ingredient is a horendous 38% Carbs as the first item on the list....I wouldn't touch this food, it's poor quality hence it's star rating.
Kelly Roberts• 10 years ago
I think Burns food is fab and this in particular is great for my working spaniels. When my first dog was a puppy, she was on Burns Puppy food, then at 9 months we put her on the adult Burns food. She stared losing weight rather than put any on so we put her back on the puppy and weight gain resumed. She was obviously too active for standard adult food. By the time she was 18m, we struggled hugely to keep weight on her, so we tried the working food, and she has been full of energy since. Her coat is glossy and silky and she is full of energy on her walks, then calm at home. Her diet (as is the other 4 new dogs!) is supplemented with the odd chicken wing and some home cooked meaty casseroles but I find this is a great base food.
debs
Kelly Roberts• 10 years ago
Hi Kelly, although my Springer isn't working - he is mega active, very muscular, but struggling big time with trying to gain weight without making the garden look like an elephant has been! Was on Arden grange, (but on DOUBLE the amount he should of been), he was 2 in April, and is castrated, did seriously think about putting him back to puppy food for a bit, do you think this would benefit mine or just go on to this one? Many thanks Kelly, Debs
Kelly Roberts
debs• 10 years ago
Hi Debs,
I definitely think he'd be better off either on puppy food or this, probably until he reaches old age and becomes less active (if that ever happens with spaniels!) I think the 'problem' for spaniels with foods like Arden Grange & Burns is that they are made for ALL dogs, and most dogs don't get half as much exercise as mine (and yours by the sounds of it!) Most of the people in my neighbourhood walk their dog around the block in the evening and they get a run off lead on the weekend if they're lucky. The calories most dogs burn is nothing in comparison to spaniels, and most good dogs food reflect that in their calorie density. My 5 are fed the highest of the recommended feeding guide, even on Burns Active, but I think cockers are known for non-stop moving and need the energy from food to keep them going!I ran out of this food about 10 days ago, and while waiting for a new bag to be delivered, I had to just feed them 100% homemade. They get this anyway but normally mixed in with the biscuits. Even though I was making huge quantities of stew with minced beef/chicken, veg, oats & brown rice, they seemed constantly hungry and I couldn't keep up with all the cooking. Despite my constant cooking and extra meals, my already skinny dogs have lost weight! Thankfully, the bag arrived yesterday.I think I'll keep them on this until they are older, then may have to swap to a puppy food as they slow down a bit, and eventually the adult food. I think you'll find yours keeps weight on a bit better with puppy and if that works, stick with it, but if thats not enough, give this a try.
Piers Smart• 10 years ago
This is why Scampers refuse to sell Dentastix! There are so many healthier alternatives.
Val Finch• 11 years ago
I was quite shocked to see that the experts have given a 1 star rating for this product. I have been giving my boxer one of these per day thinking I was doing the right thing looking after his teeth and gums. Seems not. I will now have to look at the alternatives. Mind you Max loves 'em.
Brenda Lee
Val Finch• 10 years ago
I agree with Val Finch - my dogs love Dentastix, but I guess many of us like junk food!. I'm also now looking for an alternative, which could be pigs ears, so looking for a reliable source.
Val Finch
Brenda Lee• 10 years ago
I have given Max pigs ears as well, but found that after chewing for a short while he tries to swallow them which in turn makes him gag. I always think he is going to choke, so have stopped given them to him. Just recently I have been giving him REWARD dental sticks, which he also likes (he'll eat anything, really), but I don't know whether these are any healthier. Recently I bought cookery book for dogs which I think is the way to go - at least you know what they are eating.
Maisie Goldsworthy• 11 years ago
I have had some considerable finding a food that suited my extreamly active terrier, he is a working terrier, agility dog, stud dog and mainly faimly pet all rolled into one and i found that alot of foods he would loose weight on, some foods he was fussy about eating and others would irritate his skin (mainly from wheat ingredients). Burns active has suited him down to the ground and he is looking his very best at the moment (roll on the summer). He loves the food and i havnt had any problems with him, infact he has gained his weight back!!! I would highly reccomend this food to anyone in the future with a dog with an active lifestyle. :) id defo give this a 5 start rating!!