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Wiltshire, UK Suitable 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.
Information in italics is not usually avaialble on the ingredients list but has been provided to us by the manufacturer to help with our ratings.
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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90 out of 100 - Excellent
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.
Rachel Ireland• 4 years ago
I have only recently started looking into the BARF diet after my dog developed food allergies so I'm a huge newbie.I came across Honey's by accident. I got an email back today from their Services team (1 day reply, super fast).The email had loads of helpful information for someone new to BARF. It also had a quotation and just loads of helpful information about offers and ways to try out a smaller portion of food before committing. The only downside is that shipping is quite expensive (£9 for England & Wales) which is to be expected really and that quite a large amount of food has to bought in one go (10kg). Such a large amount that you would have to have a spare freezer hanging about. I don't have anywhere to put such a large amount of food but the Customer Service is excellent. Would highly recommend them just for this. They also have two options for feeding DIY or Complete which again is super handy for newbies and old pros.
Sally• 7 years ago
Yes, I know people seem to love this food but my dog (8 months) had problems with it. Thankfully I only ordered a small taster pack. He didn't like the food and kept sniffing it and walking away. Eventually he did manage to gobble it up being a dog.. After having it for 3 days he would go quite nuts after eating it each time. Almost like he was on drugs or something. i gave him the exact amount they told me to feed him. along with the doggy madness he had a bad tummy to boot. He also started scratching his rude bits and his ears frantically. I guess I can safely say raw doesn't suit him! I'd tried another brand a few months before, but he hadn't gone nuts on it, just a bad tummy. I believe this is a good food if your dog tolerates it and especially for high energy 'working dogs'. It is very expensive so in a way I'm glad I'm not forking out the money anymore. I gave him some Nature's Menu and he was happy and back to his old calmer self again.
Debbie Davis• 8 years ago
I have just started feeding my Springer Honey's. The service is superb. There are nutritional it's to talk to advice about holistic treatments if interested. The staff will work with your vet too. Follow up calls to see how the food is going. My dog loves her food, she is currently having a "novel protein" diet to try and overcome food allergies. Not the cheapest but you pay for what you get.
Jane Chatterton• 8 years ago
I have fed my all dogs a BARF diet for over ten years and have used Honey's for about 3-4 years now. I found them at Crufts and was very impressed by the quality of the meat they use and the dedication and friendly attitude of this small family firm. They are a wonderful company to deal with: very helpful and informative.
When Dylan had an eye removed they sent him a packet of liver treats in his food parcel to help cheer him up. They are always interested in the emails people send about their dogs.
Dylan is a rescue Labbies and had been very ill treated and half starved. He only weighed 20 kg when we got him from the centre. Because of this he has various ongoing medical conditions like glaucoma, high blood pressure and arthritis. Dylan had pancreatitis once, so we avoid fatty meat like lamb, but he has free range beef, pork, chicken, sometimes rabbit or venison, and this month there was turkey. He has never had a repeat of the pancreatitis now he is on Honey's, his coat is lovely and thick and the vet is very pleased that the glaucoma and blood pressure are being well controlled. My last 2 Labbies lived to 16 and 17 years so I am a great believer that a BARF diet is best. Now I've found Honeys I would never use any other company.