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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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74 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.
Acton88• one year ago
Switched my Border from Wolfworthy to Millie’s Turkey and Veg. He’s happier all round now 👍
jola jast
Acton88• 9 months ago
Hi, can I ask why did you switch? My 5. 5months old border is on wolforthy but she has started eating grass and has loose stools. I am also looking for some best quality kibble bit good for my sensitive stomach puppy.
Anna Corr• 4 years ago
Awful customer service, I made a query on their facebook site was treated so badly, actually mocked for not seeing something in a newsletter, Millies actively encouraged all its fans to abuse and harass me. This company might have fairly good foods but certainly no pedigree. Advice, leave social media to the competent and realise that people make enquiries because they need help, not abuse.
Jamie Millar• 5 years ago
Just having compared a few 5* dry foods I was just wondering why for my 5kg dog. Aatu and Eden were saying about 90gms a day but Millie’s is much bigger at 135gms a day?
Tracey• 7 years ago
I was a Millie's customer, until we found broken glass in a bag. Their response was appalling. They wouldn't refund without 'testing the glass' and would only pay postage if they thought they were at fault. They then had the cheek to say that I could buy another bag if I wanted too, without even offering to refund the broken glass contaminated bag. Disgusting customer service, and ownership of what was clearly their manufacturing problem. Trading Standards now involved. Will never use again...
Jackie Davis
Tracey• 7 years ago
I have always found their customer service to be outstanding. Very surprised at this.
Gem
Tracey• 5 years ago
I love millies for my dog and will continue to use, however I agree their customer service if you have an issue, is poor. Its just no thats the way it should be, get on with it type of attitude! However their nutritionists are fabulous!
David C• 7 years ago
There is a chart on the Millies site to choose the food depending on the amount of daily excercise. The feed amounts shown on this site are wrong however which makes Millies seem cheaper than it actually is. For example, our pup of 16 weeks and 16kg is eating over 400g per day as recommended on the bag. This site says 200g per day. Can't fault the food however.
Louise
David C• 6 years ago
A puppy is always going to need twice as much as an adult, that's the same with any food, as the puppy gets older the amount it needs declines
Mark J• 7 years ago
I have used Millies since my lab was about 16 weeks. He had digestive problems when changing from the food his breeder gave him to Arden Grange puppy. Not a bad food, just didnt agree with my boy. So on to boiled chicken and rice he went while I undertook research into dog foods. After much time I settled on Millies, went for a 50/50 variety (didnt want to overload his system) and have not looked back. I have tried a number of varieties from them and had no problems with any of them. He is on gundog mix now and their wet versions and he is a fit and healthy boy.
Chris• 8 years ago
Hello I'm currently on Eden dog Food and while the support I've received from them has been great and have use two 15 kg bags for my Newfoundland pup he is still suffering from loose stalls most days, I even added rice for a week to ease his stomach but now his is bk on full kibble but wet to slow his eating the stalls are becoming loose more than not.I'll get to the point now and would like to ask if anyone has come from Eden or other dried foods to Millies and how they found it... Thank you...
Kimi
Chris• 8 years ago
Hi Chris
Whenever my (Golden Retriever) girl have runny poo (as she is scavenging a lot!!) I always cook her ' boil rice and boil chicken breast' feed her twice a day and poo always come back to normal again in less than 2 days.
About Millie food, I've feed her for 2 months now and there is no problem with her stomach at all and her poo is solid since first day she had it so I am very pleased with Millie food.
They explain well in there website and they have a smaller bag to try, also you can put you dog weight, age and how long they have their exercise / day to calculate ' which food' suits them best.
I feed mine half wet half dry and with free delivery or next day for under £2 (I think:) it's worth a try.
Overall for me I'm highly recommended, my girl have beautiful shiny coat, solid poop and her breath not smelly at all.
Excuse my English and apologise for long reply but hope this help :)
mo• 8 years ago
please advise where I can buy Millies Wolfheart in small amounts to try
Leah Parker
mo• 8 years ago
You can buy small bags on their website. On each flavour there's a drop down box to select the bag size you'd like
KTJH• 8 years ago
HiWhen I copy and paste the ingredients for the above food from Millie's website and put it in the instant generator on here, it's only scores 4.8 and has a two red ingredients ( cupric sulphate ) being one of them. So why is it rated 5 out of 5 and no red on the main page here above ??
All About Dog Food
KTJH• 8 years ago
Hi KTJH and thanks for posting. The review generator does occasionally make mistakes but I don't think that's the case with this food. I have just put the ingredients list into the generator exactly as it is on the Millies website and it returns 5 out of 5.Freshly Prepared Turkey (38%), Dried Turkey (31%), Sweet Potato (14%), Chick Pea Flour, Tapioca, Turkey Fat (4%), Turkey Gravy (2%), Pea Fibre, Tomato Pomace, Vitamins ,Minerals, Glucosamine 175mg/kg, Methylsulfonylmethane 175mg/kg, Chondroitin Sulphate 125mg/kg, Dried Apple, Dried Carrot, Lovage Powder, Aniseed & Fenugreek, Seaweed Meal, Dried Cranberry, Camomile Powder, Burdock Root Powder, Peppermint, Dandelion , Thyme, Marjoram, Oregano, Parsley, Sage
SquiggFSM
All About Dog Food• 6 years ago
Your listed ingredients here do not include the trace ingredients listed on the Millie’s site. The Trace Ingredients contain the red flagged Cupric Sulphate that KTJH, raised as an issue and why this food does not actually score 5
alex• 9 years ago
Think recipe has changed my pup ate the first 5kg bag with gusto but wouldn't touch a morsel of the second bag. Customer services said the food might smell or look different but the recipe was unchanged. My pup obviously though that it tasted differently as well !!! I also spoke to someone at the company who only suggested "tough love" approach. obviously I have to change brand. After such an expensive failure, I am choosing a food that I can buy in 2 or 2.5kg bags.
Mandy Sullivan• 9 years ago
my dogs love Millies food & their 1 hour delivery slot is brilliant,the only time I've had to contact them was to ask on facebook for possible samples to try which came a few days later
Ursula• 9 years ago
Millies food is outstanding, along with their customer service which is 5 star rating as well. Cannot praise them highly enough.
joanne• 9 years ago
been feeding my boy mwh for well over 9 months and have only ever found the food ,service,delv as excellent dont understand the comments below .dont know many companies where the owners will speak to you directly and give you advice would love to know how " they deliberatly mislead customers "
Guest• 9 years ago
I'm really shocked by these comments. Millie's absolute transparency on social media was the reason I chose their food in the first place over a similar brand. Aside from being completely happy with the quality of the food, the choice available, and my dogs fantastic health since I've started feeding it, their customer service is faultless. They reply to queries on social media quickly and outside of office hours, they are easily contacted by phone, where you will always get helpful, friendly and expert advice on your individual situation.
lurcherlover• 9 years ago
My dog enjoyed the food but couldn't keep his weight on with it, he would yo-yo from slim to his spine sticking out. I found Millie's Wolfheart customer service on Facebook absolutely atrocious and don't trust them as a company since I found out they censor their reviews on their facebook page and delete anything that isn't completely positive. I would have been happy to try a different food in their range but am not willing to give my money to a company that deliberately misleads customers and who provide such poor customer service.
Louise Cragg
lurcherlover• 9 years ago
really ive found their customer services outstanding via telephone and via email they were supportive helpful. I am not on facebook but thats social media and can be interoperated out of context did you call them for help or email? because they are 5* in my opinion for customer services.
Keeley
lurcherlover• 9 years ago
I find their customer service superb - I have contacted them via phone and asked questions on their Facebook page where I have received prompt, accurate, friendly and informative advice. I've recently been trying a majority of their foods to find the perfect blend to suit my dogs. As there is no one variety that will suit every single dog. They are now happily settled on their Endurance variety maintaining their weight beautifully.I'm quite shocked by your comment as it's the complete opposite to what I have experienced, and to what I know others have experienced.They keep themselves transparent, and never have I seen them censor people's reviews that are relevant to the company and their food.Never have I found them misleading or offering poor customer service... Baffled to say the least!
GSDLover
lurcherlover• 9 years ago
I'm absolutely gobsmacked by your comments really. Not sure if you could possibly be a troll. The facebook page, I have found nothing but supportive and informative. Oh dear! Sometimes, just sometimes, you may have to wait a few minutes to get a response from the Millies team, but even if you do have to wait for a couple of minutes, other members share their full support and advice. As for telephone conversations, well, the service is second to none!!!!!! The staff are on hand, fully trained (DO NOT READ FROM A BOOK TO ADVISE YOU) and are always friendly and willing to help. Now, if you had actually picked up your phone and rang them, they would have been so supportive toward you. Sometimes it's good to speak on a one to one basis. I have been an active member of their facebook page for a long time now. Yes, I have seen some (albeit extremely rare) negative comments. These comments have NEVER been removed and are always addressed in a polite and constructive manner. May I suggest you think on about your comments. This is almost an attack that appears to be singular and personal to your own negative attitude!
Collie girl
lurcherlover• 9 years ago
I'm really shocked by these comments. Millie's absolute transparency on social media was the reason I chose their food in the first place over a similar brand. Aside from being completely happy with the quality of the food, the choice available, and my dogs fantastic health since I've started feeding it, their customer service is faultless. They reply to queries on social media quickly and outside of office hours, they are easily contacted by phone, where you will always get helpful, friendly and expert advice on your individual situation.