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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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75.56 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.
Siobhan White •one month ago
My 14 month old lab has such a sensitive stomach, this wet dog food he has now been on for six months with a mix of kibble and he is thriving. It’s cheap and such good ingredients (no nasties) and a high percentage of meat. We swear by this dog food! Very happy customer thank you!Butchers Petcare Siobhan White •yesterday
Thanks Siobhan for the feedback, so great to hear your dog is thriving on our food!Only me •2 months ago
Is this food good for a dog with a bad hart .??Butchers Petcare Only me •one month ago
Hi there, if your dog has specific health issues, we recommend that you seek advice from your Vet. However we do offer a recipe to support dog heart function called Healthy Heart, you can find more info via the link below, or search for the product on All About Dog Food! https://butchersdogfood.co.uk/product-category/healthy-heart/Pb8t0 •6 months ago
What is the difference between this food and the Butchers complete and balanced, meaty loaf? The one that is sold in Home bargains? It’s in plastic packaging instead of the cardboard box type packaging. Is it the same food? Thanks ☺ï¸Butchers Petcare Pb8t0 •4 months ago
Thanks for getting in touch. We have two ranges available in stores. Our boxed recipes in the plastic free packaging are made from more natural ingredients, with added vitamins and minerals. Check the ingredients of both recipes for exact details. The retailer chooses what recipe to stock therefore this is why you'll see them across different stores.Shannon54 •7 months ago
Does Butchers tripe have any vegetables in itButchers Petcare Shannon54 •7 months ago
Hi Shannon, our Tripe Mix is composed of British & Irish Farmed (Chicken 34%, Tripe 13%, Beef 3%), and Minerals only.Susan Nicholson •8 months ago
My frenchie loves his butchers tripe ,never had a problem xButchers Petcare Susan Nicholson •7 months ago
Thanks for the feedback Susan!Jade Bowers •9 months ago
Can anyone tell me the difference between tripe mix and tripe loaf tins?Butchers Petcare Jade Bowers •8 months ago
Hi Jade, our Tripe Mix packs are 6 tins of our Tripe Mix recipe, referred to on this page. Our Tripe Loaf recipes is a multipack of Tripe varieties - Tripe Mix, Beef & Tripe, Chicken & Tripe, so the recipes are a bit more varied for your furry friend!Judith Parkinson •11 months ago
Seems to have a large amount of jelly in the tinsnaomi shearer •11 months ago
Why have butcher meat all changed to grain free for puppies? My vet told me to put my pup back onto grain meat but i can only find it in the range and bnm shopsS D naomi shearer •8 months ago
Sounds like you need to find a new vet..Natasha Jade Moore •one year ago
I've both learned of this from my time in the Dogs Trust as a volunteer and ex-work placement. Butcher's is a very good food at a decent price, very good value for money. (Then again, good dog food isn't cheap, as the dirt cheap ones are more fillers than anything else). One time, my mum was buying some food for the center, and asked one of the assistant managers of the center was there any particular brand which would be preferred, and she was told either butcher's or winalot. The dogs my family has owned over the years have been fed this, and it's gone down well, as they loved it, plus they have lived long, healthy and happy lives. I definitely recommend it.Butchers Petcare Natasha Jade Moore •11 months ago
Thanks for the great feedback Natasha!Brown Ies Yummyscrum •one year ago
Hi have been giving my dog the tripe tinned food for a long time due to pancarditis he as been great on it but he now as yeast allergy can he still have itButchers Petcare Brown Ies Yummyscrum •one year ago
Hi there, thanks for getting in touch. Great to hear that your dog is enjoying our Tripe recipes! However, as this is nutritional management of specific health conditions/allergies, we would advise that you discuss suitability with your vet.LewisJ •one year ago
This is a staple in my dogs diet and has been since he was a puppy. He’s tried others, but we always end up back feeding Butcher’s tripe. He never leaves even the smallest amount, his digestion is perfect, his coat is shiny and it’s 100% meat and water so he doesn’t need to drink that much. Currently he’s eating this only with additions like vegetables; We are planning to introduce kibble (Millie’s Wolfheart) but it will be 80% Butchers with a small handful of dry food. Thank you Butchers - please keep this recipe consistent and available!Butchers Petcare LewisJ •one year ago
Thanks for the feedback LewisJ!Eileen •one year ago
Is the butchers blue tin ok to feed my diabetic dogButchers Petcare Eileen •one year ago
Hi Eileen, thanks for getting in touch. Sorry to hear your dog has been diagnosed with Diabetes. Unfortunately, we can’t advise for dogs with medical conditions as they require a specialised diet and veterinary supervision. Our diets aren’t designed with the nutritional management of health conditions in mind, but are formulated to be complete and balanced for normal, healthy dogs. Our lowest calorie recipe is Lean & Tasty But please check with your vet to see if this product is suitable, as the vet will be aware of your individual dogs problems. If you need any more specific advice, please do get in touch - consumerservice@butcherspetcare.com I hope this helps and your pooch stays well.DorothySullivan •one year ago
Our dogs are raw fed but I was recommended this after my dog had stomach surgery, he really really loves it and has got on really well with it, no upset tummy and no change to toileting at all, I’m tempted to stick with it!Butchers Petcare DorothySullivan •one year ago
Hi DorothySullivan, that's 'paw-some'! Sounds like he has great taste 💙1mollydog •one year ago
My dog has been on vet food for 3 months as diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis. Transitioned to butchers 2 weeks ago, perfect poo’s no sicking loves it. 10/10 for ButchersButchers Petcare 1mollydog •one year ago
Thanks for the 'paw-some' feedback 1mollydog, we're so sorry to hear about your dog's diagnosis, but great that they love our Tripe Mix recipe!Jorgealin •one year ago
I find this food excellent value for money. My dogs love it . My German Shepherds have firm stools on this food. I would highly recommend it.Butchers Petcare Jorgealin •one year ago
That's 'paw-some'! Thanks for your feedback, Jorgealinsallysima •one year ago
Hi there, my 16yr old Working Cocker Spaniel has been eating Butchers Blue label for the last 2 weeks; l changed her over relatively slowing from her old food to Butchers - which she has been eating with gusto - and she has only started eating a full tin on Monday. Last night (Thursday) she had an accident during the night of several loose stools. l don't know whether l changed her over to quickly but she's certainly feeling sorry for herself and she's going to the vets tomorrow. l'll let you know how she gets on. SallysimaFliss08 sallysima •one year ago
Hi sallysima I had to switch my boys from Butchers wet dog food due to allergies (sticky stained eyes and itchy paws, constant licking and loose tummy) I started using Lukullus wet cans and they are fine on this.Butchers Petcare sallysima •one year ago
Hey Sallysima, thanks for your feedback and sorry to hear that your four-legged friend has had loose stools. It may be the introductory period or whether this is new to them. But if you'd like us to check this further please drop our customer service team a message on consumerservice@butcherspetcare.com – they’ll be happy to look into this further for you. Thanks, Butcher’s Pet CareShamo Joe •one year ago
I’ve bought this tripe flavour 3-4 times for my dogs and all times I’ve not fed it to them due to the meat having mouldy looking green spots in and smelling like rotten meat. I thought I’d search reviews to see if anyone else has found this to be a problem and now I’ve found all these upset tummy reviews I’m pleased I didn’t feed them to my dogs. I actually like the smell of dog meat and this is the only one I’ve ever found that made me gag!…it literally stank like old road kill. Ive had the other flavours and never had a problem with any of them but must warn people to check the tripe flavour tins and make sure you smell them first. Without a doubt the tins contained rotting meat. I checked the tins make sure there were no splits or cracks that may have let air in and couldn’t find any.Butchers Petcare Shamo Joe •one year ago
Hi Shamo, thanks for your feedback and sorry to see that you’re disappointed with your recent purchase. The dark green/black bits that you’re able to see within our food is actually tripe. Unlike other tripe you’ll find, ours is dark green/black and not bleached. If you ever find it to be green, don’t worry – this is just due to grass that the cows have been eating too. Whilst you will find that tripe has a strong smell, it shouldn’t smell as much as to make you gag. Therefore, if you could drop our customer service team a message on consumerservice@butcherspetcare.com – they’ll be happy to look into this further for you. Thanks, Butcher’s Pet CareGeordie Cowan •one year ago
Our labrador is always sick when he eats the tripe wet food wont even look at it now however . The jelly one he loves can someone enlighten me why he hates it . He was sick numerous times as well with the tripe which has been put in the binButchers Petcare Geordie Cowan •one year ago
Hi Geordie, sorry to hear that your four-legged friend doesn’t appear to get on well with our tripe recipe. Should you need any further help with this, please feel free to get in touch with our customer service team on consumerservice@butcherspetcare.com and they’ll look into this further for you. Thanks, Butcher’s Pet CarePepper44 •one year ago
I have started giving my dog the tripe as it has very little jelly; she normally has the grain free in jelly now with a new label and does not seem to agree with her as the meats in the tins with the old label.Sharondd •one year ago
Hi could anyone tell me if the grain free dog food is low in sugar and carbs as my dog suffers from yeast infection and this is the only dog food he will actually eat thank youButchers Petcare Sharondd •one year ago
Hi Sharon, sorry to hear about your four-legged friend, we hope they’re OK? We don’t add any sugars to our food, any sugar found in our products is naturally occurring from the meat. If you’d like to get in touch with our friendly team at consumerservice@butcherspetcare.com with details of the carbs your dog is allowed, they’ll be able to chat through this with our nutritionist for you. Hope this helps.Fliss08 Sharondd •one year ago
Looking at the circle chart above this does not have any carbsCarla Russell •one year ago
Hello, My dog who has eaten this food for years has also just had a very upset tummy (diarrhoea in the house - very unlike her) and think it could be this, so interesting to read others comments and will definitely email consumer care. Wondering if there is a dodgy batch. ThanksMT Carla Russell •one year ago
...or your dog just happens to have an upset stomach?margaret Sky •one year ago
Hi it took me a long time to find a food that did not upset my dogs stomach causing loose stools , he's been on tripe mix for a long time now without any problems .would highly recommend this food and it's a fair price as well .Butchers Petcare margaret Sky •one year ago
That's 'paw-some'! Sounds like he has great taste Margaret 💙Beverley Delaney •2 years ago
Our lad has only eaten 1/2 the bowl and had wicked wind. I hadn't thought about them changing the recipe.Butchers Petcare Beverley Delaney •one year ago
Hi there and thanks for sharing your experience. Wind can be caused by multiple factors; introducing a new food too quickly, table scraps, picking something up on a walk or even drinking/eating too quickly.LaylaK •2 years ago
I have had exactly the same happen with my lab. The wind coming from him is unreal, and he soiled inside the house overnight after having already got up twice to let him out for a wee/poo.Butchers Petcare LaylaK •one year ago
Hi there and thanks for sharing your experience. Wind can be caused by multiple factors; introducing a new food too quickly, table scraps, picking something up on a walk or even drinking/eating too quickly.BelindaB •2 years ago
Hi there …..my Collie Cross has never soiled inside the house . But after two Meals of this product it happened two nights running . This has caused her such distress . It’s the only thing that has changed so probably the cause . Dry food for her today . Then we will see .Butchers Petcare BelindaB •one year ago
Sorry to hear this Belinda and we hope your four-legged friend is feeling much better now. If you’re concerned about our food in any way, please reach out to our team on consumerservice@butcherspetcare.com who’ll be happy to look into this for you. ThanksJune Woodhouse •2 years ago
Just seen these latest comments and it all clicks into place, Molly my little beddy whippet has had such an awful tummy recently and she hasn’t had anything different or eaten anything whilst out but the latest batch of butchers tripe tins were a lot mushier then usual, nothing usually fazed her but she’s getting me up 3 times each night and today I shall be cooking some chicken and potato for her to let her tummy settle she’s very listless and uncomfortable, if no better then it’ll be a vets visit, hate seeing her like this. I will mention the tins seemed a bit puffed up as well at the top where the opening is which was a bit concerning, maybe a bad batchButchers Petcare June Woodhouse •one year ago
Hi June, sorry to hear that your four-legged friend has recently had an upset tum. Of course, if you ever notice anything unusual about the food, our customer service team will always be more than happy to loo into this for you. Please feel free to send them a message on consumerservice@butcherspetcare.com – hope this helps.Rhiannon Jones Butchers Petcare •one year ago
More than a bad batch. They've added so much water to the recipies it's just mush. They jelly version just slips out of the can and the blue label loaf is now just vile. But yes my doggo has had way more stomach upsets recently. Such a shame because he used to love this food - and he was in fine shape. I struggle to get him to eat it now 😩😩😩KSG77 •2 years ago
Recently I think butchers must have changed the recipe. My dogs and other dogs seem to be having a lot of tummy issues. After Bering fed butchers for most of their life (6 years) Recently they have had really strong tummy issues to the point of having accidents in the house. Looking On trust pilot it would seem I’m not the only one?Jo Hanlon-Moores KSG77 •2 years ago
Same. Convinced it’s changed. That’s why I came to look at this page!Butchers Jo Hanlon-Moores •2 years ago
Thank you for getting in touch and we’re sorry to learn of the problems you’ve had with your recent purchase. We’d never want you feeling disappointed with our product and our customer services team are keen to look into this further for you. Therefore, if you could get in touch with them at consumerservice@butcherspetcare.com, they’ll be happy to help. Thanks again, The Butcher’s TeamButchers KSG77 •2 years ago
Thank you for getting in touch and we’re sorry to learn of the problems you’ve had with your recent purchase. We’d never want you feeling disappointed with our product and our customer services team are keen to look into this further for you. Therefore, if you could get in touch with them at consumerservice@butcherspetcare.com, they’ll be happy to help. Thanks again, The Butcher’s TeamDavid Cole •2 years ago
I mix a few spoon fulls with her kibble and she loves it she is bouncing to get at itJenny White •2 years ago
My dog absolutely loves Butchers tinned tripe. I only usually buy the most expensive dog food e g Natures Variety etc and always mix with fresh meat/fish and veg but Butchers Tripe he will eat with nothing added and gobble it upButchers Jenny White •2 years ago
That's 'paw-some'! Sounds like he has great taste Jenny 💙Sharon •3 years ago
Plastic in my dogs food I have made a complaint sent the pics and the cans. Be wary as this could kill the dog. They don’t care as no responce to my numerous emails. This was a plastic bag well large piece so how many other dogs been put at risk. They have a tv advert caring for dogs when they don’t care when I sent them an email. All I got was past and copy responce