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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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83.83 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:Germany
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.
R3all •19 hours ago
My dog was on this food and it was fine for quite a while. Something must have changed as my dog had a few episodes of diarrhea and inflamed colon.. I suspect the seed oils : Cold-Pressed Rapeseed Oil, Cold-Pressed Linseed Oil.. These should not be present in any food let alone dogs.. I switched to a different food with much less ingredients list and it was fine after that.Leanne Woodvine •16 days ago
It’s not cheap. It’s £90 for 15k. That’s not cheap. This page needs updating. I’ll stick to orijen for similar price and greater meat content surely….Ryan •one month ago
I am currently feeding my 6 month old cocker spaniel Ooddles meat feast however he is itching and biting his skin quite a bit. Gentle seems to be the highest recommended with the best reviews. Does anyone think it’s worth switching and also switching to the gentle fish as I read some dogs can have issues with chicken and the grains chicken are fed even though Ooddles is grain free?Oaks1 •2 months ago
We were recommended Gentle Dog by our trainer- Oakley is a large 18month old German Shepherd , has 666g a day and looks fit and well. He loves it and we are so pleased with .UKIslander •3 months ago
I have an 8 yr old working cocker who has been fed on Gentle Original all his life. He is naturally big for a pure cocker, at 17kg but then so are all of his relations. He has always had the recommended amount for his weight and age. Currently this is 170gm per day, 50% morning and 50% evening. Agree with other posters that in the bowl this doesn’t look a lot, but his weight is constant on it. ‘ In fact at once stage our Vet was so impressed with his general condition that she felt obliged to enquire what he was being fed on! I was intrigued by another poster who confessed to soaking it in warm water for 20 minutes and reckoned it slowed down her dog’s eating. I might try this, as our cocker does eat fast and we use one of those special feed bowls to slow him down. Also notice that he always wants to drink a lot of water after his meal.Bridie fealy •3 months ago
Hi there I'm based in Ireland can I buy this online from a European stockistsNikki O •3 months ago
I just want to reassure everyone that you are feeding the correct amount - I was shocked that my 30kg dog only needed a couple handfuls of cold pressed per day but he’s been on it for a while now and is never hungry and in great shape. We add a little warm (not hot!) water and leave to soak for 20 mins - you’d be surprised how much it bulks out (like rice) and it forces him to eat slower tooMclougb6 •4 months ago
Hi There, is this food suitable for a 4 year old dog with a history of pancreatitis? Tyring to find a high quality food for my dog long-term that rates wellRowena Lang Mclougb6 •4 months ago
My springer had a bad bout of pancreatitis, so we had to switch to Gentle and I would 100% recommend! No more greasy poos or vomiting after meals. He’s 5 years old now and has been on gentle for 2 years and doing very well :)Kat Harman •7 months ago
Tried the Goat and then Fish as thought chicken was causing the scratching but neither made any difference and the Fish has rice so maybe grains? I didn't like the large pieces and as the recommended amount for her was around 60g a day it looked pathetically little. Did up the amount but pooing 4 times a day, one of which was around 2 or 3am wasn't great. Plus stomach aches seemed to be more frequent although never any runny poos. So the hunt goes onyvonne whittaker •10 months ago
Why such a high rating ? Cold pressed which is great but extremely high in carbs ( really bad ) also dried ground chicken meatTracy Serajian •10 months ago
Hi everyone, I’ve messaged Gentle, asking for confirmation of the amount of food to feed my 13yr old English Springer Spaniel, who is 24kg. I was told 180-200g per day. Per day?! Doesn’t sound enough. Any advice please.Janis Jöro Ledger Tracy Serajian •10 months ago
Sounds about right for a snoozing senior, if you have a very active senior they may need more though.Coops16 Tracy Serajian •10 months ago
We have 2 x 2 year old Cockers, one has (10kg dog) 180g per day, the other (10.5kg dog) 200g per dayElle Bee Tracy Serajian •8 months ago
Your dogs weight will tell you if it's enough food. Dogs should have a dipped in waist and a light covering of muscle over their ribs. This is considered the best condition for long term with less medical conditions. Perhaps they based the feeding on this. xClaire Louise •one year ago
Is the high carb score something to be worried about?Mikep Claire Louise •3 months ago
Not at allNutcuttlit (Nutcuttl •one year ago
Could I possibly get a rating for the goat variant of this food please, I understand goat is more easily digestibleDan Clark-Basten •one year ago
I have an intact 17mnth old black lab, currently on Tribal which is an excellent food, however he has started coming out in skin allergy sores around his hocks. zi would like to change his food to something simular, which this appears to be. has anyone experienced any issues or problems with this food please?J. F.D •one year ago
Why cant i buy this brand in germany if it's made here? It's seems a little bit strange!N Moyle J. F.D •9 months ago
Go direct to the manufacturer and see it’s made by Lupo San LangenhahnChopperTom07 •one year ago
Can I check - is the grams per day correct? I've a 9kg dog - 108g per day seems too small when this site suggests she should be having around 580 calories a day.Renewed ChopperTom07 •10 months ago
It suggests over twice that amount for me with the same weight of puppy.William Jacob Marsla •one year ago
It states on there website that this food is great along side a raw diet - does that mean this isn’t a complete dog food?hairydog •one year ago
I too am looking into changing my dogs food, but noticed Gently Goat has Bentonite and Bentonite-Montmorillonite clay in,,why?Gentle hairydog •one year ago
Hi , this ingredient is actually a "green healing earth " , but we were told that we have to use this wording as the green heating earth is not on the official UK list used by the trading standards, although widely used in Germany , where this food is made. I hope this helps.William Jacob Marsla •one year ago
Hi, could anyone tell me how there dog is on this food regarding there poos please? My dog won’t go in the garden so we have to walk him each time he needs to go! He was on pooch and mutt calm but that food made him need to go 4/5 times per day!JoGlynn William Jacob Marsla •one year ago
I had this problem with pooch & mutt too! Don't know what that's about! My old girl has been on Gentle most of her life (she's 11 with a very sensitive stomach) and her poos are perfect and she goes twice a day 😊 It's the only dog food her stomach can cope with.Kerry Millhouse •one year ago
Does anyone know if the rating is the same for the Goat variety?fiona ray •one year ago
Hi is 84% not the up to date rating for this product then? Im trying to find a complete cold pressed dry food for my french bulldog thats above 80% rating as i was feeding him butchers simple and gentle meat as it was rated 89% but it has dropped to 76% i dont understand why though I had started giving it to him mixed with a cheap buiscuit just to give it some crunch and help his teeth, he loved eating the buiscuit so i want to change him to a dry complete and just add a bit of meat to it, hence why I want a higher rating for the dry! Any help would be grat please xDogslave •one year ago
Can someone tell me if this food is small or large bitesMikep Dogslave •one year ago
They do large and smallKat Harman •one year ago
If you go to their website they give a list of stockists or you can buy direct. Postage is reasonable or free if you buy larger quantitiesMikep Kat Harman •one year ago
0ne 15kg bag gets free delivery, via dpd, 2 days.Stigofthedump •one year ago
Where does everyone buy this dog food in the UK? ThanksMikep Stigofthedump •one year ago
ManufacturerLouise Harris •one year ago
My dogs have been fed this for 13 years My oldest dog is 15. My dogs are slim and I never hear or smell them farting. They have dry solid poops. I would never change this food I have been 100% satisfied.David Johnson •one year ago
Just switched my girl (GSD) on to this food…. Infact, she will even eat it as a treat in training, hopefully it will save me a fortune,😠and it’s far more balanced than her previous food (AVA), that was sending her crazy with the high carb percentage %, They also lovely people to deal with on the phone and couldn’t be any more helpful 10/10 🤔😊Carol Neil •one year ago
Hello, can you let us know why your ratings have dropped please? I have just switched to this based on your ratings /information, the wet food I am changing from has also dropped?Carol Neil Carol Neil •one year ago
Found the answer.. NEW RATING ALGORITHMCathy Whitworth Carol Neil •one year ago
What does this mean?Steph Weller Cathy Whitworth •one year ago
They released a video and notes explaining it. Food is rated on how it’s processed now too so extruded kibble loose nutrients in the production more so then freeze dried. Meat meal is less nutrient dense then pure meat cuts etc etcDavid Johnson •one year ago
Hi I have noticed All your food ratings have dropped this morning 16/6/23, which is your highest rating kibble please ?Carol Neil David Johnson •one year ago
Hi David they have a NEW RATING ALGORITHM now (just read this in the forum's)Spaniels •one year ago
Please can you also review the goat variety of Gentle cold pressed dog food, thank you.Vee P Spaniels •one year ago
I just did an Instant Review on the Goat, as that is what I feed my girls. I was surprised to find it only came out at 70% and the Fish was only slightly better at 79%, Looks like I'll be swapping foods.Flavia Vee P •one year ago
Thank you, I use the Goat as well since a while... I am disappointed by the rating ... any suggestion for a better cold pressed dry food, I live in Italy but I can buy it on line ... looking for qualitySteven Schmidt •one year ago
Hi, would you be able to review the other two flavours of Gentle, I've used the instant review generator but they both come out with a lower score and I don't think I have all the necessary information. Kind regardsJonny Moore Steven Schmidt •one year ago
I would also like to see this.Sam16 •one year ago
So this site recommends 340g per day for my dog, gentles own site recommends 540g, this is a big difference and makes it hard to compare, and know what to feed??Hb1234 •2 years ago
Is this food appropriate for puppies (4 months)OLlVER •2 years ago
Can anyone tell me why this food is rated highly on here but so poorly on pet food expert?OLlVER •2 years ago
Hi Oliver! All of our ratings are based on the nutritional benefit we expect dogs to receive from the food. You can find more info here: https://www.allaboutdogfood.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions#ratings I'm afraid I don't know how Pet Food Expert score products but I do know that they are owned and run by Pets Corner - the company behind most of the highest rated products on the Pet Food Expert site - McAdams, R.O.R, More & YoraJonny Moore •one year ago
I googled that and you are correct. Very sketchy of them! I hate the misinformation age. It’s hard to trust anyone.Susie James •2 years ago
Where is this made? I'm changing my dogs' kibble, and if poss would like a brand that is made in the UK to keep carbon footprint as low as poss.Lgc85 Susie James •one year ago
It’s made in Germany. Try Ooddles or Cobbydog for a British made cold pressed kibble. I use the two interchangeably as they are almost identical.Alana K Lgc85 •one year ago
Also, Wilson's cold pressed, I've used before and made in Scotland, UKLgc85 Alana K •one year ago
Wilson’s is rated 82% whereas Ooddles is 91%, which is the highest rated British made kibble. Only the “gentle dog food†cold pressed beats it (93%) but that’s made in GermanyBentleys Lgc85 •one year ago
Bentley's Taste of the Ocean is rated 93%, which IS the highest UK manufactured Kibble. As Bentley's is gently steamed at 82 degrees C, it is also closer to cold pressed than many other brands that are cooked at much higher temperatures.Alana K Lgc85 •one year ago
The people that own the Ooddles company (Wetton family) are known to own Raffles Cockapoos and Humphries Poos which are both puppy farms. Cheshire Council took away Raffles Cockapoos breeding licence 2 years ago as they were breeding over 250 litters per year and in horrible conditions producing many puppies with health issues. The son of the family recently started Humphries Poos which has the same issues. So although the products look good, i wouldn’t want to be giving my money to a family who churn out poor puppies in horrible ways. Have a quick google of Raffles Cockapoos and the owner of Ooddles. Very sad as their foods look goodLind1298 Alana K •one year ago
COULDN'T AGREE MORE, WOULDN'T BUY OUT OF PRINCIPLEGentle •2 years ago
Hi Charlotte, Gentle is made for the UK market and we used to ship to France, which is no longer possible due to Brexit restrictions.Charlotte Van Rooyen •2 years ago
Does anyone know if there are suppliers of Gentle in France, or Europe who will ship to france? As it's made in Germany I wondered if I could buy directly from the manufacturer?Chris •6 years ago
I feed my dog Markus Mühle (made in same cold pressing factory) & animal welfare is a concern of mine also Janice. My enquiries to MM were passed to Gentle who assured me they share these values. Better than that I can’t say, as certainly on MM food there is no such clearly stated claim. Claire, thank you for the link to the forum that is most helpful as are the articles, I feel reassured in my choice. I note MM/Gentle aren’t on the PETA approved list of ethical pet foods so I contacted PETA who said they didn’t have any information on this company nor had they been in contact with them.tarfgi •9 years ago
I have had dogs all my (long) life and currently have three Welsh Springer Spaniels.The best dog food I've come across in that time is Gentle! My dogs, including Rosie - 14 years old and rather picky, love it! The other two eat anything, but with Gentle they all thrive - nice kickable poos, great coats etc. I hope to have a litter in October (my third in 14 years, so defo not a puppy farmer lol ) I plan to wean the puppies on Gentle, and I'll give the new puppy owners a bag of Gentle each! IMHO the best dog food available in the `UK! If I wasn't a veggie, I might eat it myself!Zoe •10 years ago
I switched from Eden to Gentle in December and have not looked back. On Eden my lab puppy suffered from frequent loose stools. He is now on bag 4 of Gentle and he still drools when waiting for it. I would recommend it for anyone who is having problems with a 80/20 food.