Brit Care Adult Small Breed Lamb & Rice, 3 kg is a super-premium dry food for adult small dogs weighing 1–10 kg from the Czech brand Brit. The manufacturer calls it a hypoallergenic formula: the main protein is lamb meal (40%) and the carbohydrate is rice (36%). It also contains salmon oil, brewer's yeast, sources of glucosamine and chondroitin, prebiotics (MOS, FOS, inulin), yucca extract, milk thistle, herbs and fruit. It contains 3870 kcal/kg.
Which dogs it's for
The food is designed for adult small dogs of 1–10 kg: toy terriers, Chihuahuas, Yorkies, Spitz, Maltese, dachshunds and others. Small dogs have a fast metabolism, so they need enough energy in a small portion. More in how to choose food for small dogs.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | dry food, super-premium |
| For | adult small dogs of 1–10 kg |
| Protein | lamb meal (40%) |
| Carbohydrate | rice (36%) |
| Protein / fat | 28% / 17% |
| Fibre | 2.5% |
| Energy | 3870 kcal/kg |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Brand | Brit, Czech Republic |
Pros
- Lamb as the main protein. 40% lamb meal.
- Rice. An easily digestible carbohydrate.
- Joint support. Glucosamine 260 mg/kg and chondroitin 160 mg/kg.
- Prebiotics. MOS, FOS and inulin for the gut.
- Salmon oil. Omega-3 for skin and coat.
- Yucca. Reduces stool odour.
Cons
- Not only lamb. It contains chicken fat, salmon oil and crustaceans.
- Energy-dense. With 17% fat, watch the weight of less active dogs.
- Not grain-free. The main carbohydrate is rice.
- No feeding table on the site. Check the bag.
Ingredients
Lamb meal (40%), rice (36%), chicken fat (preserved with tocopherols), dried apples, salmon oil (2%), natural flavourings, brewer's yeast, hydrolysed crustacean shells (a source of glucosamine, 260 mg/kg), cartilage extract (a source of chondroitin, 160 mg/kg), mannan-oligosaccharides (150 mg/kg), herbs and fruit — rosemary, clove, citrus and turmeric (150 mg/kg), fructooligosaccharides (100 mg/kg), Yucca schidigera extract (100 mg/kg), inulin (90 mg/kg) and milk thistle (75 mg/kg). On reading labels, see how to read pet food ingredients.
Guaranteed analysis
Crude protein 28%, fat 17%, moisture 10%, ash 7.7%, fibre 2.5%, calcium 1.6%, phosphorus 1.3%. Per kg: vitamin A 20,000 IU, vitamin D3 1500 IU, vitamin E 500 mg, vitamin C 200 mg, choline 600 mg, biotin 0.6 mg, B vitamins, zinc 80 mg, iron 70 mg, manganese 35 mg, iodine 0.65 mg, copper 15 mg and selenium 0.25 mg. At 3870 kcal/kg it's energy-dense, as food for small breeds should be.
How hypoallergenic is it
Lamb and rice is a classic combination for dogs that react to common proteins with digestive or skin problems. But the recipe also contains chicken fat, salmon oil and crustacean hydrolysate. For a confirmed allergy to chicken or fish, your vet may choose a stricter food, such as the therapeutic Brit VD Hypoallergenic Dog. More in hypoallergenic dog food.
Feeding and switching
Choose the amount from the table on the bag according to weight and activity, and adjust to body condition. Small dogs do well on 2–3 meals a day. Switch over gradually across 7–10 days — more in how to switch your pet to a new food. Fresh water should always be available.
Compared with Brit Care Mini
Brit also has a grain-free range for small dogs, such as Brit Care Mini Adult Lamb. If rice suits your dog and you want a straightforward lamb food, Adult Small Breed Lamb & Rice is a good choice. Foods for small dogs are collected in small-breed dog food.
Storage
Keep the food somewhere cool and dry, and close the bag tightly after opening or tip it into a container. A 3 kg bag lasts a small dog a long time, so it's important that the fat doesn't oxidise. More in how to store dry food.
Verdict
Brit Care Adult Small Breed Lamb & Rice is a lamb and rice food for adult small dogs with 28% protein, glucosamine and chondroitin, prebiotics, salmon oil and yucca. It suits dogs that need a clear lamb-based food. The downsides are chicken and fish fats and crustaceans in the recipe, and 17% fat means watching the weight of less active dogs.
FAQ
Which dogs is this food for?
Adult small dogs weighing 1–10 kg.
What's the main protein?
Lamb meal, 40%.
Does it contain grain?
Yes, rice (36%).
How many calories does it have?
3870 kcal/kg.
Does it support joints?
Yes, with glucosamine 260 mg/kg and chondroitin 160 mg/kg.
Is it suitable for a chicken allergy?
It contains chicken fat — for a confirmed allergy, ask your vet.
Can puppies eat it?
No, it's for adult dogs.
