Brit Care Mini GF Puppy Lamb, 400 g is a grain-free hypoallergenic dry food from the Czech brand Brit for toy and miniature breed puppies from 2 weeks to 10 months, and for nursing bitches. The main protein is lamb: 35% lamb meal and 20% fresh lamb protein. It's energy-dense at 420 kcal per 100 g, with high protein (33%) and fat (23%) so a small puppy gets enough energy from a small portion. It's rich in omega-3 (1.9%) from linseed and salmon oil and contains glucosamine and chondroitin for growing joints, prebiotics and brown seaweed.
What it is and who makes it
Brit is a Czech brand. The Brit Care Mini range is made for toy and miniature dogs, which have a fast metabolism and a small stomach. Puppy is designed for the rapid growth phase: small breeds reach almost their adult weight by 10 months and need more protein, fat and minerals than adults.
Ingredients and analysis
Lamb meal (35%), fresh lamb protein (20%), yellow peas, chicken fat, chickpeas, linseed (5%), salmon oil (3%), buckwheat, dried apple, brewer's yeast, brown seaweed, hydrolysed crustacean shells (glucosamine), blueberries, cartilage extract (chondroitin), MOS, FOS, inulin, yucca and herbs.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Protein | 33% |
| Fat | 23% |
| Fibre | 1.5% |
| Calcium / phosphorus | 1.6% / 1.3% |
| Omega-3 / omega-6 | 1.9% / 3.2% |
| Energy | 420 kcal per 100 g |
How to feed a puppy
- Split the daily amount from the table on the bag into 3–5 meals: the younger the puppy, the more often.
- From 2 weeks, soften the food with warm water into a mash.
- The amount depends on age, activity and even room temperature — watch body condition.
- Fresh water must always be available.
- By 10 months, switch gradually to an adult food such as Brit Care Mini Adult Lamb.
Pros
- Lamb as the main protein. Suits puppies with sensitive digestion.
- Grain-free. Peas, chickpeas and buckwheat instead of wheat and corn.
- Rich in omega-3. 1.9% for the brain, eyes, skin and coat.
- For growing joints. Glucosamine and chondroitin.
- For mum and puppies. Also suitable for nursing bitches.
Cons and what to keep in mind
- Contains chicken fat. Keep this in mind with a strict chicken allergy.
- Toy breeds only. Medium and large breed puppies need their own food with a different calcium balance.
- Small pack. 400 g is a trial size; a growing puppy needs a larger bag.
- Very calorie-dense. Past 10 months, a dog on this food will quickly gain weight.
A puppy's first months at home
A sudden change of food is a common cause of diarrhoea in a puppy's new home. For the first week, feed the same food the breeder used, then switch over 7–10 days. Keep track of deworming and vaccination dates, and count training treats in the daily amount. More in what to feed a puppy, puppy shopping list and puppy and kitten vaccinations.
Why toy puppies need their own food
A Toy Terrier or Yorkie puppy weighs several times less than a Labrador puppy but burns more energy per kilogram, while its stomach holds very little. That's why toy puppy food is more energy-dense, with smaller kibble and more frequent meals. Long gaps between meals can make very small puppies weak from low blood sugar, especially in the first months.
Who it suits
Toy and miniature breed puppies from 2 weeks to 10 months, including those with sensitive digestion, and nursing small-breed bitches. Other foods are in dry puppy food.
Verdict
Brit Care Mini GF Puppy Lamb is an energy-dense grain-free lamb food for toy breed puppies: high protein and omega-3, joint support, and suitable for nursing mums too. Feed it often in small portions and switch to adult food by 10 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
From what age can Brit Care Mini Puppy be fed?
From 2 weeks, softened with warm water.
Until what age?
Until 10 months, then an adult toy-breed food.
How many meals a day?
3–5 a day, more often for younger puppies.
Can a nursing bitch eat it?
Yes, it suits nursing bitches.
Does it contain chicken?
There's no chicken meat, but it contains chicken fat.
Is it suitable for a large breed puppy?
No, it's designed for toy and miniature breeds.
