Brit Fresh Puppy Chicken & Potato, 2.5 kg is a dry food for healthy puppy growth made with fresh chicken and potato. The base is fresh chicken (40%) and dried chicken (25%), followed by potato (8%), chicken fat with tocopherols, oats, buckwheat (3%), apples, beetroot, salmon oil, brewer's yeast, flaxseed, chicken liver and collagen. The food contains the probiotic Enterococcus faecium, glucosamine (1700 mg/kg) and chondroitin sulphate (1300 mg/kg). The energy value is 4080 kcal/kg, higher than the adult Brit Fresh chicken recipe.
Ingredients in detail
Plant ingredients also include seaweed, blackcurrant (0.2%), parsley, rosemary, thyme, marigold and dandelion. Functional additives per kilogram: fructo-oligosaccharides 220 mg, beta-glucans 200 mg, mannan-oligosaccharides 180 mg, yucca 150 mg and green-lipped mussel 100 mg. The probiotic is declared at 1×10⁹ CFU. There is little cereal — oats and buckwheat — and the food is not grain-free.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | dry food, holistic class |
| For | puppies |
| Meat | fresh chicken 40%, dried chicken 25%, chicken liver |
| Carbohydrates | potato 8%, oats, buckwheat 3% |
| Glucosamine / chondroitin | 1700 / 1300 mg/kg |
| Probiotic | Enterococcus faecium |
| Energy value | 4080 kcal/kg |
| Pack size | 2.5 kg |
Pros
- 65% chicken. More meat than the adult version.
- Energy-dense. At 4080 kcal/kg a puppy needs only a small portion.
- Joint support from the start. Glucosamine, chondroitin, collagen and mussel.
- Probiotic and prebiotics. For a puppy's delicate gut.
- Natural preservative. Mixed tocopherols.
- Handy bag. 2.5 kg gets eaten while the food is fresh.
Cons and what to watch
- No analysis. Protein, fat, calcium and phosphorus are not listed — important for large puppies.
- No age or size given. The card does not say from what age or for which breeds.
- Chicken only. Not suitable for puppies allergic to chicken.
- Fresh meat loses water. The real meat share in the kibble is below 65%.
How it differs from adult Brit Fresh
The puppy formula is similar to the adult Brit Fresh Chicken & Potato, but it has more dried chicken (25% versus 20%), less potato (8% versus 10%) and more energy — 4080 versus 3810 kcal/kg. That makes sense, as a growing body needs more protein and energy. The doses of glucosamine, chondroitin and probiotic are the same.
Feeding a puppy by age
Until three or four months a puppy is fed 4–5 times a day, by six months 3 times, and closer to a year most dogs move to 2 meals. Take the daily amount from the table on the pack and review it every couple of weeks according to weight. A detailed plan is in what to feed a puppy: diet by age.
Large and small puppies
Large-breed puppies must not be overfed: growing too fast overloads the joints, and extra calories turn into fat. They are not given calcium on top of a complete food. As the card has no calcium or phosphorus data, check them on the pack. Small puppies, on the other hand, need to eat little and often; check the kibble size on the bag too.
How to introduce the food
For the first days after the move, feed your puppy what it ate at the breeder's. Then switch over 7–10 days, gradually increasing the share of Brit Fresh. The probiotic helps digestion during the change. The steps are in how to switch your pet to a new food.
Treats and training
Puppies get lots of praise and treats during training, and those calories count too. Use tiny pieces of treats or kibble from the daily allowance. Ideas are in treats for dog training.
Water and storage
Fresh water should always be available to your puppy. Close the bag tightly after each meal and keep it in a dry, cool place — fats and salmon oil spoil with heat and air.
Who it suits
The food suits owners of puppies without a chicken allergy who want a diet with fresh meat, a probiotic and joint additives. Other options are in the dry puppy food section and our holistic dog food collection; what else to buy for a puppy is in a puppy at home: shopping list.
Verdict
Brit Fresh Puppy Chicken & Potato is a growth food for puppies with 40% fresh and 25% dried chicken, potato, a probiotic, glucosamine and chondroitin, at 4080 kcal/kg. The downsides are the missing analysis, no stated age or size range, and chicken as the only protein.
FAQ
Who is this food for?
Puppies.
How much chicken does it contain?
40% fresh chicken and 25% dried chicken.
How does it differ from the adult version?
More dried chicken, less potato and higher energy.
Does it have a probiotic?
Yes, Enterococcus faecium.
How many calories?
4080 kcal/kg.
Is it suitable for large-breed puppies?
The card gives no age or size; check calcium and phosphorus on the pack and do not overfeed.
Does it contain grain?
Yes, oats and buckwheat.
