Brit Mono Protein Lamb & Rice, 400 g is a complete wet dog food with a single animal protein — lamb. Brit recommends it for dogs with sensitive digestion, allergies and food intolerances: a single-protein recipe lowers the risk of reactions. It contains 72% lamb, lamb broth, a little rice and minerals. It's free from gluten, soy and GMOs and works as a complete diet or a topper on dry food.
What a single-protein food is
Food allergies in dogs are most often linked to protein — chicken, beef or dairy. Regular foods often contain several protein sources, making the culprit hard to find. A single-protein food has just one animal protein, so your dog's response quickly shows whether it suits. Lamb is one of the proteins often chosen for dogs allergic to chicken. More in hypoallergenic dog food.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | single-protein wet food |
| Protein | lamb |
| Ingredients | lamb 72%, broth 23%, rice 4%, minerals 1% |
| Protein / fat | 10% / 7% |
| Moisture | 80% |
| Free from | gluten, soy, GMOs |
| Weight | 400 g |
Ingredients
Lamb 72% (lamb meat, lungs, liver and heart), lamb broth 23%, rice 4% and minerals 1%. Just four components — as short as it gets, with no chicken, beef or fish. Rice is an easily digestible carbohydrate that dogs with sensitive digestion usually tolerate well. Vitamins D3 and E, zinc, iron, manganese, iodine, copper and biotin are added.
Pros
- A single animal protein. Lamb only.
- 72% lamb. Plenty of meat and offal.
- Four ingredients. A clear, short recipe.
- Gluten- and soy-free. For sensitive digestion.
- Complete. Can be fed on its own.
- Helps appetite. Works as a dry food topper.
Cons
- Contains rice. Not for dogs intolerant to rice.
- Not a prescription diet. Severe allergies need a veterinary diet.
- No calories on the product page. Check the can for portions.
- Lamb can cause allergies too. A single protein doesn't guarantee no reaction.
Introducing it
Switch gradually over 7–10 days, mixing it with the previous food. When trialling food for an allergic dog, it's important that for 8 weeks the dog gets no other protein sources: no chicken treats, table scraps or chews. If itching, redness and stool problems ease, the food suits. More on switching in how to switch your pet to a new food.
How to feed it
The daily amount depends on weight, activity and conditions — use the table on the can. If you use it as a dry food topper, reduce the main food. Serve at room temperature and make sure your dog always has fresh water. Keep an opened can in the fridge for 1–2 days.
Which dry food to pair it with
For a single-protein approach to work, the dry food should also be lamb-based with no other animal proteins. For example, a lamb and rice dry food such as Brit Premium Sensitive Lamb & Rice can pair with these cans once you've checked its label for chicken. For variety there are other single-protein cans too, such as Brit Mono Protein with turkey and sweet potato.
When to see a vet
If itching, scratching, red ears or loose stools don't settle on a single-protein food, see your vet: fleas, atopy, infection or parasites may be the cause. More on parasite prevention in worms in cats and dogs: prevention. For a confirmed allergy, a vet may prescribe a hydrolysed diet.
Who it suits
Owners of dogs with sensitive digestion, food allergies or intolerance to chicken and beef, and anyone looking for wet food with the shortest possible ingredient list. More foods are in the canned dog food and hypoallergenic food sections.
Verdict
Brit Mono Protein Lamb & Rice is a single-protein wet food with 72% lamb and just four ingredients. A good choice for dogs with sensitive digestion and allergies to common proteins. The downsides are the rice, no calorie figure on the product page, and the need for a prescription diet in severe allergy.
FAQ
Which protein does it contain?
Lamb only: meat, lungs, liver and heart.
How much lamb?
72%.
Does it contain chicken?
No.
Does it contain grains?
It contains 4% rice; no gluten.
Is it suitable for allergic dogs?
The manufacturer recommends it for dogs with allergies and food intolerances.
Can I feed only this?
Yes, it's a complete food.
How much protein?
10%, with 7% fat and 80% moisture.
