Brit Pate & Meat Beef, 400 g is a complete wet dog food: real meat chunks in a meat pâté. Ingredients: beef 27%, turkey meat 23%, whole turkey liver 8%, heart and lungs 12%, broth 28.5%, minerals 1% and salmon oil 0.5%. Meat and organs add up to 70%. The analysis: crude protein 11%, fat 9%, ash 6.5%, fibre 0.4%, moisture 75%. It contains no gluten, soy or GMOs.
What the manufacturer claims
Brit promises a high content of quality meat and gentle processing for good taste and smell. According to the brand, the combination of real meat chunks and organs in pâté pleases even demanding dogs. The cans can be fed alone or as a topper for kibble — they improve appetite and add fluid. Each kilogram contains added vitamins D3 (250 IU) and E (100 mg), zinc (15 mg), iron (10 mg), manganese (3 mg), iodine (0.75 mg), copper (0.5 mg) and biotin (0.2 mg).
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | wet food, meat chunks in pâté |
| Meat | beef 27%, turkey 23%, turkey liver 8%, heart and lungs 12% |
| Other | broth 28.5%, minerals 1%, salmon oil 0.5% |
| Protein / fat | 11% / 9% |
| Ash / fibre | 6.5% / 0.4% |
| Moisture | 75% |
| Free from | chicken, grains, gluten, soy, GMOs |
| Pack size | 400 g can |
Pros
- No chicken. The meat part is beef and turkey.
- 70% meat and organs. Liver, heart and lungs add variety in taste and nutrients.
- Chunks in pâté. An appealing texture for fussy dogs.
- Grain-free. No grain, gluten or soy.
- Salmon oil. A small addition of fish oil.
- Complete food. Feed alone or with kibble.
Cons and what to watch
- Two meats. It is not a single-protein food and does not suit an allergy trial.
- No feeding table on the card. You will need to work out the portion from your dog's weight and activity.
- 6.5% ash. Noticeably higher than Brit's single-protein cans (3%).
- Fish oil. Dogs that react to fish should take even 0.5% salmon oil into account.
The only recipe without chicken
In most Brit Pate & Meat flavours the second meat is chicken — for example in Pate & Meat Rabbit and Pate & Meat Venison. The beef version has no chicken: turkey and turkey liver take its place. This is handy for dogs that cannot have chicken but tolerate beef and turkey well.
Chunks in pâté: why this texture
Pâté mixes easily with kibble, and the meat chunks make the meal more interesting. Dogs that pick only the "tasty bits" out of the bowl like this format. If your dog swallows chunks without chewing, mash the food with a fork — especially for small breeds.
Combining with dry food
The manufacturer advises reducing the kibble portion when you add cans. A good rule of thumb is to replace part of the daily dry food by calories rather than adding a can on top. Working out the portion is covered in how much food to give a dog per day.
Storage
Store unopened cans in a cool, dry place. Once opened, keep the food covered in the fridge. Bring the portion to room temperature before serving — the manufacturer advises the same.
Switching to new cans
Introduce the food gradually over 5–7 days, adding a spoonful to the usual meal. A sudden change of diet often causes soft stools. Step by step in how to switch your pet to a new food.
Who it suits
The cans suit adult dogs with no allergy to beef or turkey, fussy eaters, dogs that cannot have chicken and those that need extra moisture. For a single-protein diet, choose Brit Mono Protein Beef. Other cans are in canned dog food.
Verdict
Brit Pate & Meat Beef is beef and turkey chunks in a meat pâté: 70% meat and organs, 11% protein, 9% fat, with no chicken, grains, gluten or soy. The downsides are that it is not a single-protein food, the card has no feeding table and the ash is higher than in the Mono Protein line.
FAQ
How much meat is in the cans?
70%: beef 27%, turkey 23%, turkey liver 8%, heart and lungs 12%.
Does it contain chicken?
No, this recipe has no chicken.
How much protein and fat?
Protein 11%, fat 9%, moisture 75%.
Does it contain grains?
No, and no gluten or soy either.
Can I feed only these cans?
Yes, the food is declared complete.
Is it suitable for an allergy diet?
No, it contains two meats; Brit Mono Protein is meant for that.
How do I store an opened can?
Covered in the fridge.
