Brit Pate & Meat Duck, 400 g is a complete wet dog food: meat chunks in a meat pâté. Ingredients: duck meat 27%, chicken meat 23%, whole chicken liver 8%, heart and lungs 12%, broth 28.5%, minerals 1% and salmon oil 0.5%. Meat and organs make up 70%. The analysis: crude protein 11%, fat 9%, ash 6.5%, fibre 0.4%, moisture 75%. There is no gluten, soy or GMO.
What the manufacturer claims
Brit emphasises plenty of quality meat and gentle processing — according to the brand, this guarantees good taste and smell. The meat and organ chunks in pâté are designed for demanding dogs. The cans can be fed as a meal on their own or added to kibble so the dog eats better and gets more 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, chunks in pâté |
| Meat | duck 27%, chicken 23%, chicken liver 8%, heart and lungs 12% |
| Other | broth 28.5%, minerals 1%, salmon oil 0.5% |
| Protein / fat | 11% / 9% |
| Ash | 6.5% |
| Moisture | 75% |
| Free from | grains, gluten, soy, GMOs |
| Pack size | 400 g can |
Pros
- Duck is the main meat. 27% duck gives a rich taste.
- 70% meat and organs. A short, meat-based recipe.
- No grains or soy. No grain or gluten.
- Chunks in pâté. Easy to mix with dry food.
- Variety. A good option for rotating flavours.
- Complete food. Can be fed on its own.
Cons and what to watch
- Almost half is chicken. Chicken and chicken liver are included; not suitable for chicken allergy.
- Not single-protein. A one-protein diet needs a different food.
- No feeding table. The card gives no daily amounts.
- 6.5% ash. Higher than in the Mono Protein line.
How much duck is in the "duck" can
The can says Duck in big letters, but the recipe has 27% duck and 31% chicken including liver. This is normal practice for pet food: the flavour name points to the main ingredient, not the only one. For a healthy dog this mix is fine and even tastier. But if you choose duck to get away from chicken, this recipe will not work. The only chicken-free recipe in the line is Brit Pate & Meat Beef.
Why rotate flavours
Many owners rotate flavours within one line: duck today, rabbit or venison tomorrow. Brit Pate & Meat recipes are built the same way, so this rotation usually causes no stomach trouble, and the dog does not get bored. Other flavours are Pate & Meat Rabbit and Pate & Meat Venison.
How to feed it
Serve the food at room temperature. When combining with kibble, reduce the dry food portion as the manufacturer advises. The article how much food to give a dog per day helps with portions. If your dog has never had duck, introduce the new flavour gradually, following how to switch your pet to a new food.
Storage
Store unopened cans in a cool, dry place. Close an opened can with a lid and put it in the fridge. Take the portion out in advance so it warms up before feeding.
Who it suits
The cans suit adult dogs with no allergy to chicken or duck, fussy eaters, dogs that need a varied diet and those that drink little. For a single-protein diet choose the Mono Protein line, for example Brit Mono Protein Beef. All cans are in canned dog food.
Verdict
Brit Pate & Meat Duck is a can with duck and chicken: 70% meat and organs, 11% protein, 9% fat, with no grains, gluten or soy. Good for adding variety. The downsides are almost as much chicken as duck, no feeding table and higher ash than Brit's single-protein cans.
FAQ
How much duck is in the can?
27% duck meat.
Does it contain chicken?
Yes, 23% chicken and 8% chicken liver.
How much protein and fat?
Protein 11%, fat 9%, moisture 75%.
Does it contain grains?
No, and no gluten or soy.
Can I feed it to a dog allergic to chicken?
No, choose the beef recipe instead.
Can I feed only these cans?
Yes, the food is declared complete.
How should I serve it?
At room temperature, alone or with kibble.
