Brit Pate & Meat Salmon, 400 g is a complete wet dog food: meat and fish chunks in a meat pâté. Ingredients: salmon 26%, chicken meat 24%, whole chicken liver 8%, heart and lungs 12%, broth 28.5%, minerals 1% and salmon oil 0.5%. Fish, meat and organs together make 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 promises plenty of quality meat and gentle processing that preserves taste and smell. According to the brand, the chunks in pâté please even demanding dogs. The cans can be fed as a meal on their own or as a topper for kibble — for appetite and extra 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 |
| Fish and meat | salmon 26%, chicken 24%, 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
- Salmon-led recipe. 26% fish plus salmon oil.
- Fish and meat together. Familiar chicken makes the taste easy to accept.
- 70% animal ingredients. No plant fillers.
- No grains, gluten or soy.
- Chunks in pâté. Easy to mix with kibble.
- Complete food. Works as a main diet.
Cons and what to watch
- More chicken than salmon. With liver it is 32% versus 26%.
- Two allergens. Not for dogs that react to fish or chicken.
- No feeding table. The daily amount is not given.
- Fishy smell. Not every owner or dog likes it.
Salmon and salmon oil
Salmon is an oily sea fish and a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids. The cans contain it both as chunks and as oil (0.5%). The manufacturer does not name a specific effect of the fish on the card, so do not expect a therapeutic effect on skin and coat from the can. But as a way to vary a meat diet, the fish flavour works well: many dogs happily eat salmon cans.
For dogs that dislike fish
Some dogs refuse fish foods. These cans contain chicken and chicken liver, so the fish taste is milder than in pure fish recipes. If your dog still will not eat it, try the meat recipes — Pate & Meat Beef or Pate & Meat Duck.
How to feed it
Serve the cans at room temperature. When combining them with kibble, reduce the dry food portion, as Brit recommends. Introduce a new flavour over a few days to avoid an upset stomach. See how much food to give a dog per day and how to switch your pet to a new food.
Storage
Store unopened cans in a cool, dry place. It is better to move an opened fish can into a glass container with a lid so the smell does not spread through the fridge. Bring the portion to room temperature before feeding.
Who it suits
The cans suit adult dogs with no allergy to fish or chicken that need a more varied meat diet, fussy eaters and dogs that drink little. For a single fish-protein diet, Brit Mono Protein Tuna & Sweet Potato is a better fit. Other cans are in canned dog food.
Verdict
Brit Pate & Meat Salmon is salmon and chicken chunks in pâté: 70% animal ingredients, salmon oil, 11% protein, 9% fat, with no grains, gluten or soy. The downsides are more chicken with liver than fish, two possible allergens and no feeding table on the card.
FAQ
How much salmon is in the can?
26% salmon and 0.5% salmon oil.
Does it contain chicken?
Yes, 24% chicken and 8% chicken liver.
How much protein and fat?
Protein 11%, fat 9%, moisture 75%.
Does it contain grains?
No, nor gluten or soy.
Is it suitable for a dog allergic to chicken?
No, chicken is part of the recipe.
Can I feed only these cans?
Yes, the food is declared complete.
How do I store an opened can?
In a closed container in the fridge.
