Brit Premium By Nature Chicken with Hearts, 800 g is a meaty chicken and chicken heart pâté for dogs of all breeds from the Czech brand Brit. According to the manufacturer, it can be fed as a complete food, a treat or a topper for dry food. It contains 58% chicken, 35.5% chicken broth, 4% chicken heart, 1% blueberry, minerals and 0.5% salmon oil. It's grain-free, salt-free and GMO-free. The manufacturer also says it contains collagen to support healthy joints and has excellent digestibility and taste. Energy content is 1,030 kcal/kg.
Why wet food
Most dogs find wet food tastier; it contains a lot of water and helps with hydration. It's handy to mix with dry food if your dog has become fussy, or to feed as a main diet to dogs that don't eat kibble well. More on choosing in raw or dry food for dogs.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | wet food, pâté |
| For | dogs of all breeds |
| Chicken / heart | 58% / 4% |
| Protein / fat | 8% / 6% |
| Moisture | 78% |
| Energy | 1,030 kcal/kg |
| Free from | grain, salt, GMOs |
| Weight | 800 g |
| Brand | Brit, Czech Republic |
Pros
- 58% chicken. The main ingredient.
- Chicken heart. Rich in protein and taurine.
- No grain or salt.
- Salmon oil. A source of omega-3.
- Blueberry. A small berry addition.
- Versatile. Main meal, treat or topper.
- A large can. 800 g for medium and large dogs.
Cons
- Herbs aren't in the ingredient list. Though the description mentions them.
- The collagen source isn't stated.
- No feeding guide on the site.
- An open can must be used quickly. Especially for a small dog.
Ingredients and analysis
Ingredients: chicken 58%, chicken broth 35.5%, chicken heart 4%, blueberry 1%, minerals 1%, salmon oil 0.5%. Analysis: crude protein 8%, fat 6%, crude fibre 0.4%, crude ash 2.9%, moisture 78%, calcium 0.3%, phosphorus 0.3%, sodium 0.5%. Additives per kg: vitamin D3 200 IU, vitamin E 100 mg, zinc 10 mg, iron 8 mg, manganese 2 mg, iodine 0.5 mg, copper 0.5 mg.
How to feed it
The site doesn't give a feeding guide: the daily amount depends on living conditions, size, age and activity, so follow the can. Serve it at room temperature. If you use it to add variety, reduce the main food accordingly. Fresh water should always be available. More in how much to feed a dog per day.
Storing an open can
Keep unopened cans somewhere dry and cool. Cover an opened can with a lid or film and keep it in the fridge; let it come to room temperature before serving. The 800 g can suits medium and large dogs that will finish it in a day or two.
Mixing with dry food
The pâté mixes well with kibble: a few spoonfuls make dry food more appealing. This helps fussy dogs and pets that need more fluid. Take both foods' calories into account so your dog doesn't gain weight.
Other Brit foods
For puppies, the same range offers Brit Premium By Nature with turkey and liver, and for sensitive digestion there's the single-protein Brit Mono Protein with beef. Another option is Brit Pate & Meat with venison. All canned food is in the canned dog food section.
Who it suits
Owners of dogs of any breed who want a grain-free, chicken-rich pâté as a main meal, treat or topper for dry food.
Verdict
Brit Premium By Nature Chicken with Hearts is a grain-free pâté with 58% chicken, chicken heart, blueberry and salmon oil, free from salt and GMOs; 1,030 kcal/kg in an 800 g can. The downsides are that the herbs mentioned in the description aren't in the ingredient list, the collagen source isn't stated, and there's no feeding guide on the site.
FAQ
How much chicken does it contain?
58%, plus 4% chicken heart.
Does it contain grain?
No.
Can it be fed on its own?
According to the manufacturer, yes, as a complete food.
How many calories?
1,030 kcal/kg.
Which dogs is it for?
Dogs of all breeds.
How do I store an open can?
In the fridge, covered.
How much does the can weigh?
800 g.
