Brit Premium Sensitive Lamb & Rice, 3 kg is a complete dry food from the Czech brand Brit for adult dogs of all breeds with sensitive digestion. The main protein is lamb — 35% of the recipe (20% dehydrated and 15% fresh deboned). Carbohydrates come from rice (25%) and rice bran, with no wheat. It adds salmon oil, natural glucosamine and chondroitin, MOS and FOS prebiotics, collagen and herbs. It has 26% protein, 13% fat and 366 kcal per 100 g.
What it is and who makes it
Brit is a Czech brand. The Brit Premium range offers affordable everyday foods with clear ingredient lists. Sensitive is the option for dogs that get soft stools, gas or itching on standard chicken and wheat foods.
Ingredients and analysis
Lamb 35% (dehydrated 20%, deboned 15%), rice (25%), chicken fat, rice bran, dried apples, salmon oil (2%), hydrolysed chicken liver, brewer's yeast, collagen, crustacean shells (glucosamine), cartilage (chondroitin), herbs and fruit (clove, citrus, rosemary, turmeric), MOS, FOS, yucca, chamomile and green-lipped mussel.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26% |
| Fat | 13% |
| Fibre | 3% |
| Calcium / phosphorus | 1.6% / 1.1% |
| Omega-3 / omega-6 | 0.2% / 1.5% |
| Energy | 366 kcal per 100 g |
Pros
- Lamb as the main protein. Suits dogs that don't do well on chicken- or beef-based food.
- Wheat-free. Rice is easy to digest and gentle on the stomach.
- Moderate fat. 13% suits dogs with normal activity.
- For joints. Glucosamine, chondroitin, collagen and green-lipped mussel.
- Affordable. Cheaper than grain-free and hypoallergenic ranges.
Cons and what to keep in mind
- Not grain-free. Contains rice and rice bran.
- Contains chicken. Chicken fat and liver — not for a strict chicken allergy.
- Low omega-3. At 0.2%, fish oil can be added for the skin on a vet's advice.
- Not a therapeutic food. Marked allergies need a veterinary diet.
When a "sensitive" food fits
Lamb and rice food is chosen when a dog has soft stools, gas, occasional itching or a dull coat on regular food. If a dog has severe itching, constant ear infections, scratches and diarrhoea, see a vet: a hydrolysed-protein elimination diet may be needed. More in hypoallergenic dog food. To compare a rare-protein food from another brand, see our Happy Dog Ireland review.
How to feed
Split the daily amount from the table on the bag into 1–2 meals. It can be fed dry or softened with warm water. If your dog is new to Brit Premium, start with small portions mixed with the old food and switch over 7–10 days. More in how to switch your pet to a new food and how much to feed a dog a day.
Sensitive or another Brit Premium food
For active and working dogs the range has the energy-dense Brit Premium Sport, and for older dogs, Senior. Sensitive is for dogs with normal activity that need a gentle, wheat-free food with a different protein source.
Who it suits
Adult dogs of any breed with sensitive digestion, a reaction to wheat or chicken-based food, and normal activity. Other foods are in dry dog food.
Verdict
Brit Premium Sensitive Lamb & Rice is an affordable wheat-free lamb and rice food that's gentle on digestion and supports joints. It isn't grain-free or therapeutic: with a strict chicken allergy or severe symptoms, choose something else.
How to tell the food suits your dog
After 3–4 weeks on the new food, look at your dog: firm stools without a strong smell, less gas, a shiny coat, no itching or dandruff, and stable weight. If there's no improvement or new symptoms appear, go back to the previous food and discuss the diet with a vet — your dog may need a completely chicken-free or hydrolysed-protein diet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Brit Premium Sensitive contain wheat?
No, the grains are rice and rice bran.
How much lamb does it contain?
35%: 20% dehydrated and 15% fresh lamb.
Does it contain chicken?
There's no chicken meat, but there's chicken fat and liver.
Is it suitable for puppies?
It's for adult dogs; puppies need a growth food.
Can it be softened?
Yes, with warm water.
How many meals a day?
1–2 a day.
