Brit Pate & Meat Puppy Chicken, 400 g is a wet food for puppies and young dogs in the form of a soft pâté with real meat chunks. Chicken and turkey with offal make up 70%: chicken 29%, turkey 21%, chicken liver 8%, heart and lungs 12%. The rest is broth, minerals and salmon oil. It's gluten-, soy- and GMO-free. Importantly, it's a complementary food — given alongside a main diet to boost appetite and add fluid.
What it is and who makes it
Brit is a Czech pet food brand. The Pate & Meat range offers pâtés with meat chunks for puppies and adult dogs in various flavours. Puppy is designed for growing dogs: the soft texture is easy to chew, and the strong meaty smell helps fussy eaters.
Ingredients and analysis
Chicken (29%), turkey (21%), whole chicken liver (8%), heart and lungs (12%), broth (28.5%), minerals (1%) and salmon oil (0.5%). Per kg it adds vitamin D3, vitamin E, zinc, iron, manganese, iodine, copper and biotin.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Protein | 11.5% |
| Fat | 8% |
| Fibre | 0.4% |
| Ash | 6% |
| Moisture | 75% |
Pros
- Lots of meat. 70% chicken, turkey and offal.
- Chunks in pâté. An appealing texture for puppies and fussy eaters.
- Fluid. 75% moisture helps puppies take in more water.
- Gluten- and soy-free. A short, clear ingredient list.
- Handy can. 400 g covers several meals.
Cons and what to keep in mind
- Complementary food. Doesn't replace a complete puppy food.
- Chicken and turkey only. Not for poultry allergies.
- Opened cans. Keep in the fridge only briefly — usually 1–2 days.
- Calories. Reduce the main food when adding pâté.
Combining with dry food
Add the pâté to kibble — for example, 1–2 tablespoons on top — or give it as a separate meal, reducing the main portion so the puppy doesn't overeat. Serve at room temperature: cold pâté straight from the fridge smells less appealing and can upset the stomach. The basis of the diet is a complete puppy food, such as Brit Care Mini Puppy for small breeds.
How often to feed a puppy
Up to 3 months, puppies eat 4–5 times a day; up to 6 months, 3–4 times; after that, 2–3 times. Wet food works well for one of the meals or as a topper on kibble. Watch body condition: you should be able to feel the ribs, and the belly shouldn't look bloated. More in what to feed a puppy and how much to feed a dog a day.
When pâté is especially useful
Wet food helps when a puppy is teething and reluctant to chew kibble, during a switch between foods, after illness, with a poor appetite and in hot weather when extra fluid matters. Pâté is also handy for hiding a tablet. What else a puppy needs in its first months — see puppy shopping list.
Who it suits
Puppies and young dogs of any breed as a complement to their main food, fussy eaters, and puppies that are teething or switching food. Other foods are in wet puppy food.
Verdict
Brit Pate & Meat Puppy Chicken is a meaty pâté with chunks for puppies: 70% chicken, turkey and offal, with no gluten or soy. It's a tasty complement that helps appetite and adds fluid, but a complete food remains the basis of the diet.
Wet or dry food for a puppy
Dry food is convenient, economical and helps clean teeth mechanically, while wet food smells better, is easier to chew and provides more fluid. Many owners combine the two: a complete dry food forms the basis of the diet, and pâté is added for taste and variety. The key is to count total calories and not to serve wet food that has sat in the bowl for over half an hour, as it spoils quickly at room temperature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a puppy eat only this pâté?
No, it's a complementary food; the basis should be a complete puppy food.
How much meat is in it?
70% chicken, turkey and offal.
How should an opened can be stored?
Covered in the fridge and used within 1–2 days.
Should it be warmed?
Serve it at room temperature.
Does it contain grains?
No, it's gluten- and soy-free.
Can an adult dog eat it?
Yes, as a complement, though Brit has separate pâtés for adults.
