NUEVO Dog Adult Chicken is a complete wet food for adult dogs in a 400 g can, made in Germany. It contains 72% meat and animal derivatives (of which 32% chicken), 27% broth and 1% minerals — no grains, sugar or unnecessary fillers. Chunks of meat in natural broth appeal even to picky dogs. It can be the main diet (about 400 g, or one can a day, for a 10 kg dog) or a tasty topper for dry food.
What it is and who makes it
NUEVO is a German brand of dog and cat food focused on a high meat share and short ingredient lists. The Dog Adult range is for adult dogs of all sizes; besides chicken there are lamb and other flavours. It's a super-premium food.
Ingredients and analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Meat and animal derivatives | 72% (chicken 32%) |
| Broth | 27% |
| Minerals | 1% |
| Protein | 11.7% |
| Fat | 5.0% |
| Ash | 2.3% |
| Fibre | 0.3% |
| Moisture | 77% |
How much to feed
| Dog weight | Daily amount (wet food only) |
|---|---|
| 5 kg | 200 g (half a can) |
| 10 kg | 400 g (1 can) |
| 20 kg | 800 g (2 cans) |
If you combine it with dry food, reduce both portions proportionally — for example, half the wet ration and half the dry ration. Split the daily amount into 2 meals. Cover an opened can and keep it in the fridge, and bring the portion to room temperature before serving.
Pros
- Lots of meat. 72% meat and derivatives, with chicken first.
- Short ingredient list. Meat, broth and minerals — no grains or sugar.
- Tasty. Chunks in natural broth go down well even with picky dogs.
- Water in the diet. 77% moisture helps dogs that drink little.
- Simple portions. One can a day for a 10 kg dog.
Cons and what to keep in mind
- Derivatives aren't specified. The label says “meat and animal derivatives” without saying which, apart from chicken.
- Costly for large dogs. A 30 kg dog needs about three cans a day — better value to combine with dry food.
- Chicken is a common allergen. This flavour won't suit dogs allergic to chicken.
- Needs a fridge. An opened can must be kept cold and used quickly.
Who it suits
Adult dogs with a poor appetite, dogs that drink little, older pets with dental problems, and owners who want to vary a dry diet without switching to home-cooked food. Why mixing home food with commercial food is awkward and how to combine dry and wet food is covered in home-cooked or dry food. How to judge any can's label is in how to read pet food ingredients. More cans are in canned dog food and the dog food collection.
Compared with other wet foods
In meat content, NUEVO is close to other German and Polish super-premium cans. If you need a different protein, see our Dolina Noteci lamb review, and for small portions in pouches, the MONGE Dog Grill beef review.
Verdict
NUEVO Dog Adult Chicken is a simple, honest can: lots of meat, broth and no grains. It's good as the main diet for small dogs and as a tasty topper for large ones. If your dog is allergic to chicken, choose another flavour in the range.
How to introduce the can into the diet
If your dog has eaten only dry food so far, start with one or two spoonfuls of the can added to the usual portion and build up to the target share over 5–7 days. A sudden switch to wet food sometimes causes soft stools. Watch the weight: dogs eat wet food more eagerly, and it's easy to overfeed. Wash the bowl after meals — leftover wet food spoils quickly, especially in a warm room.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a complete food?
Yes, the manufacturer presents it as a complete diet for adult dogs.
How many cans a day for a 10 kg dog?
About one 400 g can a day if fed only wet food.
Can NUEVO be mixed with dry food?
Yes, but reduce both portions so you don't overfeed.
Does it contain grains?
No, it contains only meat, derivatives, broth and minerals.
