TOBIAS with chicken and chicken ham, 85 g is a wet food for adult dogs from the Italian company Croci. It is a steamed dish cooked in its own juice: the ingredients are steamed to preserve their nutrients and natural taste. The ingredients are chicken (57%), chicken ham (3%), rice (3%) and water (37%). There are no colours or preservatives. The analysis: protein 11%, fat 0.1%, fibre 1%, ash 2%, moisture 85.5%. It is made in Thailand for Croci SPA, Italy. An opened can keeps for 48 hours.
What the manufacturer claims
The food is called complete. According to the manufacturer, gentle steaming preserves as many nutrients as possible and the natural taste, which matters especially for fussy dogs. The description says the broth guarantees the dog gets all the important nutrients. According to the options, the texture is "flakes", in an 85 g can for adult dogs.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | wet food, steamed dish in its own juice |
| For | adult dogs |
| Ingredients | chicken 57%, chicken ham 3%, rice 3%, water 37% |
| Protein / fat | 11% / 0.1% |
| Moisture | 85.5% |
| Colours and preservatives | none |
| Made | in Thailand for Croci SPA (Italy) |
| Pack size | 85 g can |
Pros
- Short recipe. Chicken, a little ham, rice and water.
- Almost fat-free. 0.1% — an option for dogs on a diet.
- No colours or preservatives.
- High moisture. 85.5% helps your dog take in fluid.
- Small can. 85 g is a portion for a toy dog.
- Fussy eaters like it. Chicken pieces in juice.
Cons and what to watch
- Little energy. With 0.1% fat, the can provides few calories as a sole food.
- No vitamins or minerals listed. It is called complete, but no additives are listed — it is safer to feed it with a complete food.
- Chicken. Not suitable for dogs allergic to chicken.
- Check the fat figure. 0.1% is very low for a chicken dish, so check the label.
How to feed it
The easiest way is to use TOBIAS as a tasty topper: one can a day with a complete dry food, or as a treat. One can is a single meal for a small dog. If you want a can to be the main diet, choose a food with listed vitamins and minerals — choosing food for small dogs is covered in food for small breed dogs: how to choose.
Low fat: who benefits
The near absence of fat makes this can interesting for dogs that need to lose weight and those that do not tolerate fatty food. Adding it to dry food increases the volume in the bowl without a noticeable rise in calories. Weight control is covered in excess weight in cats and dogs. With chronic digestive disease, the diet should still be chosen by a vet.
Steam cooking
Steaming is gentler than long boiling. The meat stays in pieces, and the broth from its own juice gives the dish a smell dogs like. A small amount of rice (3%) makes the food a little more filling. This kind of can is easy to mash with a fork and mix with kibble.
Storage
Cover an opened can and put it in the fridge — according to the card it keeps for 48 hours. Let the food warm up before feeding. Keep unopened cans in a dry place at room temperature.
How much to feed
The amount depends on whether you give the can on its own or with dry food. With mixed feeding, reduce the dry portion by the calories of the topper — which are low for TOBIAS. Portion calculation is in how much food to give a dog per day.
Water
The can is almost 86% liquid, so a dog on wet food drinks less. Clean water must still be available at all times, especially in summer.
Who it suits
The can suits small and fussy dogs, dogs losing weight and those that need a chicken topper for dry food. Chihuahua owners will find what to feed a Chihuahua useful. Other options are in the canned dog food section.
Verdict
TOBIAS with chicken and chicken ham is a steamed 85 g can: 57% chicken, 3% ham and 3% rice, 11% protein, 0.1% fat, with no colours or preservatives. The downsides are the very low energy and the lack of a vitamin and mineral list, so it is best used as a topper, and the fat figure is worth checking on the label.
FAQ
What is in it?
Chicken 57%, chicken ham 3%, rice 3%, water 37%.
How much protein and fat?
Protein 11%, fat 0.1%.
Are there preservatives?
No, there are no colours or preservatives.
Who makes it?
It is made in Thailand for Croci SPA, Italy.
How long does an opened can keep?
48 hours in the fridge.
Can I feed only this can?
It is safer to give it together with a complete food.
Is it suitable for puppies?
The food is intended for adult dogs.
