Brit dog food
Brit food for dogs managed to acquire a lot of fans in Russia and European countries. Reviews of pet owners about the brand's products from the Czech Republic look very impressive, veterinarians also have a positive attitude towards this brand. To select a suitable food for spayed and elderly dogs, medium, small and other breeds, it is enough to study its composition and recommendations for making a diet.
Peculiarities
The Brit manufacturer is well known in the EU countries as well as around the world. Products under this brand are sold in 75 countries, and factories are built in 7 of them. In the Russian Federation, mainly Brit of Russian production is sold, which solves the problem of interruptions in supplies, ensures full quality control according to national and international standards.
The head office is VAFO PRAHA s. r. o., located in the Czech Republic. It belongs to the category of family companies and has been successfully operating since 1994. Dog food is produced under several brands at once. This includes products in the following categories.
- Premium... With an optimal ratio of cost and quality. This dog food contains about 30% meat ingredients, mainly chicken and offal.
- Super premium... The food is distinguished by a hypoallergenic formula, mono-protein composition, carefully selected carbohydrate components. There is a variety for small breed dogs.
- Full-rational... Differs in a high content of meat ingredients.
- Curative... Special dietetic food for animals with nutritional restrictions.
- Treats with unusual tastes.
Brit foods are not tested on laboratory animals and contain only healthy ingredients. All products meet the requirements of the European Bio standard. Contains no GMOs and no soy protein. The feed is certified and HACCP compliant.
Product lines
Brit very carefully develops the formulas for its products, always accurately indicates the feeding norms with dosages on the feed packaging. The composition of each product fully covers the needs of pets with different levels of physical activity. It is more high-calorie for adult dogs, but for the elderly and spayed there are special lightweight diets. For overweight pugs, French Bulldogs, too, there is a suitable food.
Packing can be quite varied. The feed is packed in containers of 400 g, 2 and 2.5 kg, 3, 7 and 12 kg, as well as in large-size bags of 15 and 18 kg. The company's product lines include a grain-free diet for animals prone to allergies, food options with lamb and salmon, potatoes and rice. Treats containing herbs, vitamins and other useful substances are of no less interest.
Brit care
Hypoallergenic diets for dogs of medium breeds, miniature and large, in need of special nutrition. The main concept is to reduce the number of ingredients in the composition - to 1 type of protein and a source of carbohydrates. Belonging to a super premium class, these foods can be recommended to animals with allergies to wheat or chicken.
The meat components are fillets and offal of lamb (Lamb), salmon, duck, venison, rabbit and herring. Carbohydrate supplements - potatoes or rice. The feed is well digestible and is divided into several groups.
- Grain Free. Grain-free options for granules can be selected for puppies, adult dogs.
- Special Care. There are suggestions for weight control and the normalization of sensitive digestion, for animals with increased physical activity and show-class champions.
- Gluten free... There is a division by age - from puppy to veteran, by size.
The Brit Care Functional Snack series deserves special attention with krill, salmon, squid, shrimp, herring, rabbit and venison flavors. For true gourmets, treats based on insects and ginger or ham and algae are suitable. Unusual product combinations are the corporate identity of the brand. The delicacies are compact in size in the form of baked croquettes, with a crispy texture.
Brit Care MINI
A special series of food for Yorkies and other small dog breeds. All products in the line are grain-free, with an optimal set of meat ingredients and additives that take into account the needs of mini-sized animals in maintaining the health of teeth, bones, heart, sebaceous glands. Among the flavors are gourmet options based on:
- tuna;
- venison;
- rabbit meat;
- lamb;
- salmon and herring.
The food of the line has a low glycemic index and calorie content, contributes to the maintenance of optimal body weight. You can choose an option for puppies and adult dogs, spayed animals and those pets that are overweight. Separately presented is tuna and salmon-based food for Yorkshire terriers, which maintains the beauty of the coat.
Dogs with sensitive digestion can receive a Sensitive diet based on venison and yellow peas, chickpeas and buckwheat.
Premium
This is not a substitute for holistic, as it contains wheat and corn. On the other hand, it is a complete diet that allows you to find an analogue of prohibited foods in your dog's diet. Suitable for show dogs and pets. Salmon is found among the ingredients, but it is suggested to make chicken, lamb or turkey as the basis of the food.
The Premium line includes the following offerings.
- By Nature Sport. For all breeds with high energy consumption. Contains over 50% chicken meat, joint protection additives, plant antioxidants. The diet is additionally enriched with a special combination of vitamins and minerals. Formulated to meet the needs of an adult active or working dog.
- By Nature Sensitive. Dry food for dogs with sensitive digestion. Contains natural lamb and rice, skin and coat health additives (salmon oil). It contains only a minimal set of ingredients, including natural prebiotics.
- By Nature Senior S + M. Reduced calorie food for small and medium dogs up to 25 kg. The composition contains chicken meat in a volume of 42%, chondroprotectors and components for maintaining heart health. The diet is designed for dogs over 7 years old. There is also an L + XL option for giant and large breeds.
- By Nature Light. A special diet for overweight pets. Has no breed restrictions. Contains 40% turkey and chicken based meats, minimal fat, corn, rice, oats and wheat in a cereal blend, bamboo lignocellulose and L-carnitine.
- By Nature Junior S / M / L / XL... The division into categories takes into account the energy needs of young dogs of each size group for growth and development. The main ingredient is chicken meat, which is rich in protein.
- By Nature Adult S / M / L / XL. Diets for adult dogs of different weight and breed categories. Contains at least 45% of chicken meat in the composition.
- By Nature, canned food... In cans of 850 g, based on beef (liver or heart) and millet, rice.
This line is well suited for daily feeding of dogs.
For puppies in the series there is a variant Puppy and Junior with division into breed groups. Outside of By Nature, the Brit Premium line is represented by the premium Adult category with mutton and turkey.
Fresh
The food in this series contains many meat ingredients. They are produced from local farm products. The total meat content corresponds to the holistic class - up to 70%, of which the share of fresh fillets is at least 40%. The composition contains salmon fat - a source of valuable amino acids, prebiotics, chondroprotectors, as well as vegetables and herbs.
The food does not contain soy and cereals, it is based on a combination of:
- beef and pumpkin for large breed puppies;
- chicken and potatoes for medium sized adult dogs;
- ducks and millet for active pets;
- fish and pumpkins for adult large animals;
- turkey and peas to normalize body weight.
These flavor combinations appeal to animals with the most complex and rare food preferences.
Brit Veterinary Diet
Special veterinary diets for pets with chronic or acute diseases. A supportive diet helps to effectively prevent relapses, normalizes metabolism, and reduces the risk of deterioration of the animal's condition. Dry food in this line was developed with the participation of veterinarians and nutritionists. They fully cover the nutritional needs of adult dogs.
The series includes the following product options.
- Grain Free Hepatic. Gluten-free and grain-free food for dogs with liver disease. It contains a combination of yellow peas, sweet potatoes, eggs and buckwheat with a slight addition of turkey. Prebiotic fibers contribute to the normal course of digestive processes. The food is suitable for the restoration of liver function after intoxication.
- Grain Free Renal. Grain-free food with eggs, hydrolyzed salmon, peas and buckwheat. Optimal for maintaining kidney function in chronic failure.
- Grain Free Hypoallergenic. Food for dogs with all forms of allergic reactions, from dermatitis to food intolerances. Monoprotein feed with salmon protein, buckwheat and yellow peas.
- Grain Free Struvite. Special grain-free diet for struvite type of urolithiasis based on turkey, eggs, buckwheat and peas. Provides prevention of exacerbations, dissolves and flushes out existing deposits. The food has a low glycemic index, it is gluten free, but contains kelp, cranberry extract and sea buckthorn.
- Grain Free Diabetes. A low glycemic food based on turkey and peas. Suitable for nutritional correction in cases of diabetes, hyperglycemia or overweight. The food is easy to digest and contains psyllium - a source of fiber.
- Grain Free Obesity. Diet for animals with obesity and overweight. Contains lamb and turkey meat, protein-rich peas. Includes psyllium as a fiber ballast. Helps control weight after sterilization and obesity tendency.
- Grain Free Joint & Mobility. Special food for dogs with limited mobility and joint diseases. In the composition of 2 types of fatty fish - salmon and herring, as well as peas and buckwheat. The food is rich in Omega-3 acids, contains high doses of chondroprotectors for the restoration of joint tissue.
- Grain Free Gastrointestinal. Grain-free diet for dogs with gastroenteritis. Suitable for the correction of acute conditions. Helps maintain dog health in chronic conditions. Contains herring and salmon protein, buckwheat and peas.
The appointment of a veterinary diet must necessarily be under the supervision of a physician. Only after an accurate diagnosis has been determined can a new dietary regimen be gradually introduced.
Review overview
Brit brand feeds generally receive positive reviews from breeders, veterinarians, and nursery owners. According to buyers, both main lines of rations - Classic and Care - are distinguished by a decent level of quality. It contains over 30% meat ingredients, which is good enough for adult dogs. Also, buyers mention that in the assortment of the brand you can find special products for pets with special needs: for a beautiful coat and healthy skin, with allergies, with a grain-free composition.
Puppies and elderly dogs are not disregarded either. According to customer reviews, even animals that used to eat only natural products are successfully switching to Brit. The brand's soft and wet rations go well with dry food. Owners mark the optimum pellet size for the breed classification.
Brit is also praised for the small amount of ingredients in the composition. Grain-free diets use potatoes or rice in combination with lamb. There are also unusual types of meat - lamb, venison, duck. Customers also like the natural meat aroma of the brand's products. Plus, the pricing for premium and super-premium products remains quite reasonable.
There are also negative reviews. For example, consumers report the different quality of Brit foods in large and small packages. Premium products contain inclusions of wheat and corn - acceptable but not very healthy.
In addition, Brit is not suitable for all dogs; it sometimes takes a long time to select a specific diet. The food in the package crumbles a lot, and there are pieces in the bowl. Otherwise, the assessments are mostly positive.