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We decided to try a pack of Pedigree in the pouch form; this was an instant hit & was gobbled up straightaway, result! I then bought a few cans of the meaty loaf variety & a couple of tins in jelly. The variety in jelly was more of a hit, so I bought my beloved dog a 24 can pack from Makro.
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Advantages: Dog loves it, variety of flavours available Disadvantages: Price, Smell
...to try a pack of Pedigree in the pouch form; this was an instant hit & was gobbled up straightaway, result! I then bought a few cans of the meaty loaf variety & a couple of tins in jelly. The variety in jelly was more of a hit, so I bought my beloved dog a 24 can pack from Makro.
I will write my review on Dexter's favourite variety, which is Pedigree with lamb in jelly, which is the can that goes first!
ABOUT PEDIGREE: ...nutrition'.
WHAT PEDIGREE SAY:
After years of research, we believe that a healthy and tasty meal comes from good, naturally delicious ingredients. That's why our recipes include fresh meat that has not been treated or frozen first, to give your dog quality nutrition and superb taste everyday.
The food you choose for your dog during his adult years can make a real difference to his health. Pedigree® Adult gives your adult ... more
Dexter has started to get a real phobia of wet food recently, I have tried Tesco own brand, Chappie, Winalot & Pal and he refused to even look at them, he was quite happy to just pick at the Vitalin dry food mixed in or just have a bowl of Vitalin, luckily this is a complete food, so no loss of mineral or vitamins.
We decided to try a pack of Pedigree in the pouch form; this was an instant hit & was gobbled up straightaway, result! I then bought a few cans of the meaty loaf variety & a couple of tins in jelly. The variety in jelly was more of a hit, so I bought my beloved dog a 24 can pack from Makro.
I will write my review on Dexter's favourite variety, which is Pedigree with lamb in jelly, which is the can that goes first!
ABOUT PEDIGREE: Pedigree is made by Mars Inc. Pedigree is developed with nutritionists and veterinary surgeons at Waltham 'The world's leading authority on pet care & nutrition'.
WHAT PEDIGREE SAY: After years of research, we believe that a healthy and tasty meal comes from good, naturally delicious ingredients. That's why our recipes include fresh meat that has not been treated or frozen first, to give your dog quality nutrition and superb taste everyday. The food you choose for your dog during his adult years can make a real difference to his health. Pedigree® Adult gives your adult dog all the essential nutrients he needs to help keep him in peak condition. We live, love and celebrate all things canine. From the time and care we put into understanding dogs at the Pedigree Centre in Waltham, England to the design of the products we develop around the world, to the wagging tails that greet us when we get home at night. Keeping our focus firmly on what's best for dogs helps us create the right foods, snacks and treats, and makes a strong connection with the dog lovers who purchase them. PRICE, WEIGHTS & VARIETIES (From Tesco.com) IN JELLY, IN GRAVY & MEATY LOAF VARIETIES:
385g Can- 48p 6x 385g multipack £2.88 12x385g multipack £5.70 1.2kg Can £1.28 400g can currently on offer at 48p 800g Can 96p 300g Pouch 64p 8x 300g Pouches £4.98 150g Pouch 36p 8x 150g Pouches £2.74
SIMPLY SELECT (PEDIGREE'S PREMIUM FOOD)
400g Can currently on offer 49p normally 69p 6x 400g Can multipack £2.99 (on offer, no normal price stated)
THE PACKAGING Pedigree hasn't changed much over the year from me remembering it as 'Pedigree Chum'. The can I am reviewing is a 385g can.
FRONT: The label is yellow, at the top there is a blue band with 'with Lamb in Jelly' on it. Going slightly down and there is a red rosette with 'Pedigree' in white letters. At the bottom you see a dog and a close up picture of a bowl of dog food. Above this picture of the food is a stamp type logo stating 'Made with FRESH MEAT'.
BACK The back of the can has numerous logos, the made with fresh meat logo features again. I will just give you a brief overview of the logos featuring: 'Top breeders recommend it/ Developed with vets' circular logo 'Waltham' Pet food logo 'mypetstop.com' logo 'Careline' logo & phone number HM The Queen's crest as they are by appointment to the Queen for manufacturers of dog food. The back of the can also features a feeding guide and it features a table with the ingredients they use and what they do for your dog, I will come back to both of these later in the review.
FEEDING GUIDE I have taken this from the can and this is just for a guide:
5kg dog: Cans per day with Pedigree complete (dry mixer) 1/3 can without mixer 1 can 10kg dog: With mixer 2/3 without 1 & 2/3 20kg dog with mixer 1 without 2 and ¾ 30kg dog: With mixer 1 & ½ without 3 and ¾
I don't feed with mixer and Dexter gets 1 can a day as he does have a dry complete food too. Some days he won't have any wet food and will just stick to dry.
THE GRAND OPENING: The can features one of these can opening devices where you push the ring into the can and then peel back. I have found this difficult to do on a number of occasions and I don't think it would be entirely suitable for those with arthritis or poor grip; you may need to invest in a tin opening device or a good old tin opener.
After opening the can fully, I took a peek at the contents. The jelly was a dark brown colour and looked fairly thick and seemed to support the rather large dark chunks of meat inside it. The chunks are cubed and are about ½ an inch across each side. Like the jelly, these cubes are quite dark but they appear to me to be quite highly quality as they don't break up as you are forking the food out.
THE SMELL: I'm not going to beat around the bush here, it smells awful, how my dog can eat it is beyond me, but I find it best to hold my breath whilst dishing it out and then run away quickly!
THE INGREDIENTS: This is in relation to the lamb variety so other flavours may have different ingredients Meat and Animal Derivatives (Min 4% Fresh Meat, Min 4% Lamb), Derivatives of Vegetable Origin, Oils and Fats, Minerals, Coloured with Caramel Analysis: Protein 7.5% Oil 6.3% Ash 2.5% Fibre 0.8% Moisture 80.0% Copper 5mg/kg as Copper Sulphate Vitamin A 1500IU/kg Vitamin D 150IU/kg Vitamin E 50mg/kg *Vitamin levels are guaranteed until the best before date*
The food also features: Special oils for healthy skin and coat: a special blend of linoleic acid, mineral & vitamin E Selected natural fibres for gut health: Select fibres from whet and sugar beet to support good gut health Vitamin E and minerals for natural defences: A blend of antioxidant vitamins and mineral to support defences and contribute to a long & healthy life
DEXTERS VIEW: Dexter's favourite is the lamb variety but he will eat the others too. The lamb disappears in a matter of seconds and he's look for more, his little tail is always wagging whilst he is eating. I find he really gets full up if I feed him Vitalin with it and this is in a lamb flavour and seems to compliment the Pedigree tinned food in the lamb flavour. He manages the chunks very well, because he is a small dog, he does have to chew the chunks, he can't just swallow them whole and hopefully the process of doing this is increasing his saliva and therefore aiding the digestion of this food. The effect on Dexter's coat has been good, he does have a slight improvement, his coat is glossy but whether this is wholly down to the dog food, I don't really know, I would say part of it is. We have tried the turkey, beef and chicken can varieties and all of them have the same effect on Dexter but he never looks for more of those, with the lamb he always wants more. Digestion wise, it seems fine for him his doings seem healthy and his doesn't seem to suffer from digestive irritation, wind or sickness from this dog food, I know from some of the reviews that some members dogs have suffered but my little doggie is quite robust!
MY OPINION: I am more than happy to spend my money on Pedigree if Dexter like it and it's not doing him any harm. I have found he really likes the jelly varieties through trial and error, he doesn't like the meaty loaf or gravy varieties but the Jelly variety comes in 4 or 5 flavours and he seems quite happy to be limited to these. I have also tried him on Pedigree's 'Simply Select' premium dog food too but as good as it looks, it is too rich for Dexter. I therefore just stick with what he seems happy with and what seems to be keeping him healthy & happy. I can see me having to change varieties later in Dexter's life though, I can see this may be having an effect of being too rich for him as his digestive system changes but then, Pedigree are doing a senior range so maybe that's where we'll go in later life. I would recommend this food to any dog owner, it may take trial an error to find a variety suitable and pleasing to your dog but there are plenty of flavours and varieties on offer, also, you may find feeding it with a mixer to be more filling for your dog, there are plenty on the market and Pedigree do do their own mixers.
USEFUL INFORMATION Web: www.uk.pedigree.com www.mypetstop.com
Advantages: Ask the dog Disadvantages: Again ask the dog
...been ever so keen on Pedigree Puppy formula mixed with Pedigree Complete mixer, so we naturally assumed that the jump to Pedigree Dog Food would be no problem.
You can buy these tins separately for around 49p per can, but as usual there are deals to be had by buying in multi-pack. 6 cans for £2.69. They come in a variety of flavours; the one we chose for Tasha on her first venture was the Chicken variety.
The tins containing the meaty feast have ... ...with PEDIGREE in white lettering emblazoned across the top with a red circle behind the middle letters of the word. The bottom portion of the labeling is a pretty green colour with information on the flavour.
On opening the can there is an instant hit of meaty smell which actually smells quite inviting, although I did stop short of participating. As with most dog food it all seems to be packed ever so tightly together. Breaking it up into decent ...
donf18 20.03.2006
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Advantages: Good quality dog food Disadvantages: A bit expensive
...She had been weaned onto Pedigree Chum Puppy food, so we continued to buy this for her, as it was what she was used to. We didn't want to upset her delicate puppy tummy by changing it to something else.
We also have an old Jack Russell X Chihuahua called Katy. We buy her various types of food, as she gets bored after a while. She's on Winalot at the moment. She does like Pedigree Chum, but it's a bit more expensive so we don't buy it for her very ... ...of six 400g tins of Pedigree Chum Puppy food for £3.40. They sell a similar thing by Butchers for £2.58 but the tins are only 300g ones. Winalot sell 400g tins in the puppy range, but only in packs of three tins for £1.58, so in comparison, the Pedigree Chum version is good value.
Pedigree Chum Puppy comes in three different varieties in the six tin pack - original, lamb with rice and chicken with rice. They all look similar when you look at the ...
KarenUK 04.10.2006
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...time) I feed him with Pedigree Chum dry mix. That is his main meal. He does get the opportunity later on to chew on a meaty bone or a pigs ear. But feeding your dog depends on his/her age.
Pedigree comes in lots of flavours such as Chiken and rice/ Original beef/ Lamb and rice/ beef and veg and the list goes on. They also do meals for puppies/adults and seniors which are specially designed for the age of the dog.
Jamie prefers original beef.
If ... ...him / her Pedigree dry dog food you can Serve it as is or add water – but make sure he/she has plenty of drinking water to wash it down. You know your dog will be having a balanced diet with the vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, fibre and protein that he/she needs to be healthy .
As we know a lot of dogs can develop dental disease.(bad breathe in particular) Feeding a dry food is 'better' for a dog's teeth than feeding him tinned ...
gill1960 10.09.2002
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Advantages: My dog likes it Disadvantages: Three tins in a pack
I have one 'fussy' dog and the older Scamp gets the fussier she has becomes. I now find it hard to buy Scamp food that she will eat. At 13 she has probably become bored with most commercial dog foods, but at present Scamp, a pure breed mutt, enjoys Chum's Puppy Food range. Well, I cannot cook her favourite a roast chicken dinner for her ever day!
The puppy food is soft on her sore gums and gentle on her stomach. She seems to enjoy the constancy ... ...biscuits it makes a balanced meal, which she can easily digest. (Scamp has a grade five-heart mummer and cannot have her rotten teeth surgical removed, as a result).
This range of puppy food comes in three flavours; Original, Chicken and Rice and Lamb and Rice. It is great to buy food without Rabbit, as it causes her to become hyperactive. The packaging is the same as normal Chum and costs around the same price per tin. (Three tins pack for 94p ...
wulise 09.12.2000 (14.04.2001)
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Advantages: Nutritious, keeps my dogs coat looking shiny and healthy Disadvantages: stinks and can be messy
...old we have given her Pedigree Chum. It started off as Pedigree Chum Puppy food and we moved on eventually to the adult version, which is what I will review now.
I always buy the variety in gravy for Chloe. This has got nothing to do with what she likes unfortunately. It has everything to do with the fact that I find it a lot easier to get out of the tin, and break up in her bowl. I have to do this fairly quickly as with a cat and a dog, meal time ... ...have a bowl in front of them. Even then, one is outside and one is inside! Anyway in the words of Mike Reid - I digress!!
I buy these tins of dog food in packs of 6, although Sainsbury's have just started to sell the gravy variety in packs of 12. There is not a massive saving in buying the bigger pack but it is much easier to lug it indoors in bigger packs, so I have actually started to buy this one. However Sainsbury's also have the packs of 6 ...
wendybull 10.02.2006
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Food according to Life ...
Variety of flavours
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When I was shopping the other day I had an abundance of vouchers and one of them was from PedigreeChum for £ on a kg or kg Complete Dog Food. Normally the nearest I get to Pedigree is toys and Schmakos but by using the voucher it brought it near to the price that I normally pay for my own brand Wagg.
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Advantages: Complete nutrition.Tried trusted quality brand. Disadvantages: Expensive.A bit too rich/makes Basil smelly see op.
DOG FOOD...There's an overwhelming market out there,and this is all a matter of opinion and personal choice.Some are horrendous,others mediocre,a few,excellent.
Pedigree isn't the top of the top by any means..but it is a reputable,tried and tested for many generations.
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