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Is this a low fat food? What is the fat content?

The kibble is 13% crude fat minimum. That's a normal adult level, not a low fat diet. Here's what that means.

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Written by Chris O'Neill

The kibble is 13% crude fat as a minimum. Crude fat is the fat percentage you see on a label. That's a normal level for an adult maintenance food, so no, it isn't a low fat diet and we don't recommend it as one.

What the number means

"13% minimum" is a floor, not a fixed value. It's the level we guarantee is in every bag, and the actual figure can sit a little above it.

That's measured on the food as it comes out of the bag, alongside 26% protein and no more than 10% moisture.

Where does the fat come from?

Chicken fat and salmon oil. Between them they carry the omega fats that feed skin and coat, with omega-3 guaranteed at 0.3% minimum on a dry matter basis.

Fat is the main energy source in a dog food, and it's what makes a food smell and taste good enough that a fussy dog will eat it.

If you want to see how your dog does on it, try a 2kg sample for $19.99.

My vet has asked for a low fat diet

Then this isn't the food for that job. Dogs put on a low fat diet, often after pancreatitis or a diagnosed problem digesting fat, need something formulated well below this level.

Talk to your vet. If they later tell you your dog can go back to a normal maintenance food, that's the point where this is worth a look.

My dog just needs to lose a bit of weight

That's usually about how much food goes in the bowl rather than the fat percentage. Weigh their daily amount instead of scooping, cut back by around 10%, drop the treats, and give it a few weeks.

Your vet can set a target weight and check you're going about it safely.

Can I see the rest of the numbers?

The full guaranteed analysis and the calorie content are on the product page, and there's a separate help centre article covering all of it.

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