In today’s post, Skinner’s ‘Field & Trial’ puppy food will put under the microscope. We’ll be looking at both their dry and wet food offerings and using our expert knowledge of puppy food (and the pet food industry in general) to give you an unbiased review of Skinner’s wet and dry foods for puppies. For this reason we've calculated the approximate 'as fed' percentages for the main ingredient categories in the finished product. Carb-rich ingredients: includes all ingredients derived from grains, pseudo-grains, potatoes and other starchy root vegetables, sweet potato and legumes (except whole peas which are categorised under fruit and veg) except for isolated protein and extracted oils. Also includes fibre supplements.

This dry puppy food is made to a wheat-free and maize-free recipe that’s great for sensitive digestion. While the 'mixing bowl' composition is useful for knowing what went into the food, it doesn't always reflect what your dog is actually eating. This is because the processes that turn the ingredients into the finished pet food can significantly alter the relative weights of the ingredients. Like the vast majority of puppy food manufacturers, Skinner’s also offers wet food for puppies – so let’s see how this performs. Our Grain-free wet food range can be fed as a complete diet or as the perfect topper to add some more textures and flavours which will help even the fussiest eaters enjoy their meal.

Puppy food should contain at least 24% protein, and, in an ideal world, the protein:fat ratio should be somewhere around 1:.75. Plus, the protein should largely come from high-quality sources, i.e. meat, eggs, etc. What’s great about wet puppy food is the fact that it’s far more natural and less processed than dry food. While dogs are more than capable of digesting (and being completely healthy on) dry food, the more natural a puppy food is, the better. We all learn something all the time in dog food topics it's very interesting subject but does cause a bit of a stirr amongst people as all have their own thoughts of what suits their dogs so I generally keep out of the dog food discussions 😄

The only downside of wet puppy food, in general, is that it is more expensive than dry food (for obvious reasons) – typically around three to four times more expensive. However, if you want to provide your puppy with a completely natural and less processed food, Skinner’s Field & Trial Puppy food is a fantastic choice. I tried mole valley kibble and to my horror I soaked it for an hour and it did not dissolve AT ALL I was horrified as this is sold to working dogs on the go so I called them to inform them it's not good it doesn't break down at all so how long is it stored festering in the poor dogs belly Not to mentioned how much water does the dog have to drink as a result of eating bullet biscuits ??? Not good . Well, when trying to decipher whether or not a puppy food is going to be a healthy choice for your little four-legged friend, the main factor that needs to be considered is protein and fat levels – in addition to where the protein(s) and fat(s) come from, i.e. how much protein and fat is there and do they come from high-quality sources? I was recommended this food by a neighbour who has a spaniel pup with the most amazing shiny coat. I have a gsd x collie who eats anything and an 11 month old saluki x whippet who is a bony ball of energy with a funny tummy. Cheap supermarket food made the older dog sluggish and the younger one itchy and his coat fall out. Really rich, premium food gave the saluki the squits. They were on JWB for a few months but feeding 2 x 19kg dogs on that all the time was getting expensive. Looked at Skinners on here before I bought it and was really surprised to see that Skinners has all the same good/green ingredients as JWB but not the 2 red ones that JWB does. It's also half the price! Both of the dogs love the food, I have to feed the gsd slightly less than recommended as she doesn't run around a lot and the higher fat content meant she started to lose her waistline. I feed the saluki slightly more to accommodate his crazy running and high energy levels. No more itching, no more coat loss, the gsd's coat has gone lovely and shiny and she seems less stiff on her legs too. Saluki x is still growing nicely and putting weight on, both dogs love the food and clear their bowls. Cannot recommend this food enough. According to the marketing blurb, Skinner’s wet puppy food is made from 100% natural ingredients, contains a full range of vitamins and minerals, contains moderate amounts of protein and fat, is easy to digest, is highly palatable, is grain-free, and is perfect for puppies who are fussy eaters.Lamb & Rice: Whole rice (38%), lamb meat meal, naked oats, sunflower oil, pea protein, linseed, whole peas, brewer’s yeast, beet pulp, sunflower expellers, whole dried egg, vitamins, minerals and trace elements. But as you mentioned kibble density & bloat I felt I had to put my view over as well as felt it was hopefully helpful. As we always do when we review animal foods, we’ll start by casting our eye over the marketing blurb of the products before analysing the ingredient profile and analytical constituents to see if they do indeed ‘walk the walk’ after ‘talking the talk’ in the aforementioned advertising spiel.