Wet food for adult dogs Classic Deer with cranberry 800g

Deer with cranberry and asparagus is the recipe in the Classic line based on game, i.e. a protein that rarely appears in a dog's diet. That is exactly its main value. The animal protein comes solely from deer, and the can contains no grains, sugar, salt or artificial colourings.

Why a rare protein matters

The more meat species a dog has eaten in its life, the fewer options remain when the diet needs narrowing down. That is why it is worth keeping one protein in reserve and not giving it every day. Deer is such a meat: most dogs have never come into contact with it, so it remains available for later.

For a dog that doesn't tolerate the popular species, game is often one of the few ways forward. We write more about this approach in the entry novel protein in dogs, and about short ingredient lists in single-protein food.

Cranberry and asparagus

Both additions are present in small amounts and do not replace meat. Cranberry brings a distinctly tart note that balances the game well, and asparagus brings natural fibre. You will recognise the can by its smell: it is clearly different from poultry.

What this can doesn't contain

• Grain-free: the recipe contains no wheat, maize or gluten.
• No sugar or salt: the tartness comes from the cranberry.
• No colourings or artificial flavourings.
• One animal protein: deer only.
• With salmon oil: a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Which dog is it for

This recipe has two uses. The first is variety for a dog that has grown bored of its flavour, and the second, more important one is a diet with a narrowed ingredient list, in which beef and poultry are already out of the picture. In both cases the same thing matters: one protein and a short ingredient list.

If you need another rare meat, the line includes Classic Horse with raspberries. You will find the full overview in Classic wet food.

How to introduce this food

A new food should be introduced gradually, over several days, by mixing it with the current one in an increasing proportion. This gives your dog's digestive system time to adjust, and you know whether the switch went smoothly. If your dog has so far eaten only dry food, start with a small amount of wet food on top of the portion rather than replacing the whole meal.

It is worth taking the can out of the fridge a quarter of an hour or so before serving, because at room temperature the food smells noticeably stronger, and smell is the first thing that wins a dog over. Match the daily amount to your dog's body weight according to the table on the pack and split it into two meals.

Who the 800 g can is for

The 800 g size makes sense for medium and large dogs and when you feed wet food only. The recipe is identical to the 400 g can, so the choice is purely about convenience and the cost per feeding day. If you are only checking whether your dog will like this flavour, start with the smaller can. Store an opened can in the fridge and serve at room temperature.