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Burns Original Chicken & Brown Rice - review & rating
Is Burns Original Chicken & Brown Rice a good choice?
A deliberately simple, low-fat recipe from a vet-founded British brand - one of the few mainstream foods genuinely suitable after pancreatitis (fat 8.4% DM). Protein sits at the FEDIAF minimum: adequate for low-activity adults, not a high-performance diet.
Nutrition (dry-matter basis)
| Parameter | Value | Threshold / context |
|---|---|---|
| Food format | dry | formats compared on a dry-matter basis |
| Protein | 20.7% DM | FEDIAF/AAFCO min 18–21% |
| Fat | 8.4% DM | min 5,5% |
| Energy | 340 kcal ME/100 g | - |
| Cost per 1,000 kcal | ~£1 | the only fair measure across dry, wet and fresh formats |
ℹ️ This rating is for a specific flavour variant. Brands often sell the same line in several flavours (salmon, lamb, chicken…), each with a different recipe, nutrient profile and allergens - and therefore a different score. Always check the exact variant you are buying.
Score across 4 pillars
| Pillar | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| A · Recipe & protein quality | 26 | 35 |
| B · Compliance (FEDIAF/AAFCO) | 21 | 25 |
| C · Manufacturer credibility (WSAVA) | 20 | 25 |
| D · Additives & processing | 12 | 15 |
Pros
- Low fat (8.4% DM) - suitable after pancreatitis
- Simple, short ingredient list
- Vet-founded brand with feeding support line
- Protein at the regulatory minimum
- Rice-heavy recipe - meat is not the first ingredient
- Contains chicken
📋 Hands-on test pending - this rating is based on label analysis and public manufacturer data (that is always how we score; a hands-on test adds photos, our own measurements and Bekon’s verdict, but never changes the score).
What dog parents say
DogRanking score
4 / 5 🐾
by our methodology · 4 pillars, 100 pts
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burns good for a dog with a sensitive stomach?
Its low fat and simple recipe make it one of the safer mainstream choices for digestive issues, including recovery after pancreatitis. For diagnosed conditions, confirm with your vet - therapeutic diets may be more appropriate.
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