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Barking Heads Fat Dog Slim review

B+88 / 100 · general adult profile

Barking Heads Fat Dog Slim scores 88 out of 100, a grade B+, against our general adult profile. In short, it leads with chicken 26%, and protein sits at 23% and fat at 7%.

How it scores by breed

The same food scores differently by breed, because each breed profile weights protein fit, fat ceiling, joint support, skin and coat support, filler content and ingredient transparency differently. Across 279 breed profiles, Barking Heads Fat Dog Slim ranges from 55 to 97 out of 100.

Boston TerrierA · 97
Dachshund (Miniature Long-Haired)A · 97
Dachshund (Miniature Smooth-Haired)A · 97
Dachshund (Miniature Wire-Haired)A · 97
Dachshund (Standard Long-Haired)A · 97
Dachshund (Standard Smooth-Haired)A · 97
Dachshund (Standard Wire-Haired)A · 97
Lhasa ApsoA · 97
Where it scores lowest
Tibetan MastiffC · 55
St. BernardC · 55
Pyrenean MastiffC · 55
Presa CanarioC · 55
Giant SchnauzerC · 55

Analytical constituents

Energy360 kcal per 100g
Protein23%
Fat7%
Fibre5%
Ash8.5%
Moisture8%
Typical price£4.00 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£1.11

Ingredients

Chicken 26%, rice, trout, peas, salmon oil (first five listed).

Positives

Higher scoring alternatives

Other kibble foods for the same life stage that score better against the general adult profile.

Common questions

Is Barking Heads Fat Dog Slim a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 88 out of 100, a grade B+. That figure reflects protein and fat fit, joint and skin support, filler content and ingredient transparency. The right answer for your own dog depends on its breed, age and any health conditions.

How much protein is in Barking Heads Fat Dog Slim?

The label declares 23% crude protein and 7% fat.

What is the first ingredient in Barking Heads Fat Dog Slim?

Chicken 26%. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first entry usually makes up the largest share.

Which breeds does Barking Heads Fat Dog Slim suit best?

It scores highest for Boston Terrier, Dachshund (Miniature Long-Haired), Dachshund (Miniature Smooth-Haired). Breed changes the weighting of each factor, so the same food can score very differently across breeds.

Score it for your own dog

This page uses a general adult profile. PawsePal scores this food against your dog's breed, age, weight and health conditions, and tells you the portion in grams.

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Scores are produced by PawsePal's six-factor breed-specific scoring engine, built on veterinary nutrition science and aligned with WSAVA guidelines. Analytical values are taken from manufacturer labels and prices are approximate UK retail, so check the pack before you buy. This page is information, not veterinary advice.