Burns · Wet · adult

Burns Chicken Wet Recipe review

D49 / 100 · general adult profile

Burns Chicken Wet Recipe scores 49 out of 100, a grade D, against our general adult profile. In short, it leads with chicken, and at 74% moisture the headline protein figure understates what your dog actually gets, so the dry matter comparison below is the fair one.

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, Burns Chicken Wet Recipe ranges from 29 to 65 out of 100.

GreyhoundC+ · 65
WhippetC+ · 65
Chihuahua (Long Coat)C · 61
Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)C · 61
LurcherC · 58
Lurcher (Greyhound type)C · 58
Lurcher (Whippet type)C · 58
Border CollieC · 57
Where it scores lowest
Newfypoo (Newfoundland x Poodle)D · 29
American BullyD · 29
Neapolitan MastiffD · 30
MastiffD · 30
Dogue de BordeauxD · 30

Analytical constituents

Energy100 kcal per 100g
Protein10% as fed · 35.4% dry matter
Fat5% as fed · 17.7% dry matter
Fibre0.5%
Ash2.5%
Moisture74%
Typical price£6.41 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£6.41

Ingredients

Chicken, vegetables, minerals.

Positives

Higher scoring alternatives

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

Common questions

Is Burns Chicken Wet Recipe a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 49 out of 100, a grade D. 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 Burns Chicken Wet Recipe?

The label declares 10% crude protein and 5% fat. Because this is a wet food at 74% moisture, the dry matter equivalents are the fairer comparison against kibble.

What is the first ingredient in Burns Chicken Wet Recipe?

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

Which breeds does Burns Chicken Wet Recipe suit best?

It scores highest for Greyhound, Whippet, Chihuahua (Long Coat). 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.