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Butchers Nourishing Food review

D29 / 100 · general adult profile

Butchers Nourishing Food scores 29 out of 100, a grade D, against our general adult profile. In short, the first listed ingredient is meat and animal derivatives (40%), and at 80% moisture the headline protein figure understates what your dog actually gets, so the dry matter comparison below is the fair one, and the ingredient list carries flags for meat and animal derivatives.

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, Butchers Nourishing Food ranges from 13 to 45 out of 100.

GreyhoundD · 45
WhippetD · 45
Chihuahua (Long Coat)D · 41
Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)D · 41
Border CollieD · 40
Hungarian VizslaD · 40
King Charles SpanielD · 39
Chorkie (Chihuahua x Yorkie)D · 39
Where it scores lowest
Newfypoo (Newfoundland x Poodle)D · 13
Neapolitan MastiffD · 13
MastiffD · 13
BullmastiffD · 13
LeonbergerD · 14

Analytical constituents

Energy90 kcal per 100g
Protein8% as fed · 36.8% dry matter
Fat5% as fed · 23.0% dry matter
Fibre0.5%
Ash2.5%
Moisture80%
Typical price£2.40 per kg
Cost per 1,000 kcal£2.67

Ingredients

Meat and animal derivatives (40%), Cereals, Minerals, Oils and fats, Derivatives of vegetable origin (first five listed).

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Higher scoring alternatives

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

Common questions

Is Butchers Nourishing Food a good food?

Against our general adult profile it scores 29 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 Butchers Nourishing Food?

The label declares 8% crude protein and 5% fat. Because this is a wet food at 80% moisture, the dry matter equivalents are the fairer comparison against kibble.

What is the first ingredient in Butchers Nourishing Food?

Meat and animal derivatives (40%). Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first entry usually makes up the largest share.

Which breeds does Butchers Nourishing Food 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.