AATU Dry Dog Food
High meat content dry food with 80 percent animal ingredients
AATU dry dog food contains 80 percent animal-based ingredients, making it one of the highest meat-content dry foods available in the UK. The recipes use a single or small number of protein sources and exclude grains, making them well suited to dogs with digestive sensitivities. Proteins available include duck, salmon, chicken, herring, turkey and beef.
Pros and Cons
What we like
- 80 percent animal-based ingredients in every recipe
- Single or limited protein sources for sensitive dogs
- Grain-free for easy digestion
- Multiple protein options to rotation-feed or find the right fit
- No artificial additives, colours or preservatives
Honest downsides
- Premium price point, one of the more expensive dry foods
- High meat content means smaller portions needed, which can confuse new buyers
- Not suitable for dogs with allergies to the specific protein used
Key Ingredients
80% animal protein (varies by recipe: duck, salmon, chicken, herring, turkey or beef). Remaining 20% includes botanicals, superfoods and essential minerals. No grains.
Ingredient Breakdown
The 80% animal ingredient claim includes muscle meat, organs, eggs and fish. A breakdown of exactly which animal components are included is on each pack. The botanical 20% includes ingredients like sweet potato, lentils, spinach and turmeric, rather than grain-based fillers.
Who Is This Food For?
Good for
All adult dogs, especially those with digestive sensitivities or food allergies. Dogs that benefit from a high-protein, grain-free diet. Owners looking for maximum meat content in a dry food.
Not ideal for
Dogs with allergies to the specific protein source in the chosen recipe. Dogs that have been flagged by a vet as requiring a prescription low-protein diet.
How to Transition Your Dog onto This Food
Because AATU has a significantly higher protein content than most dry foods, transition slowly over 10-14 days, not 7. Start at 25% AATU and increase by 10-15% every 2 days. Some dogs experience loose stools for 1-2 weeks as gut flora adapt to the higher meat diet.
Feeding Guide
Due to the high meat content, AATU is typically fed in smaller portions than lower-meat dry foods. Follow the pack guide based on your dog's weight. Transition gradually from previous food over 7-10 days.