Pedigree

Pedigree is one of the most familiar dog food brands in the UK, owned by Mars Petcare. Its British roots go back to 1934, when Mars bought Chappel Brothers, a dog food maker that went on to become Pedigree Petfoods. The brand is widely available in supermarkets and online at an affordable price.

What this site lists

  • Wet food: pouches in jelly or gravy, cans in loaf, and Puppy and Senior pouches, in multipacks of up to 40 pouches or 24 cans.
  • Dry food: Adult Complete with chicken and vegetables.
  • Dental chews: Dentastix, sized by dog weight.
  • Treats: Schmackos, Biscrok biscuits and Tubos.

Choosing between them

For main meals, choose Puppy pouches for young dogs and Senior pouches for older dogs, with Adult products in between. Wet and dry can be mixed, but reduce both so the total stays within your dog’s daily needs.

Dentastix come in sizes by dog weight, such as small, medium and large dogs over 25 kg. Use the size for your dog’s weight so it has to chew rather than swallow, and count each stick in the day’s food. Schmackos and other treats are tasty but calorific; break them into smaller pieces for training and keep treats to a small share of the daily diet.

Common questions

Can I give my dog a Dentastix every day?

Dentastix are designed to be given daily, one stick in the right size for your dog’s weight. Count it as part of the daily food, and reduce meals slightly if needed. They do not replace tooth brushing or dental checks at the vet.