Product Review - Skinners
It was a comment on a dog forum that allerted me to
Skinners and the interesting (if somewhat confusing) range of foods
which they supply.
Basically, Skinners produce a 'working dog' food range
(Field and Trial) which is VAT free and the Skinners range which
is presumably for dogs which are not working. However, as far as
the pet owner is concerned the important thing to remember is that
working dog food is VAT free (or 17.5% cheaper than its equivalent
non-working food).
I say this because there is very little difference
between some of the foods in both ranges when you look at the ingredients
and analysis, and energy levels are not that high for a very hard
working dog. (Surely a maintenance diet for a working dog is just
an ordinary dog food?)
Skinners foods start from around £16/15kg bag,
but the better quality foods in their range are around the £20-24
mark from stores
such as GJW Titmuss
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Field & Trial Duck
& Rice Hypoallergenic has been specifically formulated
to exclude ingredients that are known to cause sensitivities
or allergies. It is free from wheat gluten, maize gluten,
barley gluten, soya and dairy products.
Made from the wholesome goodness of duck, rice, and naked
oats, Field & Trial Duck & Rice also contains all
the essential vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates needed
for health, vitality and sustained stamina. As a valuable
source of energy and to maintain healthy coat condition, Duck
& Rice is also coated in natural sunflower oil.
Ingredients
Free from artifical flavourings, colourants and preservatives.
Whole rice (40%), duck meat meal (20%), naked oats, peas,
whole linseed, sunflower oil, sugar beet pulp, vitamins and
minerals.
Protein 22%, Oil 11%
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Skinner’s Lamb & Rice Sensitive
is a nutritionally complete hypoallergenic food, specially
formulated to be free from wheat, wheat gluten, dairy, beef,
egg and soya. It also contains a unique blend of traditional
culinary herbs known for their beneficial properties: seaweed,
alfalfa, thyme, fennel, basil, parsley, peppermint, garlic,
paprika, rosemary, sage, aniseed, fenugreek and yucca.
Ingredients
Free from artifical flavourings, colourants and preservatives.
Whole rice (40%), lamb meat meal (25%), barley, chicken fat,
linseed, vitamins and minerals, rosemary oil, culinary herb
mix.
Protein 20%, Oil 12%
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Field & Trial Salmon & Rice
contains Scottish salmon from a sustainable source, whole
rice, naked oats and peas. It is formulated to give an excellent
balance of Omega 3:6 fatty acids, which can help support your
dog's immune system. As a vaulable source of energy and to
maintain a healthy coat condition, it is also coated in natural
sunflower oil.
Salmon & Rice also contains enhanced levels of Glucosamine
and Chondroitin to help protect the joints of your dog.
Ingredients
Free from artifical flavourings, colourants and preservatives.
Whole rice (40%), salmon meal (17.50% dry weight), naked
oats, peas, sunflower oil, whole linseed, sugar beet pulp,
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Prices for Skinners
It's worth checking out the G
J Titmuss website for the range and prices
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