Forthglade Cold Pressed Chicken vs Pooch & Mutt Primal Wild Boar

Pros

• ✓Named chicken is the first ingredient at 32.5%, backed by salmon oil and egg powder for protein and omega-3
• ✓Full composition with declared percentages and no by-products, meat meal or vague 'animal derivatives'
• ✓Several reviewers report firmer stools and less flatulence after switching, helped by beet pulp, MOS and chicory prebiotics
• ✓Strong palatability feedback — owners describe fussy dogs and previously picky eaters finishing it readily

Cons

• ✗Pellets are very hard — one owner soaked them before their dog would eat, and flagged them as awkward for small dogs
• ✗Premium price point; multiple reviewers note it is 'not cheap'
• ✗Dried peas appear high in the list, which inflates the protein figure with plant rather than meat protein
• ✗Single-protein chicken base limits it for dogs with a specific poultry sensitivity

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Pros

• ✓All meat sources are named (wild boar, lamb, chicken, duck) — no vague 'meat derivatives'
• ✓High reported palatability — dogs consistently eat meals in full with no refusals
• ✓Functional additions: glucosamine, chondroitin, spirulina, and prebiotics add real nutritional value
• ✓No grains, artificial colours, or flavourings — suits dogs with grain sensitivities

Cons

• ✗Larger kibble size may not suit small breeds or puppies transitioning to dry food
• ✗1.5kg pack is small — cost per kg is higher than larger bag formats from competitors
• ✗Grain-free formulas with legume-heavy formulations have been flagged in FDA DCM studies; full ingredient list (peas, lentils etc.) not provided here to confirm legume load
• ✗One reported allergic reaction, though this is likely individual sensitivity rather than a formulation flaw

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