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CupidThePug •8 days ago
Can you review the new Akela 90:10 Ultra Complete Working Dog Food please!Tonika Kelly •one month ago
I noticed the salmom version isn't listed, does it have the same rating?dandare85 •2 months ago
This is my go to brand for quality and price. I usually buy two to three bags to provide my dogs with variety/mixture of proteins, as well as the wet food. It would be nice to see a lamb or game variety as part of the line-up.megasonic 2.0 •4 months ago
Our dog has been on Akela for 7 months, and so far so good, he is 13 months now. We initially tried the original and fish feast and our toy poodle got bored of both quickly but he will eat these recipes at 50:50 ratio with naturo in gravy pouches. However he loves Suffolk duck so much, I even use it as a treat sometimes. I will be purchasing the fish feast once in a while for a change, but Suffolk Dog is the one for fussy eaters like mine.Ula008 •8 months ago
Is it possible that akela can cause the anal glands problems? I switched to akela few months ago Before my frenchie was on royal canin and never had a problem with glands Now we must go every months to vet empty glands She was suffer with dirty ears they now nice and clean but this glands is an issueMozz1975 •9 months ago
Can akela explain why the copper content is so high ?
Mozz1975
•9 months ago
The 58mg per Kg Cupric Sulphate Pentahydrate nutritional additive results in a theoretical copper level of 12.5mg per Kg in our Fish Feast finished product. The FEDIAF recommended minimum for puppies is 1.1mg per 100g dry matter (11mg per Kg) and the maximum is 2.8mg per 100g dry matter (28mg per Kg). We are in the process of switching to chelated minerals across the range, which will require a lower level of additive to achieve the same level in the finished product. Please contact customer services if you have any further questions.akita2010 •9 months ago
They do a 90/10 now..Marky Mark •11 months ago
I've been feeding Akela for 9+years and it's the only food that doesn't upset sensitive puppies and older dogs alike. I someone feed a little raw. I'd recommend this food to anyone who owns a dog's especially those with sensitive dogs perfect with no added extras or fillers unlike many of the major manufacturersFiona Fitzbrandgrowt •11 months ago
Anyone else notice that their dog smells particularly bad when eating then fish Akela ?Fiona Fitzbrandgrowt
Fiona Fitzbrandgrowt
•11 months ago
She was fine on the chicken one, and perhaps its just my dog! not dissing the brand or the food, think its a brilliant brand and great quality, just need to get the right mix for our particular dog. Was wondering if it was a *thing* though?Mozz1975 •one year ago
This food seems to have an alarming amount of copper in the ingredients?
Mozz1975
•9 months ago
The 58mg per Kg Cupric Sulphate Pentahydrate nutritional additive results in a theoretical copper level of 12.5mg per Kg in our Fish Feast finished product. The FEDIAF recommended minimum for puppies is 1.1mg per 100g dry matter (11mg per Kg) and the maximum is 2.8mg per 100g dry matter (28mg per Kg). We are in the process of switching to chelated minerals across the range, which will require a lower level of additive to achieve the same level in the finished product. Please contact customer services if you have any further questions.Amber Chung •one year ago
We've recently switched from raw to Akela. Since switching my dog has had really soft poos, but I didn't think much of it at first as I thought it was just part of transitioning. But it's been almost a month and if anything his poos are getting softer! We've not changed anything else in his diet, and we're not giving him more treats that usual - has anyone else had this issue, and if so how long did it take to settle?megasonic 2.0 •one year ago
Just noticed that Akela Original has a similar nutritional analysis as the Orijen small breed. Got some to try with our toy poodle. I want to use rotational feeding as he gets bored of food after a few weeks and also like the idea of not sticking to one brand in case of recalls or non-availability.megasonic 2.0
megasonic 2.0
•10 months ago
We switched to Akela, our dog prefers this to the Orijen small breed. We have tried the original and fish feast so far so good. Would like to try the duck but noticed it does not have probiotics.Pertonia •one year ago
Feed all mine akela. Great quality food. My agility dog does great on this aswell as my fussy eater. Wouldn't feed anything else.Serena Gear •one year ago
We have been feeding akela for years and the last few months our dogs are all itching, we have ruled everything out and spoke to a guy at there stand at crufts, unhelpful guy who said feeding the original the dogs can build up a tolerance to it and suggested we changed flavour? Why is there no warning of this on the packaging ? My friend feeds duck and her dogs are also itching so I fail to see it's just one flavour ?
Serena Gear
•one year ago
Chicken or polutry in general are common allergies for dogs so we would always recommend feeding an exclusion diet to rule out any allergies. Dogs can develop an intolerance to any ingredient.Mark Kane
Serena Gear
•one year ago
I’ve been looking to switch as we’ve fed our dog Akela his whole life, he’s now 7. He’s recently started itching really badly, this might be the a sign to change him altogether now.
Mark Kane
•9 months ago
It could be an allergy to chicken so changing to Fish Feast, Scottish Salmon or Suffolk Duck might help.Kerrie •one year ago
My dog has had Akela for years, however just lately she is refusing to eat the duck one, even when mixed with other things, she doesn't seem to like the smell of it anymore? I've ordered her a trial bag of chicken to make sure she'll eat that still and if she does I think she's be sticking to chicken!
Kerrie
•one year ago
We have a taste guarantee, please contact customer services to redeem.Kerrie
•one year ago
It turns out it was nothing to do with Akela, it was the idiot vets not doing their jobs properly, we ended up having to have her put to sleep because they played "lets guess the condition" and went through about 4 of 5 different health conditions without actually do tests to confirm any of them, they didn't do tests until it was too late. Just to warn people, if your dog has hypothyroidism, please make sure your vets do a blood test to check their liver count, apparently these vets were incapable of realising that the thyroid medication was making her loose weight too fast and in turn this was causing an issue with her liver, she ended up with a nodule on her live, her liver had fat on it and was hardened. They guessed at UTI, stomach upset for which one of the idiots who was actually the clinical director gave her something with paracetamol in it and told us to giver he paracetamol, womb infection, IBS and IBD. The condition could have been managed if they had listened to start with and dropped her medication. They accused our dog of being fussy with her food, she was NEVER ever fussy with it, she was in pain. They caused her a lot of unnecessary stress, the poor dog already suffered from fairly bad anxiety. They claimed it was uncommon but not unheard of, funny thing is, I was watching a YT video where a dog had the same condition and his vets are keeping an eye on his liver enzymes.. uncommon my foot. Pardon the rant, but this has had a big impact on my health.PJR •one year ago
Original has had a 10% jump in price with zero warning to existing customers. Would have been nice to have had a heads-up, seeing as we've used Akela for years. They've now pushed the price higher than a better quality competitor, so it's time we switched.Akela CS JDW
PJR
•one year ago
Hi, The 10% price rise is the difference between a 10 kg bag to a 13 kg bag and not a proper price rise. We had to introduce temporary 13 kg bags while waiting for new bags to arrive from the printers. When we did have to raise the prices in November to cover our basic costs. The current price of living and bird flu has affected us all. We did email all of our customers a month before the rise to give customers a chance to stock up before the rise. We are still VAT free so are prices are as low as we can make then and we still offer free delivery on orders over £40.Fransworld123 •2 years ago
My two dogs have been on Akela for years and have done very well on it but my vet says the protein and fat content is very high and no5 good for the liver ,please can you put my mind at restVNobel •2 years ago
This is a great food. My dog has been getting on with it very well and has a sensitive stomach. He's been on it for the last 3 years. The prices has gone up and when I looked at one point, it appeared that it jumped by £10. But now that has been updated and you're paying for a bigger bag more and the over cost isn't too much of a jump. However, this has made me to start looking elsewhere. Not sure at the moment whether will stay with Akela.
VNobel
•2 years ago
Glad to hear that your dog has been getting on very well with Akela. Regarding the pricing, you may have been looking at the pet food, which has 20% VAT added rather than the complete working dog food which is VAT-free.Denise •5 years ago
Is small paws suitable for my 14-15kg frenchie? he throws up a bit and smaller kibble is better for him In that respect. both my dogs are currently on Aatu. Is Akela a better food for them? they are 6 & 5yrs. thanks.Ben •5 years ago
Hello! I have been sent to the website by the trainer from my puppy training class today and have done some research on the food my puppy is currently on and I was quite shocked! She is a Malamute x Springer and in her breeder home was raised on raw food, goat's milk and Skinner's kibble and unfortunately we found that the practicalities of that mix didn't work for us. I have read some reviews and done some research and Akela's really does seem to the best of the bunch so have ordered some sample packs and some treatos today and am excited to see how she gets on. Even better I notice the food is for dog's of all ages and has added Glucosamine and Chondroitan which our 9yo Border Collie is currently on as both his hips have been replaced, so Akela's could potentially work for him as well!!jules •5 years ago
Hello again Akela,our golden retriever is now a year old & doing well on Akela original 80/20 medium paws.
3 questions though:
- when should we move to big paws (he’s 31kg)
- he keeps eating soil in garden & out & about - someone suggested rather than teenage behaviour that he might not be getting enough iron-wondered what your view is?
- at what point does he stop being a puppy & we reduce food to adult portions?
Thanks
Jules
Alan •5 years ago
Hi,I have a Cocker Spaniel pup. I am keen to get her on the best possible quality dry food. She is currently on Fishmongers Finest which has really helped her sensitive tummy. She seems to enjoy the fishy flavour too, so was considering trying your Scottish Salmon flavour.
I notice your food is branded as a working dog food, my pup is a pet rather than a working dog. Will she be okay on your food?
Pete Band •6 years ago
Which food do you recommend for a lab with a few allergies? I need to find a new food in smaller bags than 15kg and he has dermatological issues. ThanksNic •6 years ago
I’m looking to start my 4 month Labrador puppy on this. Which one would you recommend? She is currently 12.5kg.jules •6 years ago
Hello again Akela,I replied to your message a few days ago but think it might have got missed! (see further down).
Please could you let me know the best way to manage the transition from 3 meals per day to 2?
Thank you,
Jules
Lewie0205 •6 years ago
Finding a suitable dog food for a dog with food and environmental allergies has been very challenging for me. I finally decided to take the plunge and order some Akela for my dog to try. He’s not a fussy dog ... will eat just about anything really so I wasn’t worried whether he would like it, but was concerned whether it would make him itch. I’ve only tried the Fish Feast flavour so far as he’s allergic to ingredients in the original and duck and he loves it, I’ve had to buy a slow feeder to slow him down and stop him inhaling the kibble! But best of all, his coat and skin are now getting into great condition. His allergies were diagnosed at 10 months old, he’s now 4.5 years old and he’s always had a dull coat with flaky skin, regardless of the food type (and he’s tried them all) but after only 3 months on Akela his skin is virtually clear and his fur is so soft. Even his dog groomer has commented on the change. So whilst I know an 80:20 food isn’t for every dog, if your dog has allergies and can eat the flavours they make, I’d recommend you take the plunge as I did and order some....you never know, it might just help soothe your dogs skin too.jules •6 years ago
Hi,Our 6 month old golden retriever was fed raw food (Natural Instinct) by the breeder with a sprinkling of royal canin on top. We kept him on this for a month then changed the dry sprinkle to Akela Original.
A month ago over a period of 10 days we gradually transitioned over fully to Akela.
Ever since, his stools have been softer, smellier and larger (which we knew would happen with dried food) however, over the last fortnight, out of 3/4 poos per day 1 is always VERY soft, difficult to pick up and often have to clean his 'pants'.
He is otherwise in good shape, coat sleek, full of energy etc.
We have tried Pro-Max from vet and Yudigest Plus to help bind things but this hasn't fully resolved the situation.
We do not want to go back to raw food for a number of reasons.
Any advice would be appreciated!
Diana •6 years ago
Hi my 6 month old miniature labradoodle has been on Specific since he was about 10 weeks old, every time i try to change him onto something new or near the same ingredients he gets a runny tummy-at times hes had blood in his stools!I really need to change his diet as hes not gaining enough weight and Specific is far too expensive to carry on with, what would you recommend
jingsmonty •6 years ago
Hi, I have a 13yr old Border Terrier (Jack), currently being fed on Senior (10yr +) medium dog Royal Canin, which is a relatively recent change (from Skinners Duck Field & Trial, which he started going off).We will have a 4 month old pup (Hugo) soon & while researching food for Hugo, I came across Akela, which seems to be suitable for all ages. Thought having both pooches on the same food would be easier & am happy to buy them good quality food.Was wondering whether, as both dogs will have vastly different needs, whether this is a good idea? I take it as Akela is a 'working dog' food, whether it is fairly high on calories? This is partly why we changed Jack over to the Senior Royal Canin, as he was starting to 'fill out' a bit! Just a combination of being less active & eating the same. He is fine now, no weight issues.Also, Jack has some allergy issues (usually resulting in ear inflamations & constant paw licking!) & medication for the summer months - I thought the grain free formula of Akela may help?CheersAndy
Luis •6 years ago
Like many people I'm thinking of changing my dogs diet and have drawn up a shortlist after researching the quality and affordability of a few select ethically produced dry feeds. I've sent off for several samples to try as Luis has always turned his nose up at dry food. Surprisingly the Akela samples arrived today after only ordering on Thursday evening. Anyway Luis simply wolfed down the Fish Feast samples, seriously, like I've never seen him attack his food, it was quite funny. To be honest from the list I have there isn't much to choose between them on paper, it's become quite a competitive market, so the final decision will be the old adage 'The proof of the pudding is in the eating' and if first impressions are anything to go by Akela will take some beating. Obviously will have to try him over a longer period but at least he loves the taste and the feed is well produced and great quality. Quality product, great, fast service so far and importantly, possibly one of the top selling points, affordable. :) My compliments to the entire team involved, couldn't be happier.Louise •7 years ago
are the costs per day correct at present? as on the first compare screen it told me £1.06 per day, for a 30k dog, now when I click on info it says for a 30kg dog you'd feed 1792g a day!! costing £6.81 a day for a 30kg dog!I'm thinking it was supposed to be 179g a day???? anyone know?
Louise
Louise
•7 years ago
nevermind I looked it up on the Akela website and it's closer to 300g per day feeding guidelines, so the calculator on this page has been completely misprogrammed, there is no way it is 1.7kg a day to feed! LOL.Team AADF
Louise
•7 years ago
Sorry with the delay but everything has now been fixedTeam AADF
Louise
•7 years ago
Apologies Louise, something has clearly gone wrong. I'll look into it right away.Isabel •7 years ago
Hi, We have a 9 week old golden retriever who is disinterested in the food he is currently on.Would this akela 80:20 be suitable for him?Thanks,
Tracy •7 years ago
Hi, where could I buy a sample sizes bag please. I'm in south Scotland. We have a mini dachshund who isn't that interested in her food,except for chicken.Rusty •7 years ago
Looks interesting as a single protein option (duck) for dogs who need this due to dietry issues. Look forward to sampling. The local Suffolk sourcing is appealing too. Fingers crossed.Steve •8 years ago
The reason I do not use Akela is because I worry the calcium and phosphorous are too high. I e-mailed them and they said no need too worry as the research that showed too much calcium was bad was apparently done on food high in grain and that due to the high amounts of food being fed dogs were consuming too much calcium. So basically they said due to lower portions of Akela the high calcium and phosphorous would not be a problem. Sounds good but I cannot find anything online to back up what he says, actually I have spent probably a few hours searching and all I can find is that around 0.8-1.5% calcium is ideal, especially in large breeds and it does seem that well established companies like Eukanuba and Royal canin seem to have Calcium and phosphorous at right levels.wjgw •8 years ago
I found this food to be very reasonably priced but difficult to source as none of the shops stocked it and there seemed only one supplier online. Biggest issue I had is that it really smells vile and this translated to my dogs breath as well. So changed as I could stand the smell from the food.Greg •8 years ago
We got one lady RR as our first dog last year and research super premium foods, very extensively. We agreed on middle-up of price range. After few bags from different brands, we found Akela and that was the end searching. This year we got second pup and he was raised on Akela from 12 weeks. They eat the food without a miss, poop nicely and get praised for their coat all the time. Just the right food for the right money. Service of the Suffolk Group is excellent as well. Delivery can be repeated automatically and support for the customer is fast and complete.Greg & Caroline from Lincoln, UK with Tosia and Wally ridgebacks.Just to add I'm writing same words, as on EdogadvisorMichelle •8 years ago
I have a 9 week old Border Terrier - would this food be suitable or would it need any additions to it?Lisa •9 years ago
Hi have a 4 month old Shitzu who at the moment is on Fishmongers puppy food. However he is very hyper active and tends to be hungry all the time! He also eats his poo😠I have tried the pineapple in his food but he still eats it. Any ideas? He isn't allowed hugs freedom until end of November.Kat Barlow •9 years ago
Hi :) I've been feeding my dogs Akela for about 6 months now and they both look gloriously shiny and healthy. I really feel that this food has made a huge difference to my dogs, especially my black greyhound Fern. She used to have terrible dandruff and bald thighs but not anymore!! She gets really positive comments about her condition and coat almost every time we go to the park. She is sooooo shiny and her muscle definition is awesome!! My 13 yr old staffy Betty looks amazing too but has seemed to develop some strange eating habits.She loves Akela! And I mean loves it! So much so that she wolfs it down now without even chewing!! I have tried moving her onto the Big Paws in the hope that the bigger kibble might force her to chew, but it's not really made any difference. She is a total Hoover! It's literally gone in seconds! She has never eaten like this before. She used to only eat a bit at a time (and chew it) and leave some in the bowl for later. She would only really eat if she was hungry. Even months after we adopted the greyhound she used to eat normally, but since we swapped over to Akela it seems she can't get enough and almost panic eats it.
She gets wormed and treated with Advocate regularly and I have taken her to the vet who ruled out any health problems. They said she is incredibly healthy for a 13yr old dog and it must just be that she is getting greedy and competitive with the new dog. But she has lived with other dogs before and I have been careful with her training at mealtimes. She was not like this at all for the first 6 months after we addopted Fern... It only started when we swapped to Akela...
She still has manners though, Fern leaves some of her dinner in her bowl sometimes but Betty never goes to eat out of Fern's bowl... I would have thought if it was a greed or competitive thing she would try to steal Fern's? Betty is definately the more dominant dog and Fern is too calm, lazy and laid back to be bossy.
Betty is not at all under weight, and I am feeding her the reccommended amount but I do think she might feel a bit hungry still. Or maybe she just really really likes it.... 😄
Could it be that she is used to feeling fuller from her old kibble that had loads of grain and potato/starch? I don't know. But I am worried that eating so fast might cause her problems in her old age? Any suggestions?
Thanks guys 😜
Ben •9 years ago
Hi,We have a 12 week old Spoodle - she has been fed on Royal Canin small breed puppy but the vet has told us she will be a medium (possibly 16kg) dog when fully grown and has suggested we use Royal Canin Paediatric Medium Junior/Puppy on 240g a day......they recommend Royal Canin VERY highly and suggest it is by far and away the best option....interestingly Royal Canin is the only food they sell (!) (This could be because they firmly believe in it or it could be a financial incentive)If we looked to use Akela instead, what would you recommend as the correct product, quantities etc.We are a little price sensitive due to funds and R.C. seems expensive - but of course we want the best for our puppy who is a little underweight at the moment.Thank you.
Amanda •9 years ago
Hi, I have a 9 week old English setter pup, he came to us on Burgess puppy food. He's itching a lot and I think it's his food that is causing it, so I want to change his food. Mr friend recommended taste of the wild food, but I can't find any reviews on it and it doesn't seem to have a particularly high meat content.My pup looks pretty skinny, will he be able to put weight on on Akela with him being on smaller portions?
ellie •9 years ago
Hi, please could you confirm this food would be fine for a puppy of about 4 months old? Do you do a special puppy version or is this suitable for all ages? ThanksHelen •9 years ago
My 14 week old cockerpoo loves Akela, which is good as I ordered 10kg bag after reading these reviews. No expert as she is our first dog but her 2 poops a day are nice and firm and vet commented how good her coat is. Just recieved our free sample of fish feast, will try that tomorrow.laura •9 years ago
Hi, I am searching high and low for a good dog food for my 2.5yrs cocker spaniel- he was a rescue and has the height and body of a english springer spaniel so very large for a cocker but lovely and trim. We have been feeding him on simpsons 80/20 mixed for 2 years and he loves it however recently I have noticed his stools can be loose and he has dandruff. I think simpsons quality is great but I have been advised to maybe change his diet. I am also going to take him to another vet as he has always had bad breath and wondering if there's something going on in his insides as he teeth and gums are great. I have been advised to maybe change his diet so i've been looking into Akela. It does seem very similar to the simpsons though. Thank youDiana •9 years ago
I just want to say how thrilled I am with the Aleka fish feast. Jasper my labradoodle puppy (13 weeks) has changed so much in just 2 weeks, coat is improving, poo's no longer wet and smelly and he has gained weight, although is actually eating less than he was on other puppy good. What can I say, I would recommend this to anyone wanting the best for their dog.Caroline •9 years ago
I have a 5 month old Border Terrier who has puppy vaginitis. She did have a course of antibiotics but since then has been very smelly, like sweaty feet and it is coming off her cost. Suspect she may have a yeast infection. I have read that diet should be altered. What should I feed her.Thanks
Diana •9 years ago
Hello I have just got a gorgeous labradoodle puppy, he's been on bakers puppy food since weaning from his breeder and I want to change him to a better diet but there is so much choice out there. The Akela seems to be very popular, but my puppy is going to be big - massive paws - and having had a german shepherd in the past with bad hip displacia I'd like to do everything possible to give my new pup a good start, with the correct balance of nutrients - is this a good place to start?Heather •9 years ago
Really like this, it cleared up my dog's poop from runny to firm and helped with her anal gland problem, however I just can't afford it any longer. With postage the actual cost is nearer to £40, so I now feed her on something slightly lower rating but cheaper and all seems to be fine. Otherwise very pleased.mark •9 years ago
Hi, I'm planning in getting some small paws for our 13 week lab and transitioning him onto it. How long do you think before he's on the medium paws? Just trying to work out how much of the small paws to buy. Thanks!Zoe •9 years ago
Hi Askela WholePrey - I have a 6 month old staffy who im considering changes to Akela - which type do you recommend?Karen •9 years ago
I have a 10week old Newfoundland female puppy a 2year old female Dalmatian and a 3year old female Samoyed will this food be suitable for all 3 dogs?nikki •9 years ago
Hi. I have a very fussy female Rottweiler and I'm trying to get her on a high meat, no grain kibble but I'm struggling massively as she doesn't like anything I give her. Is this a known good dog food for the fussy eater?Angela •9 years ago
I am looking to change my dogs pet food , he was on pet food that was sold in the vets but he always seemed hungry and kept eating his poo , I changed to raw food but am struggling for space in the freezer , he is prone to ear infections and is constantly scratching , he's a shihtzu looking for good quality dog food ,.Amathyst •9 years ago
I've switched my dog to Akela and he seems to really like it and doesn't seem as hungry as he did when he was on his previous food. Brilliant, will certainly buy another bag.Kat Barlow •9 years ago
I've been feeding my two dogs Akela for about week and a half now (with a few days of mixing it with their old food) and I have to say I am amazed that the benefits can be seen so quickly!First of all, they love it! On the third day, they left behind all the old food I had mixed in and looked at me with "those eyes" for more! My 12yr old Staffy just seems brighter and has loads of energy but is not hyper, she can play fetch for hours and bounds around the park like a puppy again!
My newly adopted 3yr old greyhound had some skin problems and has been on supplements for weeks (which made a bit of a difference) but now within a week, her dandruff has all but cleared up and her coat is starting to shine! I can't reccommend this food enough! 5 stars +!
Very happy dogs!! Thank you!Ps: Can't wait for the cat food launch! :)
rob •9 years ago
After my little terrier getting the shakes quite a few times, I researched bakers... Needless to say I went on the hunt for a quality dog food and she has been absolutely perfect since starting on Akela, bought a 10KG bag mid Feb and she's just about to finish so the pricing seems very good, especially as it stops her shakes and gas (thank the Lord!!)Definitely recommend Akela, just bought a 10KG bag of their 'small paws' food and looking forward to letting Jess loose on it - Also, their service is top drawer!Kat Barlow •9 years ago
Hi there, the sample arrived yesterday and my dogs absolutely love it! I have ordered a giant bag!This might be a silly question for this site but can you reccommend the best dry cat food?
I have tried to find a website like this one for cats but to no avail...
My two indoor cats get a varied diet of fresh meat/fish, natures menu & purina gourmet wet food (one of them can't live without his gravy...) but I always have a bowl of dry food (science plan) out for them to snack on. After reading all the bad reviews (stories about kidney problems/ diabetes etc) on science plan and other "premium" dry cat foods, I am now worried that I am not doing the best thing for my boys... Does Akela Whole Prey have any feline equivalent?
Cheers,
Kat :)
Woofty •9 years ago
Hi, I'm keen to start my 1 year old golden retriever on Akela, transferring from burns chicken & rice(supplemented in the short term with natures menu puches & skinners field & trial) as she is a bit too thin. However, I've ordered a sample at the start of week & it doesn't seem to have been shipped yet & I can't buy it anywhere locally. Will it be any quicker if I order via my pet shop?Kat Barlow •9 years ago
Hi there, I'm trying to find the best complete dry dog food to suit both my 12 yr old Staffy and my recently adopted 3yr old ex-racing greyhound (both female). I moved over from Australia a few years ago and even the familiar products over here have different recipes to back home...They are both very healthy and very active, the vet thinks my staffy has the condition of a 5 yr old! (I have always fed her quality food and given her plenty of excercise...) The greyhound still has a bit of dry flakey skin from kennel life. She is on supplements at the moment (biotin, cod liver oil and evening primrose oil) and she has fresh fish or sardines in spring water in the mornings. This has really helped but it's only been a few weeks so it still hasn't gone completely.
They are both on a combination of science plan, wellbeloved and barking heads senior (for the glucosamine) but I still have trouble getting the staffy to like the food that is best for her (hence the mixing). She used to love Hills Science Diet as it is known in Oz, but I have not found anything the same in the UK.
Just found this site and am keen to try them on akela! Tried to order a free sample but I can't see the option for free postage...
Cheers,
Kat, Betty & Fern.
Missyparrot •9 years ago
Hi, i have 2 very active young dogs, a 1 yr Cockapoo (10kg) and a 2.5 yr King Charles cross (11kg) both are currently on Eden, but can be fussy eaters. How easy would it be to change them over to Akela? Also how much would i need to feed them? thanksGary •9 years ago
Got the free sample on Monday and my pug isn't fussed on this kibble which am surprised about as she usually eats anything like any other pug. I halved the kibble in half still no joy early day's yet. Don't get me wrong she's eating it but after her own food which she eats first than runs in the kitchen now n again to grab a kibble. Maybe because the kibble smells of fish! and shes being fussy i luv it as its a top kibble lol so am waiting on the small paws kibble to come available soon and hopefully she takes to it. Or am on the search again lolliz •9 years ago
I have used Eden & Millies Woolfheart - both of which are excellent. Wanted to try Akela as well and my rather fussy Cocker Spaniel loves it! Instead of only eating when really hungry (because he turned his nose up at other foods) how finishes up his bowl straight away! Really pleased as I used to have to stand over him whilst he picked at his food because the other dogs (who would eat anything, Springer Spaniels are canine dustbins!) would have tucked in. Not any more, he loves it!.. Could do with a larger size bag though please.Amathyst •9 years ago
Hello,would this food be suitable for a 13 year old border collie who has arthritis in his back legs? He is still active and acts half of his age, but I would like to put him on a food that I know would benefit him.Thanks in advanceRosie •9 years ago
This product is only available for delivery which delivery costs an extra £4.99 Total cost is £39.98 you should advertise the real cost as its miss leading and the cost per day should be adjusted.Tracy •9 years ago
Will you be introducing other varieties in due course? ie Fish based and chicken free for those that are chicken intolerant?