Is this formula suitable for all life stages or only for puppies and junior dogs?

The kibble is specifically marketed as a growth diet for puppies and junior dogs and is not intended as a complete diet for adult or senior dogs, which have different protein and energy requirements.

What are the primary protein sources, and how does the grain‑free composition affect a puppy’s digestion?

Fresh salmon (26 %) and dehydrated chicken (26 %) supply the bulk of the protein, while sweet potato and peas replace cereals as carbohydrate sources; this grain‑free blend can be easier on sensitive stomachs but may be higher in simple carbs for some puppies.

Does the food contain common allergens that pet owners should watch for?

Yes, it contains fish (salmon) and poultry (chicken), which are common allergens, and also includes peas and krill, which can trigger reactions in dogs with crustacean or legume sensitivities, so a gradual introduction and monitoring are advised.

Atavik • 12 kg

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Dog And Cat Food

Product Insights

This dry kibble is a grain‑free growth formula for puppies and junior dogs, produced by Atavik in France. It derives roughly half of its protein from fresh salmon and dehydrated chicken (each 26 % of the formula) and includes sweet potato, peas, poultry fat and salmon oil to supply carbohydrates and a high fat level, while also adding joint‑support supplements such as glucosamine, chondroitin, and krill extract. The high animal‑protein and added functional ingredients can benefit developing joints and coat, but the elevated fat content and the presence of multiple additives (bentonite binder, antioxidant, several plant extracts) make it a highly processed product that may be unsuitable for dogs with fish or poultry sensitivities or prone to weight gain.

Nutritional Values

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Comparative Analysis

Compared with standard puppy dry foods, this grain‑free formula provides a notably higher animal‑protein content (≈52%) and added joint‑support ingredients such as glucosamine and chondroitin, but its fat level is elevated due to added poultry fat and salmon oil.

Ingredients

Saumon frais (26%), poulet déshydraté (26%), graisse de volaille (11%), patate douce déshydratée, pois, digest volaille (5%), pulpe de betterave déshydratée, graine de lin, huile de saumon (1,5%), levure de bière séchée (1.5%), minéraux, chicorée séchée, manno-oligosaccharides (MOS) (0.5%), farine de krill (0,2%), algue déshydratée, graine de chardon-Marie déshydratée, églantine déshydratée, Yucca Schidigera, grenades déshydratées, myrtilles déshydratées, glucosamine (0,01%), sulfate de chondroïtine (0,01%), mélange de plantes (Rosmarinus sp., Curcuma sp., Citrus sp., Eugenia sp.). 3a672a Vitamine A 14000 U.I., 3a671 Vitamine D3 1000 U.I., 3a700, Vitamine E (t.r. alfa toc. Acet.) 100 mg. 3b405 Cuivre 10 mg, 3b103 Fer 50 mg, 3b503 Manganèse 5 mg, 3b605 Zinc 62,5 mg, 3b202 Iode 1,5 mg, 3b802 Sélénium 0,15mg. 3a370 Taurine 1000 mg, mélange de plantes (Rosmarinus sp., Curcuma sp., Citrus sp., Eugenia sp.), liants (Bentonite) 5000 mg, antioxygènes.

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