{"id":3796,"date":"2012-02-05T10:09:37","date_gmt":"2012-02-05T10:09:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ablogfrommydog.com\/contents1a\/?p=3796"},"modified":"2012-02-05T10:17:37","modified_gmt":"2012-02-05T10:17:37","slug":"review-symply-dog-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ablogfrommydog.com\/contents1a\/2012\/02\/review-symply-dog-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Symply dog food"},"content":{"rendered":"

A few days ago ‘Pop it in Pete’ the postman delivered a sample of a new dog food for us to review, called Symply.<\/p>\n

\"Symply<\/a>
Symply dog food comes in a number of bag sizes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Badged as ‘a complete balanced food for adult dogs’ the food is free from nasty artificial colours or flavourings.<\/p>\n

We had been sent a bag of Light\/ Senior.<\/p>\n

This contained \u00a0Glucosamine Sulphate to assist the creation of new cartilage ( the stuff between our joints) and\u00a0Chondroitin Sulphate to reduce enzymes which damages the cartilage.<\/p>\n

It also contains MSM to help reduce joint inflammation and is known for its pain reducing properties.<\/p>\n

Salmon oil is also included which contains omega-3 to help reduce tenderness in joints.<\/p>\n

Although I am the senior dog, I am only allowed an occasional taster because my dodgy kidneys cannot process Glucosamine.\u00a0 However, as Charlie is a little tubby, I guess this brings the LIGHT part into play.<\/p>\n

This is such a shame because I have achy joints and a gentle tummy – so this food should have been ideal for me.<\/p>\n

As with all dried food mum made sure that we had a big bowl of water \u00a0available before we started on the kibble.<\/p>\n

Sniffs<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first thing we noticed as mum cut open the thick paper bag was the lack of a smell.<\/p>\n

Yes it did have a little odour but unlike many foods this has to be the most un-sniffy of all we tried so far.<\/p>\n

This has advantages and disadvantages depending on your point of view.<\/p>\n

\"Charlie<\/a>
Charlie inspects the packaging<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mum said the house stays fresher and less dog like, so she is happy. However, our feelings are a little more confused.<\/p>\n

We love smells, so a food with minimal sniff does not really entice, but it does allow us to put our nose into the bowl without being overpowered.<\/p>\n

Made in Britain<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to their website Symply<\/a> are proud to use meat and fish from British sources.<\/p>\n

The meadow-raised lamb comes from the UK while the\u00a0salmon is sourced from the Highlands of Scotland.<\/p>\n

“None of the turkeys in our foods are caged or battery farmed,” they add.<\/p>\n

Taste<\/strong><\/p>\n

We have to admit that it has taken a few days to get used to the flavour.<\/p>\n

Used as a mixer or as a treat we have no problem with the Symply dog food, but on its own at the moment it is not our first choice.\u00a0 However, as with all new foods, we have to be introduced to it slowly, so we will wait and see because it is packed with things that are good for us.<\/p>\n

Here are a few of them:<\/p>\n