{"title":"Dog Food Toppers","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dog food topper is a small portion of wet food, usually meat in broth or a stew, that you spoon over a complete dry food to add flavour, smell and moisture. It is a complementary food, which means it is not built to be fed on its own as the whole diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the real difference between a topper and a tin of complete wet food. A complete food carries every vitamin and mineral a dog needs day after day. A topper does not, so it goes on top of a good complete food rather than replacing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToppers earn their place with fussy eaters, older dogs going off a dry bowl and dogs that do not drink enough, because most of what is in the tin is water. They are also brilliant in a KONG or spread on a lick mat. Spoon it in, freeze it and dinner lasts a lot longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things worth checking on any topper. Read past the name to the ingredient list, because a tin called salmon can be mostly chicken. Then take a little dry food out of the bowl to make room for it, or the weight creeps up without you noticing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree delivery anywhere in Ireland once you spend 49 euro.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"canangan-freeze-dried-chicken-topper-50g","title":"Canagan Freeze Dried Chicken Topper 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanagan Raw Freeze Dried Chicken Topper is a 50g bag of freeze dried chicken pieces with vegetables, made to sprinkle over dinner. It is a complementary food, not a complete one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not pure chicken. Chicken is 80 percent of the recipe and sweet potato, peas and apple make up the rest, so it is grain free but it is not a single ingredient food. It analyses at 38 percent protein and 32 percent fat with only 3 percent moisture, which is rich, so a small sprinkle does the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wet topper in broth is mostly water. A freeze dried topper adds the smell and the flavour without adding the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanagan add glucosamine and chondroitin at 750mg per kg each. A 5g sprinkle carries under 4mg of each, so do not buy it for joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition. Free run chicken 80 percent, sweet potato, peas, apple, glucosamine 750mg per kg, chondroitin 750mg per kg, mixed tocopherols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalytical constituents. Crude protein 38 percent, crude fat 32 percent, crude ash 6 percent, moisture 3 percent, crude fibre 2.5 percent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree delivery anywhere in Ireland once you spend 49 euro.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canagan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58167469965695,"sku":"CNFDC50","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/1074\/0607\/files\/3c9006bc-91aa-3dae-00fc-08def7b370cf.jpg?v=1786543273"},{"product_id":"canagan-freeze-dried-fish-topper-50g","title":"Canagan Freeze Dried Fish Topper 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanagan Raw Freeze Dried Fish Topper is a 50g bag of freeze dried fish pieces with vegetables, made to sprinkle over dinner. It is a complementary food, not a complete one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not pure fish. White fish is 60 percent and salmon 20 percent, with sweet potato at 10 percent, pumpkin at 5 percent and a little cranberry. The white fish is MSC certified. There is no chicken anywhere in the list, so this is the one for a dog that does not do well on chicken. It analyses at 49 percent protein and 22 percent fat with only 3 percent moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wet topper in broth is mostly water. This adds the smell and the flavour without the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glucosamine and chondroitin are 750mg per kg each, so a 5g sprinkle carries under 4mg. Not a joint supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition. MSC white fish 60 percent, salmon 20 percent, sweet potato 10 percent, pumpkin 5 percent, cranberry, glucosamine 750mg per kg, chondroitin 750mg per kg, mixed tocopherols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalytical constituents. Crude protein 49 percent, crude fat 22 percent, crude ash 5 percent, moisture 3 percent, crude fibre 2.5 percent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree delivery anywhere in the Republic of Ireland on orders over €49, otherwise €6.95. Order before 2pm Monday to Friday for DPD next day delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canagan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58167470457215,"sku":"CNFDF50","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/1074\/0607\/files\/canagan-fish-topper-50g-tin.jpg?v=1792493326"},{"product_id":"applaws-toppers-salmon-156g-dog-tin","title":"Applaws Taste Toppers Chicken with Salmon and Vegetables Dog Food 156g","description":"\u003cp\u003eApplaws Chicken Breast with Salmon and Vegetables in Broth is a 156g complementary wet topper for adult dogs, made to be spooned over a complete dry food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicken breast is the biggest ingredient at 28 percent and salmon comes in at 18 percent, so this is a chicken tin with salmon through it, not a fish food. Pumpkin, carrots and peas are 8 percent each with rice at the end of the list. It analyses at 10 percent protein and 1 percent fat with 82 percent moisture, so most of what you pour is broth, which is the point for a dog that drinks too little or picks at kibble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost tins on the shelf are complete foods built to be the whole dinner. A topper adds flavour and water to a complete food, it does not replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition. Chicken breast 28 percent, chicken broth, salmon 18 percent, pumpkin 8 percent, carrots 8 percent, peas 8 percent, rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalytical constituents. Protein 10 percent, crude fibre 0.5 percent, crude fat 1 percent, crude ash 1 percent, moisture 82 percent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e701 kcal per kg, about 109 kcal a tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree delivery anywhere in Ireland over €49.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Applaws","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58776586092927,"sku":"MM3034NET","price":2.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/1074\/0607\/files\/TT3034_OTN_980x920px.png?v=1792160935"},{"product_id":"applaws-toppers-chicken-156g-dog-tin","title":"Applaws Taste Toppers Chicken Breast in Broth Dog Food 156g","description":"\u003cp\u003eApplaws Chicken Breast in Broth is a 156g complementary wet topper for adult dogs, meant to go on top of a complete dry food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicken breast is 75 percent of the tin, then the broth it was cooked in and a little rice. That is the whole list. It carries the most protein of the Applaws broth tins at 16 percent, against 10 percent for the salmon and the ham versions, because nothing else is diluting the chicken. Fat is 1 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does contain rice, so it is not grain free, even though Applaws describe this recipe as made without grains. Better you hear that from us than find it on the tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete wet food is built to be the whole meal. This one is not, it is there to get the dry food eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition. Chicken breast 75 percent, chicken broth, rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalytical constituents. Protein 16 percent, crude fibre 0.1 percent, crude fat 1 percent, crude ash 1 percent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e818 kcal per kg, about 128 kcal a tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tin a day for a 5 to 10kg dog, 2 for 10 to 25kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree delivery anywhere in Ireland over €49.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Applaws","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58776586453375,"sku":"MM3031NET","price":2.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/1074\/0607\/files\/TT3031_OTN_980x920px.png?v=1792160935"},{"product_id":"applaws-toppers-chick-ham-156g-dog-tin","title":"Applaws Taste Toppers Chicken with Ham and Vegetables Dog Food 156g","description":"\u003cp\u003eApplaws Chicken Breast with Ham and Vegetables in Broth is a 156g complementary wet topper for adult dogs, made to add flavour and moisture to a complete dry food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicken breast leads at 28 percent and ham follows at 15 percent, with pumpkin, carrots and peas at 8 percent each and rice last. Protein is 10 percent and fat is 1 percent, with 81 percent moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplaws mark every ingredient on this tin as natural except the ham, which is the only one without their asterisk. Ham is also pork, so a dog that does not tolerate pork should skip this one and have the plain chicken tin instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete wet food is designed to be fed alone. A topper is not, use it to get a reluctant dog into its dry food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition. Chicken breast 28 percent, chicken broth, ham 15 percent, pumpkin 8 percent, carrots 8 percent, peas 8 percent, rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalytical constituents. Protein 10 percent, crude fibre 0.5 percent, crude fat 1 percent, crude ash 1 percent, moisture 81 percent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e738 kcal per kg, about 115 kcal a tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree delivery anywhere in Ireland over €49.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Applaws","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58776586879359,"sku":"MM3035ANET","price":2.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/1074\/0607\/files\/TT3035_OTN_980x920px.png?v=1792160935"},{"product_id":"applaws-meat-stew-toppers-variety-8x156g-dog","title":"Applaws Taste Toppers Stew Variety Dog Food 8x156g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Applaws Stew Variety Selection is eight 156g grain free complementary toppers for adult dogs, three beef, three chicken and two chicken with lamb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lamb stew uses sweet potato, a slower release carbohydrate than the rice in the Applaws broth tins. The beef stew is 40 percent beef and half of that is liver, so it is richer than it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost stews sold for dogs are complete meals. These are toppers for a complete dry food. Spoon one into a KONG and freeze it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Stew. Beef 40 percent, beef 20 percent and beef liver 20 percent, carrots 10 percent, peas 10 percent, kidney beans 5 percent, vegetable gelling agent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicken Breast Stew. Chicken breast 40 percent, carrots 10 percent, green beans 10 percent, potato 5 percent, vegetable gelling agent, thyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicken Breast with Lamb Stew. Chicken breast 26 percent, carrots 10 percent, sweet potato 10 percent, lamb 7 percent, lamb liver 7 percent, courgette 5 percent, vegetable gelling agent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis in percent, beef then chicken then lamb. Protein 9, 8, 8. Fibre 1, 0.1, 0.5. Fat 1, 0.5, 1. Ash 2, 2, 2. Moisture 86, 89, 88\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree delivery anywhere in Ireland over €49.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Applaws","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58776587108735,"sku":"MM3500NET","price":19.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/1074\/0607\/files\/TT3500_OTN_980x920px.png?v=1792160936"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/1074\/0607\/collections\/indie-dog-food-bowl.png?v=1791908256","url":"https:\/\/petshopnearme.ie\/collections\/dog-food-toppers.oembed","provider":"Pet Shop Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}