Description
What is Animals Like Us RawMix50 Ocean Fish?
Animals Like Us RawMix50 Ocean Fish is a complete and balanced dog food made in New Zealand. It combines 50% freeze-dried raw ocean fish and beef organs with 50% high-protein meat bites. Pets Area offers this recipe in 340g and 1.8kg bags.
Quick facts
- Brand: Animals Like Us
- Recipe: RawMix50 with Ocean Fish
- Pet: Dogs
- Pets Area sizes: 340g and 1.8kg
- Format: 50% freeze-dried raw ocean fish and beef organs plus 50% high-protein meat bites
- Top three ingredients: Ocean fish, beef lung and beef liver
- Protein: 37% minimum
- Fat: 12% minimum
- Energy: 3570 kcal ME/kg or 250 kcal per standard 8 oz measuring cup (calculated)
- Origin: Made in New Zealand
- Recipe statements: No wheat or corn; no soy or glycerins; no added hormones; no added food colouring
- Life-stage limit: Not suitable for puppies expected to exceed 30kg as adults
What is in the 50/50 mix?
First, half of the recipe consists of freeze-dried raw ocean fish and beef organs. The other half consists of high-protein meat bites. Therefore, RawMix50 describes the format of the whole food; it does not mean the recipe contains 50% fish alone.
The brand lists ocean fish, beef lung and beef liver as the first three ingredients. However, it does not identify the fish species on the current product page. Also, this is not a fish-only or single-protein recipe. It contains lamb, poultry ingredients, beef ingredients, fish oil and New Zealand green mussel.
Ingredients
The current official ingredient list is grouped below for readability while keeping the full formula visible:
- Main animal ingredients: Ocean fish, beef lung, beef liver, lamb (source of glucosamine) and poultry meal.
- Plant proteins and carbohydrates: Faba beans, tapioca starch, pea protein, canola meal and peas.
- Fats, flavour and fibre: Poultry fat, fish oil, beef hydrolysate, dried plain beet pulp and salt.
- Minerals and functional ingredients: Monocalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, New Zealand green mussel, citric acid (a preservative), choline chloride and potassium chloride.
- Fibre, amino acids and flavour: Dried chicory root, DL-methionine, vinegar, taurine, ground parsley, yeast extract and zinc amino acid complex.
- Vitamins and preservatives: dl-alpha-tocopherol acetate, L-ascorbyl-2-monophosphate, mixed tocopherols (a preservative), copper amino acid chelate, iron amino acid chelate and niacinamide.
- Vitamin and trace-nutrient sources: Manganese amino acid complex, rosemary extract, vitamin B12 supplement, D-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin A supplement, riboflavin (vitamin B2), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), D-biotin, calcium iodate, menadione sodium bisulfite complex, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement and sodium selenite.
Formulas can change. Consequently, the ingredient panel on the delivered bag should guide any allergy or intolerance decision.
Guaranteed analysis and energy
- Crude protein: 37% minimum
- Crude fat: 12% minimum
- Crude fibre: 5% maximum
- Moisture: 11% maximum
- Vitamin A: 10,000IU/kg minimum
- Omega-3 fatty acids: 0.4% minimum
- Omega-6 fatty acids: 1.3% minimum
- Glucosamine: 3500mg/kg minimum
- Metabolisable energy: 3570 kcal ME/kg or 250 kcal per standard 8 oz measuring cup (calculated)
The omega fatty acids and glucosamine figures are guaranteed amounts. Still, they do not turn this food into a treatment for skin, coat or joint disease.
Who is this food suitable for?
Animals Like Us states that RawMix50 recipes meet AAFCO requirements for complete and balanced food for all dog breeds and life stages. The exception is growth in large or giant breeds expected to exceed 30kg as adults. Those puppies have different nutrient requirements, so choose a formula designed for large-breed growth.
Meanwhile, dogs with fish, shellfish, beef, lamb or poultry sensitivities need extra care because this recipe contains several animal-protein sources. Ask a veterinarian before changing food if a dog has a diagnosed allergy, pancreatitis, kidney disease or another condition that changes dietary needs.
How should I serve and transition it?
Use the Animals Like Us feeding calculator as a starting point. It considers life stage, breed, age, weight, expected adult weight, activity, desexing status, body condition and daily treats. Then monitor body condition and adjust the amount when needed. Always provide fresh water with each meal.
When changing from another food, transition gradually across several days. For example, begin with a small portion of RawMix50 mixed into the current diet. Next, increase the new food while reducing the old food. Slow the change if loose stools or vomiting occur.
Claims, limits and storage
The brand positions this recipe to support skin and coat, hip and joint, and immune health. These are nutritional support claims, not promises to prevent, diagnose or cure disease. In addition, the official formula contains citric acid and mixed tocopherols as preservatives.
Keep the bag sealed in a cool, dry place and follow the storage directions on the delivered pack. Use clean, dry utensils. Also, wash hands and bowls after handling food. Discard any damp food that has sat out, and keep the bag away from children and other animals.
Frequently asked questions
Is Animals Like Us RawMix50 Ocean Fish complete and balanced?
Yes. The brand states that RawMix50 meets AAFCO requirements for complete and balanced dog food for all breeds and life stages, except growth in puppies expected to exceed 30kg as adults.
What does RawMix50 mean?
It means 50% freeze-dried raw ocean fish and beef organs combined with 50% high-protein meat bites.
Which ocean fish species are used?
The current official product page says “ocean fish” but does not name the species. Check the delivered label or contact Animals Like Us if the exact species matters for an allergy.
Is this a fish-only recipe?
No. Besides ocean fish, the ingredient list includes beef, lamb, poultry, fish oil and New Zealand green mussel.
How do I calculate a daily serving?
Use the brand feeding calculator with the dog’s life stage, size, activity and body condition. Treat its result as a starting point, then monitor weight and condition.
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