Carnilove

Carnilove Information

Carnilove is a longstanding brand that has been producing pet food for over 20 years. Carnilove is primarily sold in the United Kingdom but is also found in select European countries.

Carnilove prides itself on its use of wild-origin meats such as reindeer and duck. We will discuss the advantages of these unique ingredients later.

In addition, Carnilove is a grain-free and potato-free brand, which is a controversial topic, especially in recent years.

Carnilove is manufactured in the Czech Republic, which is a member of the European Union. While Carnilove does not explicitly state this, it is likely that all the ingredients they use are also sourced from the European Union.

They do mention some examples of this in their brochures, such as meat being sourced from Germany, Scotland, Sweden, and more.

Carnilove Product Range

Dog Food

Carnilove has a moderate dog food product range with a high number of dry dog food formulas and a limited selection of wet and fresh dog food recipes.

You can see their three fresh dog food recipes below.

It is not exactly clear what criteria Carnilove uses to define “fresh meat,” but it appears to be from more premium sources.

Carnilove has some niche recipes, such as those for puppies, small-breed dogs, and large-breed dogs.

Carnilove provides much more variety in the recipes themselves compared to some other brands, with a large selection of core meat and fish ingredients.

Many other brands stick to a select few, but this is not the case with Carnilove, which has branched out.

Cat Food

Carnilove’s cat food product range is very similar to its dog food range and consists of a larger number of dry food recipes combined with some wet and fresh recipes.

This range includes some niche recipes such as those for Kittens or for large breed cats. They also produce recipes for cats with sensitive digestion and for sterilized cats.

The unique variety of meat and fish ingredients in their dog food recipes also applies to their cat food recipes and is far more expansive than most other brands.

Carnilove Nutrition

Dog Food

Carnilove dog food recipes provide excellent nutrition when compared to most other dog food brands in the UK.

Their nutritional profile consists of significantly above-average proportions of protein and fat and a significantly below-average proportion of carbohydrates.

This excellent nutrition is consistent throughout its product range and is not unique to a few recipes like some other brands.

See the below example of the nutrition provided by a Carnilove recipe.

If you’d like to learn more about dog nutrition and what foods are available, check out our Dog Food Guide.

Cat Food

The nutrition provided by Carnilove cat food is similar to their dog food products and is significantly above average when compared to most other UK-based cat food brands.

This includes impressive proportions of protein and fat and a modest proportion of carbohydrates.

You can see an example of the nutrition offered by a Carnilove dry cat food recipe below.

The nutrition profile of cat food is critical as cats are Obligate Carnivores, and their digestive system is not designed to consume large portions of plant-based ingredients that are dense sources of carbohydrates.

If you’d like to learn more about what kind of diet cats should consume, we recommend reading our Cat Food Guide.

Carnilove Ingredients

High-Quality Meat & Fish Ingredients

• Turkey
• Chicken
• Duck
• Lamb
• Rabbit
• Salmon
• Trout
• Reindeer
• Pheasant
• Ostrich

Carnilove uses a wide range of meat and fish ingredients, including the above.

These meat and fish ingredients can provide high-quality and easily digestible animal-based protein and fat. Ingredients such as these should be at the centre of all pet food recipes.

Some of these, such as Rabbit and Reindeer, are less commonly found in pet food, and some people would call these recipes novel meat recipes. These are often given to pets with severe allergies or sensitivities.

Learn more about why these ingredients are used and their advantages in our articles Best Hypoallergenic Dog Foods Guide & Best Dog Foods With Rabbit.

Some Carnilove recipes make use of small amounts of organ meat, such as Chicken Liver.

Organ meat ingredients such as this can enhance the flavour of a recipe and be beneficial to a pet’s health as they include vitamins and minerals in high levels that may be absent from traditional meat cuts.

Other Notable Ingredients

Many recipes from Carnilove utilize legume ingredients like Peas and Chickpeas as their core plant-based ingredients.

Legumes are the most popular plant-based ingredients used outside of grain ingredients and can provide a mix of carbohydrates, plant-based protein, and fibre.

However, in recent years, there have been concerning links between the high use of legumes in dog food and an increased rate of Canine Heart Disease. You can read more about this link here.

Many Carnilove recipes include a notable portion of Chicken Fat. Chicken Fat is used in pet food to improve the flavour and taste of pet food recipes and boost the overall proportion of animal-based fat.

Learn more about the use of Chicken Fat in our article, Chicken Fat In Dog Food.

Flaxseed is a regular addition to premium pet food recipes around the world. This is because it is probably the best and most reliable plant-based source of the Omega 3 Fatty Acids.

These fatty acids are believed by many to provide a range of health benefits, including improving the condition of a dog’s skin and coat and improving brain function.

Learn more about the use of Flaxseed in dog food in our article Flaxseed In Dog Food.

A select few Carnilove recipes include a small portion of Pumpkin. Pumpkin is a positive addition to a pet food recipe and can be a reliable source of dietary fibre and beneficial vitamins and minerals such as Beta Carotene.

Many pet owners supplement their pet’s diet with Pumpkin if they know their pet struggles with consistent digestion.

You can read more about the use of Pumpkin and its benefits in our article Best Dog Food With Pumpkin.

Tapioca is a starchy vegetable that is similar to Potatoes or Sweet Potatoes. It is not well known in the western world but is a staple in the diet of many people in regions such as South America.

It is commonly found in dog food that is designed for dogs with allergies or sensitivities but is also combined with other starch ingredients by some brands.

Read more about the nutrition of Tapioca in our article Tapioca In Dog Food.

Carnilove Animal Testing

Carnilove’s parent company, which is known as Brit Pet Food, has a brief statement on their website concerning testing and animal cruelty.

They state that “We refuse testing on laboratory animals” and “We are strictly against any cruelty towards animals, and we reject all animal abuse.“

While this statement doesn’t go into detail about the type of testing that Carnilove takes part in, it does reassure some customers that they do not participate in laboratory testing of animals like some other brands.

We strongly believe that invasive or laboratory-style testing of animals is a cruel and outdated practice and one which we hope will see a significant decline.

Carnilove Recalls

To the best of our knowledge and research (FDA, AVMA, DogFoodAdvisor), Carnilove has no history of product recalls. This would suggest that they are recall-free.

This is a strong sign that Carnilove takes the safety and quality of its manufacturing processes seriously.

Despite this recall-free history, we strongly suggest that pet owners are vigilant of any future recalls from Carnilove or any other pet food brand.

Carnilove Featured Articles

Best Dog Food In The UK – In this article, we go in-depth to discuss some of the best dog food brands available in the UK. It will come as no surprise that Carnilove features here thanks to its excellent nutrition and use of high-quality ingredients.

Best Cat Food In The UK – Similar to the above, this article includes a detailed discussion of cat food sold in the UK. Carnilove is also a leader in high-quality cat food, which earns it a place in this best-of list.

Best of Carnilove

Fresh Carp and Trout Review

Carnilove’s Fresh Carp and Trout recipe uses an extremely impressive proportion of fresh ingredients. This includes a mix of fish ingredients like Carp, Trout, and Salmon.

All three of these fish ingredients can provide high-quality and easy digestive protein and fat. 

In addition, fish ingredients such as these are excellent sources of the Omega 3 and 6 Fatty Acids. Many believe these fatty acids can provide several health benefits to dogs, such as an improvement in the condition of their skin and coat.

The recipe also uses small portions of Pumpkin, Chickpeas, and Peas to provide a modest proportion of carbohydrates and dietary fibre.

Wild Origin Real Meat Lamb & Wild Boar Review

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Carnilove’s wet dog food recipes are made up of almost entirely meat ingredients, and the above-mentioned Lamb & Wild Boar does not buck this trend. 

The recipe s two primary ingredients are present in huge portion sizes – 35% Lamb and 32% Wild Boar. These red meat ingredients are sure to provide a rich and intense flavour to dogs.

Outside of these two meat ingredients, the next most notable ingredient is moisture (water), with minor quantities of beneficial fruits such as blueberries, cranberries, and raspberries.

These fruit ingredients can provide vitamins and minerals that meat ingredients lack and give a recipe a more varied and unique flavour.

Salmon For Adult Cats Review

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Fish is a well-known favourite of cats, and Carnilove’s Salmon recipe provides it in plentiful portions. The recipe primarily makes use of Salmon ingredients such as Salmon Meal and Deboned Salmon but also uses some other fish such as Herring.

The combination of these fish ingredients allows the formula to provide a whopping 36% protein and 17% fat. This nutritional profile is impressive and significantly above average for a dry cat food recipe.

The non-fish ingredients present in the formula consist of a moderate portion of Peas and very small portions of some other plant matter such as Tapioca, Apples, and Carrots.

These provide a small portion of carbohydrates, fibre, and plant-based protein.

Turkey & Salmon Review

Many cats go crazy over wet food, and there is no doubt Carnilove’s recipes will have such an effect, thanks to their high-quality ingredients.

The Turkey and Salmon recipe is as described and contains as little as 2% non-meat ingredients when moisture is excluded.

Turkey and Salmon are both staples of the cat food industry as they are reliable sources of protein and fat and easy to source in large quantities.

However, the recipe doesn’t just use traditional cuts of Turkey and, in fact, uses some organ meat such as Turkey Liver and Turkey Hearts.

These organ meat ingredients often contain a higher level of some vitamins and minerals and can also make a recipe more appealing and enjoyable to eat.

Carnilove Full Product Range

Dog Food

Dry Dog Food

Salmon & Turkey For Puppies

Salmon & Turkey For Large Breed Puppies

Salmon & Turkey For Large Breed Adult

Duck & Pheasant For Adult

Lamb & Wild Boar For Adult

Reindeer For Adult

Salmon For Adult

Wet/Canned Dog Food

Wild Origin Real Meat Salmon & Turkey For Puppies

Wild Origin Salmon & Turkey For Large Breed Puppy

Wild Origin Real Meat Venison & Reindeer For Adult Dogs

Fresh Dog Food

Fresh Carp & Trout

Fresh Chicken & Rabbit

Fresh Ostrich & Lamb Adult Small Breed

Cat Food

Dry Cat Food

Salmon & Turkey For Kittens

Duck & Pheasant For Adult Cats

Salmon For Adult Cats

Lamb & Wild Boar For Adult Cats

Reindeer For Adult Cats

Duck & Turkey For Large Breed Cats

Wet/Canned Cat Food

Turkey & Salmon Wet Kitten Food

Chicken & Lamb Wet Cat Food

Turkey & Salmon Wet Cat Food

Chicken, Duck & Pheasant Wet Cat Food

Turkey & Reindeer Wet Cat Food

Fresh Cat Food

Fresh Carp & Trout

Fresh Chicken & Rabbit