FAQs
Below you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions around our Applaws products, as well as general questions around caring for your cat or dog
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The best way to feed your dog is with a natural diet that their bodies were designed for. Like wild pack dogs, your furry friend is also a carnivore. They need meat from protein (not cereals and grains) and essential vitamins from vegetables and fruits to stay happy and healthy. That’s why Applaws recipes have been carefully crafted with natural ingredients. We only use the finest cuts of meat or fish in our wet food range and vitamins and minerals which exist naturally. Our dry food contains extremely high levels of meat and we have grain-free recipes too.
The best way to feed your cat is with a natural diet that their bodies were designed for. Like the big wild cats, your furry friend is also a carnivore. They need meat from protein (not cereals and grains) and essential vitamins from vegetables and fruits to stay happy and healthy. That’s why Applaws recipes have been carefully crafted with natural ingredients. We only use the finest cuts of meat or fish in our wet food range and vitamins and minerals that exist naturally. Our dry food contains extremely high levels of meat and we have grain-free recipes too
even cause allergies, itching and digestive issues. While cats are able to tolerate some level of grain, they are carnivores and their bodies are at their healthiest when they get their protein from meat and not cereals. The main source of protein in Applaws cat food is quality meat, like chicken breast or tuna. We make sure our recipes replicate your cat’s natural diet, as closely as possible, so you can serve happiness in every bowl.
We believe the best way to feed your puppy is with a natural diet that their bodies were designed for. Like the wild pack dogs, your little furry friend is also a carnivore. They need meat from protein (not cereals and grains) and essential vitamins from vegetables and fruits This will support essential brain, bone and teeth development as part of overall health.
That’s why Applaws recipes have been carefully crafted with natural ingredients. We only use the finest cuts of meat or fish in our wet food range and vitamins and minerals which exist naturally. The essential amino acids which puppies need from their food every day, such as taurine, are naturally occurring in the prime meat and fish we use in the Applaws wet dog food range. Our dry food contains extremely high levels of meat and we have grain-free recipes too.
We recommend serving your puppy complete dry food with a complementary wet food. They may like to have up to eight smaller meals a day – some of these could be in the middle of the night. We recommend a bowl of Applaws complete dry food be left out 24 hours a day. You can then top it up with Applaws wet dog food – don’t forget to always leave a bowl of fresh water out. If your puppy has special dietary requirements, or you are unsure about any aspect of feeding your puppy, speak to your Vet to put your mind at rest.
You lucky thing – we love taking care of kittens. From about 10 weeks, your kitten can eat solid food and should be fed to appetite as much as they want.
We believe the best way to feed your kitten is with a natural diet that their bodies were designed for. Like the big wild cats, your little furry friend is also a carnivore. They need protein from meat (not cereals and grains) and essential vitamins from vegetables and fruits This will support essential brain, bone and teeth development as part of overall health.
That’s why Applaws recipes have been carefully crafted with natural ingredients. We only use the finest cuts of meat or fish in our wet food range and vitamins and minerals which exist naturally. The essential amino acids which kittens need from their food every day, such as taurine, are naturally occurring in the prime meat and fish we use in the Applaws wet cat food range. Our dry food contains extremely high levels of meat and we have grain-free recipes too.
We recommend serving your kitten complete dry food with a complementary wet food. They may like to have up to eight smaller meals a day – some of these could be in the middle of the night. We recommend a bowl of Applaws complete dry food be left out 24 hours a day. You can then top it up with Applaws wet cat food – don’t forget to always leave a bowl of fresh water out. If your kitten has special dietary requirements, or you are unsure about any aspect of feeding your kitten, speak to your Vet to put your mind at rest.
We recommend serving complete dry food with a complementary wet food to create your dog’s natural diet – don’t forget to always leave a bowl of fresh water out for your dog drink throughout the day. If your dog has special dietary requirements, or you are unsure about any aspect of feeding your dog, speak to your Vet to put your mind at rest.
We recommend serving complete dry food with a complementary wet food to create your cat’s natural diet – don’t forget to always leave a bowl of fresh water out for your cat drink throughout the day. If your cat has special dietary requirements, or you are unsure about any aspect of feeding your cat, speak to your Vet to put your mind at rest.
Applaws Cat
Applaws Cat Dry 1 x 2kg Kitten Chicken
Applaws Cat Dry 1 x 7.5kg Kitten Chicken
Applaws Cat Dry 1 x 7.5kg Adult Chicken
Applaws Cat Tin 1 x (24 x 70g) Kitten Chicken Breast
Applaws Cat Tin 1 x (24 x 70g) Chicken Breast
Applaws Cat Tin 1 x (24 x 70g) Tuna Fillet
Applaws Cat Tin 1 x (24 x 70g) Senior Tuna with Salmon and Jelly
Applaws Cat Tin 1 x (24 x 156g) Ocean Fish
Applaws Cat Pate Multipack 1 x (7 x 100g) Turkey Beef
Applaws Cat Treat 1 x (12 x 30g) Whole Tuna Loin
Applaws Cat Pouch 1 x (12 x 70g) Chicken Breast Wild Rice
Applaws Cat Pouch 1 x (12 x 70g) Tuna Fillet and Pacific Prawn
Applaws Cat Pouch 1 x (12 x 70g) Tender Tuna in a Tasty Jelly
Applaws Cat Pot 1 x (10 x 60g) Chicken Breast
Applaws Dog
Applaws Dog Dry 1 x 2kg Puppy Chicken Small & Medium Breed
Applaws Dog Dry 1 x 2kg Puppy Chicken Large Breed
Applaws Dog Dry 1 x 15kg Adult Chicken Small & Medium Breed
Applaws Dog Dry 1 x 15kg Adult Chicken with Lamb Small Medium Breed
Applaws Dog Dry 1 x 15kg Adult Chicken Large Breed
Applaws Dog Dry 1 x 15kg Puppy Chicken Small & Medium Breed
Applaws Dog Dry 1 x 15kg Puppy Chicken Large Breed
Applaws Dog Dry 1 x 2kg Senior Chicken All Breeds
Applaws Dog Tin 1 x (6 x 400g) Beef with Vegetables
Applaws Dog Tin 1 x (12 x 95g) Puppy - Chicken
Applaws Dog Tin 1 x (12 x 156g) Chicken Breast with Rice
Applaws Dog Pouch Multipack 1 x (5 x 100g) Chicken Selection
There are two types of Carrageenan used in pet food: Degraded Carrageenan which is cheap and banned in human food and Natural Carrageenan – this one is used in human food. Although they share the same name, they are very different. We believe natural is always best.
Complementary pet foods are not designed to be the only source of food for your pet. They are a great way to add variety, flavour and essential vitamins to their diet but should be served with some complete dry food.
At Applaws, our natural, wet complementary recipes contain real meat and fish. These prime cuts provide your pet with naturally high levels of vitamins, taurine and arginine and they are a great way to make dry meals more interesting.
Sodium is one of the key elements in salt and is one of the primary electrolytes in the body ( in case you’re interest, potassium and calcium are also very essential). Salt can also contain many other beneficial minerals including magnesium, iodine, and over 21 essential and 30 accessory minerals beneficial to your cat’s health.
(i) a concentrated source of calories to give your cat or dog sustained energy.
(ii) your pet to absorb fat-soluble vitamins, especially A and D.
(iii) supplying fatty acids, such as linoleic acid and linolenic acid, to maintain a healthy coat and skin.
The US Food and Drug Administration have approved irradiation as a (allegedly) safe and effective means of processing dog and cat food products. We are aware that it is also used to make ‘safe’ contaminated packaging and that there is no legal duty to inform the public if any packaging has been treated in this way – just so you know too.
Anti-freeze or Propylene glycol is used by some manufactures to preserve their pet food – check to see if it is hidden in the ingredient list on the pack the under the terms “Contains EEC Permitted antioxidant, colourants or preservatives”. If you see this, ask the manufacturer what preservative they are actually using. Propylene glycol is considered “safe” by some manufactures if used in small quantities. It is not only a very powerful chemical preservative but it has a strong artificial sweet taste that some pets find addictive.
• Feeding a natural, healthy, balanced diet – such as Applaws Complete.
• Fresh water to drink.
• Daily walks and exercise.
• Regular check-ups at the Vets.
• Lots of love and attention – not too many treats.
With up to 80% prime meat content, Taurine is naturally occurring so you won’t see it listed on our ingredients. We always recommend that our complementary wet cat foods are served with complete and balanced grain-free cat food to ensure your furry friend has a diet packed with the nutrition they need to thrive.
*excludes US Dry food.
In many other cat food brands the level of natural taurine can be very low which is why synthetic taurine is added to the food to meet the minimum standard required. We’re pleased to tell you that independent scientific tests have shown that 100% of all Applaws Fish Varieties more than exceed the daily requirement of Taurine for cats and provide it in a natural form.
At one year, your puppy should move on to our adult dry food range. All our recipes are packed with quality protein, and natural vitamins and minerals, so dogs of any breed, at any age can thrive on an Applaws diet. If your puppy has special dietary requirements, or you are unsure about any aspect of feeding your puppy, speak to your Vet to put your mind at rest.