Akela Suffolk Duck Small Paws 1.5kg
Overview
Akela Suffolk Duck Small Paws is a complete dry dog food built around duck as the named animal protein. It’s part of Akela’s Suffolk Duck 80:20 grain-free working dog food range and is designed with small breeds and puppies in mind, making it a handy everyday kibble for dogs that need a smaller bite size.
The recipe focuses on a high meat approach, using duck alongside sweet potato, tapioca, chickpeas, linseed, vegetables, fruits, herbs and added joint-support ingredients. It’s made in Britain and offers a balanced nutritional profile with 32% protein and 17% fat, along with omega oils and carefully chosen vitamins and minerals.
Small Paws kibble is around 10mm wide by 4mm deep, with one support listing showing a slightly smaller measurement. The variation is minor, but the overall aim is the same: a smaller kibble that’s easier for little mouths and younger dogs to manage.
Key Details
| Brand | Akela |
| Product Type | Complete dry dog food |
| Recipe | Suffolk Duck |
| Protein Source | Duck |
| Diet | Grain free |
| Suitable For | Small-breed dogs and puppies |
| Pack Size | 1.5kg |
| Kibble Style | Small Paws |
| Origin | Made in Britain |
Small Paws kibble is intended for smaller mouths. It also suits puppies, so long as the rest of the diet is matched to their needs.
Why It Stands Out
- Single-protein recipe with duck as the named animal ingredient.
- Grain-free formula with sweet potato, tapioca and chickpeas for carbohydrate support.
- Includes added glucosamine, MSM and chondroitin sulphate.
- Contains a broad mix of fruits, vegetables, herbs and botanicals.
- Balanced with vitamins, minerals and omega fatty acids.
- Smaller kibble size for small breeds and puppies.
- Made in Britain.
Composition
Composition: 80% duck, made up of 46% rehydrated duck, 31% freshly prepared duck, 2% duck fat and 1% duck stock; sweet potato 9%; tapioca 3%; chickpeas 2%; alfalfa/lucerne 2%; linseed 2%; vitamins; minerals; chicory; carrot; tomato; apple; pear; cranberry; mulberry; orange; bilberry; cowberry; mixed herbs; parsley; peppermint; spirulina; seaweed; chamomile; rosehips; nettle; yucca extract; marigold; aniseed; fenugreek; cinnamon; glucosamine; MSM; chondroitin sulphate.
This recipe is built around duck rather than a mixed meat blend, making it a straightforward choice for dogs that do well on a single named protein.
Analytical Constituents
| Protein | 32% |
| Fat Content | 17.0% |
| Crude Fibre | 4.6% |
| Crude Ash | 11% |
| Calcium | 1.9% |
| Phosphorous | 1.4% |
| Omega 6 | 2.4% |
| Omega 3 | 1% |
| Moisture | 8.0% |
| NFE | 26.7% |
| Metabolisable Energy | 350kcal/100g |
Additives
| Vitamin A | 18,000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin D3 | 2,500 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E | 300mg/kg |
| Iron | 100mg/kg |
| Zinc | 75mg/kg |
| Manganese | 50mg/kg |
| Copper | 10mg/kg |
| Iodine | 1.5mg/kg |
| Selenium | 0.1mg/kg |
Feeding & Use
This food is suitable as a day-to-day complete kibble for small dogs and puppies. As with any dry food, introduce it gradually if you are changing from another recipe, and make sure fresh water is always available.
- Offer as part of a balanced daily diet.
- Adjust portions to your dog’s age, size and activity level.
- Use the smaller kibble size for dogs that prefer a more manageable bite.
- Keep an eye on puppies and smaller dogs when changing recipes or textures.
Feeding amounts vary by dog, so portions should be set to suit your pet’s size, condition and activity.
