Purine-controlled complete food
The main event. A complete diet built around the purine problem, made by us.
Dalmatian-friendly · Purine-controlled · Made in the UK
Complete food for spotty dogs Designed for Dalmatians, tasty for all breeds
We're two Dalmatian parents in Bristol building the dog food we wish someone had made for our girls: purine-controlled, honest ingredients, made in the UK — and no silent recipe changes. Ever.
Fill in the survey and you'll get a discount when you place your first order — and the first 100 also get a free snack ball for their pooch with that order!
Supported by The King's Trust
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Less than three minutes of your time, a discount on your first order.
Tell us about your dog(s), what you feed, and what you'd actually want from us. Everyone who completes the survey gets a discount when they place their first order, and the first 100 also get a free snack ball for their pooch with that order!
In the works
What's coming.
Nothing is on sale yet — we're a start-up doing this properly, with The King's Trust behind us. Here's what we're developing and testing right now.
Is there a product you'd love to see us develop? Let us know at hello [at] dalmatiannation [dot] co [dot] uk
Straight answers
Dalmatians, purines and food — the questions we get asked.
The short version of what we've learned the hard way. The long versions: our Dalmatian dog food guide, purine-controlled food explained, and the Blog & Advice page.
What does "purine-controlled" dog food mean?
Purines are natural compounds found in lots of foods — especially organ meats like liver and kidney, some oily fish, game and yeast extracts. A purine-controlled complete food keeps the overall purine level low by building the recipe around lower-purine proteins, while still giving a dog everything a complete diet needs.
Why do Dalmatians need a lower-purine diet?
Dalmatians can carry a gene that changes how they process purines. Instead of breaking them down fully, these dogs pass more uric acid, which can form urate crystals and stones in the bladder. Keeping purines in the diet low is one of the main ways owners manage that risk day to day — alongside plenty of water and advice from their vet.
What are HUA and LUA Dalmatians?
HUA means high uric acid — the common Dalmatian type, and the one a purine-controlled diet is designed for. LUA means low uric acid, which comes from a specific breeding programme and is much rarer. A simple DNA test tells you which your dog is. Either way, a purine-controlled complete food is a safe, sensible everyday choice.
Which foods are high in purines for dogs?
The usual suspects are liver, kidney, heart and other offal, sardines, anchovies, mackerel and other oily fish, game, gravy made from meat extracts, and yeast-based extras. Lower-purine proteins include eggs, many dairy products and, in moderation, white meats. Lots of ordinary dog foods lean heavily on offal and fish, which is exactly why we started.
Is Dalmatian Nation food only for Dalmatians?
No. It is designed around Dalmatians and other dogs with urinary issues, but it is a complete food that any dog can eat — "designed for Dalmatians, tasty for all breeds".
When can I buy it, and how does the launch discount work?
The food is in development and testing right now. Fill in our short survey and everyone who completes it gets a discount when they place their first order once we launch — and the first 100 also get a free snack ball for their pooch with that order. We email you your LEGACY number, which is how we match the offer to you.
We're Dalmatian parents, not vets. This is our honest experience, not medical advice — if your dog has a diagnosed condition, please talk to your vet first.