McAdams is a British dog food brand built around free-range, higher-welfare meat sourced from RSPCA Assured farms. Their dry range is oven-baked rather than extruded, and their recipes use whole, traceable meat rather than meat meals or derivatives. This article covers what McAdams actually offers, how it's made, and the kinds of dogs it tends to suit.
How McAdams Is Made
Most dry dog foods are produced through extrusion — a process where ingredients are cooked at high heat and pressure to form kibble. McAdams uses a different approach: slow, small-batch oven-baking at lower temperatures in gas-fired ovens. The brand states that this process helps preserve the natural integrity of the ingredients.
Alongside their oven-baked dry range, McAdams also produces freeze-dried and wet terrine options for dogs that do better on alternative formats.
What's in McAdams Food
McAdams recipes are built around whole free-range British chicken or turkey, sourced from RSPCA Assured farms. The recipes do not include meat meals, animal derivatives, wheat, maize, or soy. Instead, they use more digestible carbohydrate sources alongside the whole meat protein.
Several formulas also include prebiotics to support gut health, and some contain New Zealand green-lipped mussel for joint support. All ingredients are fully traceable.
Who Might Consider McAdams
McAdams is often considered by owners of dogs with digestive sensitivities or food intolerances, though it's worth noting that the right food for any individual dog depends on their specific needs and, where relevant, veterinary guidance.
The brand may be worth exploring if you're looking for:
- A dry food made with whole, traceable free-range meat rather than meat meals
- A grain-free recipe that avoids wheat, maize, and soy
- A single-source protein option to help identify or manage food intolerances
- An oven-baked alternative to standard extruded kibble
- Higher-welfare sourcing with RSPCA Assured certification
If your dog has persistent digestive issues, skin problems, or a known food intolerance, it's always worth speaking to your vet before making a dietary change.
The McAdams Range at Kimi's
We stock a selection of McAdams recipes at Kimi's Pet Emporium. Here's a brief overview of the options we carry:
McAdams Free-Range Chicken Adult Dry Dog Food
A daily diet built around a single free-range chicken protein, suitable for adult dogs of all sizes.
McAdams Free-Range Turkey Sensitive Recipe
A single-source turkey recipe, often chosen for dogs with known food intolerances or more sensitive digestion.
McAdams Small Breed Free-Range Chicken
A nutrient-dense recipe in a smaller kibble size, formulated for smaller dogs.
Switching to McAdams: A Few Practical Notes
As with any dietary change, it's worth transitioning gradually over 7–10 days — mixing increasing proportions of the new food with the old to give your dog's digestive system time to adjust. A common approach is to start at around 25% McAdams and increase to 100% over the second week. If your dog shows signs of prolonged digestive upset beyond the transition period, consult your vet.
Kimi's View
We stock McAdams because we think it's a well-made food with transparent sourcing and a clear approach to ingredients. The free-range welfare credentials, whole meat proteins, and oven-baked cooking method make it a distinctive option in the dry food market. Whether it's the right choice for your dog is something only you — and where relevant, your vet — can determine, but it's one we're happy to recommend as worth considering.